By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Hebrew
"miracle"
Though the accent falls on the second syllable, people will mistake this name of the first month of the Jewish calendar or for the Japanese car.
"God is my father"
Abiah is a gentle, rarely used Old Testament name belonging to Samuel's second son. This makes a good choice for the parent who wants a traditional biblical name that is not overly familiar.
"bold"
A unique name with familiar sounds, Noaz may appeal to those who love Noah, Boaz, Ezra, and Azariah but also want something braver. Meaning "fearless, courageous, bold" from its Hebrew origins, one…
"splendor, abundance"
A lively, zippy name that is surprisingly rare in the US. It was the name of two men mentioned in the Bible, but is feminine in modern times.
Variation of Tziporah, Hebrew
"bird"
This upstanding Old Testament name of the wife of Moses would almost inevitably provoke some tricky zipper teasing.
"shadow"
Although this Old Testament name is soft and delicate, it runs the risk of conjuring up the monstrous Godzilla.
"raven"
Idiosyncratic Hebrew choice.
"movement"
Funky choice with za-za-zoom. Zaza could be used as a nickname for almost any name with the "za" cluster, including Elizabeth and Esperanza.
"gold, brilliantly bright"
Zariza is a unique name sure to appeal to Z lovers.
"my hearing"
This Old Testament name borne by a grandson of Jacob would not rate high in the classroom.
"God allots"
Undiscovered, but somewhat awkward Old Testament choice: he was the head of the tribe of Asher.
"rescued by God; delivered by God"
A variation of the Biblical Paltiel, this name was also appears in the name of an Israeli-American folk-pop duo, Ilana & Palti, made up of singer-songwriters Paltiel-hay Jacoby and Ilana Zadok.
Hebrew; Spanish
"gold; peace"
Paz is an appealing Spanish name meaning "peace", derived from the Latin "pax". It's usually feminine in Spanish, but could also make an interesting literary choice for a boy, honoring the writer…
"peace"
Pazel's abbreviated version, Paz, is far more modern and attractive.
Tziamarnit is a feminine name that appears to have indigenous origins, possibly Inuit or another Arctic culture. Names in these traditions often connect to natural elements, spiritual concepts, or…
"spared"
The Hebrew name for Passover, making this the Jewish version of naming your child Christmas or Easter.
"rose, pink"
Commonly heard in Israel, but here it could be an unusual way to honor Grandma Rose.
"God's light"
That difficult Ur- sound cancels out the feminine appeal of the rest of the name.
Variation of Phineas
"oracle"
Phinnaeus is the antique spelling of the antique name single-handedly revived by Julia Roberts. Finn is the nickname she uses that you might find appealing too.
"fruitful, productive"
A name that is used to describe a handsome or clever boy, and is also an Israeli place-name.
