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Boy's name meaning surprise or miracle?

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moobrain · 08/11/2011 22:11

Am searching for inspiration for a friend who has just had a surprise boy! Any ideas?

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rushofbangerstothefire · 08/11/2011 22:18

Google gives me:
REUBEN. Hebrew meaning 'Behold a Son'
BENNETT. Latin meaning 'Little Blessed One'
NATHANIEL. Hebrew meaning 'Gift of God'
MATTHEW. Hebrew meaning 'Gift of God'
THEODORE. Greek meaning 'Gift of God'

Mostly religious based. How about 'Miracle' as a middle name? Grin

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Towndon · 08/11/2011 22:19

Peleh and Nissan are boys' names which mean miracle! Can't find any which mean surprise.

There are some nice names with a "gift" related meaning, such as Matthias, Jonathan, Solomon, Theodore.

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moobrain · 08/11/2011 22:54

Oooh Like Reuben and Peleh

Thanks

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picnicbasketcase · 08/11/2011 22:55

She could name him Jesus and always pronounce it like an exclamation.

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PippiLongBottom · 08/11/2011 23:06

We chose Felix in similar circumstances. It means happy (felicity) and can also mean fate.

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Dexifehatz · 08/11/2011 23:35

Boo.

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MysteriousHamster · 08/11/2011 23:37

Though not religious, we chose one of the 'gift of god' names above, as he really did feel a miracle to us. A gift anyway. :)

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CountryMama · 09/11/2011 04:48

David means beloved - I dig that.

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LaTristesse · 09/11/2011 16:47

Goodness, Bennett has just made me cry - what a lovely meaning. If only it wasn't my boss's name! Smile

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purplehonesty · 09/11/2011 19:53

lol @ picnincbasketcase i just splurted out my tea laughing at that

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Deargdoom · 09/11/2011 20:00

You could call him "Oh Shit!" but he might resent you for it when he's older.

Spanish for miracle is "milagro" which doesn't sound too bad- as a middle name?

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Teapot13 · 10/11/2011 13:42

How about Isaac?

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BleedyGhoulzombiez · 10/11/2011 13:51

Grin at picnic!

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