873+ Names That Mean God

The German short form Liesa is usually pronounced lee-za, but most people in America will say it like Lisa -- or, just to annoy you, Liza.

The Biblical Abijah might be temporarily lost to time, but this antiquated short form could move with it into the modern era.

Short form used in Israel; the v makes it more vivid and unusual.

The Slovene cognate of Teo, It peaked in 2007 at Number 61 on the Slovenian charts.

Gofraidh, pronounced guffry and sometimes Anglicized to Gotty, Gorry, or Geoffrey, was once a popular name, particularly among the O'Kane family. But in 1880 one Gofraidh MacCionnaith left a deathbed curse on any of his descendants who would revive the name.

Honus is inextricably linked with baseball legend Honus Wagner. The son of German immigrants, he was born Johannes Peter Wagner in 1874. His childhood nickname was Hans, which evolved into Honus. Honus Wagner was a shortstop for the Pittsburgh Pirates — considered the greatest ever — yet his distinctive name has never been given to more than four children in a single year.

The full first name of actor Gbenga Akinnagbe, born to Yoruba Nigerian parents. The Olu- prefix (meaning "God") appears in lots of popular Yoruba names, and Gbenga is also a popular Yoruba name in its own right.

Simple short form of Tobias that feels more distinctly masculine than Toby.

Derived from the Hebrew phrase "El Shaddai" meaning God almighty, the beautiful Elshaday is used as a first name for girls in Ethiopia.

A variation of Joram, a name featured in the Old Testament.

The Yiddish form of the Hebrew name Chasiah, also spelled Chasye.

A powerful Igbo name with spiritual meaning.

A Top 10 name in Slovenia, where it is a form of John. Žan is pronounced similarly to the French Jean.

Jaunty Jancey hails from the United Kingdom, where it appeared in England as a surname and in Scotland as a nickname for Janet. It's extremely uncommon in the US, given to fewer than five baby girls in the most recent year on record. You'll be hard-pressed to come across another Jancey in your life, so if unique names are a priority for you, this jolly and accessible choice belongs on your list.

Some parents might like this energetic diminutive for Dorothy used in the Bush family, though the traditional Dottie and Dot seem to be coming back.

A softer, more feminine variation of Abijah.

Gabrina is a name sometimes heard in the Latino community, could make a distinctive alternative to Gabriela.