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.

Variation of Olamilekan

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

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

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.

This play on the phrase "My heir" is climbing quickly, and was the fastest-rising boy name outside of the Top 1000 in 2022 — given to 74 baby boys, compared to 10 in 2021. This fits in with the grandiose and royal theme in the naming sphere, including rising names Legend, Legacy, and the like.

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

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

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

A softer, more feminine variation of Abijah.

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

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

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.

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

Intriguing Russian possibility, even though proper pronunciation would not be obvious. Ilya might be a more manageable option.

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

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

Variant of Ahinoam