Deviation from Biblical for 4th?

Mrs.Leah.Maria

After naming DD Miriam Joy (nn Miri), following Isaac Levi and Ezra John, DH and I have very few options that we like for potential Biblical/Hebrew girl names.

Unless a thunderbolt literally strikes me and I suddenly favor a name, the Bible doesn't hold any more girl contenders and we'd be branching out to Hebrew.

All this said, just 5 minutes on this board reminded me of my love for Felicity as a possible "virtue" name.

DH has 12 aunts and uncles whose names all start with the letter J, except the 13th uncle was named with an S. I just don't want to do that to our 4th child!

What are you thoughts? 

Helenahhandbasket

As someone who has never read the bible, I didn't realize that Miriam was even a biblical name (knew it was of Hebrew origin, but didn't connect it to the bible).  So there's that.

I wouldn't force yourself into a name you don't like just to make a "set".

Is Talia a biblical name?  I know it's Hebrew in origin, and it popped into my head right away when I saw your DD name.

Mrs.Leah.Maria

bromios said:

I think your children have amazingly beautiful names and your daughter is a little bundle of scrumptiousness! 

I think it is fine either way - I don't believe any thunderbolts will be directed your way should you not go biblical. I think Felicity is fine, but not in the same class of elegance and beauty as the other names in your family. I would start mining for Hebrew names (or maybe saint names, if that's compatible with your belief system - there are a lot of great names in there).

Thank you so much! We're quite enamored with our Miri girl. Your comment about thunderbolts made me laugh, I guess I meant more like a lightbulb moment, opposed to a lightening strike from God for not choosing a Biblical name, hah! I'll blame pregnancy brain for my writing fail. Unfortunately not Catholic, so saints names aren't add ins.

Mrs.Leah.Maria

Helenahhandbasket said:

As someone who has never read the bible, I didn't realize that Miriam was even a biblical name (knew it was of Hebrew origin, but didn't connect it to the bible).  So there's that.

I wouldn't force yourself into a name you don't like just to make a "set".

Is Talia a biblical name?  I know it's Hebrew in origin, and it popped into my head right away when I saw your DD name.

You're having me go look now on Talia! People already struggle with pronouncing our kids names as it is, SMH, so I'm not sure about Talia (Tah-leah or Tal-yah possibilities) and with my name being Leah.

BlueRidge8

I'm no help with Biblical names but yeah, wow, she's cute.

Mrs.Leah.Maria

bromios said:

You're writing's fine, I'm just dramatic

This is the part where I throw down a long (and entirely unsolicited) list of name suggestions:

Elisheva

Nessa

Yael

Adina

Liora

Nava

Alona

Avigail

Dorothea (not Hebrew, but faith-centric)

Theodora (ditto)

Hah! unsolicited is fine so long as it doesn't include Hannah, Rebecca, Ruth or Leah (yeah that's happened). 

Mrs.Leah.Maria

Grace0609 said:

Hey, Leah .  Ok, so I am going to dissent and say that I LOVE your other kids' names so much, and feel like they are so perfectly matched and Biblical that hope you stick with Biblical or Hebrew for #4.  (I am still voting for Naomi!)  I feel like Felicity would be so perfect for a MN, since Miriam's MN is a virtue name, but I do think it would be just a touch "off" as a first name with your other kids.

But, this is coming from someone who looks a lot at sibsets and loves Biblical names.

Hi mama! I absolutely appreciate it too. Naomi could still make a stand! And I do love that you look at it from a sibset and Biblical names standpoint, as I feel like so many would just shrug it off.

Mrs.Leah.Maria

BlueRidge8 said:

I'm no help with Biblical names but yeah, wow, she's cute.

Still valid in my book.

Mrs.Leah.Maria

2013mommy said:

I really like Felicity. I would not find it out of place. When I hear your other children's names I do not think Biblical theme at all but I am also zero percent religious so I might be in the minority there. 

Hey, I still appreciate that they sound like they go together without any apparent religious tie!

Helenahhandbasket

Mrs.Leah.Maria said:

Helenahhandbasket said:

As someone who has never read the bible, I didn't realize that Miriam was even a biblical name (knew it was of Hebrew origin, but didn't connect it to the bible).  So there's that.

I wouldn't force yourself into a name you don't like just to make a "set".

Is Talia a biblical name?  I know it's Hebrew in origin, and it popped into my head right away when I saw your DD name.

You're having me go look now on Talia! People already struggle with pronouncing our kids names as it is, SMH, so I'm not sure about Talia (Tah-leah or Tal-yah possibilities) and with my name being Leah.

It's actually my co-worker's daughter's name-- she says it like Tal-yah and calls her Talli (rhymes with Dolly) as a NN.  I seriously love it.

Mrs.Leah.Maria

DaisyBlinks said:

I had a facebook friend just write a looooong post about why they chose the name Talia for their daughter. He said it means "God's morning dew" in Hebrew and it was meaningful to them because of a specefic passage of scripture. I could look it up if you're interested. 

It's growing on me!

catahoulatte

Eden is the first name that popped into my mind.
Seraphina!! Hebrew origin and one of my FAAAVORITE girl names.
Rachel
Adena
Susanna

I really like Talia, as PP suggested. I'm kind of sad that people have a hard time with your kids' names....what's so hard about them??! LOL

Other names that aren't "technically" biblical but I think match-

Grace and Noelle- still have clearly Christian undertones
Gabrielle and Michaela-feminized versions of the archangels.

It's a start. I'll probably think of more later.

Skeemer

Love love your kids names. I also love Felicity & Naomi as contenders. I think they flow well. My kids sort of accidentally have Biblical names as well. DS is Jude & this baby girl will be Eve. We're Christians so having Biblical names is awesome to us but we didn't plan for ladybug to also have a Biblical name. It just happened that way because we love Eve & it's not very common where we live.

One of the prettiest names I've ever heard was a little girl I photographed once. Her name was Naomi Lauren. Another name I've loved is Jillian Hope which I think flows lovely together.

Here's a few suggestions you might like -

Miri, Isaac, Ezra & Lydia
Miri, Isaac, Ezra & Acacia
(pn "Aa-kay-shah". This is a tree next to a river in the Bible. I once knew a girl named Acacia & it was SO cute)
Miri, Isaac, Ezra & Judith
Miri, Isaac, Ezra & Phoebe
Miri, Isaac, Ezra & Eve (because I'm so very partial. lol)
 

sharksfan

I'm not going to be very helpful suggesting other biblical names, but I personally think you should stick with the theme. While non - religious people may not see the theme, I'm assuming your children will be able to recognize it. If I were the 4th and my name didn't fit my sibling's name theme, I'd feel left out. Your other children have fantastic names; I'm sure you can find another. Good luck!

pdh2008

I was going to suggest Eve and Rachel.

Mrs.Leah.Maria

CatahoulaMom said:

Susanna

I really like Talia, as PP suggested. I'm kind of sad that people have a hard time with your kids' names....what's so hard about them??! LOL

I forgot about Susanna and for that matter Anna. Unfortunately people often think Ezra is a made up name and without fail I have to spell all three names. :-q

Mrs.Leah.Maria

Grace0609 said:

I like this.  When I looked it up it said it was like "divine nourishment"....sounded like manna almost. A very pretty name.

I have no idea how reputable this source is, but this is where I found it:

https://www.aish.com/jl/l/b/48966261.html

Talia
Talia means "dew from God." In kabbalah, Tal signifies Divine nourishment in a hidden manner, like dew that descends unseen to water the plants.

My friend's SIL's daughter (hah!) is named Talia and it has a positive connotation for me as well. It'll have to be added.

Mrs.Leah.Maria

Skeemer said:

Love love your kids names. I also love Felicity & Naomi as contenders. I think they flow well. My kids sort of accidentally have Biblical names as well. DS is Jude & this baby girl will be Eve. We're Christians so having Biblical names is awesome to us but we didn't plan for ladybug to also have a Biblical name. It just happened that way because we love Eve & it's not very common where we live.

One of the prettiest names I've ever heard was a little girl I photographed once. Her name was Naomi Lauren. Another name I've loved is Jillian Hope which I think flows lovely together.

Here's a few suggestions you might like -

Miri, Isaac, Ezra & Lydia
Miri, Isaac, Ezra & Acacia
(pn "Aa-kay-shah". This is a tree next to a river in the Bible. I once knew a girl named Acacia & it was SO cute)
Miri, Isaac, Ezra & Judith
Miri, Isaac, Ezra & Phoebe
Miri, Isaac, Ezra & Eve (because I'm so very partial. lol)

Love Jude! Unfortunately we trip over Isaac and Ezra both having similar sounds, I don't think we could add another name starting with a vowel.

Mrs.Leah.Maria

sharksfan said:

I'm not going to be very helpful suggesting other biblical names, but I personally think you should stick with the theme. While non - religious people may not see the theme, I'm assuming your children will be able to recognize it. If I were the 4th and my name didn't fit my sibling's name theme, I'd feel left out. Your other children have fantastic names; I'm sure you can find another. Good luck!

Thank you! That's absolutely true and what I'm worried about.

momo21

How about Delilah?

neverblushed

Some of my favorite female Hebrew/Biblical names:

Elana

Talia

Adina/Dina/Dinah

Naomi

Judith (I think this name particularly rocks with the rest of your kids' names!)

Ariela

Yael

If you want something that's biblical, but more mainstream:

Abigail

Rebecca

Rachel

Helenahhandbasket

neverblushed said:

Some of my favorite female Hebrew/Biblical names:

Elana

Talia

Adina/Dina/Dinah

Naomi

Judith (I think this name particularly rocks with the rest of your kids' names!)

Ariela

Yael

If you want something that's biblical, but more mainstream:

Abigail

Rebecca

Rachel

Yael is so frickin pretty.

neverblushed

Helenahhandbasket said:

neverblushed said:

Some of my favorite female Hebrew/Biblical names:

Elana

Talia

Adina/Dina/Dinah

Naomi

Judith (I think this name particularly rocks with the rest of your kids' names!)

Ariela

Yael

If you want something that's biblical, but more mainstream:

Abigail

Rebecca

Rachel

Yael is so frickin pretty.

I know -- I teach two girls named Yael this year.  LOVE it!

Mrs.Leah.Maria

Helenahhandbasket said:

neverblushed said:

Some of my favorite female Hebrew/Biblical names:

Elana

Talia

Adina/Dina/Dinah

Naomi

Judith (I think this name particularly rocks with the rest of your kids' names!)

Ariela

Yael

If you want something that's biblical, but more mainstream:

Abigail

Rebecca

Rachel

Yael is so frickin pretty.

I read this three times as so fricken picky. Hah!

Talia and Naomi are still about the only ones I'd consider. I grew up in a Christian school and this is my 5th pregnancy, so I think I've considered the crap out of all Biblical/Hebrew names.

sharksfan

I'm gonna throw Sara out there. It's my name, and I grew up hating it because it was so popular....BUT, I think that it is now an underused name and have grown quite fond of it.

TessTickle

My favorite female biblical name is Sarai (sorry if this was already mentioned).

Ineedmorecoffee

I think Felicity goes amazingly with your other children. Also, I am Christian but none of their names scream Bible to me, they are biblical if you think about it a little, but don't come across as super religious names. I don't think too many people would pick up on it at a first glance. Go with what you love!

Edit to add I also think Naomi is stunning with the other names as well.

jburdet1

I love your sibset but find it very biblical as a Christian. I would continue the strong theme. 

I do love Felicity and feel it works as it's a virtue name. 

I think Naomi is a perfect fit. 

I also like the suggestion of Lydia.

Have you considered maybe a double first name with one name being biblical? 

Like:

Mary Elizabeth

Anna Katherine/Anna Kate

Anna Claire

novilise

I like Susanna, Esther, Dinah, Rizpah, Rahab and Zipporah

KTZ17

I love Leora.

kriskell

I usually just lurk but I love Biblical names so I'm jumping in. DD is Ruth and we love it but it's not a name most people love. Ditto pp suggestion of Selah. Also I know of a girl named Ecc.lesia nn Cle.si (clee-zee). It's kind of "out there" but Biblical and great meaning. Phillipa could work as a nod to Phillipians.

ObLaDi

If your kids were Zedekiah, Obadiah, Hezekiah, and you wanted to name the fourth one Bob... that wouldn't work. 

I think Felicity is lovely and sounds great with your sibset.

LimaD

Haven't read all of the responses, but I really like Abigail and Lydia. They're biblical names...otherwise Felicity really is wonderful!

Mrs.Leah.Maria

Grace0609 said:

Have you already crossed Bethany off the list?

Great suggestion! It's actually my SIL's name, so no go.

Mrs.Leah.Maria

LimaD said:

Haven't read all of the responses, but I really like Abigail and Lydia. They're biblical names...otherwise Felicity really is wonderful!

I've had a love/hate with Lydia due to a person in my life when I was younger. And unfortunately Abigail is tied to a tragic death in our family, so it will not be used.

myatala

I love Esther but in your sibset Iit may be too close to Ezra. Deborah, Naomi, Rachel and Sarah are some of my personal favorites.

Mrs.Leah.Maria

myatala said:

I love Esther but in your sibset Iit may be too close to Ezra. Deborah, Naomi, Rachel and Sarah are some of my personal favorites.

Yeah, we trip over Isaac and Ezra sometimes as it is, so it's very unlikely that we'll be going with another name starting with a vowel. Naomi was a far third for our daughter.

DoublePortion

Tamar, Elizabeth, Martha, Magdalene (as in Mary)...plus I'm sure there are a bunch of other names that didn't having a "starring" role so they wouldn't be as obvious. There is also Hadassah (Esther's birth name). I know people who named their daughter this and use the NN Hattie. Good luck!

LimaD

What about Eve?

or Adah, Elizabeth, Joanna, Phoebe, Sarah

ETA: I know two baby girls named Eden

FakeFinn

Love your kids' names! I like Felicity a lot and like it with your other kids' names. Suggestions: Hadassah, Aviva, Rivka, Shoshana, Tamar, Tabitha. Sidenote: your daughter is too cute!

bawags

I would stick with the theme.

What about Martha? :-)