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Christian & Biblical Baby Names with Meanings

Nearly 180 biblical names with their meaning, origin, and the verse behind each one — for the baby you're praying for. Filter by boy or girl, search, and save your shortlist.

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    Choosing a biblical name

    Names in Scripture usually carry a story. Hannah named her son Samuel "because I asked the Lord for him" (1 Samuel 1:20, NIV). Jacob's sons were named for what their mothers felt at their birth. You don't need a theological reason to pick a name you simply love — but if you want one, these are the names whose stories are worth telling at bedtime.

    Pick a verse for your child

    Many Christian parents choose a "life verse" to pray over a child and read at the dedication. A few that moms return to:

    • Psalm 139:13–14 — "For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb." (NIV)
    • Numbers 6:24–26 — the priestly blessing: "The Lord bless you and keep you…" (NIV)
    • Jeremiah 29:11, Proverbs 3:5–6, Joshua 1:9, 3 John 1:4.

    Use the Verse of the Day card maker to turn your child's verse into a print for the nursery, and the Prayer Generator for a blessing to pray over them tonight.

    Expecting?

    Our sister site Pregnancy Guide has a due-date calculator and week-by-week guides, and Baby Care Guide covers sleep, feeding, and the first year — plus hundreds more baby names.

    Questions moms ask

    Are these name meanings accurate?
    Each meaning is the generally accepted Hebrew, Greek, Aramaic, Latin, or Persian sense of the name. Where scholars genuinely disagree (Rebekah, Caleb, Titus), we say so instead of inventing a prettier meaning. The Scripture reference links to BibleGateway so you can read the person's story yourself.
    Does naming a baby after a Bible character mean anything spiritually?
    There's no biblical rule about baby names. Parents in Scripture chose names to remember what God had done (Samuel, 'heard by God') or to express hope (Noah, 'rest'). A biblical name is a lovely way to tell your child a true story about faith — but it's the story you tell, not the name itself, that shapes them.
    What about a baby dedication?
    Many churches hold a dedication where parents commit to raise the child in the faith (echoing Hannah in 1 Samuel 1:27–28). Ask your pastor what your church practices. A verse chosen for your child — see 'Pick a verse' below — makes a meaningful part of the ceremony.
    Where can I find more baby names?
    Our sister site Baby Care Guide has a full name generator, sibling-name matcher, and name trend data. Links are in the shortlist box above.

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