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Sion
Welsh variation of John
"God is gracious"
This Welsh form of John is pronounced Shaun. But most Americans certainly wouldn't know that. Siôn Corn (showing the extra-authentic spelling) is the Welsh name for Santa Claus.
SISERA
SPAIN
Tabitha
Aramaic
"gazelle"
Though never as popular as the name of her Bewitched mother, Samantha, Tabitha has its own quirky, magical charm. The name of a charitable woman who was restored to life by Saint Peter in the Bible,…
TAHREA
Tarah
Tarah is a feminine name that represents a variation of the more common spelling Tara. With Hebrew and Irish roots, the name carries rich cultural significance. In Hebrew, it can relate to 'terah'…
Terah
Hebrew
"wild goat, silly old fool"
The Biblical Terah was male, but the name feels like it could work for either gender. In the Bible, Terah was the father of Abram, later Abraham. Terah is also a Biblical place name, and the name's…
Tertius
Latin
"third"
Never as well known as that other Roman numeral name, Octavius, Tertius just might hold some appeal for the parent seeking a really obscure name with the patina of antiquity for her third son.…
THYATIRA
Tiberius
Latin
"of the Tiber"
The name of an important ancient Roman emperor, Tiberius might sound a bit heavy for a modern boy to carry, but with the rise of Atticus, Tiberius and brothers begin to feel more baby-friendly, much…
Timon
Greek
"reward, honor"
Kids would be more likely to associate this name with the hyperactive meercat in "The Lion King" than with the ancient Greek philosopher or Shakespearean character, which could cause playground…
TIRIA
Tirza
Tirza is a feminine name with ancient Hebrew origins, appearing in the Old Testament as the name of one of Zelophehad's five daughters and also as a city name. It means 'pleasant' or 'delightful' in…
Tobiah
Hebrew
"God is good"
Tobiah is the original Hebrew form of the better-known Greek Tobias, to which it could make a distinctive alternative. With its ah ending, Tobiah fits in with other stylish Biblical names today, from…
Uri
Hebrew
"my flame, my light"
This short but strong name, commonly heard in Israel, has a lot of crossover potential, and is among the most usable on the minuscule menu of U names. The are two Uris in the Old Testament--the…
VANIAH
Zacharias
Greek form of Hebrew Zachariah
"the Lord has remembered"
One of several more venerable names that get to the nickname Zack if you're tired of Zachary. In the New Testament, Zacharias was the husband of Elizabeth and father of John the Baptist.
ZANOAH
Zarah
Zarah is a feminine name with rich multicultural origins. It's a variant of Sarah, derived from Hebrew meaning 'princess,' but this spelling gives it a more exotic and distinctive character. In…
Zebadiah
Hebrew
"God has bestowed"
Biblical names are expanding (literally) as some parents move on from Isaiah and Elijah to more elaborate choices with simple short forms like Jed and Zeb. If you like this style of name, there are a…