240+ Unusual Biblical Baby Names

Abijah is a truly unusual, truly unisex, truly appealing biblical name. There were several male Abijahs in the Bible, one of them, known as Abijah of Judah, was the fourth king of the House of David, and also a couple of females.

Abiah is a gentle, rarely used Old Testament name belonging to Samuel's second son. This makes a good choice for the parent who wants a traditional biblical name that is not overly familiar.

The newest surname names move beyond the Waspy, and this is an excellent example, associated these days with gossip blogger Perez (born Mario) Hilton.

Not a traditional biblical choice, but the Philistine giant isn't a bad character as such, just a champion fighter who lost to the underdog. He has given his name to everything from insect species to roller coasters. In a time when we're seeing more biblical names with chequered associations — Leviathan and Cain spring to mind — Goliath may appeal to some.

Biblical name from the Old Testament.

Old Testament name that could work as an alternative to Dakota.

Quirky Old Testament name.

Double exposure: 1970s rock sensation (Mamma Mia) and scholar/diplomat name in Israel.

A common Arabic name also spelt Jaouad, Javad or Javadd (the middle name of One Direction> band member Zayn Malik).

Latin variation of Eli used in the Old and New Testament.

Azubah is one of those unique baby names from the Bible that is both uncommon and usable, especially given that trendy letter Z in the middle. Azubah's sad meaning may be a strike against it. There were two figures named Azubah in the Bible, one the wife of Caleb and the other the mother of Jehoshaphat (as in Jumping).

In the Old Testament, Ishvi is the name of one of Asher's sons.

Old Testament male name and biblical place name.

Like Bethany and Shiloh, a meaningful biblical place-name.

Abraham's brother in the Old Testament.

In the Bible, Mahlah was one of five daughters of Zelophehad. The others were Noa, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. Noa is popular, Tirzah is sometimes used, and Mahlah has a much better chance of modern revival than Hoglah.

Hagar is an Old Testament name with an unfortunate association with comic strip character "Hagar the Horrible."

Biblical name from the Old Testament.

Greek name found in the New Testament makes for one of the unique baby names still undiscovered from the Bible.

Intriguing alternative to Jedediah.