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The name of two characters in Genesis in the Old Testament, the first being a descendant of Cain, and the second being a descendant of Seth and the father of …

Laguna Beach is a famous California spot -- though there's "goonie" teasing potential.

This international variant of the popular Jeremiah refreshes the Old Testament name by lending it the stylish -s ending of Silas, Ozias, and Amias. Popular in Czechia and Puerto Rico …

Succinct and sharp, Ira is one of the shortest Old Testament names, belonging to one of King David's thirty 'mighty warriors.' It was widely used in the US from …

Heinz has become a cartoonish German name, prone to ketchup teasing.

An alternative form of Hazael, a King in the Old Testament, or a diminutive of Jahaziel, a Levite prophet, this quietly used Biblical name shares sounds with rising choices such …

One of the wives of King David in the Old Testament.

A place name and feminine given name in the Old Testament. Notable as the place where Rachel was buried, the alternative form, Efrat, is popular in Israel.

In Exodus, a son of Aaron: an interesting, undiscovered Old Testament name.

Elam is the name of no fewer than eight Old Testament figures. The most notable was a grandson of Noah whose followers were dubbed the Elamites. Elam is commonly used …

The name of a son of Aaron in the Old Testament. Abihu is a variant form.

Aharon is one of the many variations of the Old Testament Aaron, one of the first Biblical patriarch names to become trendy in the modern world.

Adonijah was one of King David's sons in the Old Testament; this name (the accent is on the "ni" syllable) is waiting to be rediscovered.

A rare Biblical name, appearing several times in the Old Testament, Abimlech was given (generically) to Philistine kings during the time of Abraham and David. Most notably, it is borne …

The name of a son of Aaron in the Old Testament. Avihu is a variant form.

Talmai is the name of several minor characters in the Old Testament, including the father of Maacah, the wife of King David, and one of Anak’s three giant sons …

Solomon, a name that evokes wisdom and peace, is an Old Testament name that, along with other patriarchal classics, is finally beginning to shed its long white beard and step …

One of the unique baby names still undiscovered from the Old Testament.

A twist on a Biblical name, Ruhama appears in the Old Testament in the form of Lo-Ruhamah, chosen by the prophet Hosea for his daughter. With the Lo- prefix …

Rebecca is a name representing beauty in the Bible, an Old Testament classic that reached the heights of revived popularity in the seventies but is still a well-used choice …

Borne by the father of Anna the prophetess in the New Testament. It also features as an angel in the apocryphal Book of Enoch.

A rare Biblical name borne by two figures in the Old Testament, Paltiel combines the elements palas with el to mean "God is my deliverance" or "rescued by God". The …

Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin's choice of this white-bearded Old Testament name helped bring it into the modern age, along with brethren Elijah, Isaiah and Isaac. User-friendly …

A strong and regal sounding name that appears in the Old Testament, Melech is also spelled as Meilech and Melek. The name is related to Melchior — one of the three …

More unusual than Justin, less word-like than Justice, this New Testament name could make an intriguing choice. After being off the popularity lists from 1904 to 1993, it is …

Javin might be considered a spelling variation of Javan, an Old Testament name. Javan was a son of Noah who is the legendary father of the Greek people. Javin is …

The modern Hebrew variation of Ithai, a name from the Old Testament.

The Biblical Erastus was an assistant of Paul's in the New Testament. A name used in the 19th century that has fall off the scope, but may be revived …

Four-syllable names can be tricky, but this rarely used Old Testament appellation has considerable potential. In the Bible, Eleazer is a son of Aaron and nephew of Moses who …

Also spelled Kephirah, Kfira, Kephira, and Kefirah, Chephirah is an Old Testament, Biblical place name, mentioned in the Book of Joshua. It likely derives from the Hebrew kephir meaning "village …

Derived from the name of two places mentioned in the New Testament, Betsaida is the Spanish and Latin American form of Bethsaida, or a variation of Bethesda. As such, its …

Also written as Atarah, this regal name appears in the Old Testament, borne by the wife of Jerahmeel. With its confident air and concise appearance, it was given to just …

The name of one of King David's heroes in the Old Testament. A variant form is Avishai.

Derived from Nebo, the Babylonian god of wisdom. In the Old Testament Abednego is the Babylonian name given to Azariah, one of the three men cast into a furnace but …

Names for boys inspired by old testament and classical mythology, that have an serious/intellectual flavor. Ideally would combine with middle name of David.

Girl possibilities that are inspired by literature, mythology, old testament. Names have a strong and assertive vibe.

Some classics, some modern. Names that pass the litmus test of being both playground and workplace appropriate. "Will he fit in on the playground?" and "Would I trust someone named …

A minor prophet who has his own Book, Zephaniah is another Old Testament gem waiting to be rediscovered now that Noah and Abraham are becoming too trendy. The vowel-sound …

Both a place name and a masculine given name in the Old Testament.

Stephanas is a masculine name of Greek origin, appearing in the New Testament as one of the first converts to Christianity in Corinth. The name derives from the Greek word …

This smoosh between Samantha and Amanda might be in for some 'salamander' teasing.

Lovely Hebrew name with distinctive double a's, but beware of possible "banana" teasing.

One of the rarest of the floral names, though not without some teasing potential. Peony is a historical 1948 novel by Pearl S. Buck.

A rare form of the popular Naomi, found in the Greek Old Testament, Noemin is pronounced with the emphasis on the last syllable (-MEEN), while the first two glide smoothly …

Jeriel is a masculine name with Hebrew origins, appearing in the Old Testament as a member of the tribe of Naphtali. The name combines elements meaning 'founded by God' or …

Japhet is a masculine name with biblical origins, appearing in the Old Testament as one of Noah's three sons (alongside Shem and Ham). The name derives from Hebrew, with …

Jabes is a masculine name with biblical origins, appearing in the Old Testament as Jabez (יַעְבֵּץ). In the Bible, Jabez was known for his prayer requesting God's blessing and …

Variant transcription of Hosea, the original name of Joshua in the Old Testament.

A chief member of the tribe of Benjamin, and another obscure Old Testament name that few parents, even those tired of Aaron and Zachary, would consider. But with a pronunciation …

Elyakim is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, found in the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible. The name means 'God will establish' or 'God rises,' combining 'El' (God) with a form …