40 Biblical names for Easter babies

With Easter fast approaching, we thought it only appropriate to give you a list of the most beautiful names inspired by the religious holiday.

 

Girls:

 

1. Abigail – meaning the father’s joy.

 

2. Alexandria – meaning defender of men.

 

3. Avril – French for April.

 

4. Emma – meaning universal or complete.

 

5. Elizabeth – meaning devoted to God or the oath or fullness of God.

 

6. Eve – meaning life.

 

7. Esther – meaning star.

 

8. Hannah – meaning to favour or grace.

 

9. Isabelle – meaning devoted to God or God of plenty.

 

10. Joanna – meaning gift from God.

 

11. Leah – meaning tired or fatigued.

 

12. Mary – meaning beloved.

 

13. Magadalene – meaning from the tower.

 

14. Miriam – meaning rebellion or beloved.

 

15. Naomi – meaning beautiful and pleasant.

 

16. Rachel – meaning lamb.

 

17. Rebecca – meaning to bind.

 

18. Ruth – meaning companion or friend.

 

19. Sarah – meaning princess. 

 

20. Shiloh – meaning peace and abundance.

 

Boys:

 

1. Aaron – meaning lofty or high mountain.

 

2. Abraham – meaning father of a great multitude.

 

3. Benjamin – meaning the son of my right hand.

 

4. David – meaning beloved friend.

 

5. Caleb – meaning dog or bold.

 

6. Elijah – meaning God the Lord or the strong Lord.

 

7. Jacob – meaning he grasps the heel.

 

8. James – meaning he grasps the heel. Supplanter.

 

9. John – meaning the grace or mercy of the Lord.

 

10. Jonah – meaning a dove.

 

11. Joseph – meaning to increase.

 

12. Joshua – meaning God has saved.

 

13. Luke – meaning light.

 

14. Matthew – meaning gift from God.  

 

15. Moses - meaning to pull/ draw out.

 

16. Noah – meaning comfort and rest.

 

17. Paul – meaning small or little.

 

18. Peter – meaning a rock.

 

19. Ruben – meaning behold a son.

 

20. Simon – meaning he has heard. 

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