10 Christian Baby Names for Girls

Josh Wiley
One of the most important first choices parents have is choosing the name of their baby. Couples with a Christian faith will often look to the Bible to choose a Christian baby name. If you are reading this list of names you are looking for Christian baby names for girls.

Here is the top 10 Christian baby names for girls:

#1 Christian Baby Girl Name: Hannah

This name has become extremely popular and means "favored grace." In the Bible, Hannah was barren but asked God to bless her with a son. God blessed Hannah and she became the mother of the prophet Samuel. Hannah currently is one of the top used Christian baby names for a girl.

#2 Christian Baby Girl Name: Grace

Christians are saved only by the grace of God. It is by God's good grace that believers in Jesus Christ are given eternal life. If you are looking for a Christian Baby girls name what a great choice Grace is. Grace also serves well as a middle name.

#3 Christian Baby Girl Name: Elizabeth

The name Elizabeth means God's promise. Elizabeth was the mother of John the Baptist in the Bible. Elizabeth's husband Aaron was visited by Gabriel the angel and told the elderly, childless couple would have a son. Elizabeth was also a cousin to Mary, the mother of Jesus.

#4 Christian Baby Girl Name: Rachel

The meaning of the name Rachel is "female sheep." Rachel in the Bible was Jacob's wife. She was described as being beautiful. Rachel was Leah's sister in the Bible and the story of Jacob involved a feud between the two sisters. Rachel is a commonly used Christian girl name today.

#5 Christian Baby Girl Name: Rebecca

The meaning of Rebecca is "to bind:" Rebekah in the Bible was the wife of Issac. Many forms of Rebekah are used today as first names all with Christian and Biblical origins. Popular variations included Becca or Becky.

#6 Christian Baby Girl Name: Bethany

Bethany was the name of the village where Jesus stayed during holy week. Beth is a common first name used today. Consider Bethany as a good choice for the use of a Christian baby name for a girl.

#7 Christian Baby Girl Name: Susanna

Susanna means lilly, rose or joy. Susanna was noted to be a beautiful, God fearing woman. This is a good Christian girls baby name that is not used as much as some of the others on this list.

#8 Christian Baby Girl Name: Abigail

Abigail means the "fathers joy." Abigail married David after the death of her husband by a heart attack in the Bible. Abigail is used quite a bit today and can make for a great name for that new baby girl.

#9 Christian Baby Girl Name: Eve

Why not name your baby girl after the first ever girl to grace this planet. The meaning of Eve is "life." Eve is a short name and is not used as much as the others on this list. It could be a great name for your baby.

#10 Christian Baby Girl Name: Jacey

I am partial to this name as this is the name of my daughter! As a Christian, the greatest name above all is Jesus Christ. The initials for Jesus Christ are J.C. Say these initials together and you get the name Jacey. This baby name is unique and has significant Christian meaning.

I hope you enjoy naming your baby. If you did not find a name with this article there are several other articles that will give you names of females in the Bible.

Published by Josh Wiley

I am a Christian who is happily married with three wonderful children.  View profile

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  • Mallary Long8/20/2009

    This is greatt for some one who is expecting a girl and I love your daughter's name Jacey.

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