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
Third patriarch of the Children of Israel and the younger son of patriarch Isaac and matriarch Rebecca.
Popular nicknames: Jack, Jake, Coby, Koby
Meaning: Follower
Ancestor of Noah.
Meaning: Descendent
Name of blessing given to King Solomon on his birth by the prophet Nathan.
Popular nickname: Jed
Meaning: Friend of God
Judge of the Children of Israel. Went to war and promised to sacrifice to God the first thing that came out of his house to greet him if he returned victorious. He won, and his daughter came out to greet him.
Meaning: He Will Open
Prophet during the reign of the Five Kings of Judah.
Popular nicknames: Yirmi, Jeremy
Meaning: God Has Uplifted
Father of biblical King David.
Meaning: Gift
Relative of the patriarch Abraham.
Meaning: To Love
Father-in-law of Moses and a High Priest of Midian; the Torah portion, Parashat Yitro, which includes the story of his advising Moses on leadership is named after him.
Meaning: Plenty
One of the minor prophets in the Hebrew Bible.
Meaning: Worshipper of God
Biblical prophet who was famously swallowed by a "big fish" when he ran away to avoid fulfilling God's instructions.
Popular nickname: Yoni
Meaning: Dove
Son of King Saul, beloved friend of King David.
Popular nicknames: Jon, Yoni
Meaning: God Has Given
Name of a river in Israel.
Popular nicknames: Jori, Jordy, Jordi
Meaning: Flow Down