What do names meaning family have in common?

4 Christian names on this list share the meaning "family". They span 3 boy, 1 girl, and 0 unisex options drawn from Hebrew, Greek, Latin, and English roots.

Are these names found in the Bible?

Many of these names appear directly in the King James Bible; others are derived from biblical themes, places, or virtues associated with family. Open any name below for its Scripture references and origin.

How do I choose a name with the meaning family?

Filter by gender, say each shortlisted name aloud with the surname, read the verse the name is associated with, and pray over the final choice. A name is a lifelong blessing — take the time to weigh it.

What translation are the verses referenced?

Every verse linked from these name pages is quoted from the King James Version (KJV), the public-domain English translation first published in 1611.

Christian Names That Mean Family

Biblical and Christian names whose meanings are rooted in family. Each entry includes the meaning, origin, and Scripture references.

4 names total · 3 boy · 1 girl · 0 unisex

Abbott

boy

"Father; Head of monastery"

English/Aramaic

Fletcher

boy

"Arrow maker"

English/French

Hattie

girl

"Ruler of the home"

English/Germanic

Hendrix

boy

"Ruler of the home"

Germanic

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