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 […]
READ MORE >>Names Like Noah: Levi, Koa, Nash
Looking for names like Noah? The Biblical builder of the arc dominates the boys’ Top Ten in the US. From #9 in the year 2009, it rose to #1 from 2013 to 2016. And while it’s fallen since then, it’s only tumbled to #2, where it has stayed from 2017 through 2020. That’s around 100,000 […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Eli: Traditional Mini
The baby name Eli feels brisk and modern, but deeply rooted in history, too. Thanks to Melissa for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. OLD TESTAMENT In the Old Testament, Eli was a high priest of Israel, and mentor to Samuel. His sons cashed in on their dad’s success, and things ended badly. But […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Leah: Timeless Favorite
The baby name Leah offers a timeless, enduring sound in a straightforward, nickname-proof package. Thanks to Photoquilty for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. IN THE BEGINNING Leah, she of the tender eyes, spends much of the Book of Genesis in competition with her younger sister, Rachel. They both marry Jacob and bear him […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Benjamin: Handsome and Reliable
The baby name Benjamin feels classic, reliable, and oh so approachable. From an Old Testament patriarch to a Founding Father, a friendly bear, and a famous rabbit, there are plenty of Bens to inspire parents. Thanks to Ashlie for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. OLD TESTAMENT Let’s start with the Old Testament. Benjamin […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Abel: Friendly and Enduring
The baby name Abel feels friendly, capable, and enduring. Thanks to Rocking Fetal for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. BOOK of GENESIS The baby name Abel comes straight out of the Old Testament, in the very beginning. In the Book of Genesis, Adam and Eve have two sons, Cain and Abel. And the […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Elijah: Ancient and Modern
The baby name Elijah keeps climbing, a Biblical powerhouse not far behind Noah, a name that blends effortless cool with a spot in the US Top 100. Thanks to Saranel for suggesting her son’s name as our Baby Name of the Day. STEADY FAVORITE The top boys’ name in the US has changed, cycling from […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Isaac: Joyful Traditional
The baby name Isaac combines all the gravity of a Biblical classic with an undeniable cool factor. Thanks to Corinne for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. JOY This name comes from the Hebrew phrase tzahaq, meaning “he laughs.” Or possibly rejoices. Either way, it feels like a positive choice for a child, a […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Malachi: Spiritual and Stylish
The baby Malachi has gone from obscure Old Testament choice to mainstream favorite in just a few decades. Thanks to Jess for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. PROPHET and MESSENGER In the Old Testament, Malachi foretold the coming of Christ. The Hebrew mal’akh means messenger. While we’ve traditionally interpreted Malachi as a given […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Abigail: Sensible and Strong
Depending on the era, the baby name Abigail brings to mind a Biblical bride, a lady’s maid, ora sage font of wisdom. Thanks to Photoquilty and Emmy Jo for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. FATHER’S JOY Abigail has her beginnings with the Hebrew Avigayil or Abhigayil. Avi means father, and gil means rejoice. […]
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