The perfect name is one of the first and most important gifts parents can give their childrenтАУand often one of the most challenging decisions of parenthood. Expectant parents who want their childтАЩs name to be meaningful will find Classic Biblical Baby Names a unique and invaluable resource. Drawing from both the Old and New Testaments, here are hundreds of historyтАЩs most enduring names, carefully selected to appeal to contemporary tastes yet outlast trends. Organized alphabetically by gender, and complete with fascinating background information, each entry includes:
тАв Scriptural stories surrounding the name
тАв Meaning and spiritual connotation
тАв Citation of where the name appears in the Bible
тАв Proper pronunciation
тАв Cultural origin
тАв Alternate spellings, related names, nicknames
тАв Famous namesakes
From Adam to Zeph and Abigail to Zia, Classic Biblical Baby Names will enrich your understanding of familiar names and invite you to discover lesser-known possibilities. Names are an integral part of our identity and this one-of-a-kind guide will help you choose a name that reflects your hopes for the future and instills a sense of self in your child.