Now that such Old Testament patriarchs as Elijah and Moses fill the playground, Boaz seems downright baby-friendly, having more pizzazz than many of the others, perhaps as a successor to Noah.

This name of the mythological sister of Mars might be used for a girl born under one of the signs ruled by the planet Mars--Aries or Scorpio. She is the personification of the war cry.

Could be used by fans of the game...or the Wisconsin city, but far from the easiest of names to carry.

Bessi is a feminine name that appears to be a variant of Bessie, which originated as a diminutive form of Elizabeth. The name Elizabeth has Hebrew origins, meaning 'God is my oath' or 'pledged to God.' Bessi has a vintage, sweet quality that was more popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. While not commonly used as a formal given name today, it retains charm as a nickname. Its simplicity and friendly sound make it approachable, though it's generally considered old-fashioned in contemporary naming trends. The spelling with a single 's' at the end gives it a slight variation from the more common 'Bessie' form.