Jewish Names

A stunning Judeo-Italian name that would cross well into other cultures —the built-in nickname Vera is a plus as well.

Ozran is a one-of-a-kind Hebrew name that easily leads to the stylish nickname Oz. Despite being a masculine name, Ozran refers to a feminine helper, while the possessive pronoun 'Ozram refers to a masculine helper. Ozri, meaning "my helper" is a potential short form.

Animal names are very hot right now, but we don't think Fishel is likely to make a comeback.

A popular Jewish girl name in Israel, derived from the name Hallel.

A lovely name most commonly used by Judeo-Italian families — also the name of a fictional city in Ambrose Bierce's short story "An Inhabitant of Carcosa", written in the late 1800s.

Alternate spelling of Itai.

Variant Yaheli is more common in Israel.

The Hebrew form of Daphne, typically only heard among Jewish families in the US.

A Top 100 name in Israel, where it is overwhelmingly feminine. Zohar is currently used equally between girls and boys in the US but is rising far more quickly for boys.

Medieval name derived from the Italian word ricco, meaning "rich" or "wealthy".

Whether you're looking for an unexpected nickname for the imposing Abraham or a fresh spin on the Biblical classic, this highly unusual variation might appeal to namers with a sense of adventure.

A short and simple Judeo-Italian name with an ethereal meaning — but the first 3 letters may be potential for teasing in English-speaking areas.

Old Testament name that would make a nice alternative to Matteo.

Possibly a variation of Raffaelle — one that is very fun to say.