Saints' Names
Here's proof that you can find saints' names that go way beyond the stodgy Anne or Francis. Following is a selection of some of the coolest saints' names for babies.
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Adela
This variation of Adele sounds somewhat more feminine than the original by virtue of the a- ending. It could join the army of popular A girls' names, especially with its tie to the recent celebrity... Read More
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Adrian
Adrian has in the past been neglected due to its similarity to the feminine Adrienne, but is now being reconsidered. Well used in England since the 1950s, and the name of one Pope and several saint... Read More
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Amias
Amias or Amyas is an obscure name with an attractive sound and feel and a lovely meaning. Though it might sound like a Biblical name, it is not, but is a surname that may be related to Amadeus or ... Read More
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Angelina
The gorgeous Angelina Jolie has promoted the star power of her name and changed Angelina's image from delicate to intense, from older Italian mama to stylish multi-cultural child. Kids might relate... Read More
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Antonia
Antonia is stronger than most feminized boys' names, reflecting the pioneer spirit of Willa Cather's My Antonia. Antonia has recently fallen off the Top 1000, which is an excellent reason for you t... Read More
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Auria
Auria is a highly unusual choice with a pleasant aura. As cousin names Aurelia and Aurora become more prominent, as we predict they will in coming years, Auria will get some attention too. Read More
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Austin
Austin -- a name with an attractive southwestern feel, place-name panache and the solid base of having long been an Anglo-Saxon surname --reached the Top 10 in the 1990s, but has been gradually sli... Read More
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Blane
Blane is the attractive surname name of an important seventh-century Scottish saint, but is in danger of sounding slightly feminine and soap opera-ish. Blane was the name of the heroine's preppy o... Read More
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Breccan
This name of a saint from the Isle of Aran also appears in myth and fantasy fiction, giving it an intriguing, mystical air. Some modern parents are attempting to update the spelling, as in the ac... Read More
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Bruno
Bruno is a popular name throughout Europe and South America that deserves more fashion status here. Stylish British cookbook writer Nigella Lawson has a son named Bruno. The versatile singer-songw... Read More
You might also like these lists:
- Unusual Nature Baby Names Includes: Hyacinth
- Precious Baby Names Includes: Gemma
- Vowel Baby Names for Girls Includes: Angelina, Antonia
- Coolator for Boys' Names Includes: Adrian, Bruno
- British Baby Names for Girls Includes: Matilda, Flora
- State Capital Baby Names Includes: Austin
- Video Game Names for Boys Includes: Cloud
- Musician Baby Names Includes: Fabian, Rufus
- Cool Boys' Names From Around the World Includes: Zeno
- Antique Baby Names Ready for Restoration Includes: Matilda, Flora
