873+ Names That Mean God

The sharp and unusual name of an archangel associated with mercy in Jewish and Christian tradition, sometimes cited as the angel who stops Abraham from sacrificing Isaac. Its crisp sound makes it an interesting alternative to the likes of Ezekiel and Azriel.

Older Biblical form of Jekuthiel.

A generation or two ago it may have been unthinkable to name your child something as bold as Divine. But with names like Messiah and Saint in the mainstream, almost anything is fair game.

The most popular variation of this Biblical name is Mateo, which has now surpassed the classic Matthew. Matteo is not far behind, and other variations are rising fast as well. Mateos is a variation used throughout Ethiopia that has yet to make it to the Western world, despite its super cool sound and wide appeal.

Elkan is derived from Elkanah, the name of Samuel's father in the Old Testament.

The name of the elephant-headed Hindu god of wisdom is rarely heard outside India.

Futuristic, in a 1930s kind of way.

Intriguing Indian name on the rise.

Often shortened to Emeka, as in basketball player Emeka Okafor.

The name of the late husband of Naomi in the Bible.

Avdel is an obscure Old Testament name with a straightforward feel and sound and the fashionable A initial. One to consider if you want a highly unusual yet not difficult Hebrew or Biblical name.

Saint Osyth was a 7th century martyr who founded a monastery and was beheaded by pirates. She is usually depicted in images carrying her own head. Variations of her name include Osgyth, Osith, and Ositha.

Thoroughly masculine in Central Europe, although it may be misconstrued as a feminine name in English-speaking countries.

A shortened form of Zephaniah. It is also the name of an angel sent by the archangel Gabriel to find the location of Satan after his fall. John Milton gave the Zephon spelling to a cherub and prince of Paradise in Paradise Lost.

The name of a saint in the Greek Orthodox Church and the Greek version of the more familiar Amadea / Amadeus. Philothea could make for a lovely, unusual way to get to stylish Thea. Bottom line: Philothea is one of those unique baby names that deserves to be discovered.

Probably most familiar to English-speakers as Zsa Zsa Gabor's last name, the rise of other Eastern European boys' names like Casimir, Milo and Laszlo make Gabor an increasingly wearable option.

This bold musical word name is given to just a handful of baby girls per year in the US, but it has a very contemporary sound. Hallie and Lou/Lulu would make for more mainstream nicknames. Lovers of the music and lyrics of Leonard Cohen might also appreciate the link to one of his most successful hits.

Natty short form of Nathan, Nathaniel or even Ignatius.