need help finding Biblical name

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Registered: 04-18-2006
need help finding Biblical name
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Tue, 05-02-2006 - 9:28pm
I am expecting a boy (# 3) in July and would like to name him a Biblical name with a nice meaning (such a God's blessing/miracle) as he was conceived with much prayer and help. I like one-syllable names, but would consider others. Cain is nice, but he was the evil brother, so do you think people will have that perception as he grows?
I also like Malachi, but that was the name of the evil child who murdered in the Stephen King "Children of the Corn" movie. Am I being silly?
Please send suggestions. Thanks so much. God bless.

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Registered: 05-02-2006
Tue, 05-02-2006 - 10:13pm
I like Luke and Sam (Sammual,however, you still have the roots)
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Registered: 04-18-2006
Tue, 05-02-2006 - 10:26pm
i already have a son named Luke! Great idea. I like Sam, but am not sure what it means. What did you mean by roots? Thanks for the suggestions!
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Registered: 01-18-2006
Tue, 05-02-2006 - 10:36pm

I've got to admit that those were the exact two people I thought of when you mentioned the names Cain and Malachi...sorry. How about some of these....You might want to confirm the meanings, though. I'm going off what one of my name books say, but that doesn't mean it's 100% accurate. HTH! Good luck!

Eli "the highest" or from the name Elijah menaing, "Jehovah is God"
Ethan "strength"
Simon "one who hears"
Andrew "brave"
Michael "who is like God"
Matthew "gift of Jehovah" (this one seems appropriate)
Samuel "his name is God"
David "Christ love"
Jude "one who is praised"
John "God is gracious" (another appropriate meaning)

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Tue, 05-02-2006 - 10:44pm
Seth
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Tue, 05-02-2006 - 11:12pm

Luke is a great name, I love it! Here are some other biblical names you might like -- most are either one-syllable or have one-syllable nicknames:

Adam -- "man of the earth"
Benjamin (nn Ben) -- "son of the right hand"
Caleb (nn Cal) -- "faithful"
Daniel (nn Dan) -- "god is my judge"
David (nn Dave) -- "beloved"
Elijah -- "the lord is my god"
Isaac -- "laughter" (Thus named because his father, Abraham,



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Registered: 04-13-2006
Tue, 05-02-2006 - 11:53pm
Have you thought of Noah (very strong obedient man) or Jonah. I also love Luke and Saul. I'm sure there are alot more that are very good strong names. I about forgot Joseph and Aaron. Those are both wonderful men also. Good luck and let us know what you decide.
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Registered: 02-02-2006
Wed, 05-03-2006 - 7:59am

My favourite biblical names:

Matthew
David
Adam
Jacob (Jake)
Reuben
Elijah
Joseph
Samuel (Sam)

Sorry, not sure of the meanings but most have been included by other posters.

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Registered: 06-14-2003
Wed, 05-03-2006 - 8:30am
MATTHEW ... my fav boy name (& my 3rd ds). Means Gift of God. John also has a similar meaning, which we didn't even know when we named him (Matthew John). We always use family names for mns & didn't realize how Biblical his name was until later! Fine w/ us!
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Registered: 01-10-2006
Wed, 05-03-2006 - 10:02am

I would personally never use Cain. I actually went to University with a Cain and I it always struck me as an unfortunate name. Here's some I like with the meanings (Sorry if there are repeats from other posters):

Gabriel, God is my strength
Isaiah, the salvation of the Lord
Elijah, God the Lord, the strong Lord
Jonah, or Jonas, a dove
Jeremiah, exaltation of the Lord
Matthias, the gift of the Lord
Simon, that hears; that obeys

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Registered: 05-29-2003
Wed, 05-03-2006 - 11:16am
OK, Annie has convinced me -- Samuel! Now, I'm inspired to read my bible-- what a great story. What do you think of Samuel?

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