873+ Names That Mean God

Medieval Venetian form of John, which feels ripe for a comeback in 21st-century America.

While Ilise is unusual, the E version is more attractive.

Rare international form of Israel.

Has never left its native milieu.

The German short form Liesa is usually pronounced lee-za, but most people in America will say it like Lisa -- or, just to annoy you, Liza.

The full first name of actor Gbenga Akinnagbe, born to Yoruba Nigerian parents. The Olu- prefix (meaning "God") appears in lots of popular Yoruba names, and Gbenga is also a popular Yoruba name in its own right.

An old-fashioned nickname that hasn't been heard in ages--Cute and unusual, but lacking the legs to stand on its own. Maybe save it for your kitten.

You may think of this as a variation of Eilis, an Irish name that rhymes with Irish, or a mashup of Eileen and Elise.

Rare but intriguing saints' name that offers an unconventional way to get to Theo.

A powerful Igbo name with spiritual meaning.

A softer, more feminine variation of Abijah.

Anglicized spelling of Meirion, the Welsh form of Marianus.

From elements meaning "a god" and "cauldron, helmet", this name is more at home in a Norse saga than on a baby, even in its native Scandinavia. But variants Askell and Eskil feel interesting and wearable.

While Liesa is the German short form of mother name Elizabeth, Leisa is a spelling variation and is pronounced just like Lisa, though some people say it Lee-sha.

Gabrina is a name sometimes heard in the Latino community, could make a distinctive alternative to Gabriela.

Simple short form of Tobias that feels more distinctly masculine than Toby.

An intriguing Finnish choice that is entirely unknown in the US.