Jewish Names

This common German-Jewish surname is not as common as the streamlined, gentile Fisher, although we like this spelling just as much. Both variations peaked around 2015, when Fischer was given to about 100 baby boys, and Fisher 300.

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

Chirpy, upbeat Jewish nickname. Gitty was traditionally short for the Yiddish name Gittel, but now is more common as an independent name.

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.

In Semitic mythology, Anat was the goddess of fertility, hunting, and war.

With Lazarus heating up, this slimmer Eastern European form will likely see an uptick in use.

An old favorite in traditional Jewish families.

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

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.

Alternate spelling of Itai.