Beloved of the Lord
Derived from the Hebrew name Yedidyah, it was the name given by the prophet Nathan to Solomon in the Old Testament. It signifies a special bond or being cherished by God. While historically less common than Jed, the full form has seen a modest revival among parents seeking rare biblical names.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American frontiersman and explorer
Television host and journalist
Best friend of Charles Foster Kane · Citizen Kane
Canadian actor known for Descendants
