Anthony
Pronunciation: AN-thun-ee or AN-tun-ee
Origin of name: Latin
Meaning of name: Uncertain; perhaps “priceless”
The Story Behind This Historical Christian Baby Name
The name Anthony does not appear in the Bible, however it is notable as a Christian name because of its historical significance. St. Anthony the Great was a man commonly referred to as “the Father of monks”, [...]
Abigail
Pronunciation: AB-ih-gail
Origin of name: Hebrew
Meaning of name: “Her father’s joy” or “fountain of joy”
The Story Behind This Biblical Christian Baby Name
Two women in the Bible were named Abigail. There isn’t much story to the first: she was Abigail the sister of David (who wrote many of the Psalms and became the famous king of Israel). [...]
Hannah
Pronunciation: HAN-a
Origin of name: Hebrew
Meaning of name: Grace, favor
The Story Behind This Biblical Christian Baby Name
Hannah was the mother of the prophet Samuel in the Old Testament. The favorite of two wives, Hannah was barren and unable to bear children for many years, while the other woman had several. This was very difficult in a [...]
Michael
Pronunciation: MY-kuhl or mee-kah-el
Origin of name: Hebrew
Meaning of name: Who is like God?
The Story Behind This Biblical Christian Baby Name
The name Michael is referenced first and most in genealogical lists, starting with a man in the Israelite tribe of Asher. However, the most popular character with the name Michael is the angel described in the [...]
