The Foundational Book
They Shall Be Called
The biblical exploration of names, meaning and purpose that inspired this platform.
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A lifelong fascination with names. A biblical question. A journey of meaning.
Before this became a digital naming experience, it began with a book. They Shall Be Called explores biblical names and their meanings while examining the significance Scripture places on naming, identity and purpose.
Written by Gracy Reid, the book became the foundation for a larger vision: helping individuals and families discover the story behind a name and intentionally consider what they want that name to represent.
Why This Book?
What’s in a name?
Throughout Scripture, names frequently carry meaning. Some commemorate circumstances. Some express faith. Some become connected with calling and identity. And at pivotal moments in Scripture, some names are even changed.
They Shall Be Called grew from Gracy Reid’s lifelong fascination with names and her desire to help parents think more intentionally and prayerfully about what they call their children.
Inside the Book
A wide-ranging look at biblical names and the stories behind them.
The book explores a large collection of biblical names and includes material concerning:
Old Testament boys’ names
Old Testament girls’ names
New Testament boys’ names
New Testament girls’ names
Names and titles associated with God and Jesus Christ
Prophets
Kings
The Twelve Tribes of Israel
Jesus’ disciples
Notable biblical families
Meanings associated with biblical names
The biblical significance of naming
A Look Inside
Table of Contents
The book is organized to carry you from the names themselves into the deeper story of identity, calling and purpose.
From Book to Experience
The book was the beginning.
A book can tell you what a name means. They Shall Be Called helps you explore what that meaning can mean to you.
Why families trust it
1,900+
Names in the library
Every entry is drawn from the published manuscript, with its meaning recorded exactly as printed.
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Curated collections
Kings, tribes, disciples, prophets, the names of God and the names of Jesus — organized for study.
Book-faithful
Editorially reviewed
Entries carry their source page and editorial status, so nothing is invented and nothing is guessed.
They Shall Be Called is written by Gracy Reid and available worldwide on Amazon.
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