873+ Names That Mean God

Colonial Americans used many Biblical names forgotten by modern baby namers; this is an Old Testament descendant of Shem. If Moses and Noah can come back, why not Abimael and brethren?

Short for Samantha or long for Sam, Sammy is a sweet midcentury nickname name that we can see coming back.

Tib and Tibb originated in the 13th century as nicknames for Theobald (for boys) and Isabel and Isabella (for girls). As Isabel grew in popularity, Tib(b) was used more often on girls. By the 16th century, Tib was a term for a young girl, much like Tom was for young boys.

A contracted form of Yehochanan, the Biblical Hebrew form of John. Variants include Yohanan and Johanan.

A Finnish nickname for names such as Esteri, Elisabet, or any name starting with Es-.

Distinctly feminine form of the unisex name Liel

Portuguese variation of Matthew.

This strong and commanding Russian name is pronounced ah-KEEM.

Classically, the De- prefix indicates "son of," so any variation of this name could work for the child of a dad named Shawn or Sean.

This common name for both boys and girls in Scandinavia would definitely work better as a feminine name in the U.S.

Strong and unusual Nordic name that would make a cool addition to the N-ending boy name trend.

This is another form of the name the angel Raphael assumes for himself when he becomes human. One of the few attractive Biblical names that has not yet been discovered by modern parents, Azarias is certainly ripe for the taking.

The Biblical Gaddiel was a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River. An intriguing alternative to Gideon or Gabriel.

In Turkey, Izel is used for baby boys in the Jewish community. As a feminine name, it's a variation of the Yiddish Eidel.

A rare name even among Basque speakers (fewer than 20 women in Spain are called Elixane), this beautiful name has drawn some attention via Elixane Lechemia, the French pro-tennis player.

Modern Danish form of Esger or Asger, borne by dancer Eske Holm, evolutionary geneticist Eske Willerslev and actor Eske Forsting Hansen.

Maori form of Matthew

Magi, as in the Three Wise Men who visited the baby Jesus, is a new word name appropriate for Christmas babies. It might also be a way to spell Maggie, but you can see the problems that's going to cause.

Finnish form of Daniel