English Girl Names That Mean God
English girl names that mean God span royal theophoric roots, surname pilgrims, and modern vocabulary words like Miracle and Heaven.
Names300
OriginEnglish
MeaningGod
GenderGirl
Most English girl names that mean God did not start in English at all. They arrived as Hebrew theophoric names, built around a name for the divine, then passed through centuries of English spelling and nickname habits. Eliza, Jane, and Samantha are three versions of that same journey.
A smaller group takes a completely different route, describing the divine instead of naming it. Trinity, Miracle, Heaven, and Halo are vocabulary words about faith and wonder that only became first names in recent decades, giving this list real range between old and new.
Where English girl names that mean God come from
Eliza, the independent form of Elizabeth, means 'pledged to God.' Jane comes down the same Hebrew line as John, meaning 'God is gracious.' Samantha is usually read as a feminine Samuel, 'God has heard,' and Elliott traces to Elijah, 'my God is Yahweh.' Josie shortens Josephine or Joanna, 'God will increase' — proof that even a breezy nickname can carry the oldest meaning on this list.
Surnames, symbols, and vocabulary words
Not every name here quotes scripture directly. Palmer began as an occupational surname for pilgrims who returned from the Holy Land carrying a palm frond. Trinity names a core Christian doctrine outright. Gracelynn softens Grace into a compound with the popular -lynn suffix, while Miracle, Heaven, and Halo describe the feeling of the divine — wonder, paradise, radiant light — rather than naming a specific figure.
Names List
Josie#82 in the U.S.God will increase; God shall add — nickname form of Josephine or Joanna, from Hebrew YosefPronounced JOH-zee▶Eliza#115 in the U.S.My God is an oath; pledged to God — short form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew ElishebaPronounced ih-LY-zuh▶Samantha#151 in the U.S.Possibly told by God; or a feminine form of Samuel (from Hebrew Shemuel, meaning God has heard)Pronounced suh-MAN-thuh▶Jane#221 in the U.S.God is graciousPronounced JAYN▶Palmer#232 in the U.S.Pilgrim who carried a palm branch on return from the Holy LandPronounced PAHM-er▶Danna#394 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Dana, from Daniel (God is my judge) or from the Old English ethnic name meaning one fPronounced DAN-ah▶Trinity#428 in the U.S.From Latin trinitas meaning the state of being three; specifically the Christian Holy Trinity of Father, Pronounced TRIN-ih-tee▶Gracelynn#442 in the U.S.Modern compound of Grace (from Latin 'gratia' meaning favor, elegance, or divine grace) and the suffix -lPronounced GRAYS-lin▶Miracle#492 in the U.S.From the Latin 'miraculum' meaning wonder, marvel, or miracle, derived from 'mirari' (to wonder at); usedPronounced MIR-uh-kul▶Heaven#543 in the U.S.From the Old English heofon meaning 'sky' or 'the abode of God'; used as a vocabulary name evoking paradiPronounced HEV-en▶Elliott#599 in the U.S.My God is Yahweh; English surname from the Hebrew name Eliyahu via medieval forms Eliott/EliotPronounced EL-ee-ut▶Halo#613 in the U.S.From Greek halos meaning 'disc of the sun or moon,' 'ring of light,' or 'threshing floor'; used in EnglisPronounced HAY-loh▶Ellianna#643 in the U.S.A blend of Ella (from Hebrew El meaning God) and Anna (from Hebrew Channah meaning grace or God has favorPronounced el-ee-AN-uh▶Jessica#665 in the U.S.Likely coined or popularized by Shakespeare in The Merchant of Venice (c. 1596) from Hebrew Yiskah meaninPronounced JES-ih-kuh▶Jenna#679 in the U.S.Diminutive form of Jennifer or an independent form from the Cornish and Welsh Guinevere or Gwenhwyfar, mePronounced JEN-uh▶Ellis#682 in the U.S.Welsh form of Elijah / Eliseus; from Hebrew Eliyahu meaning 'my God is Yahweh'Pronounced EL-is▶Janelle#801 in the U.S.God is gracious; a modern elaboration of Jane, which derives from the Hebrew Yochanan meaning Yahweh is gPronounced jah-NEL▶Adley#805 in the U.S.God is just or fair; possibly connected to the Hebrew Adlai meaning my witness or God is just, combined wPronounced AD-lee▶Mercy#867 in the U.S.From the Old French merci and Latin merces (reward, wages, pity), the English word mercy meaning compassiPronounced MER-see▶Elliot#944 in the U.S.My God is Yahweh; single-t spelling variant of Elliott, from the Hebrew name Elijah via medieval English Pronounced EL-ee-ut▶Harmoni#1000 in the U.S.Phonetic variant spelling of Harmony, from Greek harmonia meaning a joining, agreement, or musical accordPronounced har-MOH-nee▶Betty#1008 in the U.S.Pledged to God; English pet form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba (my God is an oath / my God is abundaPronounced BET-ee▶Joyce#1042 in the U.S.Lord; from the Breton/Celtic personal name Iodoc (lord), via Norman French Josce; later folk-etymologizedPronounced JOYSS▶Mattie#1057 in the U.S.Gift of God; English pet form of Martha or Matilda; Martha from Aramaic meaning lady or mistress; MatildaPronounced MAT-ee▶Ellison#1067 in the U.S.Son of Elias; an English patronymic surname from the biblical name Elias (Elijah: my God is Yahweh)Pronounced EL-ih-sun▶Dana#1077 in the U.S.God is my judge; from Hebrew Dan (judge) as a feminine form; also an English place-name from Old English Pronounced DAY-nuh▶Blessing#1112 in the U.S.Divine favor or gift; from Old English bletsian (to bless), related to blood in early ritual usagePronounced BLES-ing▶Lizbeth#1116 in the U.S.Pledged to God; a short form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba (my God is an oath / my God is abundance)Pronounced LIZ-beth▶Avayah#1120 in the U.S.My father is Yahweh; a creative American expansion of Ava with a Hebrew -yah suffixPronounced uh-VAY-uh▶Libby#1123 in the U.S.Pledged to God; an English pet form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba (my God is an oath)Pronounced LIB-ee▶Jhene#1204 in the U.S.God is gracious; a creative spelling of Janay or Janae, ultimately from Hebrew John/Jane (Yahweh is graciPronounced juh-NAY▶Heavenly#1229 in the U.S.Of heaven; celestial; divine; from Old English heofon (the sky, the dwelling place of God) + -ly (having Pronounced HEV-en-lee▶Joan#1238 in the U.S.God is gracious; English feminine form of John, from Hebrew Yohanan (Yahweh is gracious) via Latin JoannaPronounced JONE▶Madisyn#1286 in the U.S.Son of Matthew; gift of GodPronounced MAD-ih-sin▶Liz#1348 in the U.S.My God is an oath; devoted to GodPronounced LIZ▶Joey#1375 in the U.S.God will increase, God will addPronounced JOH-ee▶Jenny#1388 in the U.S.God is gracious, belovedPronounced JEN-ee▶Dottie#1406 in the U.S.Gift of God, God's giftPronounced DOT-ee▶Janie#1541 in the U.S.God is gracious (diminutive of Jane)Pronounced JAY-nee▶Janessa#1575 in the U.S.Modern blend of Jane/Jan with the '-essa' suffix; Jane derives from Hebrew Yohanan, 'God is gracious'.Pronounced juh-NES-uh▶Dolly#1624 in the U.S.Diminutive of Dorothy ('gift of God')Pronounced DAH-lee▶Amaria#1630 in the U.S.A modern American name, often felt as an elaboration of Amara or a blend with Maria; it also coincides wiPronounced uh-MAR-ee-uh▶Cindy#1661 in the U.S.a short form of Cynthia or Lucinda; Cynthia derives from Greek 'Kynthia', an epithet of the goddess ArtemPronounced SIN-dee▶Jennie#1751 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousPronounced JEHN-ee▶Jireh#1752 in the U.S. Yahweh seesPronounced JYE-ruh▶Nariyah#1778 in the U.S.Lamp of Yahweh Pronounced NAR-eeyah▶Dayanna#1803 in the U.S.Divine, goddesslikePronounced day-AN-ə▶Liza#1806 in the U.S.My God is an oathPronounced LYE-zuh▶Rumani#1814 in the U.S.Goddess of Victory: Nikke!Pronounced room-AN-ee▶Josephina#1825 in the U.S.Feminine elaboration of Joseph (Hebrew Yosef), 'he will add / God will increase'.Pronounced joh-suh-FEEN-uh▶Santana#1872 in the U.S.Holy, saintlyPronounced san-TAN-uh▶Joni#1882 in the U.S.Variant/diminutive of Joan or Joanne, ultimately from Hebrew 'God is gracious'.Pronounced JOHN-ee▶Theadora#1889 in the U.S.Gift of godPronounced thee-ə-DAWR-ə▶Denise#1894 in the U.S.Of Zeus , godlikePronounced duh-NEES▶Aryana#1908 in the U.S.Most holyPronounced ar-ee-AN-uh▶Evana#1923 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousPronounced ə-VAHN-ah▶Tania#1932 in the U.S.Holy, saintlyPronounced TAHN-yuh▶Annaliese#1937 in the U.S.My God is an oathPronounced A-nuh-lee-zuh▶Arianny#1938 in the U.S.Most holyPronounced ar-ee-AHN-ee▶Elliotte#1942 in the U.S.My God is Yahweh Pronounced ehl-LYOT-teh▶Aryanna#1965 in the U.S.Most holyPronounced ar-ee-AN-uh▶Chosen#1966 in the U.S.English virtue/word name from the verb 'choose', meaning 'chosen' or 'selected', often with the religiousPronounced CHOH-zuhn▶Sianna#2003 in the U.S.Modern elaboration of Siân, the Welsh form of Jane/Jehanne, from Hebrew via 'God is gracious'. Sometimes Pronounced SYAN-na▶Toby#2004 in the U.S. Yahweh is goodPronounced TOH-bee▶Divine#2010 in the U.S.Eternal, heavenly, holy, godlikePronounced di-VIEN▶Nazareth#2019 in the U.S. Yahweh is salvationPronounced NAZ-uh-ruhth▶Devin#2026 in the U.S.Anglicization of the Irish surname Ó Damháin, generally interpreted as 'poet/bard' or 'fawn'. A separate Pronounced DEHV-ihn▶Ellia#2028 in the U.S.Modern elaboration of Ella (Germanic element 'ali/alia') or a feminine form of Elia/Elijah, Hebrew 'my GoPronounced EHL-lya▶Jayden#2040 in the U.S.Of Zeus , godlikePronounced JAY-duhn▶Jessa#2041 in the U.S.Short form of Jessica (a name coined by Shakespeare from Hebrew Yiskah), conveying 'to behold' or 'God bePronounced JEHS-uh▶Dorothea#2066 in the U.S.From Greek 'doron' (gift) + 'theos' (god): 'gift of God'. The same elements reversed give Theodora. EngliPronounced dawr-uh-THEE-uh▶Izzy#2103 in the U.S.Pet form most often of Isabel/Isabella (medieval variants of Elizabeth, Hebrew 'God is my oath'), also ofPronounced IHZ-ee▶Divinity#2169 in the U.S.Virtue word name 'divine nature, godliness', from Latin divinitas.Pronounced dih-VIN-it-ee▶Athalia#2189 in the U.S. Yahweh is exaltedPronounced at-HAL-ya▶Janice#2250 in the U.S.God is graciousPronounced JAN-iss▶Jaycie#2251 in the U.S.God is gracious, via Jane/Jason connectionsPronounced JAY-see▶Deanna#2323 in the U.S.divine, belonging to the divine, goddess of the huntPronounced dee-AN-uh▶Josey#2327 in the U.S.God will increase, God will addPronounced JOH-zee▶Lizzie#2332 in the U.S.pledged to God, my God is an oathPronounced LIZ-ee▶Betsy#2404 in the U.S.pledged to God, my God is an oathPronounced BET-see▶Seven#2451 in the U.S.the number seven, divine completenessPronounced SEV-un▶Dianna#2458 in the U.S.divine, goddess of the huntPronounced dee-AN-uh▶Elyza#2632 in the U.S.My God is an oathPronounced ih-LYE-zuh▶Jayne#2670 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousPronounced JAYN▶Zaila#2739 in the U.S. Yahweh is salvationPronounced ZAYL-a▶Kayden#2750 in the U.S.Of Zeus , godlikePronounced KAY-duhn▶Evan#2775 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousPronounced EHV-uhn▶Jeanette#2778 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousPronounced shah-NEHT▶Ozzy#2807 in the U.S.GodPronounced AWZ-ee▶Zayleigh#2811 in the U.S. Yahweh is salvationPronounced ZAY-lee▶Jiana#2830 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousPronounced jee-AHN-uh▶Lillyanna#2833 in the U.S.My God is an oathPronounced leel-LIHAN-na▶Audrianna#2883 in the U.S.Holy, saintlyPronounced awd-ree-AN-ə▶Myka#2907 in the U.S.Who is like Yahweh ?Pronounced MIE-kə▶Zaylie#2915 in the U.S. Yahweh is salvationPronounced ZAY-lee▶Janaya#2935 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousPronounced JAN-aya▶Jayna#2936 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousPronounced JAY-nuh▶Chozen#3018 in the U.S.Variant spelling of 'chosen,' meaning selected, set apart, or specially designated; evokes themes of diviPronounced CHO-zen▶Siana#3037 in the U.S.Modern variant of Sienna (from the Italian city famous for its rich ochre pigment) or of Shana/Shanna (frPronounced see-AH-nah▶Beth#3046 in the U.S.Short form of Elizabeth (Hebrew Elisheba: 'El' = God + 'sheva' = oath/abundance), meaning 'my God is an oPronounced BETH▶Gabby#3051 in the U.S.Pet form of Gabrielle or Gabriella, from the Hebrew Gavri'el meaning God is my strength or man of GodPronounced GAB-ee▶Lylla#3061 in the U.S.A variant of Lila or Lilla; Lila from Arabic layla meaning night or dark beauty, or from Sanskrit lila mePronounced LIL-ah▶Mallie#3062 in the U.S.Pet form of Molly or Mary, from the Hebrew Miryam meaning bitter or beloved; also a diminutive of Amalia Pronounced MAL-ee▶Lizzy#3139 in the U.S.Diminutive of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'my God is abundance,' via LPronounced LIZ-ee▶Marcie#3144 in the U.S.Diminutive of Marcia, the feminine form of Marcus/Martius, from the Roman god Mars; meaning 'dedicated toPronounced MAR-see▶Posie#3151 in the U.S.As a diminutive of Josephine, it carries the Hebrew meaning 'God will add'. As a standalone name it evokePronounced POH-zee▶Ellee#3177 in the U.S.Creative spelling of Ellie, a diminutive of Eleanor (bright, shining) or Elizabeth (my God is an oath), uPronounced EL-ee▶Jesslyn#3187 in the U.S.Modern blend of Jessica (from Hebrew Yiskah meaning 'God beholds') and Lyn (Old English: lake, pool or waPronounced JES-lin▶Joanie#3235 in the U.S.God is gracious; affectionate pet form of Joan, from Hebrew YochananPronounced JOH-nee▶Elizah#3281 in the U.S.God is my oath; variant of Eliza, the short form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew ElishevaPronounced ee-LY-zah▶Izabelle#3292 in the U.S.Pledged to God, God is my oath; variant of Isabelle, the French form of Isabel, a medieval Spanish develoPronounced iz-ə-BEL▶Lilibeth#3349 in the U.S.Compound of Lily and Beth (from Elizabeth, 'God is my oath'), paralleling the royal nickname LilibetPronounced LIL-i-beth▶Bettylee#3459 in the U.S.Bettylee is a compound name joining Betty, a pet form of Elizabeth (Hebrew, 'my God is an oath'), with LePronounced BET-ee-lee▶Teddy#3494 in the U.S.Pet form of Theodora — Greek 'gift of God' — worn standalone by girls in the vintage-nickname revivalPronounced TED-ee▶Sparrow#3554 in the U.S.The small, common songbird; from Old English spearwa — emblem of the humble and divinely noticedPronounced SPAIR-oh▶Besse#3613 in the U.S.Besse is an old pet form of Elizabeth by way of Bess, the traditional short form. Elizabeth comes from HePronounced BES-ee▶Triniti#3627 in the U.S.-i spelling of Trinity — the Christian threefold Godhead — from Latin trinitas, 'threeness'Pronounced TRIN-i-tee▶Fanita#3804 in the U.S.Fanita reads as a pet form using the Spanish -ita ending, likely built on Fanny, a nickname for Frances mPronounced fuh-NEE-tah▶Johnnie#3841 in the U.S.Feminine-used pet form of John — Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious' — a Southern vintage traditionPronounced JON-ee▶Janney#3903 in the U.S.From the Jane family — feminine of John, 'God is gracious' — via the pet form Janie and the surname JannePronounced JAN-ee▶Bettymae#3908 in the U.S.Bettymae joins Betty, the pet form of Elizabeth from the Hebrew Elisheva 'God is my oath', with Mae, a spPronounced BET-ee-may▶Janey#3990 in the U.S.-ey pet form of Jane — feminine of John, Hebrew 'God is gracious'Pronounced JAY-nee▶Yaneth#4023 in the U.S.Latino spelling linked to Janeth/Janet — a pet form of Jane, 'God is gracious'; routes layeredPronounced yah-NETH▶Goddess#4053 in the U.S.From the English word goddess, 'a female deity' — used as an empowering modern word-namePronounced GOD-əss▶Jo#4314 in the U.S.Short form of Josephine, Joanna, or Joan — from Hebrew Yosef, 'God will add', or Yochanan, 'God is gracioPronounced JOH▶Saint#4352 in the U.S.From the word saint — Latin sanctus, 'holy, consecrated' — a holy personPronounced SAYNT▶Favor#4488 in the U.S.From the word favor — Latin favor, 'goodwill, grace, approval' — divine favor and kindnessPronounced FAY-vər▶Ely#4677 in the U.S.From the English place Ely ('eel district') and/or Eli ('ascended; my God'); here for girls; routes layerPronounced EE-lee▶Halstyn#4923 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Halston (a surname, 'holy stone/Hal's stone') with a -styn ending; no single fixedPronounced HAL-stin▶Heavyn#4926 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Heaven — from Old English heofon, 'the sky, the firmament; paradise, the dwelling of God'Pronounced HEV-ən▶Waunetta#5069 in the U.S.Waunetta is an ornamental early-twentieth-century name whose -netta ending mirrors Juanita, the Spanish dPronounced waw-NET-uh▶Onita#5164 in the U.S.Onita reads as a diminutive in the -ita family, most likely a clipped, respelled form of Juanita (itself Pronounced oh-NEE-tuh▶Janace#5189 in the U.S.Janace reads as a spelling variant close to Janice and Janis, names formed from Jane with an -ice ending.Pronounced juh-NACE▶Jennings#5195 in the U.S.From the surname Jennings — 'son of Jenkin' (a pet form of John, 'God is gracious'); predominantly a boysPronounced JEN-ingz▶Rojean#5205 in the U.S.Rojean is a compound American name built by pairing a Ro- opening, likely from Rose or Rosa, with Jean, tPronounced roh-JEEN▶Doshie#5311 in the U.S.Doshie is a diminutive that most likely comes from Theodosia, a Greek name meaning 'gift of God' (theos 'Pronounced DOH-shee▶Bettejane#5367 in the U.S.Bettejane joins Bette, a pet form of Elizabeth meaning 'my God is an oath,' with Jane, the English feminiPronounced BET-ee-jayn▶Dorothye#5506 in the U.S.Dorothye is a spelling variant of Dorothy, from the Greek doron, 'gift', and theos, 'God' - together, 'giPronounced DOR-uh-thee▶Caroljean#5549 in the U.S.Caroljean is a compound of Carol and Jean, a style of run-together double name popular in the American miPronounced KAIR-uhl-jeen▶Teddie#5573 in the U.S.Pet form of Theodora ('gift of God', Greek) or Edith ('rich/blessed in war', English); here for girls; roPronounced TED-ee▶Khiabet#5700 in the U.S.Khiabet is an uncertain coined name, likely Latina, whose -bet ending recalls Elizabeth, from Hebrew ElisPronounced kee-uh-BET▶Macil#5713 in the U.S.Macil is an early-twentieth-century American name, best read as a variant of Macel or a clipped form tiedPronounced MAY-sil▶Imajean#5740 in the U.S.Imajean is a run-together double name, blending Imogene (or the short Imma) with Jean. Imogene likely aroPronounced IM-uh-jeen▶Mettie#5773 in the U.S.Mettie is a nineteenth-century American pet form used for several longer names, including Mehitabel (HebrPronounced MET-ee▶Clyda#5812 in the U.S.Clyda is a feminine form of Clyde, the boys' name taken from the River Clyde in Scotland (the river's ancPronounced KLY-duh▶Hessie#5822 in the U.S.Hessie is a nineteenth-century pet form of Hester, the older English form of Esther, from Persian for 'stPronounced HES-ee▶Holiday#5847 in the U.S.From the word holiday — 'a holy day; a day of festival, rest, and celebration' (Old English halig daeg)Pronounced HOL-ə-day▶Oneita#5853 in the U.S.Oneita is a vintage American girls' name best read as a respelling of Juanita (the Spanish diminutive of Pronounced oh-NEE-tuh▶Luverne#5961 in the U.S.Luverne is a vintage unisex name whose origin is not firmly settled. The likeliest route is from La VernePronounced loo-VERN▶Jackson#6008 in the U.S.From the English surname Jackson — 'son of Jack' (Jack from John, Hebrew, 'God is gracious'); overwhelminPronounced JAK-sən▶Dellie#6038 in the U.S.Dellie is a pet form of Della, Adele, or Delia given as a stand-alone name; Della and Adele come from thePronounced DEL-ee▶Bettyjane#6073 in the U.S.Bettyjane joins two classics into one: Betty, from Elizabeth, Hebrew for 'God is my oath,' and Jane, the Pronounced BET-ee-jayn▶Joreen#6154 in the U.S.Joreen joins the short Jo, from Josephine or Joan, with the fashionable -reen ending seen in Doreen and MPronounced jaw-REEN▶Heavenlee#6228 in the U.S.A spelling of Heavenly — from the word heavenly, 'of the heavens; divine, blissful' (from Old English heoPronounced HEV-ən-lee▶Irean#6311 in the U.S.Irean is a respelling of Irene, from the Greek eirene, peace; Eirene was the Greek goddess of peace, and Pronounced eye-REEN▶Janyth#6330 in the U.S.Janyth is a decorative spelling of Janith or Janet, diminutives of Jane, the English feminine of John froPronounced JAN-ith▶Vessie#6359 in the U.S.Vessie is a homey diminutive, most plausibly a pet form of Vesta - the Roman goddess of the hearth - or aPronounced VES-ee▶Juanell#6505 in the U.S.Juanell blends Juana, the Spanish feminine of Juan (John), from the Hebrew Yohanan, 'God is gracious,' wiPronounced wah-NEL▶Lilybeth#6520 in the U.S.A compound of Lily ('the lily flower') and Beth (from Elizabeth, 'God is my oath; God's promise'); a combPronounced LIL-ee-beth▶Dossie#6616 in the U.S.Dossie is best read as an affectionate pet form, most plausibly of Theodosia ('gift of God', Greek) or DoPronounced DOSS-ee▶Chivonne#6692 in the U.S.Chivonne spells out the sound of the Irish Siobhan, a feminine form of John rooted in the Hebrew idea thaPronounced shih-VON▶Jaxie#6747 in the U.S.A pet form of Jackson/Jax — Jack being a pet of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'; used for bPronounced JAK-see▶Jena#6749 in the U.S.A spelling of Jenna/Gina — variously a pet of Jennifer ('fair; white; smooth') and of Regina/Eugenia, alsPronounced JEE-nah▶Jenelle#6750 in the U.S.A modern blend of Jenny/Jen (linked to John, 'God is gracious', and Jennifer, 'fair') with the French -elPronounced juh-NEL▶Johnnye#6987 in the U.S.Johnnye is a decorative feminine spelling of Johnnie, the pet form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God isPronounced JON-ee▶Dorsie#7035 in the U.S.Dorsie is a soft, -ie pet form. It most likely nods to Dorsey, a surname from the Norman French d'Orsay, Pronounced DOR-see▶Pearlean#7326 in the U.S.Pearlean joins Pearl (the gem, from Latin) with the -lean/Jean ending (from Jeanne, feminine of John, 'GoPronounced PUR-leen▶Joleen#7373 in the U.S.A form of Jolene — variously from French joli, 'pretty; jolly', plus a -ene ending, and read as a femininPronounced joh-LEEN▶Maryagnes#7429 in the U.S.A compound of two names written as one: Mary, the English form of Hebrew Miriam, and Agnes, from the GreePronounced MAIR-ee-ag-nes▶Janith#7442 in the U.S.Janith is a mid-century American blend, joining Janet (a diminutive of Jane, from Hebrew 'God is graciousPronounced JAN-ith▶Johnsie#7451 in the U.S.Johnsie is a homespun feminine of John, formed by adding the fond '-sie' ending to the boy's name; John iPronounced JON-see▶Sacred#7506 in the U.S.From the English word sacred, 'holy; consecrated; set apart for the divine' (from Latin sacrare, 'to consPronounced SAY-krid▶Dody#7594 in the U.S.Dody is an affectionate pet name most often derived from Dorothy, though it has also served as a nicknamePronounced DOH-dee▶Harmoniee#7708 in the U.S.A spelling of Harmony — from Greek harmonia, 'harmony; agreement; concord' (also the Greek goddess of conPronounced har-MOH-nee▶Marty#7898 in the U.S.Marty is a short form of Martin (Latin Martinus, from Mars, the Roman god of war) and, for girls, of MartPronounced MAR-tee▶Janeann#7906 in the U.S.Janeann is a compound name joining Jane, a feminine form of John (Hebrew, 'God is gracious'), with Ann, fPronounced jayn-AN▶Azaliyah#8002 in the U.S.A modern name, variously an elaboration of Azalea (the flower) and a form of the Hebrew Azaliah ('whom thPronounced ah-zuh-LEE-ah▶Dynasti#8053 in the U.S.A spelling of Dynasty — from the English word dynasty, 'a ruling line; a succession of rulers from one faPronounced DY-nuh-stee▶Emmajean#8068 in the U.S.An English compound of Emma ('whole; universal', from Germanic ermen) and Jean ('God is gracious', a formPronounced EM-uh-jeen▶Atha#8074 in the U.S.Atha has no securely fixed origin. It most likely arises as a short form of biblical Athalia (Hebrew, assPronounced AY-thuh▶Jesica#8244 in the U.S.A respelling of Jessica with a single 's' — a literary name (from Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice')Pronounced JESS-ih-kah▶Mikaila#8339 in the U.S.A spelling in the Michaela/Makayla family, from Michael, the Hebrew 'who is like God?' Soft and modern.Pronounced mih-KAY-lah▶Bless#8506 in the U.S.From the English word bless — via the Old English bletsian, 'to consecrate; to favour; to make holy'; a vPronounced BLESS▶Blessed#8507 in the U.S.From the English word blessed — 'favoured; consecrated; holy; fortunate'; a virtue/word-name; we note thePronounced BLEST▶Blessin#8508 in the U.S.A spelling of Blessing — from the English word blessing, 'a favour; a gift from God; a benediction'; a viPronounced BLES-in▶Devine#8549 in the U.S.From the surname Devine — variously the English/French, 'divine; of God' (via the Latin divinus), and thePronounced deh-VYN▶Diannia#8600 in the U.S.Diannia is a lengthened form of Diana or Dianna, adding an extra -ia to the classic Roman name. Diana wasPronounced dee-AN-ee-uh▶Cinde#8653 in the U.S.Cinde is a spelling of Cindy, the everyday short form of Cynthia, from Greek Kynthia, 'woman from Mount KPronounced SIN-dee▶Cynde#8774 in the U.S.Cynde is an inventive respelling of Cindy, the short form of Cynthia. Cynthia is a Greek epithet of ArtemPronounced SIN-dee▶Samanta#8834 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Samantha — variously 'God has heard' (linked to Samuel) and 'a listener; a flower' (roPronounced sah-MAN-tah▶Aerial#8930 in the U.S.A spelling of Ariel — from the Hebrew, 'lion of God' (ari, 'lion', + el, 'God'); also influenced by the EPronounced AIR-ee-el▶Junella#8957 in the U.S.Junella joins June - the month name, from the Latin gens Junius and the goddess Juno - with the sweet sufPronounced joo-NEL-ah▶Shawana#9064 in the U.S.Most often a Shawana spelling of Shawna, a feminine of Shawn — an English form of John, from the Hebrew fPronounced shuh-WAH-nuh▶Meribeth#9078 in the U.S.Meribeth is a blended name pairing Meri, from Mary or the word merry, with Beth, short for Elizabeth. ItsPronounced MERR-ee-beth▶Marshelia#9110 in the U.S.Marshelia is a coined name pairing Marsha with a flowing -lia ending. Marsha derives from Marcia, the femPronounced mar-SHEE-lee-uh▶Buffey#9134 in the U.S.Buffey is a spelling of Buffy, a nursery pet form of Elizabeth - a small child's attempt at the name thatPronounced BUF-ee▶Holliday#9135 in the U.S.An English surname/word — from halig, 'holy', + daeg, 'day', hence 'a holy day; one born on a holy day'; Pronounced HOL-ih-day▶Janis#9163 in the U.S.A spelling of Janice — an elaboration of Jane, a feminine of John, from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracPronounced JAN-iss▶January#9165 in the U.S.From the month January — named for the Roman god Janus, god of doorways, beginnings, and transitions; a mPronounced JAN-yoo-air-ee▶Jaynee#9173 in the U.S.A pet form of Jane — a feminine of John, from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'Pronounced JAY-nee▶Jaynie#9174 in the U.S.A pet form of Jane — a feminine of John, from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'Pronounced JAY-nee▶Wanetta#9216 in the U.S.Wanetta is best read as an early-century American elaboration, echoing Juanita (the Spanish diminutive ofPronounced wuh-NET-uh▶Ellisa#9230 in the U.S.Ellisa sits between Elisa and Alyssa. Elisa is a short form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew 'elisheva', 'GoPronounced eh-LIS-ah▶Danene#9294 in the U.S.Danene is a coined American name that stretches a Dan- opening with the -ene ending popular at mid-centurPronounced duh-NEEN▶Mckaylee#9392 in the U.S.Mckaylee is a modern respelling in the McKayla/Makayla family, from Michaela ('who is like God?'). The -ePronounced muh-KAY-lee▶Micayla#9402 in the U.S.Micayla is a spell-it-like-it-sounds form of Michaela, the feminine of Michael, from Hebrew 'mikha'el', aPronounced mih-KAY-luh▶Chelly#9429 in the U.S.Chelly is a spelling of Shelly, an affectionate short form that could stand for Michelle, from French andPronounced SHEL-ee▶Buffie#9442 in the U.S.Buffie is a spelling of Buffy, a nursery pet form of Elizabeth (from Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath' orPronounced BUFF-ee▶Subrena#9479 in the U.S.Subrena reworks Sabrina, the Latin name of the goddess or maiden of the River Severn in old British legenPronounced soo-BREE-nuh▶Dorri#9538 in the U.S.Dorri is a friendly spelling of Dorrie, a pet form of Dora, Doris, or Dorothy. All trace to the Greek dorPronounced DOR-ee▶Jodell#9632 in the U.S.Jodell is a mid-twentieth-century American blend, joining the popular Jo- of Jodie or Joanne to a '-dell'Pronounced joh-DELL▶Darnice#9691 in the U.S.Darnice is a modern coinage that reads as a feminine of Darnell crossed with Denise. Darnell is an EnglisPronounced dar-NEESS▶Joycelynn#9838 in the U.S.A modern blend of Joyce ('joyful; a lord', from Latin/Breton) and Jocelyn ('a member of the Gauts'); routPronounced JOY-suh-lin▶Marjean#9864 in the U.S.Marjean is a compound name splicing Marjorie and Jean, a very common early-twentieth-century way of honorPronounced mar-JEEN▶Jennett#9874 in the U.S.Jennett is a spelling variant of Jennet, an old English diminutive of Jane that also overlaps with the FrPronounced JEN-et▶Jannelle#9886 in the U.S.A spelling of Janelle, itself a twentieth-century American elaboration of Jane with the French-flavoured Pronounced juh-NEL▶Ossie#9991 in the U.S.Ossie is a pet form of names beginning with 'Os-,' such as Osie, Ostend, or the Old English Oswald, os, 'Pronounced OSS-ee▶Oceann#10041 in the U.S.A spelling of Ocean — from the Greek Okeanos (the great river/sea encircling the earth, and its Titan godPronounced OH-shun▶Lajuana#10083 in the U.S.Lajuana joins the popular La- prefix to Juana, the Spanish feminine of Juan — itself the Spanish John, frPronounced luh-WAH-nuh▶Marshia#10146 in the U.S.Marshia is a phonetic respelling of Marcia, the Latin feminine form of Marcus. Marcus derives from Mars, Pronounced MAR-shuh▶Elsia#10235 in the U.S.Elsia extends Elsie with an added -ia ending; Elsie itself is a Scottish short form of Elspeth or ElizabePronounced EL-see-uh▶Danitra#10340 in the U.S.Danitra is a later-twentieth-century coinage, most plausibly an elaboration of Dan-names such as DaniellePronounced duh-NEE-truh▶Velisa#10379 in the U.S.Velisa reads as a coinage placing a Ve- opening in front of Lisa, or as a trimmed form of Melisa or FelisPronounced vuh-LEE-suh▶Jodeen#10417 in the U.S.Jodeen is a mid-century American coinage that joins Jo, the pet form of Joanna, Josephine, or Joan, to thPronounced joh-DEEN▶Azary#10418 in the U.S.Azary has no documented etymology as a girls' name. It reads as a short modern coinage in the Aza- familyPronounced uh-ZAR-ee▶Bethann#10434 in the U.S.Bethann joins Beth, a pet form of Elizabeth ('God is my oath'), to Ann ('grace, favor'), a classic mid-cePronounced beth-AN▶Ellianne#10481 in the U.S.A modern blend of an Elli- prefix (Ella/Eliana) with Anne ('grace; favor'), akin to Eliana ('my God has aPronounced el-ee-ANN▶Teffany#10504 in the U.S.Teffany is a spelling variant of Tiffany, a name descended from the Greek Theophania, 'the appearance or Pronounced TEFF-uh-nee▶Favour#10509 in the U.S.The English word favour ('grace; goodwill; kindness bestowed'), used as a virtue name — hugely popular inPronounced FAY-vur▶Domino#10513 in the U.S.Best known as the word for the tile game, from the Latin dominus, 'lord' (via the phrase 'benedicamus DomPronounced DOM-ih-noh▶Giah#10519 in the U.S.A spelling of Gia (a short form of Gianna, 'God is gracious'), with an added -h. Also read simply as a swPronounced GEE-ah▶Sammye#10522 in the U.S.Sammye is a decorative spelling of Sammie, itself a pet form used for Samantha and, as a family form, forPronounced SAM-ee▶Heavenleigh#10537 in the U.S.A -leigh spelling of the word Heavenly ('of the heavens; divine; blissful'), used as a virtue/word name. Pronounced HEV-un-lee▶Holy#10546 in the U.S.The English word holy ('sacred; consecrated; devoted to the divine'), used as a virtue/word name. Also rePronounced HOH-lee▶Anjeanette#10554 in the U.S.Anjeanette fuses Anne (from Hannah, 'grace, favor') with Jeanette (a French pet form of Jeanne/John, 'GodPronounced an-juh-NET▶Isia#10565 in the U.S.A short modern name read near Isis (Egyptian goddess) or as a soft feminine of Isaiah ('God is salvation'Pronounced ih-SEE-ah▶Janett#10589 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Janet, a diminutive of Jane (from the French Jeannette), 'little Jane; God is graciPronounced juh-NET▶Genelle#10590 in the U.S.Genelle is a variant of Janelle, a twentieth-century blend of Jane and the fashionable -elle ending. JanePronounced juh-NEL▶Amyjo#10590 in the U.S.Amyjo runs the two names Amy and Jo together into one. Amy comes from the Old French Amee, 'beloved', whiPronounced AY-mee-joh▶Jenica#10600 in the U.S.A blend-name reading as a form of Jennifer ('fair one; white enchantress') via Jennica, or the Romanian JPronounced JEN-ih-kah▶Jessalie#10603 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining Jessa (from Jessica, 'God beholds' or 'foresight') with the -alie ending of RosaPronounced JES-uh-lee▶Buffi#10609 in the U.S.Buffi is a playful respelling of Buffy, a nursery pet form of Elizabeth (from Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is myPronounced BUF-ee▶Johnny#10612 in the U.S.A pet form of John, from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious.' Used here for a girl though it is overwhPronounced JAH-nee▶Janee#10618 in the U.S.An elaborated form of Jane, itself an English form of the Hebrew Yohanan (John), 'God is gracious.' A sofPronounced juh-NAY▶Jaydin#10620 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Jayden -- a coinage often linked loosely to Jaden ('thankful; God has heard' by soPronounced JAY-din▶Janisa#10620 in the U.S.Janisa is a modern elaboration of Janice, which is itself an extended form of Jane, from the Hebrew for 'Pronounced juh-NEE-suh▶Kannon#10636 in the U.S.A K-spelling of the English surname Cannon (from 'canon,' a churchman, or the weapon); it also matches KaPronounced KAN-un▶Betti#10651 in the U.S.Betti is a spelling of Betty, the classic pet form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath'. Pronounced BET-ee▶Lilygrace#10704 in the U.S.A modern compound joining Lily (the flower, 'purity; innocence') with Grace ('God's favor; elegance'). A Pronounced LIL-ee-grayss▶Mackayla#10724 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Makayla, itself from Michaela, the feminine of Michael, 'who is like God?' (a rhetPronounced muh-KAY-luh▶Caela#10726 in the U.S.Caela is a spelling in the Kayla family, read KAY-luh. It may be a streamlined form of Kayla or Michaela Pronounced KAY-luh▶Margene#10742 in the U.S.Margene knits together Margaret, or its short form Marge, with the -gene sound of Jean. Margaret comes frPronounced mar-JEEN▶Genetta#10803 in the U.S.Genetta reads as a variant of Jeannette or the Italian Ginetta, diminutives tied to Jane and Joan, and soPronounced juh-NET-uh▶Docia#10812 in the U.S.Docia is a short form of Theodosia ('gift of God', from Greek theos + dosis) or of Eudocia ('good repute,Pronounced DOH-shuh▶Mischell#10825 in the U.S.Mischell is a variant spelling of Michelle, the French feminine of Michael. Michael comes from the HebrewPronounced mih-SHEL▶Providence#10863 in the U.S.From the English word providence, 'divine care; guidance; foresight' (Latin providere, 'to foresee') - a Pronounced PRAH-vih-dens▶Meekah#10926 in the U.S.A modern phonetic respelling in the family of Mika, Micah and Mieka. Micah is a Hebrew name ('who is likePronounced MEE-kuh▶Jermya#10934 in the U.S.Jermya has no established root of its own; it reads most naturally as a coined feminine reshaping of JerePronounced jer-MY-uh▶Sinclaire#10939 in the U.S.A variant spelling of the surname Sinclair, from the French Saint-Clair, 'holy; bright; clear' (from LatiPronounced sin-KLAIR▶Dennie#11081 in the U.S.Dennie is an affectionate short form of Denise or Dennis, both from the Greek Dionysius, 'follower of DioPronounced DEN-ee▶Aeowyn#11087 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Eowyn, the shield-maiden of Rohan in J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Lord of the Rings' — frPronounced AY-oh-win▶Jodine#11098 in the U.S.Jodine reads as a coined blend joining the popular prefix Jo — short for Josephine or Joanna, ultimately Pronounced joh-DEEN▶Joice#11102 in the U.S.Joice is a variant spelling of Joyce, which came to English through the medieval name Josse, from the BrePronounced JOYSS▶Lajuan#11108 in the U.S.Lajuan is a coined American name built from the La- prefix and Juan (the Spanish form of John, 'God is grPronounced luh-WAHN▶Angelynn#11149 in the U.S.A modern blend of Angel (from Greek angelos, 'messenger of God') with the -lynn ending (from Welsh, 'lakePronounced AN-juh-lin▶Tykia#11197 in the U.S.Tykia is a Ty- respelling in the Takia/Takiyah family. Takiyah reflects the Arabic Taqiyya, 'pious, God-fPronounced ty-KEE-uh▶Shelena#11214 in the U.S.Shelena reads as a blend of a She- opening with Lena, a short form of names like Helena and Magdalena, anPronounced shuh-LEE-nuh▶Sammantha#11230 in the U.S.Sammantha is a phonetic double-m respelling of Samantha, an 18th-century English coinage sometimes read aPronounced suh-MAN-thuh▶Billiejo#11238 in the U.S.Billiejo joins Billie (a pet form of Wilhelmina or William, 'resolute protection') with Jo (from JosephinPronounced BIL-ee-joh▶Makaylie#11264 in the U.S.Makaylie is a respelling of Makayla (Mikayla) with an -ie ending, a feminine form of Michael from the HebPronounced muh-KAY-lee▶Davine#11308 in the U.S.Davine reads either as a spelling of Divine (the English word, 'heavenly; sacred') or as a feminine form Pronounced duh-VEEN▶Dot#11329 in the U.S.A short pet form of Dorothy, from the Greek Dorothea, 'gift of God.' Used as a standalone name, Dot is smPronounced DOT▶Betzy#11336 in the U.S.A respelling of Betsy, a pet form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath; God is abundanPronounced BET-see▶Danine#11341 in the U.S.Most plausibly a mid-century blend of Danielle ('God is my judge,' Hebrew) and Nadine ('hope,' via FrenchPronounced duh-NEEN▶Altamese#11371 in the U.S.Altamese is a vintage African-American given name whose origin is genuinely uncertain. It may draw on ArtPronounced al-tuh-MEES▶Breena#11388 in the U.S.Breena is a variant of Brina, itself a short form of Sabrina, the legendary British river-goddess of the Pronounced BREE-nuh▶Haeven#11416 in the U.S.A modern respelling of the word Heaven ('the sky; the dwelling of God; paradise'). A virtue/word name witPronounced HEH-vun▶Jerene#11421 in the U.S.Jerene is a twentieth-century American coinage, most plausibly an elaboration of Jean or Jeri fitted withPronounced juh-REEN▶Rheana#11428 in the U.S.Rheana is a spelling variant among names like Rhiana, Rheanna, and Rihanna, which trace back to the WelshPronounced ree-AN-uh▶Illa#11453 in the U.S.A double-l spelling of Ila, read either as the Sanskrit Ila ('earth; speech; a goddess of the earth') or Pronounced EE-lah▶Ivygrace#11476 in the U.S.A modern combination name pairing Ivy (from the climbing plant, a symbol of faithfulness and lasting bondPronounced EYE-vee-grayss▶Jack#11479 in the U.S.A classic English pet form of John ('God is gracious'), long a standalone name in its own right. Used herPronounced JAK▶Mikhayla#11490 in the U.S.Mikhayla is a spelling of Michaela, the feminine of Michael, from Hebrew 'who is like God?' The kh/-ayla Pronounced mih-KAY-lah▶Janita#11505 in the U.S.A diminutive elaboration of Jane/Juana (via the -ita ending), tracing to John, 'God is gracious.' It readPronounced juh-NEE-tuh▶Janny#11506 in the U.S.A pet form of Jane and its relatives (Janet, Janice, Jana), all tracing to John, 'God is gracious.' ShortPronounced JAN-ee▶Jaxyn#11511 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Jaxon/Jackson, from the English surname 'son of Jack' (Jack from John, 'God is graPronounced JAK-sin▶Jennica#11523 in the U.S.A modern blend of Jennifer (Welsh, 'white; fair; smooth') and Jessica ('God beholds'), joining two 1980s Pronounced JEN-ih-kuh▶Jhenae#11528 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Janae, an elaboration of Jane/Jenny (from Hebrew, 'God is gracious'), or of the -nPronounced juh-NAY▶Joelie#11537 in the U.S.A soft feminine form near Joelle/Joel, from the Hebrew for 'the Lord is God' (Yah + El); alternatively rePronounced JOH-lee▶Johnie#11540 in the U.S.A pet form of John (also spelled Johnnie), from the Hebrew for 'God is gracious.' Historically used for bPronounced JON-ee▶Jonni#11544 in the U.S.A feminine pet form near Joni/Johnna, from John, Hebrew for 'God is gracious'; also read as a short coinaPronounced JON-ee▶Jannie#11546 in the U.S.Jannie is a pet form of Jane, Janet and Johanna, and a familiar Dutch and Afrikaans diminutive of JohannaPronounced JAN-ee▶Avriel#11550 in the U.S.Avriel reads as a soft form of Abriel or Gabriel, sharing the Hebrew element -el ('God'), and it also echPronounced AV-ree-el▶Jossie#11650 in the U.S.A spelling of Josie, a pet form of Josephine (feminine of Joseph, 'God will add; He will increase'). A waPronounced JAH-see▶Laineyjo#11651 in the U.S.A modern smoosh of Lainey (from Elaine/Helen, 'bright; shining light') and Jo (short for Josephine, 'God Pronounced LAY-nee-joh▶Junee#11655 in the U.S.A modern -ee spelling built on June — the summer month, itself linked to the Roman goddess Juno — used asPronounced JOO-nee▶Ellajean#11662 in the U.S.A joined name pairing Ella ('light; fairy maiden') with Jean (the French/Scottish feminine of John, 'God Pronounced EL-uh-jeen▶Danne#11668 in the U.S.Danne is a rare American girl's name, read as a pet form of Dana or Danna. Dana has been linked both to aPronounced DAN-ee▶Lizmarie#11683 in the U.S.A combo name pairing Liz (short for Elizabeth, 'God is my oath') with Marie (a French form of Mary, 'beloPronounced liz-mah-REE▶Joanette#11687 in the U.S.Joanette dresses Joan, the medieval feminine of John, in the French diminutive -ette, giving a 'little JoPronounced joh-uh-NET▶
More English Meaning Guides
Girl Names That Mean GiftGirl Names That Mean the SeaBoy Names That Mean RoyaltyGirl Names That Mean FreedomBoy Names That Mean EarthBoy Names That Mean GodGirl Names That Mean RoyaltyGirl Names That Mean FlowerGirl Names That Mean GraceGirl Names That Mean BeautyGirl Names That Mean LightBoy Names That Mean Warrior
Frequently Asked
What is the most popular English girl name that means God?
Josie currently ranks highest at #82, with Eliza close behind at #115 — both softer, nickname-friendly ways of carrying meanings like 'God will increase' or 'pledged to God.'
Do all these names come from Hebrew?
No. Eliza, Jane, and Samantha descend from Hebrew theophoric names, but Palmer is an English occupational surname, and Miracle and Heaven are modern English vocabulary words, not translations.
Is Danna related to this meaning?
Danna is included for its dual heritage — a feminine variant of Dana drawing on the Hebrew name Daniel as well as an Old English word for Danes, rather than a direct English translation.