Jeptha

If you're looking to honor baby's Hebrew roots, why not give new life to the utterly unique name, Jeptha? Despite being super common during the 1800s, this beautiful boy's name is now a rare gem. Jeptha first appeared in the Old Testament as Jephthah, an Israelite leader who went to great lengths to defeat the Ammonites. Its meaning, "he will open," reflects his unwavering faith in God during difficult times. Recently, the adorable short form Jep has emerged thanks to a cast member of the American reality TV show Duck Dynasty.