Names That Mean Miracle, Heavenly, or Divine

Charming alternative to the overused Grace.

Baby-naming rule #487: it's probably best to avoid names whose only possible nickname is Gun.

In Marathi culture a devak is a totem or 'family guardian' that is symbolised by a material thing (like a tree or a mountain). Men and women with the same devak cannot marry.

Heavenly name from the Cree language.

One of the most unusual of the "iah" names, it comes with the appealing and usable nickname Zev.

Not all words work as baby names, but Wonder would transition seamlessly.

A super quirky and upbeat choice, if it can ever shake off its ubiquitous-guy Woody Allen identity.

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".

Too close to nausea.

The added h turns Anita alluring and breathy.

The Tahitian variation of Leilani.

Pretty and unusual.

A pretty and little-known Spanish smoosh name, combining Maria with Celia.

From the Basque word alatz, Alazne is associated with both miracles and the virgin Mary (also known as "Our Lady of Miracles".) It is familiar in Spain, but ranked as a Top 100 choice in Basque Country in a recent year.

Lovely, melodic Dalila/Delilah cousin.

That difficult Ur- sound cancels out the feminine appeal of the rest of the name.

Peppy cheerleader with African roots.