American Baby Names that means Gift of God

The most popular American baby names that mean "gift from God" are Theodore, Dorothy, Matthew, Nathaniel, and related names like Thea, Theo, and Jane. These names have roots in Greek, Hebrew, and English and are widely used in the United States for boys and girls.

Top Names and Their Origins

• Theodore: Greek origin, meaning "gift of God".​

• Dorothy/Dorothea: Greek origin, meaning "gift of God".​

• Matthew: Hebrew origin, meaning "gift of God". Variants include Mateo and Matthias.​

• Nathaniel: Hebrew origin, meaning "God has given".​

• Jane/John: English origin, meaning "God is gracious". Variants include Joan, Jean, Jack, and Sean.​

• Gia/Gianna: Italian origin, meaning "gracious gift".​

• Janet: English origin, meaning "God’s gracious gift".​

Girl Names

• Dorothy, Dorothea, Thea, Dottie.​

• Jane, Janet, Joan, Jean, Gia, Gianna.​

• Hannah: Hebrew origin, meaning "God’s gift to the world".​

Boy Names

• Theodore, Theo, Matthew, Matt.​

• Nathaniel, Jonathan, John, Jack, Sean.​

• Hansel: Hebrew origin, meaning "gift from God".​

• Caleb, Gabriel, Jonathan.​

Unique or Rare Choices

• Godiva (English origin): "God’s gift".​

• Ivana/Ivy (Slavic/Hebrew): "God’s gift".​

• Zebedee (Uncommon, Biblical): "Gift of God".​

These names are chosen by many American parents to symbolize their child as a blessing or divine gift, reflecting faith and gratitude.