Hebrew Names

Emmet is usually the boys' form of the names Emma, but it might work for a girl too if Emma and Emily are too overused for you.

Israeli spin on Danielle is rarely heard here.

Often heard in Israel, spelled with or without the final h.

The final letter makes the name more unusual and adds some zest. Downside: Sure to be confusion with Elias.

Variant of Enoch with little appeal.

Hebrew name with a bountiful meaning but a less-than-attractive sound.

Shoushan is a romantic member of the Susan/Susannah/Shoshana family — rhythmic and melodic.

Benjamin for purists. See BENJAMIN.

Interesting alternative to Dalila, relates to the Biblical Galilee.

An obscure Hebrew name that would not be many parents' first choice.

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

This upstanding Old Testament name of the wife of Moses would almost inevitably provoke some tricky zipper teasing.

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.

In Exodus, a son of Aaron: an interesting, undiscovered Old Testament name.

A pleasant and adaptable place name for a part of Tel Aviv.

See NECHAMA.

Gedaliah is a somewhat obscure biblical figure who ruled Judea under the Babylonians. In the past it has mainly been used by Jewish parents, but now it has some potential as an unusual name with that stylish Old Testament sound.