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Christian Themed or Bible Based Baby names

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By nursesaide
Updated Thu May 25 2023
A list of Christian themed or Bible based names. Many of them are a little more obscure which makes them oh so attractive!
  1. Asher

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "fortunate, blessed, happy one"

    • Description:

      Asher—an excellent, soft and sensitive Old Testament choice—is a baby boy name on the rise, and is a Nameberry biblical favorite.
  2. Azariah

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "helped by God"

    • Description:

      Azariah is a rarely used biblical name that moves way beyond Adam and Abraham; its pleasant sound makes it no surprise that parents have discovered it in recent years.
  3. Brielle

    • Origin:

      Short form of Gabrielle, French, Cajun, Hebrew, Celtic

    • Meaning:

      "god is my strength; hunting grounds"

    • Description:

      Though it sounds modern, Brielle is, among other things, a traditional Cajun contraction of Gabrielle, and the name of a historic seaport in the Western Netherlands, also known as Brill. Today, it is used more widely as a nickname for Gabrielle and as a stand-alone name that fits in easily with Isabelle, Briana, and Brinley. In a recent year, it appeared in the US Top 200, ranking above the longer form and used nearly four times as often.
  4. Danielle

    • Origin:

      French feminine variation of Daniel, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "God is my judge"

    • Description:

      Along with Daniela, Michelle, Nicole, and Denise, Danielle was a big hit from the 1960s to the nineties, sitting comfortably in the Top 20 for several years. Parents then responded to its chic, sophisticated Gallic image, and though it has lost some of its sheen, it's still a widely used choice.
  5. Danya

    • Origin:

      Russian, diminutive of Danielle, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "judgment of God"

    • Description:

      An energetic name with an embroidered feel.
  6. Dorothea

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "gift of God"

    • Description:

      Dorothea is a flowing and romantic Victorian-sounding name which was popular in the early decades of the twentieth century, but has been off the charts since 1970. Definitely on the brink of a revival!
  7. Elias

    • Origin:

      Greek variation of Elijah, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "Yahweh is God"

    • Description:

      Strong, charismatic, and sleek, Elias has followed in the footsteps of Elijah and Eli to become a popular choice among parents today.
  8. Evangeline

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "bearer of good news"

    • Description:

      Evangeline is a romantic old name enjoying a major comeback, thanks to its religious overtones, Eva's popularity, and the star of the TV megahit Lost, Evangeline Lilly. Evangelia and Evangelina — two variants of Evangeline — are sure to tag along for the ride.
  9. Jadon

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "God has heard"

    • Description:

      The authentic Biblical form of a name that has become even more popular alongside Jaden, Jayden, Jaidan et al. Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, whose children are named creatively after their parents as Willow and Jaden, helped launch the trend. This spelling peaked at Number 372 in 2003, though it has dropped drastically in usage over the last decade.
  10. Jebadiah

    • Description:

      Jebadiah is a masculine name with biblical associations, generally considered a variant spelling of Jebediah, which itself is an Americanized form of the Hebrew name Jedidiah. The biblical Jedidiah means 'beloved of Yahweh' and was a name given to Solomon. Jebadiah has an old-fashioned, frontier quality that evokes images of early American settlers and rural life. While never extremely common, the name experienced modest usage in religious communities and has gained some contemporary recognition through fictional characters in literature, television, and video games. The name carries connotations of steadfastness, faith, and traditional values, often associated with rural American culture.
  11. Jedediah

    • Origin:

      Variation of Jedidiah, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "beloved of the Lord"

    • Description:

      Blink and you’ll miss that the first I in Jedidiah was swapped for an E.
  12. Joy

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "joy"

    • Description:

      Joy is from an older generation of word names, which also included Merry, Bliss, and Glory -- all of which exert a certain amount of personality pressure on a child. However, Joy, like Grace, Hope, and Rose, has crossed more into name-territory than other word choices, which lightens some of that pressure.
  13. Justice

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "the quality of being just, impartial, or fair"

    • Description:

      Justice, one of the rare virtue names for boys, entered the popularity ranks in 1992, and has remained on the list ever since. Parents' search for names implying virtue has led to a mini-revival of this long-neglected name in both its German homonymic form, Justus, and as the word itself. Steven Seagal was ahead of the curve when he used it back in 1976.
  14. Levi

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "joined, attached"

    • Description:

      Levi, lighter and more energetic than most biblical names, with its up vowel ending, combines Old Testament gravitas with the casual flair associated with Levi Strauss jeans.
  15. Liberty

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      Less common than other virtue names, Liberty is nonetheless a name with a long American heritage.
  16. Lisa

    • Origin:

      English, German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Italian

    • Meaning:

      "pledged to God"

    • Description:

      Elvis naming his daughter Lisa Marie and Nat King Cole's hit song "Mona Lisa" conspired to catapult one of Elizabeth's many offshoots to a high of #4 in 1970.
  17. LISABEL
    • Lisabeth

      • Description:

        Lisabeth is a feminine name that serves as a variation of Elisabeth/Elizabeth, combining the shorter 'Lisa' with the traditional ending. This elegant variation maintains the dignified history of its parent name while offering a slightly more modern feel. Originating from the Hebrew name Elisheba meaning 'God is my oath,' Lisabeth carries the same rich biblical associations. Though less common than Elizabeth or even Lisa, Lisabeth has maintained a steady if modest presence throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. The name offers a perfect compromise between the classic formality of Elizabeth and the casual brevity of Lisa, making it appealing to parents seeking a traditional name with a slight twist.

    • Moses

      • Origin:

        Egyptian

      • Meaning:

        "delivered from the water"

      • Description:

        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 nicknames include Moe and Mose.
    • Noel

      • Origin:

        French

      • Meaning:

        "Christmas"

      • Description:

        Noel, the French word for Christmas has been given to both boys and girls born on that holiday since the Middle Ages. For girls it's often spelled Noelle.