Ashkenazi baby names
Names tagged with “Ashkenazi” across DNA, style, or vibe in the Namesake database.
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28 names
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- Gitty
Hebrew
94From Hebrew Gittel, a diminutive form possibly related to 'good' or 'goodness.' Popular in Ashkenazi Jewish communities as an affectionate pet name.
- Sruly
Hebrew
84Diminutive form of Israel, meaning 'one who wrestles with God' in Hebrew tradition. Popular in Ashkenazi Jewish communities.
- Zalmen
Hebrew
84From Hebrew Shlomo, meaning 'peace.' Popular in Ashkenazi Jewish communities as a Yiddish diminutive form.
- Avrumy
Hebrew
84Diminutive of Avraham (Abraham), meaning 'father of multitudes' in Hebrew, affectionately shortened in Ashkenazi Jewish tradition
- Shaindel
Hebrew
84From Hebrew Shaina, meaning 'beautiful' or 'pretty'. A classic Ashkenazi Jewish name with enduring cultural significance.
- Avrumi
Hebrew
84Diminutive of Avram/Abraham, meaning 'father of multitudes.' Popular in Ashkenazi Jewish communities as an affectionate short form.
- Rivky
Hebrew
78Diminutive form of Rivka (Rebecca), from Hebrew meaning 'to bind' or 'captivating'. Popular in Ashkenazi Jewish communities.
- Yittel
Hebrew
76From Hebrew Yitzhak meaning 'he laughs,' with Yiddish diminutive suffix -el creating an affectionate 'little' form.
- Yanky
Hebrew
74Diminutive form of Yankel/Jacob, derived from Hebrew Ya'akov meaning 'he who supplants.' Common in Ashkenazi Jewish communities.
- Naftuly
Hebrew
70From Hebrew Naftali, meaning 'my struggle' or 'wrestling.' Associated with the biblical tribe of Naphtali and Jewish tradition.
- Frumie
English
62From Yiddish, likely a diminutive form related to 'frum' (pious/religiously observant). Used traditionally in Ashkenazi Jewish communities.
- Yitzy
Hebrew
62Diminutive of Yitzchak (Isaac), meaning 'he will laugh' in Hebrew. Popular in Ashkenazi Jewish communities.
- Shragi
Hebrew
62From Hebrew 'שְׁרָגִי' (Shragi), a traditional Ashkenazi Jewish name derived from 'shrag' meaning 'to light' or 'to shine', often given to honor family lineage
- Avroham
Hebrew
42Father of multitudes. Biblical name of the patriarch Abraham, rendered in Ashkenazi Yiddish pronunciation and spelling.
- Heshy
Hebrew
42Short form of Heshel, from Hebrew Yechezkel meaning 'God strengthens'. Popular in Ashkenazi Jewish communities.
- Zishe
Hebrew
42Yiddish diminutive of Isaac, meaning 'he will laugh' or 'laughter.' Common among Ashkenazi Jewish communities.
- Feivel
Hebrew
42From Hebrew Phoebus meaning 'bright' or 'shining'. Popular in Ashkenazi Jewish communities as a Yiddish diminutive form.
- Shmaryahu
Hebrew
42From Hebrew Shemariah, meaning 'God has guarded' or 'God's protection'. A traditional Jewish name with biblical roots.
- Frimet
Hebrew
40From Hebrew Freida, meaning 'joy' or 'peace'. Popular among Ashkenazi Jewish families, particularly in early 20th century America.
- Leibish
Hebrew
40From Hebrew 'Leibel', a diminutive of 'Leib' meaning 'lion'. Popular in Ashkenazi Jewish communities as a term of endearment.
- Rifka
Hebrew
40From Hebrew Rivka (Rebecca), meaning 'to bind' or 'captivating.' Rifka is the Yiddish diminutive form, traditional in Ashkenazi Jewish communities.
- Dovber
Hebrew
40From Hebrew 'dov' meaning 'bear'. A traditional Ashkenazi Jewish name, often given to honor strength and protective qualities.
- Zalman
Hebrew
40From Hebrew Shlomo, meaning 'peaceful.' Zalman is the Yiddish diminutive form, common among Eastern European Jewish communities.
- Kalmen
Hebrew
40From Hebrew Kalman, meaning 'whole' or 'perfect.' Popular in Ashkenazi Jewish communities as a variant of Kalonymus.
- Chezky
Hebrew
40Pet form of Ezekiel, from Hebrew meaning 'God strengthens'. Popular in Ashkenazi Jewish communities as a diminutive.
- Chaskel
Hebrew
40From Hebrew Ḥaskell, a variant of Ezekiel meaning 'God is my strength'. Historically used in Ashkenazi Jewish communities.
- Faigy
Hebrew
30From Hebrew 'Fayge', meaning 'bird' or 'little bird', symbolizing freedom and lightness. Popular in Ashkenazi Jewish communities.
- Shaindy
Hebrew
30From Hebrew Shulamit, meaning 'peaceful' or 'whole.' Popular in Ashkenazi Jewish communities as a feminine form.
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Popularity data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024
