International Baby Names
Jewish Names
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Feivel
Yiddish
"brilliant one"
This comes from Faivish, the Yiddish form of Phoebus, the Greek sun god...and it's also the little mouse in "An American Tail."
Fiescha
Judeo-Italian, meaning unknown
The exact meaning of this ancient Judeo-Italian name — and the related surname and place name, Fiesch — has been lost to history. It may be related to the Yiddish name Fishel, meaning "little fish".
Fischer
German surname
"fisherman"
This common German-Jewish surname is not as popular in the US as the English form, Fisher, but both share the same meaning, and this one may appeal to those with German or Jewish heritage. Fisher has…
Fishel
Yiddish
"little fish"
Animal names are very hot right now, but we don't think Fishel is likely to make a comeback.
Frayda
Yiddish
"joy"
An old favorite in traditional Jewish families.
Freida
German
"peace"
This spelling of Frida or Frieda ranked as high as #141 back in the late 19th century. Its most famous bearers, with different spellings, are Indian actress Frieda Pinto, who starred in Slumdog…
Frescarosa
Judeo-Italian
"fresh rose"
A bit of a mouthful, but lovely nonetheless. Fresca may remind some of the soda brand.
Freyde
Freyde is a feminine name with Yiddish origins, traditionally used in Jewish communities. It derives from the Yiddish word for 'joy' or 'happiness' (פרײדע), making it a name with inherently positive…
Fruma
Yiddish
"pious"
Fruma is too frumpy for a baby born today. In Fiddler on the Roof , Fruma is the name of a ghost.
Gabby
Gabby is a feminine name that functions both as a standalone name and as a familiar diminutive for Gabrielle, Gabriella, or Abigail. Derived ultimately from the Hebrew name Gabriel, meaning 'God is…
Gabe
Short form of Gabriel, Hebrew
"God is my strength"
Gabe ranked in the Top 1000 from 1880 until 1905, when it fell into obscurity. There are fewer than 100 boys named Gabe, just plain Gabe, each year in the US, compared with over 10,000 named Gabriel.…
Gad
Hebrew or Navajo
"fortune; juniper tree"
Simple Biblical name with an auspicious meaning. There are two men named Gad in the Old Testament — one the first son of Jacob and Zilpah, and the other a prophet of King David. Gad can also be used…
Gaia
Greek and Latin
"earth mother; rejoicing"
Floral, bright, and subtly powerful, Gaia is a name with two separate origins. In Greek mythology, it is the name of the earth goddess and the universal mother, who takes her epithet from the Ancient…
Gail
Hebrew, short form of Abigail
"my father rejoices"
Gail was a mid-twentieth century favorite, which has been far surpassed by its original form, Abigail and nickname Abby. Spelling variations include Gale and Gayle, the latter represented by TV…
Gali
Hebrew
"wave"
Sprightly name popular in Israel with beachy meaning and international flex.
Galia
Galia is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Hebrew, it means 'wave of God' or 'God will redeem,' while in Russian and Slavic languages, it serves as a diminutive of Galina, meaning…
Galit
Hebrew
"wave"
A pretty and intriguing elaboration of Gal — made internationally famous by Israeli actress Gal Gadot.
Gavi
Short form of Gavrielle
"God is my strength"
A short form of Gavrielle, used predominantly in Israel, much like an equivalent to Gabi or Gabby.
Gavi
Diminutive of Gavriel, Hebrew
"God is my strong man"
Usually derived from the Gavriel — the Hebrew form of Gabriel — Gavi is a cool, casual, and versatile nickname. Notably borne by Spanish footballer Gavi (Pablo Martín Páez Gavira), in this case it…
Gavri
Gavri is a masculine name with Hebrew origins, functioning as a shortened form of Gabriel, which means 'God is my strength.' This compact variation maintains the spiritual essence of its longer form…