Christian Baby Names
Christian Baby Names Rock Top Charts
By Irene Shalom
In the midst of the latest unique names rage, Christian given names remain strong at the top of baby name popularity charts across the country.
Whether you need to decide on a first or middle name, or both, Americans of Christian faith are using Biblical middle names for their top name choices.
Some of the most popular first and middle names are often Biblical in origin. Boys’ names such as Daniel, Andrew, Jacob, Joshua, Michael, and Noah have endured for generation across the globe, spanning cultural and political boundaries and remaining a top choice for Western society. Popular Biblical girl’s names include: Maria, Hannah, Rebecca, Abigail, Sarah and Elizabeth. Not only are Biblical names a timeless choice, but they add a spiritual element to your child’s name, one that will be carried throughout their lives.
Parents may want to use a maiden name, a friend’s name, the name of a family member or even a famous Hollywood personality to show their reverence for that person. The choice that honors the person that has impacted your life in a positive way will carry pleasant connotations every time the name is spoken. Honoring loved ones past and present is a popular trend among today’s parents.
Choosing a Biblical name as the middle name, instead of the first name, opens the door for unique options. Less popular Biblical names such as the baby boy name Bartholomew , which means ploughman, or the baby girl name Sapphira , a variant of Sapphire, are unusual baby names that can give a child the freedom to go by a common or unique name as they get older.
Whether you like popular baby names or prefer a more unique style, the Bible is an excellent source of inspiration for naming your baby. From classic to popular to one-of-a-kind, the range of choices can ease your search for a meaningful name that represents your Christian faith.