Pet Names · Dog Names
By Brynn McKeon · Updated September 2026
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French
"gift"
Cadeau puts a decidedly French-ified twist on the word name trend, but don't be surprised if you encounter ponies and poodles with the same moniker.
Dutch short form of Matthijs
"gift of God"
Usually pronounced to rhyme with nice — though others may rhyme it with Jace — Thijs is a popular Dutch name short for that country's form of Matthew. Matt Lauer's half-Dutch son is called Thijs.
Dutch
Diminutive of Matthijs, the Dutch form of Matthew.
Finnish variation of Dorothea, Greek
The Finnish cognate of Thea, from Dorothea.
Estonian variation of Tiia, Finnish
Tiiu is the cute Estonian form of Tiia, a Finnish diminutive of Dorothy and Dorothea.
Turkish, Spanish, Armenian variation of Theodore, from Greek
"bull, Taurus; gift of God"
Toros is a multicultural option, used in Armenia as a variation of classic Theodore, in Spanish to refer to bulls, or sometimes to bullfighting, and in Turkey, as a place name, given to a mountain…
Lativian
"gift or tribute"
A pretty name with that fashionable V intitial, little known outside of Latvia.
Cornish
"blessing"
Many Cornish names in use today are taken directly from the dictionary, as is the case with Bennath, a noun meaning "blessing." Despite its similarity to the male name Bennett, Bennath is most…
Kiswahili
"blessings"
Its resonant rhythm and positive connotations have led to some popularity with African-American parents, though it tends to have a masculine feel, particularly considering the rise of a certain…
Tamil, possibly "gift of God"
An appealing Hindi name borne by Mindy Kahling's architect father Avu Chokalingam. She bestowed it on her son Spencer as a middle name in 2020.
Arabic
Typically a masculine name in Turkey and Arabic countries.
Greek
"gift of Artemis, goddess of the hunt"
This name has a nice mythological, historical, Three Musketeers-ish ring.
Basque
"Miracle"
Alazne is a traditional name in Euskera, the language of the Basque people.
Slovene variation of Matthias, Aramaic
Former Top 5 choice in Slovenia that now sits below the Top 20.
Hebrew
"God's gift"
One of the most unusual of the "iah" names, it comes with the appealing and usable nickname Zev.
Slovene, Croatian, and Serbian variation of Matthias, Aramaic
Thoroughly masculine in Central Europe, although it may be misconstrued as a feminine name in English-speaking countries.
Maori
"gift of god"
Maori form of Matthew
Scandinavian diminutive of Matthias, Aramaic
If you're looking for a Euro-chic alternative to Max, Mats is a strong possibility. It's a fading classic in Norway, but is popular in the Netherlands and Belgium, where short names are the height of…
Estonian variation of Matthew, Hebrew
Friendly and charming international variation of Matthew, common in Estonia.
Old Testament name that would make a nice alternative to Matteo.
