So, you’d like a name that nods to religion without it being one you’ve heard your whole life (and your kid will compete with her whole life). We get it. Here, 11 non-traditional biblical baby names you should definitely add to your short list.
10 Biblical Baby Names That Aren’t John or Mary
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Published Mar 13, 2017
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Delilah
For a girl
From the Old Testament, it means "amorous and delightful."
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Tobias
For a boy
It means “the goodness of God.” (You can call him Toby for short.)
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Ada
For a girl
It’s one of the first female names mentioned in the book of Genesis. It also means “noble.”
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Asher
For a boy
It means “fortunate, blessed, happy one.” Awww.
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Lourdes
For a girl
It’s a reference to the Virgin Mary (and also Madonna’s firstborn).
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Gideon
For a boy
The biblical meaning is “destroyer,” which may or may not foreshadow playtime.
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Tabitha
For a girl
“Beauty and grace” has a nice ring to it.
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Sela
For a girl
It’s the original name for the city of Petra. It also means “rock” or “musical note.”
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Jude
For a boy
It literally means “the praised one.” (Talk about a natural fit.)
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Esther
For a girl
A major player in the Old Testament, she’s quite the “star.”
