873+ Names That Mean God

Splits the difference between Joanie and Joni, if you can't decide between the two.

Rare feminine form of Hans — a John derivative — occasionally heard in Germany and other German-speaking countries.

While Theodore means "gift of God," Theodulus has a much more solemn meaning. Nonetheless, its s ending and alternate path to nickname Theo could make it attractive to some brave parents.

An obscure Hebrew name that would not be many parents' first choice.

A name of Igbo origin, Akachi is a unisex option, though it is slightly more popular for boys in Nigeria. It appears as a character name in the fantasy game Eldritch Horror.

Sweet and quirky nickname reminiscent of Elsie. In fact, they both ultimately derive from Elizabeth — Elsie through Elsa and Ilsy through Ilsa.

Denisse was the fastest-rising name for girls of 2020 — influenced by Denisse Novoa, a contestant on the 2019 season of the popular reality TV show Exatlón Estados Unidos. Traditional spelling Denise also made a comeback. It looks to be short-lived, though: both spellings fell again in 2021.

Dodie was the more common form of this name, as in Dodie Smith, author of The Hundred and One Dalmatians.

Cute combination name which is now past its peak. It may be written as one word, two words (Mary Jo), or hyphenated (Mary-Jo).

Estonian translation of John, currently ranking in Estonia's Top 20.

A beautiful girl name of Afrikaans origin with that loveable "El" beginning.

Undiscovered, but somewhat awkward Old Testament choice: he was the head of the tribe of Asher.

Emphasizes a four-syllable pronunciation, rather than the traditional three of Giovanni.

A classic Top 10 name in Iceland, where it is the predominant form of John.

Tiiu is the cute Estonian form of Tiia, a Finnish diminutive of Dorothy and Dorothea.