Hebrew Names

The name of an angel in the Zohar, Nuriel is related to the Arabic name Nur.

Cute nickname but the "gabby" synonym might prove problematic, especially is your daughter is chatty....or not.

Too bad everyone in this country will tend to hear Ronnie.

Abiah is a gentle, rarely used Old Testament name belonging to Samuel's second son. This makes a good choice for the parent who wants a traditional biblical name that is not overly familiar.

The late actress Sada Thompson introduced this obscure but usable form.

Soft yet strong.

Rare Scottish variant of John, with multicultural overtones.

Commonly heard in Israel, but here it could be an unusual way to honor Grandma Rose.

Feminine spin on Moses and European river name that's also the name of a wine.

Like Bethany and Shiloh, a meaningful biblical place-name.

That difficult Ur- sound cancels out the feminine appeal of the rest of the name.

The original form of the Hebrew Meyer.

Well used in Israel and in Russia, either on its own or as an endearment for Galila or Galina.

Zakk is an ekstra-kinetic spelling of a short form that's more and more often standing on its own, also as Zac, Zak, Zach, and Zack. This version is largely associated with musician Zakk Wylde.

Positive meaning -- and a choice of spelling variations.

Biblical wife of Moses whose name has many variations, with and without the initial T and final h, with one p or two. However you spell it, it's an original choice that also carries teasing potential; those zipper jokes will get old fast, though Zippy is a cute nickname.

The double a makes it special.

Sprightly name popular in Israel with beachy meaning and international flex.

When considering the playground years, might be too close to gory.