Pet Names · Dog Names
By Brynn McKeon · Updated September 2026
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Feminization of Matan, Hebrew
"gift"
The feminine form of Matan, a classic Hebrew name perfect for a long wished-for baby.
Japanese
"increase + generation; increase + gift"
Masuyo has always been a rarity in Japan, but it was more common in the 19th century than at any other time.
Diminutive of Matthew, Hebrew
"gift of God"
Mattie ranked among the Top 1000 for boys a century ago, in the heyday of the nickname-name. Today, few parents would dream of putting it on the birth certificate, preferring it as a short form for…
English invented name
"marvel"
Only in use in the US since the late 1950s, Marivel may have originated as a creative spin on Marvel, perhaps influenced by Maribel, which has followed the same popularity trajectory (although much…
Polish variation of Matthew, Hebrew
The pronunciation barrier looms large, but Maciej has such a pleasant sound, we think it deserves a second look. Maciej was previously a Top 10 name in its native Poland but has been gradually…
Variation of Iliodor, Russian from Greek
"gift of the sun"
Liodor is the Leo and Theodore mash-up you didn't know you needed — with authentic Russian roots! It ultimately derives from the Greek name Heliodoros.
Romani form of Marvel
Marvel is rising for both sexes, and this cheerful, melodic variation could appeal too.
Amharic, Ethiopian
"gift from God; holy oil"
While Meron looks like a variation of Maren or Marion, her origins are in Ethiopia: Meron is the name of the holy oil used for christenings in the Ethiopian Orthodox church.
English
"green or my gift"
A highly unusual Dora name that may be a spin on the Japanese name Midori, meaning "green," or a combination of Mia "my" plus Dora "gift."
Finnish
This evocative and attractive Finnish name means gift.
Estonian diminutive of Miranda, Latin
"marvelous"
The Estonian writer Mats Tõnisson created Milvi as a nickname for Miranda. It's also connected to the Estonian word miilama , meaning "glow" or "burn slowly".
French
"wonderful, miraculous"
The grandiose name of a French revolutionary – in full: Honoré Gabriel Riqueti, comte de Mirabeau. Mirabeau likely derives from Latin mirabilis , making it a masculine cousin of Mirabelle.
From the Latin Mirabilis
"wonderful"
Indian, Punjabi, Urdu
"blessing, mercy"
A cool and uncommon unisex Indian name.
"blessing, excellent, respect, wise, jewel"
A succinct and simple Japanese name with a variety of good meanings, Kei is a unisex choice that has been leaning feminine in recent years, thanks to the popularity of longer form Keiko. Pronounced…
"one blessing"
This Japanese name is used for both girls and boys.
This Japanese name is used for both boys and girls.
Diminutive of Jonathan
"gift of Jehovah"
Jaunty, to say the least, Jonty might be an option if Johnny feels too old school. It has been noticed most often on the playing fields, as in U.K. rugby player Jonty Parkin (born Jonathan) and South…
Spanish
While the female version, Miranda, has long been popular, maybe it's time to consider the equally attractive male version.
"one hundred blessings"
Upbeat name with an auspicious meaning.
