Names That Mean My

Four-syllable names can be tricky, but this rarely used Old Testament appellation has considerable potential. In the Bible, Eleazer is a son of Aaron and nephew of Moses who succeeds his father as High Priest.

Eleazer

Probably most familiar to English-speakers as Zsa Zsa Gabor's last name, the rise of other Eastern European boys' names like Casimir, Milo and Laszlo make Gabor an increasingly wearable option.

Gabor

As a masculine name, Gauri is Finnish in origin and derives from Gabriel.

Gauri

Achinoam

The name of a son of Aaron in the Old Testament. Abihu is a variant form.

Avihu

An extra zesty variation of Uzi, but not one that comes recommended — it’s strongly associated with the submachine gun.

Uzzi

The name of a son of Aaron in the Old Testament. Avihu is a variant form.

Abihu

This Hebrew name honors Dad in a subtle way and could be used as an alternative to Levi.

Liav

A unisex name in Nigeria, but one that will read as feminine in the US.

Efemena

Taneli

This Danish diminutive of Elizabeth could be a sweet, less-Frozen alternative to Elsa.

Helsa

Avni is derived from Avniel, a Hebrew first and surname with a strong meaning. It is also a separate masculine Albanian name meaning "helper." The nickname Avni has a fresh, gender-neutral feel, although it has separate origins for girls and boys. The feminine version of this name is Sanskrit and means "earth."

Avni

Eviatar

Avniel

Moab is a Biblical name and an ancient place name. In the Old Testament, Moab was the son of Lot. The Kingdom of Moab, in modern-day Jordan, was Biblically significant for often being in conflict with Israel.

Moab

Ibo is short but striking. Another, unrelated but equally appealing name is Ivo.

A highly unusual Dora name that may be a spin on the Japanese name Midori, meaning "green," or a combination of Mia "my" plus Dora "gift."