Hebrew Names

Unusual name that's close -- possibly too close -- to several more familiar choices.

Aleeza is one of the most energetic of the legion of Alyssa/Alicia/Eliza names. Another spelling of Aleeza: Aliza.

Most modern parents outside Israel would prefer Aaron.

An energetic name with an embroidered feel.

Old Testament name of a son of Moses used by the Puritans, and now by Orthodox Jews.

Gay, nearly giddy, gee-whiz feel; also too reminscent of a gila monster.

A possible alternative to the better-known Shoshona.

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

All too likely to be confused with the ultratrendy Nevaeh.

More manageable than the Jebediahs and Jedidiahs, this name of several biblical characters would make an interesting, undiscovered Old Testament choice.

A minor Old Testament prophet, and a (deservedly) even more minor name.

Undiscovered, but somewhat awkward Old Testament choice: he was the head of the tribe of Asher.

Though this Biblical place name is found among early American settlers, usually as a male name, today it sounds completely feminine. As a place name, its gender is mutable in any case. An unusual and intriguing Biblical option, albeit one with an unhappy meaning.

The double a makes it special.

Rarely heard in this country.

While everyone may think you said "Harold," this name sounds more up-to-date. And if you get tired of explaining, you can always call him Harry.

Model Trish Goff's Nima is a boy, but the a ending gives this name a feminine feel.

Reduces and lightens up the Job connection even further, sounding like a lively, Jody-like nickname name.

Lovely Hebrew name with distinctive double a's, but beware of possible "banana" teasing.