Hebrew Names

A not particularly happy marriage of Thelma and Alma.

The relationship to "ill" makes this and similar names less pleasing than the versions that start with A or E.

Stuck in the Old Country.

Shalailah is a soft name made most familiar by journalist Shalailah Medhora. Given the popularity of Layla and all her variants, Shalailah has potential for parents looking for something off the beaten track.

Interesting alternative to Dalila, relates to the Biblical Galilee.

Though this name is beginning to be added for girls, it's not usually in the classic Biblical form. Most parents would use Jaden or other more "creative" spellings such as Jaidyn.

Rare and ethereal.

In Exodus, a son of Aaron: an interesting, undiscovered Old Testament name.

A name that is used to describe a handsome or clever boy, and is also an Israeli place-name.

Heard more in Israel than the U. S.

Bethenny is the spelling introduced to the world by and closely associated with Real Housewife of New York Bethenny Frankel. While the name has a bit of charm, we recommend sticking with the original Bethany spelling.