Biblical Nicknames — Personal Identifiers that Invite Deeper Reflection

From Abram to Abraham, from Saul to Paul, the Bible is full of moments where names change-and mean­ings deepen. In Biblical Nicknames, discover the power­full ways God uses names, nicknames, and name changes to reflect identity, purpose, and transformation.

This insightful journey through Scripture explores how both people and places were renamed by God to reflect His divine vision and relationship with creation. Draw­ing from the New International Version (NIV), the author guides readers chronologically from Genesis to Revelation, highlighting the spiritual significance behind each name, nickname, and renaming. Just as we give nicknames today-“Coach,” “Doc,” “Sparky”­God has been doing the same, but with eternal purpose.
Whether it’s a person’s destiny or a city’s role in God’s plan, these biblical nicknames tell a deeper story.

Biblical Nicknames invites you to see the Bible-and yourself­through the lens of identity, transformation, and divine intention. What might God call you?