Not David Or Sarah: 20 Biblical Names You Won't Hear Every Day

If you are a spiritual or religious person, then you might turn to the Bible to find the right name for your baby boy or girl. The only problem? Many Biblical names have become too mainstream — like David or Sarah. Giving your kids one of these names might not have as big an impact as you were hoping. Because you hear these names (and others like them) every single day, they might not necessarily be as connected to the Bible as you thought.

Luckily, the Bible is a big book, and it's full of awesome, unique, and faith-filled names that will stand out in a crowd. Whether you choose a name for its origin — how cool is "beloved of God" for a meaning? — or the way it sounds, there are many biblical baby boy and baby girl names that you'll love. Here are 10 examples of baby boy names to help you narrow it down:

• Azriel ("God is my help")
• Eliam ("God of the people")
• Ozias ("salvation")
• Enoch ("dedicated")
• Alpheus ("changing")
• Omri ("pupil of the Lord")
• Tekoa ("trumpet")
• Zebulon ("exaltation")
• Aquila ("eagle")
• Jamin ("right hand")

There are many unique baby girl names that have biblical ties as well — perfect if you don't want to bring another Mary or Sarah into the world. Some unique names like Magdalene are featured in the Bible, while others on this list have connections and are based on biblical figures whose names have distinctive monikers or special meanings.

Another way to make these baby girl names feel more special is by giving them cutesy nicknames, such as "Tabby" for Tabitha or "Dru" for Drusilla. It's easier to call a newborn and a toddler by these shorter versions, and then you can explain the longer meanings behind their names when they get older. Check out 10 of our favorite, uncommon biblical baby girl names below:

• Zillah ("shadow"; "bell")
• Beulah ("bride"; "married")
• Drusilla ("fruitful")
• Joelle ("Jehovah is God")
• Sariel ("beloved of God")
• Tabitha ("gazelle"; "gracious")
• Remiel ("thunder of God")
• Zorah ("dawn")
• Magdalene ("high tower")
• Miriam ("wished-for child")