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This lilting Irish saint's name shone in neon lights on Broadway for the classical 1947 musical "Finian's Rainbow," later made into a film starring Fred Astaire as Finian …

A pious and saintly name of Late Greek origin, Eusebios translates more literally to "good worship". It may be more familiar (though still rare) in its international forms, Euseby, Eusebio …

A pious and saintly name with a zippy sound, Eusebio is the Spanish and Italian form of the old Eusebios. Translating literally to "good worship", Eubsebio has been borne by …

This beautiful Breton saint's name peaked at #127 in France in 2006. It's still in the Top 500 there today, but remains almost unknown outside of France.

An obscure Welsh saint for whom the village of Llanegryn, in north-west Wales, is named. His name is occasionally given to Welsh children.

A late Roman saint's name that feels perfect for a Thanksgiving baby.

An obscure medieval saint's name which nevertheless sounds pretty on-trend right now: a softer alternative to Matilda, perhaps. If you're searching for Spanish names for girls, this …

A rarely heard saint's name -- Saint Charles Borromeo is the patron of apple orchards and stomach diseases. Borromeo is of course a surname, but if more common Anglo surnames …

Beata, a Latinate saint's name, has been widely used primarily by Roman Catholics in several European countries, but is rarely heard in English-speaking countries. Playground alert: could be …

A handsome Cornish saint's name whose meaning is unknown. A more unusual alternative to Austin.

This early Welsh saint's name is unusual and lovely, waiting to be discovered. Saint Arianell was a member of the Welsh royal family who was possessed by a spirit …

An ancient Irish saint's name derived from the same root as the popular Aidan.

… Also written as Anthousa, this Latinized form is associated with a number of saints, including Saint Anthusa of Constantinople (the patroness of convents and abbeys), and the earlier Saint Anthusa …

An obscure medieval saint's name with a smooth liquid sound. The Latin version is Andeolus.

A melodious ancient saint's name now more commonly heard in its French form, Elodie.

A cute, zippy French saint's name that's picking up in popularity there, and here in the US. Zélie originated as a short form of Azélie, thought to derive …

A thirteenth-century Tuscan saint, patron of homemakers, Zita is the kind of name that sounded really creative in an earlier era.

Zepherin is an ancient saints' name that sounds like anything but. Zepherin Namuncura, a priest of Argentinian Indian background, was beatified in the 20th century. There was a Pope Zephyrinus.

A cute, zippy French saint's name that's picking up in popularity there, and starting to in the US as well. Zélie originated as a short form of Azélie …

Tegan is a Welsh saint's name. While some may conflate it with the Irish Teagan, they have different roots and meanings though both are used for girls as well …

This obscure 2nd-century saint’s name belonged to the first Christian martyr in Gaul. The saint also lent his name, in a roundabout way, to the village of Veryan …

A 4th-century Greek saint's name belonging to a shepherd and bishop, also transcribed as Spiridon. Spyros and Spiros are the charismatic short forms used in Greek - though English …

Quitterie is a quirky saint’s name which is considered très chic in France at the moment. St Quiteria was a 5th century virgin martyr who was killed after refusing …

This name of a saint martyred in Cornwall makes an unusual choice with traditional roots.

The name of a saint in the Greek Orthodox Church and the Greek version of the more familiar Amadea / Amadeus. Philothea could make for a lovely, unusual way to get …

Petronilla is an ancient saint's name that relates to the Roman family name Petronius, thought to mean yokel or woodpecker, though some connect it with Petra or Peter, meaning …

Pacome is a French saint's name rarely heard in this country, but currently being revived in its native France. Some variants are Pacomi, Pacomio and Pacomius.

A twentieth-century Greek saint's name redolent of the beverage of the gods that imparted immortality.

The 6th century Irish saint Mirin emigrated to Scotland and now is the patron saint of both the Glasgow suburb of Paisley and the game of football. Mirren is one …

Cornish form of Guinevere. Saint Minver was one of the many holy daughters of King Brychan. Also found as Miniver, Menvra, Menfre and more.

Cornish form of Guinevere. Saint Miniver was one of the many holy daughters of King Brychan. Also found as Minver, Menvra, Menfre and more.

A rare and poetic saint's name, Merewenna was a 10th-century Christian saint, notable for founding Romsey Abbey in Hampshire, England. Also known as St. Mærwynn, the name may …

Maro is an ancient saints' name -- he was an Italian follower of St. Flavia and was martyred -- rarely used in modern life. The name Maro may stem from the Roman …

Another female relative of Saint Mael.

This rare sixth-century saint's name has a modern, merry feel.

Justa is an ancient saints' name. Saints Justa and Rufina were martyred sisters who are today the patron saints of Seville in Spain. While Justice and Justus have caught on …

Junian is an obscure saints' name with potential to work as an alternative to Julian.

A 7th century Breton saint's name which is the origin of the names Joyce and Jocelyn (both originally masculine). St Judoc was a Breton prince who renounced his power …

This name of a saint from Galway whose monastery became a center of learning, is an undiscovered Gaelic gem.

Helier is the patron saint of the Jersey, one of the Channel Islands, and it is for him that St. Helier, Jersey's capital, is named. The name is related …

A 6th-century Breton saint's name that was especially popular in France in the mid 1970s, peaking at #142 in 1976. The short form Naël is currently more popular …

A 6th-century Breton saint's name that was especially popular in France in the mid 1970s, peaking at #142 in 1976. It's also spelt Gwenaël in France.

Hispanic name of two saints, celebrated on July 1 and October 16.

This is an ancient saints' name well used in Ireland but a rarity here and unlikely to ever reach the popularity of other Finn-ish names. St. Finbarr (the more …

Corentin is an intriguing saint's name fashionable in France but virtually unknown here-- which you may consider a big plus. St. Corentin possessed a magical fish that regenerated itself …

Columba is an early saint's name that rhumbas to a modern beat. While the original St. Columba is male, the name sounds more appropriate for a girl in the …

According to Irish legend, Saint Brendan the Voyager was the first European to touch American soil, and his name has been established here for decades, peaking in the late 1990s …

Bernard is obviously a saint's name, but how did it get to the big, benevolent dog? The eleventh century monk, patron saint of mountain climbers, who lived in the …

A famous seventh-century saint and church historian whose name has not survived as well as his works. Known as the Venerable Bede, this Benedictine monk is considered the first …

An attractive ancient Irish saint's name that conjures up a beacon of light, this Irish name for boys is well-used in Ireland but rarely heard in the US.