Jewish Names

Ronen derives from the Hebrew word ron, meaning "song," but in America it is also used as a spelling variation of the Irish name Ronan. With both Ronan and Ronin is the Top 500, Ronen has also gained more attention. Given to 86 babies in 2023, it has more than doubled in use over the last decade.

Raz is one of the many modern Israeli unisex names. It's simple and sleek and translates easily to English.

In the US, best known as the name of Rahm Emanuel, former mayor of Chicago and White House Chief of Staff under President Obama.

Botanical Hebrew choice that leads to the sweet vintage nickname Nettie.

It looks like a creative respelling of battle, but this name is anything but. Instead, Batel is a Hebrew name with a lovely meaning.

A feminization used more before Jordan joined the girls' camp.

The original form of the Hebrew Meyer.

Biblical wife of Moses whose name has many variations, with and without the initial T and final h, with one p or two. However you spell it, it's an original choice that also carries teasing potential; those zipper jokes will get old fast, though Zippy is a cute nickname.

More distinct than Violet, Viola, or Violeta — Violina has an indisputably beautiful and romantic sound.

A possible alternative to the ever-common Leah.

Hallel is derived from the Hebrew word halall, meaning "praise."

A popular Israeli baby name inspired by Mount Arbel in the north, which overlooks the Sea of Galilee.

A name commonly heard on New York's Lower East Side at the turn of the last century.

Faigy is notable as New York State's quirkiest favorite name, widely-used in the Hasidic community.