415+ Hebrew Girl Names

This is a streamlined spelling of the biblical Hephzibah. Hephzibah is an Old Testament name that came into use in the 17th century, but is not often used today. It does have less formal nicknames Eppie and Hepsie, which seem revivable. Hephzibah "Eppie" Cass/Marner is the heroine of George Eliot's novel Silas Marner and Hepzibah Smith is a witch in the Harry Potter series.

The archetypal diminutive, in every sense of the word. Bitsy enjoyed some use as a nickname in the era when children were named after family members and then called by a cute pet name: Chip, Skip, Babe, Bitsy. As a full name, it has made the US list only three times: in 1943, 1958 and 1962.

Tavora is an attractive option, based on the name of a mountain in northern Israel. But the meaning of Tavora and brother name Tavor is less than optimal.

More modern options: Shaw, Shay, or even Sean.

Author Toni Morrison is an acknowledged master of naming, and Sethe, the name of one of the main characters of Beloved, which can be pronounced as Seth or Seth-eh, relates to the male biblical name Seth but is also the name of the Egyptian god of confusion.

The more dignified and attractive Hebrew equivalent of Golda or Goldie.

Tallie is a seldom-heard nickname name that, with the ascendance of Hallie and Callie, we might just be hearing more of.

Earthier version of the name of England's first female professional writer, Aphra Behn.

Funky choice with za-za-zoom. Zaza could be used as a nickname for almost any name with the "za" cluster, including Elizabeth and Esperanza.

Arda is a simple gender-neutral name with several possible origins and meanings. As a Turkish name, it's usually used for males and means scepter. There is also a river in Turkey called the Arda. The Hebrew name Arda means bronze. And Arda may also be a variation of the English Arden, the name of a magical Shakespearean forest.

Interesting Old Testament name that embraces many traditional female attributes; also name of a place in the Jordan Valley. In the Bible, a daughter of King Ammon and wife of Solomon.

Dania is a fun, offbeat name with international flair.

Related to the Arabic Warda, Vered is a strong sounding nature name with a sweet floral meaing.

Also an Israeli place-name, this is an unusual, feminine choice.

A feminization of Adam with several sweet nickname options — Addie, Ada, Minnie, or Mina being a few.

Feels truncated, as though a first syllable was snapped off.

Feminine spin on Moses and European river name that's also the name of a wine.

Feminine but strong name heard in Israel.

A French name that's lost its chic.

Supermodel Shalom Harlow glamorized this name, which is heard as a greeting every day in Israel.