Saint Names for Girls

The strong and unusual name of a medieval (male) saint and a contemporary (female) novelist, Benilde Little.

Michelina Matelli was a wealthy Italian woman who became a nun. She was made Saint Michelina in the 1700s.

Vincenza makes romance of Vincent. Vincenza Gerosa was one of the founders of the Sisters of Charity of Lovere and was later made a saint.

This fairly obscure saint's name was chosen by Oscar-winning actress Marcia Gay Harden for one of her twins.

As Joaquin enters the American mainstream, his sister might just follow.

Bernardine is really driving home its Bernard connection, for better or worse. Bernadine is the usual form of this name.

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.

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