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The name of two Old Testament kings that seems as ripe as you can get for modern use, given the popularity of sound-alike Biblical brethren Jadon and Jacob (and …

Biblical name from the Old Testament that was given to 25 baby boys in 2022.

Biblical name from the Old Testament.

Biblical name from the Old Testament.

This name of an Old Testament king is reminiscent of the woodsy nature name Hazel. Given to just 35 boys in 2024, it could make a similar but less popular …

An unusual and melodious New Testament name

Biblical judge from the Old Testament.

Pleasingly quaint and dainty New Testament possibility; the nickname Dru modernizes it.

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 …

Caleb is an attractive Old Testament name that has been in the US Top 100 for nearly three decades now. Consistently popular but never too popular, Caleb feels more like …

We can hear the kids teasing him from here.

Biblical name from the Old Testament.

A variation of the Old Testament Bithiah, Batya is a Hebrew variant of the name. Derived from bat meaning "daughter" and yah meaning "Yahweh", Batya (or Bithiah) is the name …

Place name from the Old Testament.

Avdel is an obscure Old Testament name with a straightforward feel and sound and the fashionable A initial. One to consider if you want a highly unusual yet not difficult …

Unisex name from the Old Testament, which is very in-keeping with current naming trends for girls.

Aquilla appears in the New Testament. The name carries powerful symbolism through its association with eagles, conveying qualities of strength, vision, and nobility. Despite its classical origins, Aquilla remains quite …

Biblical name from the New Testament. The Book of Philemon mentions Apphia as a Christian woman in Colossae.

Attractive name from the Old Testament. Adino was one of David's "mighty men," though texts do disagree on his name.

Adaiah is a rare Old Testament name with a pleasing sound.

A rare name from the Old Testament, Zebidah appears in the Bible as the wife of King Josiah and the mother of Jehoiakim. While it has yet to see widespread …

A variation of Jotham, an Old Testament name.

This Persian name with an Old Testament pedigree has a warm Sasha-like feel. The Biblical Vashti was a queen who refused her husband's orders to appear naked in …

Greek name mentioned in the New Testament and one of the undiscovered unique baby names from the Bible.

Greek name found in the New Testament makes for one of the unique baby names still undiscovered from the Bible.

A second-tier classic, the New Testament Timothy moves in and out of fashion more than John and James. But though it peaked in the 1960s, many modern parents still …

This is a multi-syllabic New Testament relic that could be yet another fresh way to get to Theo. In the beginning of Luke's gospel, he dedicates his words …

This name could get shortened to Tass or Sanee.

Tamar is a rich, strong Old Testament name sometimes given to girls born on the holiday of Sukkoth, as palm branches were used to make the roof of the sukkah …

Also written as Philemon, this New Testament character was a recipient of Paul's epistles.

Following Kensa (first), Nessa (second) and Tressa (third), this unusual Cornish number name would be a distinctive choice for a fourth child.

The Portuguese version of the Old Testament name Hosea was the fastest-rising boys' name of 2017, in percentage terms. Almost 12 times as many boys were named Oseias in …

A masculine name in the Old Testament, but in modern Israel Ophir is used for girls as well as boys.

A masculine name in the Old Testament, but used contemporarily as a feminine name, Nogah was borne by a son of King David. Predominantly given in Israel, the name can …

A name mentioned in the Old Testament as the wife of a king of Edom. A curious blend of clunky biblical style, and a "bel" ending that mirrors the feminine …

A wearable update to the New Testament classic.

Although this is an ancient Old Testament name, it has a pleasant contemporary feel that might appeal to today's parents, who might just as easily use it for a …

Judah is the strong, resonant Old Testament name of the son of Jacob who was the ancestor of one of the tribes of Israel, and from whom the word Jew …

Jonah, the name of the Old Testament prophet who was swallowed by the whale, only to emerge unharmed three days later, is increasingly appreciated by parents looking for a biblical …

Uncommon biblical name from the Old Testament.

Esau is a rarely-used Old Testament name in the US, perhaps due to the character's biblical fate. Isav is one step removed, which may make it more palatable …

Greek name featured in the New Testament.

A major figure in the Old Testament, Enoch was the son of Jared, the father of Methuselah, and the great-grandfather of Noah whose Book of Enoch provides a focal …

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 …

A name used in the Old Testament, as well as a variation of Buzz.

Somewhat dashing surname, but with serious teasing potential.

A term occurring in the Old Testament and Hebrew Bible that later became personified as the devil in the New Testament.

Modern Hebrew form of the Old Testament name Abishai.

Little-known name from the Old Testament.

The name of multiple minor Old Testament figures, Amariah is an underused member of the -iah group of Biblical boy names. Consider Ry as a cool nickname.