Hebrew Girl Names

Unusual Samantha alternative with little aural appeal.

Hebrew name with a bountiful meaning but a less-than-attractive sound.

Often heard in Israel, spelled with or without the final h.

Cute nickname but the "gabby" synonym might prove problematic, especially is your daughter is chatty....or not.

The relationship to "ill" makes this and similar names less pleasing than the versions that start with A or E.

A not particularly happy marriage of Thelma and Alma.

Bethenny is the spelling introduced to the world by and closely associated with Real Housewife of New York Bethenny Frankel. While the name has a bit of charm, we recommend sticking with the original Bethany spelling.

Stuck in the Old Country.

Emmet is usually the boys' form of the names Emma, but it might work for a girl too if Emma and Emily are too overused for you.

Rare and ethereal.

Virtually unknown in this country, has an interesting, rhythmic feel.

Affable and creative and perfectly able to stand alone; nothing Scroogish about it.