Jewish Names

One of those cute Yiddish nicknames that feel charmingly vintage when borne by young Jewish girls today. These names, such as Gitty and Malkie and Faigy, are typically reserved for the most religious Jewish communities.

Place name and feminine given name in the Old Testament.

A name of Hebrew origin that is taken from the book of Psalms, and which celebrates the salvation and strength God is said to give to those who obey him.

Still heard in some religious Jewish communities, however diminutive Gitty is more common as a given name.

See NECHAMA.

Spelling variation of Mattan.

A possible addition to the Ava / Ada / Adah collection, with a Jewish twist.

Enav hits all the style notes of modern names, as a short, gender-neutral name with a strong V. The cute fruit meaning adds to its charms.

Zeldin originated as a surname, designating the son of a Zelde, and feels like a fresh Jewish baby name for the 21st century.

Beeri is a Jewish prophet and the father of Hosea. The exact meaning of his name is debated, but it may be related to fountains or wells.

Best known as the name of Tevya's fourth daughter in the musical Fiddler on the Roof.