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Christian names, explained

Understanding the meaning behind the name.

Where each name comes from, what it means, and the Christian story behind it. Written for families choosing a name, people researching their own name, and anyone curious about the heritage behind a familiar word.

Name meanings What each name means, where it comes from, and how it entered Christian naming tradition. Biblical figures The people behind the names, and what actually happens in their stories. Most popular in 2025 Top 25 Christian boy and girl names by current US ranking, plus biggest movers and heritage anchors. Methodology How we research each name, and the sources we use.

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Biblical Boy Names

Browse biblical boy names with meanings, origins, Bible stories, pronunciation notes, and Christian context, from Noah and Elijah to rarer choices.

 100 names Biblical Girl Names

Browse biblical girl names with meanings, origins, Bible stories, Christian context, and naming notes, from Mary, Ruth, and Grace to rarer choices.

 100 names Old Testament Names

Old Testament names from Genesis, the prophets, Israel's kings, and Hebrew naming tradition.

 107 names New Testament Names

New Testament names from the Gospels, apostles, early Christians, and the first churches.

 100 names Names Meaning Grace

Find Christian baby names meaning grace, mercy, favor, and kindness, with origins, biblical context, pronunciation, and plain-English meaning notes.

 5 names Unique Biblical Names

Less common biblical names with strong stories, distinctive sounds, and Christian context.

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Elijah

My God is the LORD

Emma

Universal, Whole

Grace

God's Favor

Noah

Rest, Comfort

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Agnes Greek Agnes is a Greek name meaning "pure" or "chaste." Ambrose Greek Ambrose is a Greek name meaning "immortal" or "belonging to the immortals." Anselm Germanic Anselm is a Germanic name meaning 'protected by God' or 'divine helmet.' Augustine Latin Augustine is a Latin-rooted name meaning great, venerable, or majestic. Benedict Latin Benedict is a Latin name meaning blessed or well spoken. Cecilia Latin Cecilia is a Latin name of uncertain etymology, possibly connected to caecus ('blind') but the Caecilius family name predates any Christian association.