There are many options when choosing to associate your child's name with your faith. As a Christian, you may be considering to consult with a list of Christian names for your newborn child. Here are some suggestions to help you get started.
Getting names from the Bible:
The Holy Bible is a great resource for parents in choosing a name. The first few books of the Old Testament are rich in names of individuals and events that established the roots of Christianity in places such as Israel and Egypt. You don't necessarily have to search for the exact meaning of the names; if you read a story from the Holy Bible and find it to your liking, then that's enough for you to get a good name from that story and give it to your child. For example, names like Abraham and Aaron sound modern enough, but they can actually be found in the olden stories of the Bible. Both of these names represent the glory of faith and beauty of God's love for man. Sarah, the wife of Abraham, is a common yet timeless name in use today. As are the names Joseph and David, all names found in the Bible.
What's in a name?
If you're interested in names which refer to a particular quality of a person, there are plenty to choose from. For example, the name Anthony actually means "worthy of praise". Another interesting name is Archibald, which translates to "noble individual". Aubrey, which can be used for a girl or boy, translates plainly into "leader". If you want something that's in American literature and in the Bible at the same time, you might want Ambrose, which means "immortal one."
Courage is an important quality for believers in the Christian faith, which would bring us to unique names like Brenda (sword),Bridget (strong one),Clare (noble and illustrious) and Constance (firm one). For boys there are names like Gabriel (God is my strength), Peter (rock or stone), Andrew (strong man). All these names speak of wonderful strength that just might influence your child later in life.
Names which refer to a deep spirituality & commitment to your faith may be the inspiration for choosing a name for your newborn. Some examples are: Nathaniel (gift of God), Elijah (Jehovah is God), Josiah (the Lord supports, saves, heals), David (beloved), Catherine (pure), Elizabeth (oath, fullness of God).
Combination names:
Choosing a name for your baby tends to bring out the creativity in some people so it's good to know that you don't have to stick to just one name. You can create combinations composed of 2 to 3 names. In other countries, some names exceed 5 individual names combined. A good rule to follow is to make sure the names you choose, along with the last name, sound natural together. Remember, this will be your child's name for life, so take time to consider the initials and nick names associated with the names as well.
No matter which christian baby name you choose, whether it's from the Bible, a family name brought forth generation to generation, or a completely new and unique name you choose, remember to choose a name your child can grow with and be proud to hold as their own.
Diana Diaz is a contributing writer to The Fellowship Page. A Christian faith based website dedicated to sharing the Word of God through Inspirational Daily Devotionals, Prayers, Christian Worship Music, giving opportunities, and product reviews.
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