Hebrew Names
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Erga
Hebrew
"yearning, craving"
Etana
Hebrew
"strength of purpose"
Girlish for Ethan: attractive and unusual.
Ezri
Variation of Ezra, Hebrew
"help"
Ezri is one of the cool new unisex names starting with E , except as a Biblical name, it's not so new. Used for both genders in Israel, in the US it's currently running five to one in favor of girls,…
Feya
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…
Gavi
Short form of Gavrielle
"God is my strength"
A short form of Gavrielle, used predominantly in Israel, much like an equivalent to Gabi or Gabby.
Gavrielle
Gavrielle is the feminine form of Gabriel, with French influence in its spelling. The name derives from the Hebrew name Gabriel, meaning "God is my strength" or "God's able-bodied one." Gabriel…
Gavrilla
Gavrilla is a feminine variant of the Hebrew name Gabriel, meaning 'God is my strength.' While Gabriel has the more common feminine form Gabriella, Gavrilla offers a closer phonetic connection to the…
Gavriella
Gavriella is a feminine name of Hebrew origin, the female form of Gabriel, meaning 'God is my strength' or 'devoted to God.' This elegant name combines biblical significance with a melodious quality.…
Gabi
Short form of Gabriella
"God is my strength"
Cute nickname but the "gabby" synonym might prove problematic, especially is your daughter is chatty....or not.
Gavriela
Gavriela is the feminine form of Gabriel, a name with Hebrew origins meaning 'God is my strength' or 'devoted to God.' This elegant variation maintains the spiritual significance of the original…
Gali
Hebrew
"wave"
Sprightly name popular in Israel with beachy meaning and international flex.
Galya
Hebrew
"God has redeemed, hill of God"
Well used in Israel and in Russia, either on its own or as an endearment for Galila or Galina.
Galila
Hebrew
"rolling hills"
Interesting alternative to Dalila, relates to the Biblical Galilee.
Geela
Hebrew
"joy"
Gay, nearly giddy, gee-whiz feel; also too reminscent of a gila monster.
Gila
Hebrew
"joy of the Lord"
Gila and its variants have joyous meanings in Hebrew, but other kids might connect them to the monster.
Jordana
Hebrew
"flowing down"
A feminization used more before Jordan joined the girls' camp.
Haviva
Hebrew
"well loved"
An alternative to the more familiar Aviva.
Hadar
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".
Hagar
Hebrew
"flight, forsaken"
Hagar is an Old Testament name with an unfortunate association with comic strip character "Hagar the Horrible."
Hephzibah
Hebrew
"my delight is in her"
Hephzibah is an Old Testament name that came into use in the 17th century, but is not often used today. It does have less formal nicknames Eppie and Hepsie, which seem revivable. Hephzibah "Eppie"…