Names That Mean My

Abital is popular for boys as well as girls in Israel, but we rarely hear it here. In the Old Testament, Abital was one of King David's wives and the mother of his fifth son.

Nickname form Gaber is currently the more fashionable variation in Slovenia.

A rare alternative to Tobias, with a lesser-known Biblical story.

Short form used in Israel; the v makes it more vivid and unusual.

A Spanish term of endearment that first appeared on the charts in 2005, and is slowly gaining traction.

The Biblical Abijah might be temporarily lost to time, but this antiquated short form could move with it into the modern era.

Though Abigail has long been a very popular girls' name in the US, modern Hebrew form Avigail is rare here but among the Top 10 girls' names in Israel.

A unisex name used among the Urhobo people of Southern Nigeria.

Has never left its native milieu.

The name of an ancient Babylonian king who captured Jerusalem, and ultimately destroyed the city's temple and deported many of its citizens, as told in the Old Testament. Nebuchadnezzar is certainly an eye-catching choice, and has the distinction of being one of the longest names mentioned in the Bible.

A softer, more feminine variation of Abijah.

An attractive combination of two popular names — Mia and Belle — that echoes names like Annabel and Mirabel. It debuted on the American charts in 2010.

A melodious Yoruba name with one of the best meanings around.

A unisex name in Nigeria, but one that will read as feminine in the US.

This Danish diminutive of Elizabeth could be a sweet, less-Frozen alternative to Elsa.

Portuguese influencer Adrielly Lima brought her previously one-of-a-kind name into the spotlight. It debuted in 2021 when 17 sets of parents named their daughters Adrielly.

With Lazarus heating up, this slimmer Eastern European form will likely see an uptick in use.

Also spelled Achinoam, this Biblical name belonged to wives of both King Saul and King David.