873+ Names That Mean God

Borne by the father of Anna the prophetess in the New Testament. It also features as an angel in the apocryphal Book of Enoch.

This name appears frequently in the Old Testament, notably as the Hebrew name of Shadrach.

Intriguing Russian possibility, even though proper pronunciation would not be obvious. Ilya might be a more manageable option.

Though pleasant enough, Samala is sure to require lots of explanation.

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

An alternative transcription of Hebrew Benaiah, currently among the Top 50 boys' names in Israel.

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

A spunky diminutive of Hanne, itself derived from Johanna or Johanne.

Maori form of Joanna

A cool spiritual word name à la Psalm.

This diminutive of Ivan is typically used for boys in South Slavic countries.

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

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.

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