873+ Names That Mean God
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Maciej
Polish variation of Matthew, Hebrew
"gift of God"
The pronunciation barrier looms large, but Maciej has such a pleasant sound, we think it deserves a second look. Maciej was previously a Top 10 name in its native Poland but has been gradually…
Joanie
Diminutive of Joan, English
"God is gracious"
Although Joan was the more popular name in the 20th century, it's the nickname Joanie that is coming back in style, in tune with the likes of Bonnie, Margot, and Billie, or Sadie, Elsie, and Libby. A…
Jack
English
"God is gracious"
Jack for a girl: could it go the way of James and become a trendy new thing? There's something smart and understatedly cool about Jack for either gender, although long forms Jacqueline or Jacquetta…
Tiia
Finnish variation of Dorothea, Greek
"gift of God"
The Finnish cognate of Thea, from Dorothea.
Israel
Hebrew
"he who struggles with God"
Israel joins the club of traditionally male names that celebrity parents have adopted for their daughters. Singer Andy Grammer welcomed daughter Israel "Izzy" Blue in 2020.
Denisse
Spanish variation of Denise, French from Greek
"god of Nysa"
Denisse was the fastest-rising name for girls of 2020 — influenced by Denisse Novoa, a contestant on the 2019 season of the popular reality TV show Exatlón Estados Unidos . Traditional spelling…
Teddie
Diminutive of Theodora, Greek
"gift of god"
Teddy or Teddie is an adorable short form of Theodora or Edwina, made more feminine by the -ie ending. Extremely cutesy for a full name, but feels increasingly wearable in this era of nicknames as…
Doroteja
Slovene, Croatian, Serbian, and Macedonian variation of Dorothea, Greek
"gift of God"
The common translation of Dorothea in Central Europe.
Hallelujah
Hebrew
"God be praised"
This bold musical word name is given to just a handful of baby girls per year in the US, but it has a very contemporary sound. Hallie and Lou/Lulu would make for more mainstream nicknames. Lovers of…
Zeke
Diminutive of Ezekiel
"God strengthens"
Rarely given to baby girls, but we like the idea of it.
Špela
Diminutive of Elizabeta, Slovene and Croatian
"pledged to God"
Originally a nickname for Elizabeta, the Slovene and Croatian form of Elizabeth, now Špela is more common as a stand-alone name.
Gabriel
Hebrew
"God is my strength"
Gabriel is given to a small but consistent number of girls each year. Whether it’s used as an equivalent to the masculine Gabriel or as a variant of Gabrielle is up to the parents’ discretion.
Hezekiah
Hebrew
"God gives strength"
A fast-rising Old Testament prophet name for boys, which is occasionally given to girls too.
Tovia
Hebrew
"god is good"
Hebrew form of Tobiah, also used as a feminine form.
Teja
Slovene diminutive of Doroteja and Mateja
"gift of God"
Slovene mini name that was once short for names like Doroteja and Mateja, but now is more popular independently.
Sammy
Hebrew
"god has heard"
Short for Samantha or long for Sam, Sammy is a sweet midcentury nickname name that we can see coming back.
Timothy
Greek
"honoring God"
Yes, Timothy has been given to baby girls before — although how many were the result of a clerical error, we can’t be sure.
Espn
American variation of Espen, Scandinavian
"god bear"
Espn was first recorded as a girl name in 2015, eleven years after it was first used for boys. It's considered a variation of the Scandinavian male name Espen, although its use can be attributed to…
Janessa
American invented name
"god is gracious + butterfly"
This newly invented name is most likely a combination of Jane and Vanessa. Though it may not have as long of a history as more traditional names, Janessa has been a staple on the bottom half of the…
Hiyabel
Tigrinya, Eritrea
"gift of God"
Derived from the Tigrinya elements hiyab , meaning "gift," and el , "God."