Popular Baby Names

Whether you’re looking for a name for a new member of your family or for yourself – search our list below for the perfect name.

Many popular names that were once considered more masculine or feminine are now being used for all genders. Below you’ll be able to search alphabetically and choose to filter your search to see names most commonly associated with “females" or with “males,” or chose "gender neutral” to view all options.

The Reform Movement is proud to affirm all genders, and affirm that we acknowledge that more than two genders exist, including non-binary and gender-expansive individuals.

“A good name is better than great riches…” - Proverbs 22:1 

Hebrew Spelling:
הָדָר
Traditional Gender:
Female, Male, Gender Neutral
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Meaning: Splendour

Hebrew Spelling:
הֲדָרָה
Traditional Gender:
Female
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Meaning: Splendour

Hebrew Spelling:
הֲדַס
Traditional Gender:
Female
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Meaning: Myrtle

Hebrew Spelling:
הֲדַסָּה
Traditional Gender:
Female
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Another name for Queen Esther.

Popular nickname: Dasi

Meaning: Myrtle

Alternate Spelling:
Hagit, Chagit
Hebrew Spelling:
חַגִּית
Traditional Gender:
Female
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

One of King David's wives.

Meaning: Festive, Celebrate

Hebrew Spelling:
הַלֵּל
Traditional Gender:
Male
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Meaning: Praise

Alternate Spelling:
Chanan
Hebrew Spelling:
חָנָן
Traditional Gender:
Male
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Meaning: Gracious, Compassionate

Alternate Spelling:
Chananyah
Hebrew Spelling:
חֲנַנְיָה
Traditional Gender:
Male
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Meaning: Graciousness of God

Alternate Spelling:
Hanna, Hana, Hanah
Hebrew Spelling:
חַנָּה
Traditional Gender:
Female
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Hannah was childless and went to the Tabernacle to pray for a child. The son she conceived afterwards was the prophet Samuel.

Variant: Anna

Meaning: Gracious, Compassionate

Alternate Spelling:
Chaviv
Hebrew Spelling:
חָבִיב
Traditional Gender:
Male
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Meaning: Beloved

Alternate Spelling:
Chaviva
Hebrew Spelling:
חָבִיבָה
Traditional Gender:
Female
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Meaning: Beloved

Alternate Spelling:
Chayele
Hebrew Spelling:
חַיֶלֶה
Traditional Gender:
Female
Origin:
Yiddish
About this Name:

Meaning: Diminutive of Chaya