New Testament Baby Names (Boys & Girls) — Familiar, Classic, and Gospel-Rooted
New Testament baby names feel especially familiar in Christian communities because many are tied to the Gospels, apostles, early church leaders, and well-known stories. These names often sound classic, steady, and easy to use in modern life.
This guide organizes New Testament names into safe classics, modern-friendly picks, strong-meaning names, and less common options that are still easy to pronounce. Verify meaning and spelling variants if needed.
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Quick Picks: New Testament Names
Most Recognized NT Classics
- Mary
- Elizabeth
- Anna
- Joanna
- Priscilla
- John
- James
- Matthew
- Mark
- Luke
- Peter
- Paul
- Andrew
- Stephen
- Philip
- Thomas
Girls (NT-Inspired)
- Mary
- Elizabeth
- Anna
- Joanna
- Priscilla
- Susanna
- Tabitha
- Claudia
- Junia
- Lois
- Eunice
- Damaris
Boys (NT-Inspired)
- John
- James
- Matthew
- Mark
- Luke
- Peter
- Paul
- Andrew
- Stephen
- Philip
- Thomas
- Titus
- Silas
- Timothy
- Simon
Less Common but Still Easy
- Silas
- Titus
- Timothy
- Barnabas
- Matthias
- Philemon
- Junia
- Tabitha
- Damaris
- Susanna
How to Choose a New Testament Name
- Pick your closeness to the Gospels: apostle names vs early church names.
- Check common forms: some names have familiar English forms and traditional variants.
- Think daily-life usability: if the full form is long, choose a nickname plan.
- Balance with middle names: short first + classic middle often sounds strong and timeless.
Middle Name Pairings
- Classic: Mary Elizabeth, Anna Grace, Luke James, John Paul
- Modern: Silas James, Titus Paul, Tabitha Grace, Junia Faith
- Meaning-stacked: Hope Mary, Grace Anna, Peace Luke, Joy John
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FAQ
Are New Testament names more “common” than Old Testament?
Often yes (John, Luke, Matthew). If you want a fresher feel, choose less common NT names like Silas, Titus, or Tabitha.
Do NT names work well as middle names?
Yes—Luke, Paul, John, and James are especially versatile in the middle slot.
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Christian baby name FAQs
Can I really use the names from this generator?
Yes. The names are created as Christian-style ideas to inspire you. You can use them directly, adapt the spelling, or combine them with family names.
Are these names always from the Bible?
Some names are inspired by the Bible or saints, while others are modern Christian-style names that reflect faith, hope, grace or other virtues.
Is the Christian Name Generator free to use?
Yes. You can use the generator as often as you like to explore different styles, meanings and themes for your child’s name.
Will the generator give me a completely unique name?
The tool aims to create fresh, less common Christian-style names based on your preferences. However, we cannot guarantee that no one in the world has ever used that name before.