10 Biblical Baby Names That Aren’t John or Mary

For a girl

From the Old Testament, it means "amorous and delightful."

For a boy

It means “the goodness of God.” (You can call him Toby for short.)

For a girl

It’s one of the first female names mentioned in the book of Genesis. It also means “noble.”

For a boy

It means “fortunate, blessed, happy one.” Awww.

For a girl

It’s a reference to the Virgin Mary (and also Madonna’s firstborn).

For a boy

The biblical meaning is “destroyer,” which may or may not foreshadow playtime.

For a girl

“Beauty and grace” has a nice ring to it.

For a girl

It’s the original name for the city of Petra. It also means “rock” or “musical note.”

For a boy

It literally means “the praised one.” (Talk about a natural fit.)

For a girl

A major player in the Old Testament, she’s quite the “star.”