The BEST bible names for boys

Okay, so here in the UK and really all across the world, bible names are BIG and not only are they big but they stick around a long time and don't get outdated. I mean, for instance, I was studying a piece of music dated 1598 by a man called Thomas, which is strange because today, Thomas is still a popular baby name!
Also, especially for Christians, bible names carry a special meaning- I know somebody who named their baby Phoebe Hannah, the middle name owing to the fact that they had to be VERY patient for her to come. Bible
names come in all shapes and sizes; common, unique, classy, short, masculine.
Anyhows, here are (in my opinion) some of the best picks;
Ezra- means "helper" and is a trend waiting to happen
Jonah- means "dove". It sounds like a cross between Joseph and Noah and is very masculine and not too common.
Micah-means "who is like our God". A much more modern twist on Michael.
Noah-OOOoooo this one is getting popular in the UK- if you like it, go for it, and it has a lovely meaning too "rest, comfort"
Joshua-meaning "God rescues" is an all time favorite and no wonder-its such a lovely name!
Samuel-my mum's favorite meaning "He who was told of", again a long standing name commonly shortened to Sam
Seth-Meaning "Appointed", Seth sounds modern and would easily go well with an unusual or short sibling name such as Kai or Beau/Bo.
Malachi-has a LOVELY meaning: "my messenger, my angel", and goes along well with the Kai trend (it is pronounced Mal-a-kai)
Jude-meaning "praise, thanks", Jude is a New Testament character. The name has the same trendy sound to names like Milo and Quinn, but with the bible link.
Nathaniel-means "Gift of God". The original spelling is Nathanael, and Nathan belongs to the same name family (prophet to King David). This is my all time favorite name-or to be more precise "Nathaniel Joel Edward"
Asher-meaning "happy", this name is uplifting, masculine but again, not too common. A similar name is Reuben meaning "Behold a son".
Phinehas- Okay, maybe this one is a bit off the beaten track, but meaning "dark skinned" or "mouth of brass", this unique name could be shortened to Finn. Phinehas is a grandson of Aaron who helped Joshua and Moses on occasions in the bible.
Thomas-A lovely twin name meaning "twin"! And with Tommy/Tom as a nickname-no wonder its another long stander.
Aaron-meas "Mountain of strength" and is either pronounced Air-on or less commonly Ar-ron. It just sounds less American than Aiden and more trendy than Andrew.

Okay...better stop there! I could go on forever, but then it would be not Best bible names but all of them!!! girls bible names to follow soon...

Top girls names 2012 so far....

Here are the top 20 girls names so far and a more unique alternative that is less common if you're worried that your daughter will be one of many in her class with the same name. 

Olivia-Alexia

Lily-Lilac

Sophie-Sofia

Jessica-Jemimah

Emily-Cecily

Ruby-Amber

Chloe-Zoe

Amelia-Amellie

Grace-Hope

Mia-Kaia

Evie-Eva

Ava-Amer

Isabella-Isla

Freya-Freida

Maisie-Mollie

Daisy-Rose

Poppy-Penelope

Ella-Ellie

Lucy-Lola

Charlotte-Violet

Introducing Oliver and Olivia

Hello to all expectant mums and dads, as well as utter name bods (myself included!). This is post 1 of my new blog "Oliver and Olivia" which aims to give advice, stories and commentary on my favourite subject- baby names! The blog will focus on British baby names...it is such a shame that there is a lack of blogs targeting British parents out there! The blog will aim to be realistic- not just full of "unique" names but giving practical suggestions and ideas of putting together the perfect name for your baby. 

I am planning to post about these subjects in the near future: 

Sibling Names, Specific letter names, Classic British names, Middle names, Popular names, Themed names, Overused names revamped, Unusual names, Careful steps when baby naming.

Please comment and state your opinions on any of these topics- any other suggestions are very welcome.

Post 2 coming soon....