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

Emeterius is the name of a Roman legionary who was martyred around 300 CE and is now a Catholic Saint. He is one of the patron saints of the city …

Deklan is a modern spelling variant of the traditional Irish name Declan (Deaglán in Irish). The original name honors Saint Declan, a 5th-century Irish missionary who preceded Saint Patrick …

Brona is an Anglicized form of Bronach or Bronagh, the name of a sixth century mystic and follower of Saint Patrick. The name is attracting some modern notice in the …

Brida, which may also be spelled Breda, is one of the many variations, Irish and otherwise, of the ancient saintly name Brighid. It's virtually unknown in the US, given …

Boyan — also spelled Bojan — could be a unique pathway to the hip nickname Bo. Boyan also doubles as a Saint name.

A grand Russian name, Apollinaria is a feminine form of Apollinaris, an Ancient Greek name that belonged to many Saints and martyrs. The most well-known bearer of this name …

Derived from Germanic elements adal "noble" and helm "helmet", this Old French name was born by a 10th century saint. Alléaume and Aliaume are variant spellings.

Albin is a modern form of the ancient Roman Albinus or Albus, meaning white or bright. There was a Saint Albinus who was also known as Aubin. In the contemporary …

Urban was not an uncommon name through the 1930s (rising as high as Number 435), having been attached to several saints and early popes, but it has completely disappeared from …

The Polish form of the Greek Thomais (or Thomaida), this feminine variation of Thomas was borne by a 5th century saint, celebrated by the Roman Catholic Church and the Russian …

Sydni is a modern spelling variation of Sydney, a name with English geographic origins. Traditional Sydney derives from the French Saint-Denis before becoming associated with the Australian city. As …

Sinclare is an uncommon feminine variation of the Scottish surname Sinclair, which originally denoted someone from the French town of Saint-Clair. The name carries aristocratic associations, as the Sinclair …

A Top 100 choice in Ireland and Northern Ireland, Senán was the name of a famed 6th-century monk and saint, known for founding a monastery on Inis Cathaigh and …

Seanán is modern though less popular variation of Senán, an Irish name, notably borne by a 6th century monk and saint. Meaning "little old one", it has an air of …

Santago is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Santiago, which combines the Spanish elements "San" (Saint) and "Tiago" (James). This variation might have evolved through …

Elegant and bright with plenty of flair, Rosalia is widely-used in Spain and Italy, where there is a Sicilian Saint Rosalia. The name Rosalia refers back to the annual …

Romaric was derived from the German elements hrôm, meaning "fame," and rîcja, "strong." It's the name of an obscure Frankish saint who left his life as a courtier to …

Pieran is a masculine name with possible roots in multiple origins. It may be a variant of Piran, a Cornish saint's name, or derive from the Greek "Pierros," a …

Medwenna is a rare feminine name with ancient Cornish origins. It derives from the name of a 5th-century Cornish saint, also known as Menfre or Menefreda, who was venerated …

Loyola is a Spanish surname occasionally used as a first name for girls. This is most likely in honor of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuits. Loyola O …

Levin, known in the U.S. mostly as a surname, is a Top 100 boys' name in Germany. There have been saints with variations of this name, whose meaning relates …

Kabir is the 37th name of God in Islam. Kabir is also the name of an Indian poet and mystic saint. In the US, Kabir is on the rise as …

Derived from the German Irmhild, Imelda is a warm and pretty name with a battle-worthy feel and meaning. A saintly choice, borne by Imelda Lambertini, a 14th-century Italian …

A name to live up to, this option has only recently entered the lexicon. Fitting in with the likes of Saint, Chosen, Succeed, and Golden, it refers to someone or …

Emerentiana is the feminine form Emerentianus, and both derive from the names Emerentia / Emerentius, ultimately related to the word "merit". Saint Emerentiana was a Roman martyr who lived in the …

A sweet French word name and an equivalent to English Dulcie, Douce may also be elaborated into Doucette and the saintly name Douceline. Pronounced with one syllable (DOOS), some English …

Damasus is a venerable masculine name with ancient roots, deriving from Greek origins. Most famously associated with two popes, including Saint Damasus I (366-384 AD), who was known for …

Derived from the Latin Crescentius and Crescens, Crescentia is a bold, strong but elaborate name borne by a 4th century saint and also the heroine of a 12th century German …

A fiery-sounding Breton name with a fierce animal meaning. Bleiz has also been used in honor of the Catholic Saint Blaise, due to its similar sound.

Bernardine is really driving home its Bernard connection, for better or worse. Bernadine is the usual form of this name. Saint Bernardine of Siena was, surprise!, a man, also called …

Confessional memoirist Augusten Burroughs is the first literary notable to bear one of this family of names since the confessional saint.

Audrey is a classic name, in use since the middle ages. St. Audrey (born Etheldred) was the patron saint of ailments and widows, Audrey in Shakespeare's As You Like …

A common choice in Poland, where it honors St. Adalbert of Prague — born Vojtěch, the Czech form of Wojciech — the patron saint of Poland.

… Slavic origin, derived from the Czech name Václav. It gained recognition through the historical figure Saint Wenceslas (907-935), a Bohemian duke and the patron saint of the Czech Republic …

A big, superlative name to bestow upon a child, but also in line with names that Top US hits like Royal, Saint, and Chosen. Associated with superpowers, Superman, and work …

Siddeny appears to be a unique spelling variation of Sydney, which originated as an English surname derived from French place names (Saint-Denis) before becoming popular as a given name …

This bold and elaborate form of the mythological and space related name, Saturn, Saturninus has been borne by a number of saints and a character in Shakespeare's Titus Andronicus.

Santeago is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Santiago, which has Spanish origins. Santiago literally means 'Saint James' and holds significant cultural importance in Spanish …

Not quite so popular as its alternative forms, Santo, Santi, and Santino, nor as frequently used as the longer Santiago, this saintly Italian name has nevertheless been borne by classic …

Sandiego is an unusual masculine name that likely draws inspiration from the city of San Diego, California, which was named after Saint Didacus of Alcalá (San Diego de Alcalá in …

Reign is one of a new, ahem, kingdom of word names that suggest a high-born child, joining Royal, Lorde, Titan, Saint, King, Princess, and Noble. We predicted this kind …

Pol, pronounced as "pole," though a popular Breton name, would be an unusual form of a simple classic elsewhere. The Breton Saint Pol Aurelian was known as a slayer of …

Placido was commonly used by early Christians to convey their serenity in the faith, and it was borne by several minor saints.

Macario is the modern Spanish form of the ancient Greek Makarios or the Latinized Macarius and the name of several early saints. Accessible and worldly, Macario can lead to the …

Americans may consider Lohan a surname name forever tied to Lindsay but in France, it's a modern variation of the Breton saint's name Elouan.

Sometimes used as the masculine form of Irene / Eirene, Irenaeus is a name seen in the Early Christian church (for example, Saint Irenaeus who is considered to be one of …

This punchy little name, reminiscent of Latin Io, has a whimsical and beautiful fable behind it. According to legend, the Cornish saint Ia was an Irish princess who sailed across …

This Grayson-soundalike has a long and distinguished pedigree, having belonged to both a Roman emperor and a 4th century Catholic saint who founded the see of Tours in central …

This Grayson-soundalike has a long and distinguished pedigree, having belonged to both a Roman emperor and a 4th century Catholic saint who founded the see of Tours in central …