Alternatives to Genesis
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Genesis is a modern Christian favorite, currently ranking at 65 in the US. Here are some alternatives!
- Angel
Origin:
Spanish and EnglishMeaning:
"angel, messenger"Description:
Angel is one of those names that has a very different trajectory for girls and boys. As a female name, it was most popular in the US from the 1970s until the turn of this century, almost breaking into the Top 100 at its peak in 2001 but then beginning a long slide down the list.
- Blessed
Origin:
Word name and virtue nameDescription:
Blessed and Blessing are two word and virtue names getting more attention, especially among religious parents.
- Chosen
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"having been selected as the best or most appropriate"Description:
Chosen is officially a baby name thanks to Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, who chose (can't resist) the word as the name of his newborn son. While it may inspire bad puns, Chosen is actually a pretty good word name: It's got the two-syllable, n-ending sound that is so fashionable for names, plus a positive, affirming meaning. Chosen is rising on the girls' side too now, given to 74 baby girls in 2022.
- Dancer
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"someone who dances"Description:
A word name that's appealing when applied to a person boogying or doing ballet; a different story in the context of Santa's reindeer.
- Divinity
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
Could be a sister to Trinity, Genesis, or Heaven.
- Dream
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
Singular and serene noun name that's been used by a couple of celebs.
- Essence
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"the most significant element of a thing or person"Description:
Heavily perfumed word name that peaked a few years ago.
- Eternity
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
Might have a shot as a name, à la Genesis and Destiny, if it weren't for yet another perfume connection.
- Faith
Origin:
Virtue nameDescription:
Faith is one of the most straightforward of the virtue names popularized by the Puritans in the seventeenth century, many parents still choosing it as an indicator of their religious conviction. Faith peaked in 2002 at Number 48.
- Gemini
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"twins"Description:
Astrological sign with enough rhythm to make a plausible astral name.
- Gen
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"spring"Description:
Commonly used in Japan, and so much more distinguished than Jen.
- Genavie
- Geneja
- Genell
- Genene
- Generosa
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"well-born, noble"Description:
An unconventional way to Rosie or Rosa, borne by Generosa of Scillium, a martyr and saint from the 2nd century AD.
- Generosity
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
Full-hearted new virtue choice, though five syllables is a lot to handle.
- Generous
- Genesia
- Genessa