Names That Mean God

Jeanette is a fancification of Jeanne, Jeanetta makes it even fancier.

Jeanetta

This common name for both boys and girls in Scandinavia would definitely work better as a feminine name in the U.S.

Janne

With its upbeat Slavic/Scandinavian air, it has the most potential of all the Jan names. 

Janica

It feels like a slenderized modern version, but Jennet actually has deep roots. Could this plucky name rescue Janet and Jenny from their datedness?

Jennet

Though this name is beginning to be added for girls, it's not usually in the classic Biblical form.  Most parents would use Jaden or other more "creative" spellings such as Jaidyn.

Jadon

Buffy was a one-time sorority girl with a roommate named Muffy, then a fearless vampire slayer, though still basically fluffy.  You might think of Buffy as the feminine version of Chip or Bud -- an all-purpose nickname now buried in a mid-century time capsule.

Buffy

An English diminutive of Isabel or Elizabeth that works best with a longer form on the birth certificate.

Ibby

Well used in Israel and in Russia, either on its own or as an endearment for Galila or Galina. 

Galya

Gabrina is a name sometimes heard in the Latino community, could make a distinctive alternative to Gabriela.

Gabrina

A short form of Gavrielle, used predominantly in Israel, much like an equivalent to Gabi or Gabby. 

Gavi

Feodora is an interesting choice for the intrepid name-giver, especially with the dynamic nickname Feo.

Feodora

Eliška is warm and friendly, in the Misha, Sasha mode.

Eliska

While Ilise is unusual, the E version is more attractive. 

Ilise

You may think of this as a variation of Eilis, an Irish name that rhymes with Irish, or a mashup of Eileen and Elise.

Eilise

Some parents might like this energetic diminutive for Dorothy used in the Bush family, though the traditional Dottie and Dot seem to be coming back.

Doro

Datyah

Israeli spin on Danielle is rarely heard here. 

Danit

A modern version of the dated Betty.  You might want to consider varying Elizabeth, too, to the Italian Elisabetta.

Betta

An interesting cousin of Natalie (the 'h' is silent) found in the Louisiana Cajun community, Athalie is the name of a tragedy by classic French playwright Racine.

Athalie

Briefly cool in the 1950s, but now gone the way of Ricki and Nikki. More contemporary: Mikie or Mikey.

Micki

Names that mean God are plentiful, as God and all things related to a supreme power are at the root of the creation of many names.

Isabella, a variation of Elizabeth, is the top girl name meaning God. Along with Isabella, 

girl names in the US Top 1000 meaning God

 include Elizabeth, Danielle, Gabrielle, Samantha, Michaela, and Jane.



Elizabeth and Jane have dozens of popular variations that also mean God, including Elsie, Eliza, Elise, Janet, Jean, and Joan.



Elijah is the most popular boy name that means God. Along with Elijah, other 

 include Daniel, Matthew, Jack, Jeremy, Nathaniel, Caleb, Samuel, Oscar, and Shane.



John and Michael, two of the most widely-used male names of the last several centuries in the Western World, have God in their meanings.



Here is our full roster of names that mean God, ordered by current popularity on Nameberry.

Baby names for girls and boys that mean god or names that have meanings related to God, with meanings, origins, and popularity. (Page 68)

873+ Names That Mean God