Hebrew Names

A more scriptural way to spell Abraham.

Anyone who ever saw "Seinfeld" wouldn't be able to resist adding a couple more "yada" 's. Also a bit too close to Yoda.

This name of a minor Hebrew prophet in the Old Testament is rarely heard outside the Jewish culture.

Looks modern, but sounds like the dated Ronnie.

Sharp and sleek, it refers to Benjamin being compared to a wolf in Genesis.

Long forgotten Old Testament name with modern potential.

Four-syllable names can be tricky, but this rarely used Old Testament appellation has considerable potential. In the Bible, Eleazer is a son of Aaron and nephew of Moses who succeeds his father as High Priest.

A fast-rising variation of Abigail that was shooting up the popularity charts a few years ago, but whose star is now falling now that Abigail is not quite as hot as she once was.

Spirited unisex Hebrew name.

Gentler and much less frequently heard than Tamar.

The kind of feminized male name that never caught on.

Though this name is beginning to be added for girls, it's not usually in the classic Biblical form. Most parents would use Jaden or other more "creative" spellings such as Jaidyn.

This rare Biblical place name refers to a river bank in Jordan where Jacob wrestled with an angel and changed his name to Israel.

What the Old Testament Rachel originally named Benjamin, before his father changed it; rarely heard today.

Bizzy has a 1930s wisecracking waitress -- think Mitzi, Flossie, Fanny -- feel to it, yet at the same time feels like a fresh, modern nickname for Elizabeth. Given that any Bizzy better be, this name could be a way to make your Elizabeth stand out.

Unusual Samantha alternative with little aural appeal.

Lively sounding Hebrew choice.

This multi-cultural name has a pleasant, delicate sound. Variations include Amali and Amalya,both of which mean industrious.

This Hebrew form of Ethan is commonly heard in Israel. Other forms are Eitan and Eytan