Cat Names That Mean Miracle

Dolly

English, diminutive of Dorothy

"gift of God"

Sweet and cosy with a touch of sass, this nickname-y choice was a familiar option up until the sixties in the US. Then, for a while, it was a bit of a one-person name, associated with singer Dolly…

Dora

Diminutive of Theodora and Isidora, Greek

"gift"

Dora is poised for a comeback, right behind Laura, Nora, Cora, and Flora. First-time parents who haven't watched cartoons in a couple of decades should be aware of the Dora the Explorer connection,…

Dorinda

Greek

"bountiful gift"

Cinderella stepsister type Victorian-valentine name.

Doris

Greek

"gift of the ocean"

Doris had long been on our so-far-out-it-will-always-be-out-for-babies list, and seemed to be written there in indelible ink. But there are signs of a sea change, that Doris could profit from the…

Dorka

Diminutive of Dorottya, Hungarian

"gift of God"

Too much teasing potential for an English speaker.

Doro

English and German diminutive of Dorothy and Dorothea

"gift of God"

Some parents might like this energetic diminutive for Dorothy used in the Bush family, though the traditional Dottie and Dot seem to be coming back.

Doroteja

Slovene, Croatian, Serbian, and Macedonian variation of Dorothea, Greek

"gift of God"

The common translation of Dorothea in Central Europe.

Dorothea

Greek

"gift of God"

Dorothea is a romantic Victorian-sounding name that blends elegance, gravitas and a hint of clunkiness too. Popular in the early decades of the twentieth century, it has been off the charts since…

Dorottya

Hungarian variation of Dorothy, Greek

"gift of God"

Dory

French

"gift of God"

A Dorothy nickname name with a measure of nostalgic charm. Kids will associate it with the funny fish character voiced by Ellen DeGeneres in the Pixar animated instant classic Finding Nemo .

Dottie

English, diminutive of Dorothy

"gift of God"

Dottie and Dot are old Dorothy nicknames that some cutting-edge Brits are bringing back to fashion. It's been half a century since Dottie ranked on its own in this country, one of those nickname…

Eleadora

Greek

"gift of the sun"

Cross classic Eleanor with rising vintage star Theodora and you get Eleadora, a beautiful Greek name with a wonderful meaning.

Eleodora

Spanish from Greek

"gift of the sun"

Spanish form of Eleadora, a combination of Elio and Dora, meaning sun and gift respectively.

Elidi

Greek

"gift of the sun"

Elidi is intriguing but potentially confusing. Try the French Elodie instead.

Elladora

English compound name

"she is a gift"

Pretty smoosh name from the popular elements Ella + Dora, or a spin on Eleanora influenced by Dora "gift".

Eri

Japanese

"loving reason; blessing + reason; hometown blessing; picture + pear"

Short and sweet Eri is a common female name in Japan that could cross cultures quite easily.

Eudora

Greek

"generous gift"

Eudora is the name of five minor goddesses of Greek mythology and a major goddess (in the person of Pulitzer Prize-winning Eudora Welty) of modern American literature. Eudora is pleasant and…