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Modern Christian Baby Names

These names step away from traditional biblical and saints' names, and draw on Christian symbols and concepts. They include meaningful word names like Amen and Hosanna, and place names from the Bible, like Jericho and Galilee. Some are more subtle and can also be secular, like River and Shepherd. Many of these names are unisex, and many have only been in use since the end of the twentieth century or even later, which gives them a fresh and lesser-known feel. We've also added a few more established names with a particularly evangelical flavor.

Cruz

Meaning: cross

Origin:Spanish
853
Cruz

Meaning: cross

Origin:Spanish
7910
Salem

Meaning: safe

Origin:Biblical place-name or Arabic
739
Salem

Meaning: safe

Origin:Biblical place-name or Arabic
1467
Jerusalem

Meaning: city of the ancient god Shalem

Origin:Place name
7680
Jerusalem

Meaning: city of the ancient god Shalem

Origin:Place name
16649
Temperance The meaning of Temperance is 'moderation', '...
Origin:Virtue name
943
Hosanna

Meaning: deliver us

Origin:Hebrew
1579
Spirit

Meaning: a supernatural being or essence

Origin:English word name
3372
Divinity The name Divinity has a long and rich histor...
Origin:Word name
3390
Providence

Meaning: divine protection or care

Origin:English
3271
Promise

Meaning: a declaration that one will do or refrain from doing something specified

Origin:English word name
3527
Psalm

Meaning: a sacred song or hymn

Origin:English word name
1335
Chosen

Meaning: one who is the object of choice or of divine favor

Origin:English word name
1785
Halo The meaning of Halo is ‘divine aura’ and is ...
Origin:American word name
4017
Halo The meaning of Halo is ‘divine aura’ and is ...
Origin:English, word name
2474
Saint

Meaning: saint

Origin:English word name
1188
Messiah

Meaning: expected savior or deliverer

Origin:Aramaic word name
2321
Emanuel

Meaning: God is with us

Origin:Spelling variation of Emmanuel, Hebrew
6901
Zeal

Meaning: passion, fervor

Origin:English from Greek
8092