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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 

Caleb

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

One of the Twelve Spies to enter the land of Israel. He was one of only two to report favorable, for which God rewarded him with long life. Meaning: Faithful

Chaggai

Hebrew Spelling:
חַגַּי
Historical Gender:
Male
Alternate Spelling:
Haggai
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Meaning: Celebrate

Chagit

Hebrew Spelling:
חַגִּית
Historical Gender:
Female
Alternate Spelling:
Hagit
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

One of King David's wives. Meaning: Celebrate, Festive

Chaim

Hebrew Spelling:
חַיִּים
Historical Gender:
Male
Alternate Spelling:
Haim
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Meaning: Life

Chanah

Hebrew Spelling:
חַנָּה
English Equivalent:
Hannah, Anna, Grace
Historical Gender:
Female
Alternate Spelling:
Hannah, Hana
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. Meaning: Gracious, Compassionate

Chanina

Hebrew Spelling:
חַנִינָא
Historical Gender:
Female, Male, Gender Neutral
Alternate Spelling:
Hanina, Haninah
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Chanina has recently become a popular girl's name, but it is also a boy's name with a long and interesting history, from ancient Hebrew through medieval Yiddish to modern languages today. It has the same meaning as the name Hannah, and is also spelled Hanina, Haninach and Haninah. In ancient times, the original name was Chanania or Hananiah. Meaning: Gracious, God is gracious

Chava

Hebrew Spelling:
חַוָה
English Equivalent:
Eve
Historical Gender:
Female
Alternate Spelling:
Hava, Havah
Origin:
Biblical
About this Name:

The name given to the first woman in the biblical account of Creation. Popular nicknames: Chavi, Havi. Meaning: Life

Chaviv

Hebrew Spelling:
חָבִיב
Historical Gender:
Male
Alternate Spelling:
Haviv
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Meaning: Beloved

Chaviva

Hebrew Spelling:
חָבִיבָה
Historical Gender:
Female
Alternate Spelling:
Haviva, Havivah
About this Name:

Meaning: Beloved

Chaya

Hebrew Spelling:
חַיָּה
Historical Gender:
Female
Alternate Spelling:
Haya
Origin:
Hebrew
About this Name:

Popular nicknames: Chayele, Hayele. Meaning: Life