110+ Names That Mean Blessing

The saintly Italian form of the saintly Latin Benedicta.

The saintly Italian form of the saintly Latin Benedicta.

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.

In fashion limbo with Anita and Juanita.

Selig comes from the Yiddish vocabulary word meaning 'happy, fortunate, blessed.' Most of us are more familiar with its Woody Allen variation, Zelig.

This feminine version of the Welsh name Carwyn could be a good choice for parents looking for something fresher than Bronwen.

Macarius, the name of several early saints, is virtually unknown in the U.S. though its Spanish forms Macario and the feminine Macaria are sometimes used. With the revival of many ancient s-ending names, Macarius might rise again, and it does carry the user-friendly nickname Mac.

A nice meaning -- congruent with the recent vogue for names like Blessing -- helps offset this Hawaiian name's proximity to overused Makayla and McKenzie.

A joyous, celebratory-sounding name.

The most modern choice in this group, and the most distinctive; the Gwyn form is a common male name in Wales.

A bit pharmaceutical, not to mention hatlike.

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 Barack.

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.

Has a feminine feline feel.