Enoch
EE-nok
A biblical name meaning “dedicated” or “initiated,” with a strong devotional feel.
Meaning
Enoch comes from the Hebrew name Hanokh, commonly glossed as “dedicated” or “initiated.” In the Christian naming tradition, it is usually taken directly from the Bible, where the name is understood in the sense of being dedicated to God.
Origin
Hebrewmasculine
Fun fact
19th-century naming books note that Enoch was a common baptismal name in some English areas, and they even record a feminine-looking form, Enecha, as a rare variant.