Baby Names That Mean Gift
Gift names capture how parents describe a new arrival in almost every language — something received rather than earned.
381 names in this list — tap any name for its full meaning, etymology and pronunciation.
Girl names
- AdiaSwahili
A precious gift bestowed by God.
- AelwenWelsh
A poetic name composed of the elements for brow and fair, describing one with a bright or beautiful face.
- AliceGermanic
The name Alice carries the noble and graceful meaning of 'of noble kin'.
- AllisonGermanic / Old French
The name signifies a person of noble birth or a child of the nobility.
- AlonTagalog
A nature-inspired name meaning wave, representing the graceful movement of the sea.
- AlvaOld Norse
A graceful and mystical name that refers to an elf or a supernatural being from ancient folklore.
- AmaniArabic
A graceful name that translates to aspirations, wishes, or heartfelt desires.
- AmaraIgbo (Nigerian)
A beautiful name meaning grace and mercy, reflecting a kind and generous spirit.
- AmlesetAmharic
A beautiful traditional name meaning she has returned or restored something precious.
- AnastasiaRussian (Greek roots)
A classic and beloved name that signifies resurrection and new beginnings.
- AnnaHebrew
A timeless name signifying grace and favor.
- AnnelieseGerman
A graceful combination of Anna and Elisabeth, signifying one who is favored and devoted to God.
- AntheiaGreek
Derived from the word for flower, this name represents the beauty of blooming nature.
- AnwenWelsh
A classic name meaning very fair, beautiful, and blessed.
- ApollineFrench
A graceful name derived from Apollo, representing light and the arts.
- ArpineArmenian
A bright and luminous name derived from the word for the sun.
- AureliaLatin
A golden name derived from the Roman family name Aurelius, symbolizing brightness and light.
- AutumnLatin
The name refers to the season of harvest and transition between summer and winter.
- AvaGermanic, Latin, and Hebrew
A short and graceful name associated with life, birds, and clarity.
- AvitalHebrew
A beautiful biblical name meaning my father is the dew, representing freshness and sustenance.
- AyameJapanese
A graceful floral name specifically referring to the iris flower.
- AylaTurkish, Hebrew
A beautiful name signifying the halo of light around the moon or a female deer.
- BamideleYoruba
A beautiful wish for the child to follow the parents home and stay with them.
- BanafshehPersian
A graceful name that refers to the delicate violet flower.
- BeatriceItalian
Means "she who brings happiness" — literary and beloved.
- BeatrizPortuguese
A timeless Iberian choice that means she who brings happiness or the voyager.
- BeneditaLatin
A timeless name that carries the beautiful meaning of being blessed or well-spoken of.
- BethanWelsh
A popular Welsh diminutive of Elizabeth, meaning pledged to God.
- BlytheOld English
A cheerful and lighthearted name that means happy or carefree.
- BognaPolish
An ancient Slavic name meaning 'divine' or 'given by God'.
- BolanleYoruba (Nigeria)
A joyful name that means one who finds wealth at home.
- BożenaSlavic
An ancient and noble name meaning one who is blessed or gifted by God.
- BusabaThai (Sanskrit)
A classic and poetic name that signifies a graceful flower.
- CaoimheIrish
A beautiful name signifying gentleness, beauty, and preciousness.
- CarolinaGermanic
A graceful name representing a free woman and strength of character.
- CarysWelsh
A popular Welsh name derived from the word for love, signifying a beloved child.
- CatarinaPortuguese
The elegant Portuguese form of Katherine, representing purity and grace.
- CatrionaScottish Gaelic
A classic Scottish form of Katherine, signifying a sense of purity and grace.
- CelinaLatin/Polish
A graceful name of Latin origin that is long-established in Poland, meaning heavenly.
- CerenTurkish
A graceful name derived from the Mongolian word for a young gazelle.
- ChaewonKorean
A graceful name often signifying a collection of beautiful colors or a bright beginning.
- ChikuSwahili
A rhythmic name traditionally meaning one who talks a lot or is talkative.
- CoraGreek
Cora is a classic name that literally translates to 'maiden' or 'daughter'.
- DahyeKorean
A name representing a person who possesses a great amount of wisdom and insight.
- DalalArabic
Describes a woman who is treated with immense love and pampered affection.
- DamhnaitIrish Gaelic
A traditional name meaning little fawn, symbolizing grace and gentleness.
- DamiKorean
A lovely name signifying a person who is rich in virtue and excellence.
- DanutaPolish
A graceful name derived from the word for 'gift' or 'god is my judge'.
- DanyaHebrew
A graceful name meaning God is my judge, reflecting strength and faith.
- DarikaThai (Sanskrit)
A celestial name that translates to a bright little star.
- DuaArabic
A sacred name meaning 'prayer' or 'blessing,' invoking divine connection and spiritual wealth.
- DwynwenWelsh
Inspired by the Welsh patron saint of lovers, the name signifies a person who is blessed and fair.
- DyaniMuscogee/Creek
This graceful name is the word for a deer, representing gentleness and agility.
- EbbiseOromo
A joyful name that signifies being blessed or receiving a blessing.
- EimearIrish
A traditional name meaning swift, famously borne by the wife of the hero Cú Chulainn.
- ElowenCornish
A beautiful name from the Cornish language that literally translates to elm tree.
- EluZuni
A short and melodic name that simply and elegantly means full of grace.
- EmaJapanese
A beautiful name often representing a combination of flax and painting or favor.
- EunwooSino-Korean
A graceful name often signifying a girl who is blessed with kindness and divine protection.
- FaustinaLatin
A name signifying good fortune and representing one who is blessed or lucky.
- FelicjaPolish
A joyful name that translates to happy, lucky, or successful.
- FernOld English
A gentle nature name referring to the lush, green woodland plant.
- GayaneArmenian
A classic name associated with Saint Gayane, representing spiritual strength and grace.
- GayeongSino-Korean
A lovely name representing beauty, excellence, and a flower-like grace.
- GhazalArabic, Persian
This name literally translates to a 'gazelle' or refers to a form of amatory lyric poetry.
- GiselaOld High German
A noble name referring to a 'pledge' or 'hostage', traditionally associated with noble alliances.
- GisouPersian
A poetic name referring to long, beautiful tresses of hair.
- GolnazPersian
A delicate combination meaning a flower that is cute, charming, or beloved.
- GraceLatin
The name signifies divine favor, elegance, and effortless beauty.
- GülceTurkish
A lovely girl who is like a rose or has a rose-like temperament.
- GwendolenWelsh/English
An ancient name meaning white ring or fair bow, often associated with legendary figures.
- GwenllianWelsh
A noble historical name meaning white flax, famously borne by a brave Welsh princess.
- GwennoWelsh
A sweet, traditional name meaning fair or blessed, often associated with the planet Venus in Welsh.
- Gyeong-huiSino-Korean
A classic name signifying a life filled with bright honor and great beauty.
- GynethScottish (Pictish/Gaelic)
A rare and historic name traditionally associated with Scottish nobility and grace.
- HadasHebrew
The traditional name for the myrtle tree, which symbolizes peace and love in Jewish tradition.
- HaileyEnglish
The name literally means a hay meadow or a cleared forest clearing.
- HannahHebrew
The name Hannah literally translates to favor or grace.
- HasmikArmenian
A graceful and classic name meaning jasmine flower.
- HibaArabic
The name literally translates to a gift or a blessing from God.
Boy names
- AddisonEnglish
The name literally means 'son of Adam'.
- AlemayehuAmharic
It means 'I have seen the world' and carries a sense of global perspective or blessing.
- ÁngelSpanish
The name translates literally to 'messenger' or 'angel'.
- ArdenEnglish
The name Arden most commonly means 'valley of the eagle' or 'high land'.
- ArwynWelsh
A handsome traditional name meaning fair or bright, often associated with brilliance.
- AsherHebrew
The name means happy or blessed.
- AspenEnglish
A name derived from the graceful aspen tree, known for its shimmering, heart-shaped leaves.
- AudenEnglish
The name Auden translates to 'old friend'.
- AveryEnglish, French
This name literally means 'ruler of the elves'.
- AymanArabic
The name Ayman literally means 'blessed', 'fortunate', or 'on the right side'.
- AyotundeYoruba
A wonderful name signifying that joy has returned to the family once again.
- BabajideYoruba
A meaningful name traditionally given when a child is seen as a father who has returned to the family.
- BaileyEnglish
This name literally translates to a bailiff, steward, or public official.
- BarHebrew
The name means 'wild' (as in nature) or 'pure' and 'clean'.
- BarakaSwahili
A popular name representing blessings and abundance from the divine.
- BeauFrench
The name Beau literally translates to handsome or beautiful in French.
- BellamyFrench, English
A charming and friendly name meaning 'fine friend'.
- BenediktGermanic/Latin
A traditional name meaning one who is blessed.
- BennettLatin
Bennett is a charming name that signifies being blessed.
- BenoGermanic / Slovene / Hebrew
Beno is a friendly name often meaning 'blessed' or 'son of the right hand'.
- BenoîtFrench
A classic name that translates to blessed, reflecting a sense of peace and gratitude.
- BlairScottish
This name literally translates to 'plain', 'field', or 'battlefield'.
- BlakeEnglish
This name historically refers to a person with either very dark or very light hair and skin.
- BranWelsh and Irish
A short, powerful name that represents the wisdom of the raven.
- BriarEnglish
The name refers to a prickly, shrubby plant or a thorny patch of bushes.
- BrooklynEnglish/Dutch
This name refers to a 'broken land' or a 'marshland', derived from the New York City borough.
- BrooksEnglish
A person who lives by a small, natural stream.
- BrunoGermanic
The name means 'brown' or 'polished,' often referring to the color of a bear or burnished metal.
- CEnglish
A modern minimalist name representing the third letter of the Latin alphabet.
- CaerwynWelsh
This name combines the elements for fortress and white, signifying a blessed or fair stronghold.
- CampbellScottish
This name literally translates to crooked mouth.
- CaseyIrish
The name means 'vigilant' or 'watchful'.
- CassianLatin
A sophisticated name derived from the Roman family name Cassius.
- CharlieEnglish, Germanic
A friendly and spirited name meaning 'free man'.
- CheyenneNative American (Algonquian)
The name refers to the Cheyenne people, derived from a Lakota word meaning 'speakers of a foreign language'.
- ColtonEnglish
A sturdy name referring to a settlement associated with charcoal or coal.
- CooperMiddle English / Latin
This name literally refers to a person who makes and repairs wooden barrels and casks.
- CoreyIrish, Gaelic
The name traditionally refers to a hollow or a dweller in a ravine.
- DagimAmharic
It means 'second' or 'again,' often used to signify a rebirth or a second blessing.
- DaisyEnglish
The name refers to the 'day's eye', a common meadow flower that opens at dawn.
- DanaHebrew, Persian, Arabic, Sanskrit, and Old Norse
Depending on the culture, this name signifies a judge, a wise person, a gift, or a generous soul.
- DecimusLatin
Meaning tenth, this traditional Roman praenomen was historically given to a tenth-born child.
- DevonEnglish
The name traditionally refers to a person from Devonshire, a county in South West England.
- DiChinese
In Chinese contexts, it often refers to enlightenment, or historically, to the northern ethnic groups.
- DorianLatin
Derived from the name of an ancient Greek tribe but popularized through Latin, it represents a person of the sea or a gift.
- DoronHebrew
A classic and gracious name meaning a gift or a present.
- EastonEnglish
The name literally translates to 'East Town'.
- EdenHebrew
This name literally translates to 'delight' or 'pleasure'.
- EfeTurkish
A traditional title referring to a brave older brother or a courageous leader from the Aegean region.
- EllieGreek, Hebrew, English
Ellie literally translates to 'shining light' or 'God is my light'.
- ElliotHebrew
The name means 'Jehovah is my God' or 'The Lord is my God'.
- EmeryGermanic
The name Emery literally means 'brave power' or 'industrious ruler'.
- EnamEwe (Ghana/Togo)
A beautiful name meaning one who is a gift from God.
- EstLatin
The name translates literally to the word 'is' in Latin.
- EulKorean
The second in a sequence or the sign of the wood element.
- EvelynEnglish, French
The name is often interpreted as meaning 'wished for child' or 'little bird'.
- EverettEnglish
The name Everett means brave as a wild boar.
- EverlyEnglish
The name translates literally to a woodland clearing frequented by wild boars.
- EylSomali
The name is derived from the historic port town of Eyl in the Nugal region of Somalia.
- FadhiliSwahili
A name representing virtue, kindness, and the act of doing a favor.
- FaustoSpanish
A spirited and positive name that translates to one who is lucky or fortunate.
- FinlayScottish Gaelic
A noble name signifying a fair-haired courageous hero.
- FinleyScottish, Irish
Finley translates to 'fair-haired warrior' or 'white hero'.
- FosterEnglish
One who nourishes and seeks growth, embodying the desire to cultivate the gifts God has placed within.
- FrancescoItalian
Means "free man" — one of the most classic Italian names.
- GaelBreton, Gaelic
The name Gael is a term originally used to describe a person who speaks a Goidelic language or a descendant of the ancient Celts.
- GasparPortuguese
A name steeped in tradition referring to one of the Magi, meaning bringer of treasure.
- GenesisGreek
This name signifies a beginning, creation, or the origin of something new.
- GiovanniItalian
A graceful and beloved name that translates to God is gracious.
- GirmaAmharic
A name denoting majesty, grace, or a commanding presence.
- GraysonEnglish
A charming English name traditionally meaning the son of a steward or a bailiff.
- GreigScottish
A strong traditional name meaning watchful and alert.
- HamisiSwahili
A traditional and popular name given to a boy born on Thursday.
- HanaJapanese, Arabic, Hebrew
Depending on the culture, this name signifies a flower, happiness, or grace.
- HarperEnglish
This name literally refers to a person who plays the harp.
- HaydenEnglish
The name translates to a fire or a hay field located in a valley.
- HollisEnglish
The name means 'dweller at the holly trees'.
- HridaanSanskrit
A person with a great heart or one who is a gift of the heart.
- HudsonEnglish
Hudson literally translates to 'son of Hudd'.
- IanScottish
The name Ian carries the graceful meaning of God is gracious.
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