Bethney

If baby's birth was an unexpected miracle, consider naming them Bethney. This lovely name may have humble origins, but it is inspired by a beautiful story of hope and reunion with loved ones. Bethney is a variant of the Aramaic Bethany, meaning "house of figs" or "house of God." Bethney can also mean "house of poverty," from bet ("house of") and 'anya ("poverty"). In the New Testament, Bethany was the village where Jesus miraculously resurrected Lazarus after his death. Lazarus of Bethany, the brother of Martha and Mary, helps us hold onto the hope of being reunited with loved ones once more. The influence of Bethney and Bethany persists even in modern times, such as in the TV show Supernatural, which cleverly references the resurrection theme in the introduction of the character, Castiel.