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Francophile Naming Guide –– Biblical Names for Boys and Girls
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Nahum
Hebrew
"comfort"
An underused Biblical name borne by a New Testament prophet, Nahum feels like a good option for parents looking for a rare but traditional name that fits in with current trends. Derived from the…
Nebucadnetsar
Néhémie
Nekoda
Nephtali
Nephtali is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, derived from Naphtali, who was the sixth son of Jacob in the Bible. The name means 'my struggle' or 'my wrestling,' reflecting the biblical story where…
Nérée
Nicanor
Nimrod
Hebrew
"we shall rise up, we shall rebel"
As a Biblical name, Nimrod appears in the Old Testament as a great-grandson of Noah, a founder of Babylon, and a famous hunter. In popular culture, its image was altered after the dopey Looney Tunes…
Ninive
Khairiya
Arabic
"good, charitable, generous"
A traditional Arabic name with cool short form Khai, which was used as a standalone by Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik in 2020. It comes from the Arabic word kayr associating it with generosity, goodness,…
Nun
Obal
Obed
Hebrew
"servant of God"
This quirky Old Testament name has potential, as parents are digging deeper into the Bible to find names for their children. It has also been used as a nickname for Obediah. In the Old Testament,…
Oholibama
Olympe
French variation of Olympia
Onésime
Onésiphore
Ophir
Orpa
Orpa is a feminine name with biblical origins, appearing in the Book of Ruth as the sister-in-law of Ruth and daughter-in-law of Naomi. Unlike Ruth, who remained with Naomi, Orpa returned to her…
Osée