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Biblical Boy Names
Everyone knows of Adam and Eve, of course, but we dug a little deeper and found these boys' names to suit the current biblical trend.
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Abraham
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Abraham is referred to as the father of the Israelites by Jews, Christians, and Muslims.
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Aaron
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Aaron was the first high priest of Israel and the brother of Moses.
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Adam
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Adam was the first man, made in God's image.
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Andrew
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Andrew was the first chosen apostle of Jesus.
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Benjamin
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Benjamin was the 12th and most beloved son of Jacob.
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Bartholomew
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Bartholomew was one of the 12 apostles of Christ. He is believed to have preached the gospel in India.
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David
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David was the shepherd boy who defeated Goliath and became King David. He is mentioned in the Bible more than 1,000 times.
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Daniel
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Daniel is famous for interpreting dreams and was an important figure in court. He is considered a prophet among Christians and Muslims.
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Eli
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Eli was the high priest of Israel and Samuel's mentor.
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Esau
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Esau was the twin of Jacob, son of Isaac. He was Isaac's favorite.
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Ethan
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Ethan was a biblical wise man.
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Jonah
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In Christianity, this follower of God is most famous for being swallowed by a whale and then spit out after three days. This is interpreted as a foreshadowing of the resurrection of Christ.
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Jacob
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In the Bible, Jacob is the son of Isaac and Rebecca. This was the most popular boy's name in the United States in 2009.
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Luke
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Luke was the author of one of the New Testament Gospels, as well as the Book of Acts.
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Moses
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Moses is famous for rescuing the Israelites out of captivity in Egypt. He was also the recipient of the Ten Commandments from God.
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Noah
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Noah built an ark, which rescued his family and each species of animal during the Great Flood.
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Samuel
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Samuel is a prophet who anointed Saul and David as kings of Israel.
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Timothy
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Timothy was an assistant to Paul and a respected disciple of Christ.
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i have 4 kids already and this is number 5!! my kids names are: Arden Elizabeth, Mauve Kathleen, January Elise, and Micah Owen. I can't wait till my baby comes. If it's a boy i am naming him Abel Josiah and if it's a girl i am naming her Erin Nicole!! Do you lie my choice of names please comment back :)
5/15/2012 03:10:42 PM Report Abusei love the name Abel Josiah! if my son is a boy i'm naming him that
5/15/2012 03:03:13 PM Report Abusewhy does this list leave out Matthew? not only was he a saint, he is also has a section in the bible. oh well i guess hes not as important as the other. oh wait i was named after saint Matthew. hm. good thing my son will be Jr.
1/2/2012 10:36:39 AM Report AbuseExcited.... Expecting my second child 15 years apart praying for a Baby Boy. Blessed to have either... Good luck and god bless to all.
11/13/2011 09:14:05 PM Report AbuseI have 7 children and 5 out of the 7 have names from the bible. Bible names are strong and the all have a purpose. All there middle names are after a grandparent.All of there names have a special meaning.They all start with a S. We get them confused sometimes.lol.They are all a blessing from god.Life is awesome .Smile and enjoy them.
10/29/2011 08:19:43 PM Report Abusei have 2 girls and i am praying this 1 is a boy because this is my last pregnancy!!!!
10/12/2011 10:45:37 PM Report AbuseI am due April 21,2012 and my husband and i have decided on Logan Malchi if it's a boy or Rachael Jamielle if it's a girl.
10/2/2011 10:21:32 PM Report Abuseim also due on october and naming my baby boy Damian
7/20/2011 04:45:35 PM Report Abusemy son will b her in oct. we are naming him Josiah Elijah
7/15/2011 06:05:54 PM Report Abusemy name is orange and i like apples
6/2/2011 07:54:20 AM Report AbuseIM GIVING BIRTH A BOY...WAT THE BEST NAME? the dad names rodney and me as a mommy cecille.. tnx
1/17/2011 08:26:47 PM Report Abusei like markayla its different but cute!
1/7/2011 01:57:55 PM Report AbuseBoy or girl?
8/25/2010 12:07:45 AM Report Abusewhich names do you like best..... the dads middl;e name is markel so i kinda wanted to use that...? markayla or makenzie...? but i also like the name ashton ? can i please have some help ?
8/24/2010 10:40:47 PM Report Abuse