873+ Names That Mean God

Striking Spanish name derived from the name of the Greek sun god, related to the French Apollinaire.

Nickname form Gaber is currently the more fashionable variation in Slovenia.

Popular Irish name brought here by singer Sinead O'Connor, could make a striking choice for a child with deep Irish roots.

In Scandinavia and the Netherlands, a popular mini-name, used in its own right and as a short form of Joakim.

A common unisex name in Nigeria. Kerry Washington used it as the middle name for her son Caleb.

A mini variation of Elsie that is better relegated as a nickname than a full form.

Manx variant of the Norse name Asketill.

A bit too elephantine for a modern child.

Once upon a time, Lye was used as a nickname for Elijah. These days it feels too deceitful — try Eli as a nickname, or if you prefer something truly vintage, Lige.

Abijah, which you might think of as Abigail with rhythm, is the name of both female and male personages in the Bible. A biblical Queen Abijah was the daughter, wife, and mother of kings. The name is pronounced with a long i, to rhyme with Elijah.

An Indian boy name most commonly used amongst Sikh families — also spelled Harwinder.

This variation of Ivan, itself a form of John, entered the US Top 1000 for the first time in 2022. Double As are trending across the states, such as Saanvi and Aarush, and Ivaan is running right along with them — all the way into the Top 1000 in 2022.

This intriguing name of an ancient Etruscan queen renowned for her prophetic powers was long associated with the prima ballerina Tanaquil LeClerq.

Too much teasing potential for an English speaker.

An elaboration of Jaan, not quite as widely used in Estonia as the original. Jaan is the Estonian form of John.

Rather dated smoosh name.

Though meaningful in its own culture, would make a challenging crossover.