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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 

Aaron

Hebrew Spelling:
אַהֲרֹן
Historical Gender:
Male
Alternate Spelling:
Aron
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Aaron was the brother of Moses and the first High Priest of Israel. Meaning: Exalted

Abel

Hebrew Spelling:
הֶבֶל
Historical Gender:
Male
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Abel was the second son of Adam and Eve. He was killed by his elder brother, Cain. Popular nicknames: Abie, Abe. Meaning: Breath, vapor

Abigail

Hebrew Spelling:
אֲבִיגַיִל
Historical Gender:
Female
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

One of King David's wives, mother of one of his sons. Popular nickname: Abbie, Abby, Abbe. Meaning: Joy of My Father

Abihu

Hebrew Spelling:
אֲבִיהוּא
Historical Gender:
Male
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Abihu challenged Moses' authority over the Children of Israel while wandering in the desert. God killed him in punishment. Meaning: He is My Father

Abner

Hebrew Spelling:
אַבְנֵר
Historical Gender:
Male
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Abner was one of King Saul's generals. Meaning: Father of Light

Abraham

Hebrew Spelling:
אַבְרָהָם
Historical Gender:
Male
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Abraham was the first Jew and the patriarch of the Jewish people. Popular nickname: Abe. Meaning: Father of Many

Absalom

Hebrew Spelling:
אַבְשָׁלוֹם
Historical Gender:
Male
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Absalom was a son of King David who rebelled against his father and tried to usurp King David's throne. Meaning: Father of Peace

Achinoam

Hebrew Spelling:
אֲחִינֹעַם
Historical Gender:
Female, Male, Gender Neutral
Alternate Spelling:
Ahinoam
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Achinoam was one of King David's wives. Meaning: My brother is a delight

Adam

Hebrew Spelling:
אָדָם
Historical Gender:
Male
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

The first man in the biblical account of Creation. Meaning: Man, Human

Adar

Hebrew Spelling:
הָדָר
Historical Gender:
Gender Neutral
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Meaning: Noble, majestic. Also a Hebrew month

Adara

Hebrew Spelling:
אַדַרָה
Historical Gender:
Female
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Meaning: Noble, majestic. Also a Hebrew month

Adaya

Hebrew Spelling:
עֲדָיָה
Historical Gender:
Female
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Meaning: God's jewel