Saint Names

Zephyrinus is the form of the name of the Greek god of the west wind best known as the name of a Jewish pope and saint.

Oengus is the old Irish form of the name most commonly found in the modern world as Angus, typically Scottish.
In Irish mythology, Oengus is the god of youth, love, and poetry.

Zosimus is a quirky Z starting name with a long history. It has been the name of several early saints and a pope, as well as the Byzantine author of a history of the Roman Empire, published in the sixth century CE.

Although the saintly Gratia was male -- Blessed Gratia of Kotor -- this name feels quite female today.

Honorata is the feminine form of Honoratus, the name of several saints including the patron saint of bakers.

Saint Roderic was a priest in Spain who was persecuted by the Moors. Another form of this name is Ruderic.

Latin form of Jacob, also used in Dutch and Afrikaans.

Justa is an ancient saints' name. Saints Justa and Rufina were martyred sisters who are today the patron saints of Seville in Spain.

St. Arsenius (or Arsenios) the Great was a 5th-century Roman saint remembered for his influence on asceticism.

The yoo sound at the beginning of a name has not typically been attractive to the modern ear. Probably the most appealing form of this ancient name has been the feminized Eugenie, thanks to the British princess.

Fursey is an ancient Irish saint's name little-used in modern times. St. Fursey was born in the seventh century a noble in Ireland but traveled to England and France to found monasteries and spread Christianity. He is buried in France.

First used by the ancient Romans to describe a tribe of people, Germanus of Auxerre was a bishop and saint in Gaul.

Fulbert comes from the same root as Fulbright, as in the prestigious fellowship. A unique name not prized by 21st century parents.