Christian Word Names

This is a list of words with Christian connotations. Please note that although these do have a connection with the Christian faith, they are not exclusively used for and by Christians. For more Christian occupational names, see my list: http://nameberry.com/userlist/view/77077.
  1. Amen
    • Origin:

      Word name or variation of Amon
    • Description:

      Brother for Heaven or Nevaeh.
  2. Angel
    • Origin:

      Spanish and English
    • Meaning:

      "angel, messenger"
    • Description:

      As a boys' name, Angel has two distinct name personalities. One is as a perennial favorite Hispanic boys’ name, popular in the US along with Spain, Mexico, and South America.
  3. Angel
    • Origin:

      Spanish and English
    • Meaning:

      "angel, messenger"
    • Description:

      Angel is one of those names that has a very different trajectory for girls and boys. As a female name, it was most popular in the US from the 1970s until the turn of this century, almost breaking into the Top 100 at its peak in 2001 but then beginning a long slide down the list.
  4. Arcangela
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "high-ranking angel"
    • Description:

      Arcangela is a heavenly possibility if Angel or Angela isn't elevated enough for you.
  5. Absolution
    • Advent
      • Agape
        • Alleluia
          • Ambo
            • Annunciation
              • Ascension
                • Assumption
                  • Awakening
                    • Awe
                      • Baptism
                        • Basilica
                          • Beatitude
                            • Belfry
                              • Bible
                                • Christ
                                  • Origin:

                                    English from Greek
                                  • Meaning:

                                    "anointed, messiah"
                                  • Description:

                                    Meaning "anointed one" in Greek, this was a title applied to Jesus by early Greek-speaking followers. It has been used as the English form of both Christos and Chrestos, which means "good".