A traditional name in the Arabic world.

Beguiling cousin of Sahara.

Extremely rare yet with an on trend sound, although the meaning may put parents off.

Pronounced like Tom, but not everyone will know that.

In the Christian bible, Barabbas was a murderer that Pontius Pilate freed while condemning Jesus to die. The name is ironic, given that Christian belief promotes Jesus as the son of the Father. The name is difficult for this reason, as well as the fact that in Spain it is used as slang for a bad person.

Also a picturesque place-name, referred to as the "island garden city" of the Philippines.

One of a number of Hebrew girls' namestarting with Raz. Others include Razel, Raziela,Razili and Raziya.

The biblical husband of the queen of Sheba; an unusual name with an interesting sound, rhyming with lanai.

Traditional Jewish name and the implement said to have been used by Solomon to cut the huge stones for the building of the Temple.

In the Old Testament, this was the name of the father of the prophet Joel.

Highly unusual -- and audacious -- name chosen by basketball star Allen Iverson.

A traditionally masculine surname, denoting the head of a monastery, a priest, or someone who worked for a church official, Abbott may appeal as a fresh spin on Biblical Abigail. Quietly used for boys, it has seen very occasional use for girls since the 2000s.