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Although the Roman (non-Christian) emperor Augustus is mentioned in the Bible, I would not consider the name as a "biblical name" but as one with historical connotations.

Many German (or rather Germanic) names, on the other hand, refer to Germanic mythology and gods.

• Did the name August/Augustus get mentioned in the Bible? - Lucille  Aug 2 2003, 6:09:41 AM
  • Re: Did the name August/Augustus get mentioned in the Bible? - Barbara  Aug 4 2003, 4:30:57 AM
  • Re: Did the name August/Augustus get mentioned in the Bible? - Anneza  Aug 4 2003, 12:31:17 AM
  • Re: Did the name August/Augustus get mentioned in the Bible? - Nanaea  Aug 2 2003, 1:30:05 PM
    • I'm an atheist. Therefore I'd like to give my future kids non-Christian and non-Biblical names. (nt) - Lucille  Aug 2 2003, 4:04:07 PM
      • Well then, you'd better steer clear of most Hindu names, too. As well as some lovely names from Classical Greek & Roman legend -- many of which have some association with god(s), ya know. ;) nt - Nanaea  Aug 2 2003, 5:20:58 PM
        • :-P I'll use Germanic names, the names of my ancestors (my family is originally from Germany). :-P (nt) - Lucille  Aug 2 2003, 6:06:19 PM
          • There are a whoooole lot of German saints' names you'll have to weed out then, not to mention names derived from the Teutonic pantheon... (more) - Nanaea  Aug 2 2003, 6:29:44 PM
            • Touché. :-) (nt) - Lucille  Aug 2 2003, 6:54:54 PM