The baby name Zebedee combines impeccable Old Testament roots with a cool, current sound. Thanks to LadyRay for pointing out that this post needed an update! ZEBADIAH In Hebrew, Zebadiah means “God has bestowed.” It’s the name of more than one Old Testament figure. It sounds like so many names from that era: Jeremiah, Obadiah, […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Luke: Traditional Favorite
The baby name Luke is a saint and a sci fi hero, and a modern staple for our sons. Thanks to Photoquilty for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. LUCANIA Around the 5th century BC, a tribe called the Lucani conquered part of southern Italy. Their lands stretched from the Tyrrhenian Sea to the […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Axel: Traditional Tough Guy
The baby name Axel blends Scandi style with a rock star edge. Thanks to Rebecca for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. ABSALOM At first glance, the baby name Axel looks like it might be a cousin to the popular classic Alexander. Not so. Instead, the Old Testament gave us Absalom, son to King […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Noa: Energetic Mini Name
The baby name Noa comes straight from the Bible, a short-but-strong possibility for a daughter. While it’s long been overshadowed by the chart-topping Noah, it’s a different, and distinctive, choice. Thanks to Katharine for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. NOT NOAH Even if you’ve never been to church, you know the story. Noah […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Susannah: Vintage Charmer
The baby name Susannah combines vintage charm with modern verve. Thanks to Jules for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. OLD TESTAMENT GIRL’S NAME The baby name Susannah goes all the way back to the Old Testament. In Hebrew, shoshan is lily. In Persian, the flower was called sausan. Both may relate to an […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Silas: Ancient Roots, Modern Appeal
The baby name Silas has ancient roots and modern appeal. Thanks to SG for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. SYLVANUS Most sources agree that Silas starts with the Latin name Sylvanus or Silvanus, derived from silva, meaning forest, or the woods. Sylvester, Silvia, Sylvain, and Sylvie all share the same origin. Ancient author Virgil […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Selah: Sleek and Meaningful
The baby name Selah combines the traditional simplicity of Sarah with a meaning as rich as Harmony or Promise. Thanks to Christine for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. REST It’s tempting to refer to the baby name Selah as an Old Testament name. Except that’s only partially correct. In the Old Testament Book […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Levi: Biblical and Rugged
The baby name Levi blends Biblical roots with blue jean, Americana energy. Thanks to Another for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. OLD TESTAMENT PATRIARCH The third son of Jacob and Leah, Levi gave his name to one of the twelve tribes of Israel: the Levites. That makes the baby name Levi ancient, indeed, […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Jonathan: Steady Classic
The baby name Jonathan sounds like an elaboration of evergreen John. But there’s so much more to this story. Thanks to Clio for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. JOHN’S SHADOW For generations, John was steadfast and constant, the #1 name for boys born in the US from 1880 through 1923, and a Top […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Caleb: Steadfast and True
The baby name Caleb offers Biblical roots with a distinctive sound. Thanks to Kelly for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. ANIMAL KINGDOM We love to give our children names borrowed from animals, whether it’s subtle Leo or straight-up Bear or Wren. But Dog is not a given name. We still use it as […]
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