{"id":979,"date":"2025-01-08T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-08T20:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chministries.org\/?p=979"},"modified":"2025-12-16T15:36:01","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T20:36:01","slug":"top-baby-names","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chministries.org\/blog\/top-baby-names\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Christian baby names for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-constrained wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>The search for the perfect name often comes with feelings of both pressure and joy. Whether&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;looking for traditional or unique biblical names for 2026,&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;in the right place!&nbsp;We\u2019ve&nbsp;compiled a list of top names with Christian meanings to help you find the perfect name for your little one.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing a&nbsp;baby&#8217;s&nbsp;name is just the beginning of your parenting adventure.&nbsp;If&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;looking to\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/chministries.org\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-baby\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">start a family<\/a>, or&nbsp;if&nbsp;yours&nbsp;is already growing,&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;never too early to think of meaningful or unique names that match your faith and hopes for your little one.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Biblical names<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>\u201cIf any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.\u201d&nbsp;<\/em>(ESV)<br>[James 1:5]<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing the right name for your tiny bundle of joy can feel like a tall order! As always, wise decisions start with prayer. Names and their meanings are important in the Bible and are still important today. Being prayerful about what to name your newborn can be a blessing to them both now and in the future.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever name you choose, it will be like every gift from God\u2014blessed, loved, and perfect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Popular Christian baby girl names<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Christian parents often name their daughters after <a href=\"https:\/\/chministries.org\/the-woman-of-valor\/\">women of faith<\/a> who exemplify Biblical virtues and values. They may appreciate the wisdom of Deborah, the mercy of Miriam, or the strength of Sarah.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a list of strong Biblical and faith-inspired names for girls in 2026:<\/p>\n\n\n<section class=\"chm-block-list initial wp-block-acf-list\" id=\"block_2cb4524ca1436cae0ea8a2a239a9b574\" >\r\n\r\n  <ol class=\"list-container\"><li id=\"seraphina\"><div class=\"marker number\">1<\/div><div class=\"title\">Seraphina <\/div><div class=\"content\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9643724 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9643724 BCX8\">Meaning \u201cardent<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9643724 BCX8\">\u201d and<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9643724 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9643724 BCX8\">\u201c<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9643724 BCX8\">fiery<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9643724 BCX8\">,\u201d<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9643724 BCX8\">\u00a0t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9643724 BCX8\">his name\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9643724 BCX8\">originates in\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9643724 BCX8\">Hebrew,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9643724 BCX8\">\u00a0referring to the\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9643724 BCX8\">six-winged\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9643724 BCX8\">angels or \u201c<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9643724 BCX8\">seraphim<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9643724 BCX8\">\u201d\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9643724 BCX8\">described in the\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9643724 BCX8\">book of\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9643724 BCX8\">Isaiah<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9643724 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW9643724 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li id=\"evangeline\"><div class=\"marker number\">2<\/div><div class=\"title\">Evangeline <\/div><div class=\"content\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW267441074 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW267441074 BCX8\">In Greek, this name translates to \u201c<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW267441074 BCX8\">bearer of good news<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW267441074 BCX8\">.\u201d<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW267441074 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW267441074 BCX8\">Evangeline has\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW267441074 BCX8\">soared<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW267441074 BCX8\">\u00a0in popularity\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW267441074 BCX8\">over the past\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW267441074 BCX8\">twenty<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW267441074 BCX8\">\u00a0years, even spreading to the Philippines and Nigeria.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW267441074 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW267441074 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li id=\"marie\"><div class=\"marker number\">3<\/div><div class=\"title\">Marie <\/div><div class=\"content\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW62678015 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62678015 BCX8\">A<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62678015 BCX8\">\u00a0French variation on the name Mary<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62678015 BCX8\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62678015 BCX8\">\u00a0the\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62678015 BCX8\">mother of\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62678015 BCX8\">Jesus.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62678015 BCX8\">\u00a0While less popular than\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62678015 BCX8\">in\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62678015 BCX8\">previous<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62678015 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62678015 BCX8\">generations, Marie is seeing a quiet\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62678015 BCX8\">revival<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62678015 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW62678015 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li id=\"charity\"><div class=\"marker number\">4<\/div><div class=\"title\">Charity <\/div><div class=\"content\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW231495492 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231495492 BCX8\">A classic\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231495492 BCX8\">but underappreciated\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231495492 BCX8\">virtue name<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231495492 BCX8\">, meaning the\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231495492 BCX8\">greatest<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231495492 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231495492 BCX8\">kind<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231495492 BCX8\">\u00a0of love<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231495492 BCX8\">.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231495492 BCX8\">Charity was popular in<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231495492 BCX8\">\u00a0the late 1800s, then saw a resurgence in the 70s and 80s.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231495492 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW231495492 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li id=\"joy\"><div class=\"marker number\">5<\/div><div class=\"title\">Joy <\/div><div class=\"content\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW18939646 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW18939646 BCX8\">Another virtue name\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW18939646 BCX8\">that gained popularity with Christian<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW18939646 BCX8\">\u00a0groups<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW18939646 BCX8\">\u00a0in the 1600s.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW18939646 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW18939646 BCX8\">Joy is a fruit of the Spirit and<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW18939646 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW18939646 BCX8\">a\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW18939646 BCX8\">frequent<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW18939646 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW18939646 BCX8\">subject\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW18939646 BCX8\">in the New Testamen<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW18939646 BCX8\">t epistles<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW18939646 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW18939646 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ol>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Runner ups<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If these options aren\u2019t quite the right fit, consider a few other popular Christian names: Hannah (favor, grace), Dorothy (gift of God), Noelle (Christmas), Joanna (God is gracious), or Phoebe (pure, radiant).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-bg-bottom-pattern has-pink-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-constrained wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-source-serif-font-family has-medium-font-size\">Whatever name you choose, it will be like every newborn gift from God \u2013 blessed, loved, and perfect.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-constrained wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Popular Christian baby boy names<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some boys have names inspired by Biblical leaders who set a high bar or speak to a parent\u2019s heart. Parents may admire the faith of Abraham, the boldness of Elijah, the courage of Daniel, or the enthusiasm of Peter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enduring and unique Christian baby boy names in 2026 include:<\/p>\n\n\n<section class=\"chm-block-list initial wp-block-acf-list\" id=\"block_7f4da98efefd667186b39a2a966bdb87\" >\r\n\r\n  <ol class=\"list-container\"><li id=\"noel\"><div class=\"marker number\">1<\/div><div class=\"title\">Noel <\/div><div class=\"content\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW217984200 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217984200 BCX8\">This nam<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217984200 BCX8\">e, often linked to the holiday<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217984200 BCX8\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217984200 BCX8\">\u00a0is the<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217984200 BCX8\">\u00a0French word for\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217984200 BCX8\">\u201c<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217984200 BCX8\">Christmas<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217984200 BCX8\">\u201d<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217984200 BCX8\">\u00a0or the birthday of\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217984200 BCX8\">Christ<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW217984200 BCX8\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW217984200 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li id=\"jude\"><div class=\"marker number\">2<\/div><div class=\"title\">Jude <\/div><div class=\"content\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW187042580 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187042580 BCX8\">One of the\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187042580 BCX8\">brothers of Jesus and author of the book of Jude, this is a classic name<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187042580 BCX8\">, gaining<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187042580 BCX8\">\u00a0a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187042580 BCX8\">\u00a0lot of popularity in the last few decades.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW187042580 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li id=\"thomas\"><div class=\"marker number\">3<\/div><div class=\"title\">Thomas <\/div><div class=\"content\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW12544215 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW12544215 BCX8\">A name<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW12544215 BCX8\">\u00a0of one of\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW12544215 BCX8\">the twelve<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW12544215 BCX8\">\u00a0disciples<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW12544215 BCX8\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW12544215 BCX8\">a fixture\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW12544215 BCX8\">of the<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW12544215 BCX8\">\u00a0top 50\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW12544215 BCX8\">US\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW12544215 BCX8\">boy<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW12544215 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW12544215 BCX8\">names<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW12544215 BCX8\">, Thomas is a\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW12544215 BCX8\">solid<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW12544215 BCX8\">\u00a0choice<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW12544215 BCX8\">\u00a0for its\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW12544215 BCX8\">timeless appeal<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW12544215 BCX8\">.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW12544215 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW12544215 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li id=\"kit\"><div class=\"marker number\">4<\/div><div class=\"title\">Kit <\/div><div class=\"content\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW72073918 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72073918 BCX8\">Meaning \u201cbearer of Christ<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72073918 BCX8\">,\u201d<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72073918 BCX8\">\u00a0this name\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72073918 BCX8\">continues to rise in popularity<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72073918 BCX8\">\u00a0for\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72073918 BCX8\">it\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72073918 BCX8\">\u00a0simple yet<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72073918 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72073918 BCX8\">modern\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72073918 BCX8\">sound.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW72073918 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li id=\"jericho\"><div class=\"marker number\">5<\/div><div class=\"title\">Jericho <\/div><div class=\"content\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW95677059 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW95677059 BCX8\">Jericho is a strong<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW95677059 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW95677059 BCX8\">\u201c<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW95677059 BCX8\">place name<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW95677059 BCX8\">,\u201d<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW95677059 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW95677059 BCX8\">referenc<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW95677059 BCX8\">ing<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW95677059 BCX8\">\u00a0the ancient city\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW95677059 BCX8\">conquered by\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW95677059 BCX8\">the Israelites\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW95677059 BCX8\">in the\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW95677059 BCX8\">book of Joshua<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW95677059 BCX8\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW95677059 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ol>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Runner ups<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>James (supplanter), Daniel (God is my judge), Shepherd (sheep herder), Jeremiah (appointed by God), and Benjamin (son of the right hand) are also solid options for Bible-inspired names.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-constrained wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2026 trending baby names<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/nameberry.com\/\">Nameberry.com<\/a>, a popular baby-naming site, Bible-inspired names that have long been popular include Jacob, Noah, and Elizabeth. Other recently trending names include picks such as Elijah, Genesis, Zoe, and Silas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Biblical baby names for special blessings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Popular baby names and less common options are all worth considering as you build your list of names. The reasons parents pick one baby name over another are as unique as the child themselves. Some parents decide right away, while others take time before settling on the perfect name.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever your preferences, a name that\u2019s guided by prayer and given in love is sure to be a lifelong blessing to your child.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile has-secondary-color has-pink-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-2252da71db559b9acba02574180b43fe\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);grid-template-columns:40% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/chministries.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/CHM-Illus_Maternity_PreparingForBaby_RGB-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3075 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chministries.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/CHM-Illus_Maternity_PreparingForBaby_RGB-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/chministries.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/CHM-Illus_Maternity_PreparingForBaby_RGB-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/chministries.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/CHM-Illus_Maternity_PreparingForBaby_RGB-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/chministries.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/CHM-Illus_Maternity_PreparingForBaby_RGB-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/chministries.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/CHM-Illus_Maternity_PreparingForBaby_RGB.png 1501w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What should your baby&#8217;s name be? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Take our fun quiz to find the best biblical name for your new bundle of joy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/info.chministries.org\/biblical-name-baby-quiz\">TAKE QUIZ<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The search for the perfect name often comes with feelings of both pressure &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":8276,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[4],"class_list":{"0":"post-979","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-uncategorized","8":"tag-family","9":"entry"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\r\n<title>Top Baby Names for Christians in 2026 | CHM<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Read about the top baby names for your little one. 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