42 baby names that mean 'miracle'

Sometimes taken to mean 'exalted', this biblical boys' name can also signify the heavenly, after the miracle of Aaron's rod.

This classic British girls' name means 'God is gracious' - perfect for your little miracle!

Looking for something a bit more traditional? This classic biblical name means 'gift from God'.

Derived from the Spanish for 'miracle' or 'wonder, the girls' name Milagro is a beautifully Mediterranean-sounding name.

If you have kids already, you'll probably be familiar with this name from Spongebob - but did you know that it means 'gift of god', aka 'miracle'?

If you don't fancy such an old-fashioned name, you could consider Thad or Tad instead.

A feminine version of 'Michael', Mikelle also means 'gift from god'.

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OK, so we may not be able to say it without thinking 'Cumberbatch', but Benedict is a lovely traditional name meaning 'blessing'.

Nasya comes from the Hebrew for 'God's miracle'. It can also be a Russian name meaning 'immortal', making it the perfect girls' name for a strong survivor.

Another name which means 'blessed' or 'blessing', Asher was one of Jacob's sons in the Bible. The shorter version Ash is a great gender-neutral name, too.

Once a nearly forgotten name, brought back into the limelight by Gwyneth Paltrow, this Celtic moniker means 'blessed'.

If you're not a fan of Goop, you could always go for Gwen à la Stefani instead.

A formerly obscure name in the UK, popularised by the US president, Barack comes from the Arabic for 'blessing'.

Most popular in Spain, Mireya is sometimes thought to mean 'admired', but can also mean 'miracle'. Or try the alternative Catalan spelling, Mireia.

Technically meaning 'laurels', Loreto refers to the childhood home of the Virgin Mary, making it a name closely associated with the miraculous.

It's most popularly used as a boys' name, but we think it could easily be gender-neutral, too.

This Japanese girls' name means 'fortunate' or 'child of joy'. It's a shortening of the traditional Japanese favourite for girls, Sachiko.

A real modern favourite with a classical background, Theo comes from Theodore, meaning 'gift of God'.

This ancient Sanskrit name means 'miracle', and is the name of several famous Bollywood stars. For an anglicised version, you could try Charisma, popularised by Charisma Carpenter of Buffy fame.

This classic Arabic boys' name is taken to mean 'miracle' or 'blessings'. Popularised by the famous Indian actor Eijaz Khan.

One of the best-known Irish girls' names out there, thanks to singer Sinéad O'Connor. Sinead (pronounced Shin-aid) means 'God's gracious gift'.

This sweet unisex name comes from the Hebrew for 'gift', making it the perfect moniker for your precious boy or girl.

This Arabic boys' name means 'lucky' or 'fortunate' - perfect for any little boy who's defied the odds.

Fans of Beatrix Potter will be delighted to learn that the name is closely associated with the Latin word for 'blessed'. For a slightly more modern version, try Beatrice.

Traditionally a boys' name meaning 'blessed', Bennet is rapidly becoming a gender-neutral name. Jane Austen fans love this name thanks to the Bennet family in Pride and Prejudice.

This is a classic Muslim girls' name meaning 'bringer of blessings' - ideal for a little girl who's bringing blessings to your family.

The Welsh boys' name Carwyn, and the feminine version Carwen, both mean 'blessed'.

Not just a little girl from Kansas! This name means 'gift of God'. Did you know that Dot and Dottie are both considered to be short forms of Dorothy?

Considered to mean 'protected by God', this old Germanic boys' name is something a bit out of the ordinary.

This ultimately comes from the Old Norse for 'blessed'. If you're looking for a more popular variant, Olivia has been high in the girls' name charts for years.

This Hindu boys' name actually means 'lord of the blessed' - miracle of miracles! If you like the shortened name Sid, this could be an unconventional longer version.

This name means 'grace' or 'favoured', making it an excellent choice for a beloved little girl. It's thought to have Scandinavian roots, though may also have links to Arabic.

It doesn't get more classic than this! With Hebrew origins and strong biblical times, this traditional favourite boys' name meaning 'God's gift' has been a popular choice for centuries.

This Swahili girls' name hasn't made it big in the UK yet, but we think it's pretty strong! Sure enough, it means 'miracle'.

Popularised as a boys' name by Brazilian footballer Pelé, this was originally a girls' name meaning 'miracle child'.

From the same roots as Milagro, Mirari is a cute Spanish girls' name meaning 'miracle'.

Another classic Biblical name meaning 'gift of God'. For something a bit more modern, you could always shorten to Nathan.

A twist on the familiar Davina, Darina is a Slavic girls' name meaning 'gift' - ideal for families who see their daughter as a gift from the universe.

The French version of Bennet, which also means 'blessed' or 'blessing', Benoit is a slightly more masculine option.

If you have older kids, you'll already be familiar with the intrepid Dora the Explorer, but did you know that this Spanish girls' name means 'God's gift'?

Sometimes thought of as a unisex name, Gianni is more commonly used in boys, and means 'God's gift'. A classic Italian name.

The female form of Gianni, this stylish Italian girls' name means 'God's gracious gift'.

From the same origins and Benedict and Bennet, Benito is a slightly more exotic boys' name also meaning 'blessed'. Benny would make a cute shortened version of any of these names.

This gorgeous Welsh girls' name (pronounced Sharn) means 'God's gracious gift'. The official spelling is Siân, but many people leave off the accent these days.

This Yiddish boys' name means 'blessed' or 'happy'. If you're looking for something a bit different for your baby, we can almost guarantee they'll be the only Zelig in the playground!