The baby name Micah belongs to that cluster of ancient names completely at home in the twenty-first century. Thanks to Jeanne for suggesting her son’s name as our Baby Name of the Day. MICAIAH More than one Old Testament figure answers to Micaiah, a Hebrew name meaning “who is like God?” It’s a unisex name, […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Delilah: Romantic Favorite
The baby name Delilah combines a stylish sound, a haunting hit song, and a long history of sparing use. Thanks to Kim R. for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. FRIENDS If you were watching Friends in 2002 – and who wasn’t? – you might remember that Rachel and Ross couldn’t immediately decide on a name […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Rachel: Traditional Favorite
The baby name Rachel rocketed into the US Top Ten thanks to a sitcom, but this Biblical choice feels more like a classic than a pop culture sensation. Thanks to Kelly for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. ROCK STEADY RACHEL In a few more decades, silver-haired Golden Girls will answer to Brittany and […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Jonah: Biblical and Stylish
Biblical baby name Jonah brings to mind whales, but there’s so much more to this appealing choice. Thanks to Annelise for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. OLD TESTAMENT ADVENTURE The baby name Jonah brings to mind a faithful soul, holding a candle inside the cavernous interior of a whale. It’s part Old Testament, […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Gideon: Old School Cool
The baby name Gideon mixes Biblical roots with a cool, modern sound. Thanks to Emmy Jo for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. OLD TESTAMENT HERO When we meet Gideon in the Old Testament, the Israelites have turned away from God. They’re worshiping a statue of Baal instead. Gideon is chosen to destroy the […]
READ MORE >>Baby Name Noah: Biblical Favorite
The baby name Noah comes from one of the best-known Old Testament tales. But it also offers a bright, modern sound. Thanks to Lou for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. BIBLICAL BOY Even if your knowledge of Christianity is limited, chances are you’ve heard the story of Noah. He gathered the animals two […]
READ MORE >>Jesse: Baby Name of the Day
Jesse brings to mind outlaws and athletes, but it’s impeccably Biblical, too. Thanks to Photoquilty for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. YISHAI In Hebrew, the original name is Yishai – gift. It appears in the Old Testament, as father to the world-changing King David. Artists created elaborate charts showing the family’s genealogy, leading […]
READ MORE >>Daniel: Baby Name of the Day
Daniel traveled from the lion’s den to the top of the pop charts, a timeless choice every step of the way. Thanks to Julia for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. DREAM WEAVER AND LION TAMER The Old Testament Daniel led quite the exciting life. It’s said that he was a Jewish noble, handsome […]
READ MORE >>Asher: Baby Name of the Day
Asher feels like its headed for the US Top 20, a Biblical boy name that everybody loves. Thanks to Photoquilty for suggesting our Baby Name of the Day. ALL THOSE ASH NAMES Former Top 100 pick Ashton and #1 girl favorite Ashley share a syllable and an origin. They’re Old English place names-turned-surnames. But Asher […]
READ MORE >>Mahala: Baby Name of the Day
Mahala sounds modern, but it comes straight of the Old Testament. Thanks to Tim for suggesting a name from his family tree as our Baby Name of the Day. MALAH AND MAHALATH The Old Testament gives us Mahlah and Mahalath. Close, but not quite the same thing. They’re fairly minor characters, and not necessarily all […]
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