Historic and Vintage Names · Classic Baby Names
Old Testament Names
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Ahab
Hebrew
"uncle"
Hard to think of this name without "Captain" in front of it.
Ahinoam
Hebrew
"my brother is pleasant"
Also spelled Achinoam, this Biblical name belonged to wives of both King Saul and King David.
Noadiah
Hebrew
"meeting with the Lord"
Noadiah has biblical namesakes both male and female. The male Noadiah is mentioned in the Book of Ezra, and the female Noadiah is a prophetess in the Book of Nehemiah. Noadiah combines popular Noah…
Amasa
Hebrew
"burden"
Amasa is a rare Biblical name borne by two figures. One is the son of Abigail and nephew of King David, who named him commander of the rebels. This Amasa met a tragic end when he was murdered by…
Amaziah
Hebrew
"the strength of the lord"
The biblical Amaziah was the ninth king of Judah, the son of Joash. There were about 30 baby boys named Amaziah in the US last year along with six baby girls. The name's similarity to the word…
Amram
Hebrew
"exalted nation"
In the Old Testament, Amram is the father of Moses. It is most frequently seen as a Jewish surname.
Asenath
Egyptian
"devoted to the goddess Neith"
In the Old Testament, Asenath was the wife of Joseph and mother of Manesseh and Ephraim.
Athaliah
Hebrew
"God is exalted"
Unisex name from the Old Testament, which is very in-keeping with current naming trends for girls.
Balaam
Hebrew
Balaam is a character mentioned in the Torah, said to have told King Balak how to get the Israelites to commit sin by enticing them with sexual immorality and food sacrificed to idols. He is…
Barak
Hebrew
"lightning"
An Old Testament warrior whose name still sounds tough.
Baruch
Hebrew
"blessed"
Think of this as the Hebrew equivalent of Benedict or Benito; best for observant Jews.
Bathsheba
Hebrew
"daughter of an oath"
Popular with the Puritans, this name of the shrewd and beautiful wife of King David and mother of King Solomon could be a bit of a load for a modern girl to carry. Bathsheba is the name of the…
Belshazzar
Hebrew
"Bel, protect the king"
Belshazzar was a Babylonian prince, a real historical figure who stars in a fictionalized tale Belshazzar's Feast , in the Book of Daniel
Benaiah
Hebrew
"built by God"
Benaiah is an unusual Biblical choice that can get you to Ben.
Cain
Hebrew
"spear; possessed"
Biblical name Cain was, until recently, seldom heard outside of the Old Testament and soap operas. Although Cain's murderous actions will always make this name difficult for some, Cain, Eve and…
Canaan
Biblical place name, Hebrew
"The Promised Land; humble, low"
Pronounced KAY-nan, this Old Testament place name has a strong modern feel that blends in with on-trend choices like Carter, Colton, and Kayson, but also with Ezekiel, Jeremiah, and Tobias.…
Dan
Hebrew
"God is my judge"
Often stands alone in Israel, but rarely here.
Azazel
Hebrew
"scapegoat"
In the Hebrew bible, Azazel is the name of the place where the scapegoat bearing the Jews' sins during Yom Kippur,was sacrificed. In Christian and Islamic traditions, Azazel is the name of a fallen…
Dina
Hebrew variation of Dinah or Adinah
"judged or delicate"
Dina is a 20th century version of either Dinah or Adinah, two Old Testament names not related to each other. Dinah was the beautiful daughter of Jacob and Leah, while Adinah or Adina was a male…
Dinah
Hebrew
"God will judge"
Dinah is a charming, underused Old Testament name with a rich literary and musical resume. In the Old Testament, Dinah was the beautiful daughter of Jacob and Leah and while some conflate her with…