873+ Names That Mean God

The vowel ending energizes this relative of Abdul.

The favored form of Betty in several European countries.

Old German variant of Elizabeth, newly appealing today.

Undiscovered, but somewhat awkward Old Testament choice: he was the head of the tribe of Asher.

This intriguing Z name belongs to an angel in medieval Jewish mysticism.

Slovak cognate of Mattea.

The common translation of Dorothea in Central Europe.

Tib and Tibb were medieval nicknames for Isabel, which also spawned short forms such as Bel, Bibb, Ibb, Nibb, and Libb.

Everything sounds better with an Italian accent. Elisabetta is the more common Italian form.

Feminine form of Theophilus

A rare member of the popular -iel group of Biblical names, with a powerful sound and meaning.

Biblical Queen of the Judah tribe of Israel. Jehoaddan was the wife of King Joash and the mother of King Amaziah of Judah.

Israeli spin on Danielle is rarely heard here.

A sparky diminutive of Erszébet, the Hungarian form of Elizabeth.

A classic Top 10 name in Iceland, where it is the predominant form of John.

Emphasizes a four-syllable pronunciation, rather than the traditional three of Giovanni.

An old-fashioned Dorothy short form — today we prefer Dolly, Dot, or Dottie.