Names That Mean Having

Gideon is a no-longer neglected Old Testament name, but still makes an excellent choice for parents looking to move beyond such overused biblicals as Benjamin and Jacob. In the Old Testament, Gideon was a judge called on by God to rescue the Jews from the Midianites, and the name was popular among the Puritans.

Recently chosen by singer Elle King for her son. Lucky is a name that could see a considerable rise in the near future, as word names continue to heat up.

In Greek Mythology, Melinoe was the daughter of Persephone, and fathered by both Zeus and Hades. She was one of two moon goddess, the other being Hecate, but was thought to be the bringer of nightmares and madness. Her name means "having the color of quince," a fruit with a yellow-greenish color that would have been associated with illness and death.

In the US, Rashad is one of the most popular and best-known Arabic names, through several sports and entertainment celebrities.

Chosen is officially a baby name thanks to Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, who chose (can't resist) the word as the name of his newborn son. While it may inspire bad puns, Chosen is actually a pretty good word name: It's got the two-syllable, n-ending sound that is so fashionable for names, plus a positive, affirming meaning. Chosen is rising on the girls' side too now, given to 74 baby girls in 2022.

Peabody is a quintessentially Waspy surname that your child won't thank you for -- either the pea part or the body part, or the meaning part.

An Old Testament name traditionally used for boys, but with the potential to cross over on the tails of Ezra, Noah, James, and Micah in a wave of increasingly gender-neutral Biblical names. Examples of female Gideons in television include characters on shows such as The Flash and Legends of Tomorrow. About a dozen baby girls were given the name Gideon in 2022.

A beyond unusual choice for a little redhead.

Aavyan is a name used in the religion Hinduism and is one of the many names of the deity Ganesha.

Shashi is an Indian name for the moon, giving it a shimmering quality, but its literal meaning translates to "having a hare." In India, a hare is a common image to see in the moon.

A bouncy, energetic word name that is sure to be one-of-a-kind, Rhythmic would work for a boy or a girl.

An unusual English word name with strong religious undertones — Devout means "having or showing deep religious feeling or commitment" — Devout would make a statement as a middle name.

A bouncy, energetic word name that is sure to be one-of-a-kind, Rhythmic would work for a boy or a girl.

An unusual English word name with strong religious undertones — Devout means "having or showing deep religious feeling or commitment" — Devout would make a statement as a middle name.