By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Feya is a charming feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from the word 'fey' meaning fairy-like or otherworldly, connecting to the enchanting world of fairies and magical…
Hebrew
"autumn rain"
Unique possibility for a girl born between September and November.
"stranger, exodus"
Old Testament name of a son of Moses used by the Puritans, and now by Orthodox Jews.
"drawn from the water"
Feminine spin on Moses and European river name that's also the name of a wine.
"perceptive"
The name of two Old Testament kings that seems as ripe as you can get for modern use, given the popularity of sound-alike Biblical brethren Jadon and Jacob (and even mythological Jason). Note that…
"God's miracle"
Too close to nausea.
"treasure, wealth"
Striking and glamorous, though perhaps just plain Zara is intriguing enough.
"day of God"
The undiscovered Biblical Jemuel -- he was a son of Simeon -- was used for just a handful of boys last year but could be prime for rediscovery now that Old Testament names like Noah and Ethan…
Indian mythological name; Hebrew, Swahili
"scarlet, marvelous"
It would be easy to dismiss this girlish name as invented fluff, but it has roots in several cultures with evocative meanings and references. Shani refers to the "scarlet thread" or theme of a story.…
"decrease"
Not ready to go all the way to Malachi? Then take this Biblical shortcut name, with the second syllable rhyming with eye.
"plowed field"
Short, simple international names like this make distinctive middle name possibilities. Nir also makes for a nature-oriented first name that's both straightforward and unusual. But be prepared for a…
"trap"
If there are too many Jareds in your neighborhood, you might want to consider this Hebrew alternative.
"sweetness, grace, beauty"
Interesting Old Testament name that embraces many traditional female attributes; also name of a place in the Jordan Valley. In the Bible, a daughter of King Ammon and wife of Solomon.
"friend of God"
Spelling a bit elaborate and confusing.
"God's joyful song"
Hebrew name related to Ronit and Roni, also used in different cultures as Ronya, Ronja, and Roniya. Virtually unknown in the English-speaking world though certainly an easily-translatable choice.
"God is my father"
Abijah, which you might think of as Abigail with rhythm, is the name of both female and male personages in the Bible. A biblical Queen Abijah was the daughter, wife, and mother of kings. The name is…
Israeli place name or Hebrew
"fruit or glory"
Also a city near Tel Aviv, Hadar is a name found primarily in Israel. There is also a citrus fruit associated with the holiday of Sukkat the Torah calls the "hadar fruit".
"flight, forsaken"
Hagar is an Old Testament name with an unfortunate association with comic strip character "Hagar the Horrible."
"God is willing"
Could be used to honor a Joel.
"laurel, crown"
Kelila, which can also be spelled Kelilah, is a more distinctive and attractive Kayla relative.
