Names That Mean 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.

An extremely rare name of Ancient Greek origin which could be a novel way to Callie. There is a minor Harry Potter character by the name: Callidora Black (later Longbottom).

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

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.

The name of one of King David's heroes in the Old Testament. A variant form is Avishai.

A pretty name with that fashionable V intitial, little known outside of Latvia.

The ultimate ethereal name for lovers of fairies, pixies, and sprites.

Modern Hebrew form of the Old Testament name Abishai.

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

Somali and East African form of Hiba.

Although it's a traditional male name in the Middle East, Ata has a more feminine read in the US.

A joyous, celebratory-sounding name.

Armenian variation of Theodore.

A bit pharmaceutical, not to mention hatlike.

Spelling variation of Mattan.

The Hebrew variation of Jonathan, occasionally heard in the US.

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.

Simple and pretty Arabic option that was a fast-riser in 2022, possibly thanks in part to telenovela actress Hiba Abouk from the hit show El Principe.

Perfect for a long-awaited child or rainbow baby.