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Especially if you have Welsh roots, this prominent saint's name could be an interesting and more masculine alternative to Taylor.

This was the name of a 13th-century saint, a Mercedarian friar who was martyred by pirates. It derives from the name of the Greco-Egyptian bull god Serapis.

With international flair and elegance, Sebastian is a saintly, Shakespearean and Disney-inspired choice: refined, classic-yet-unconventional, and totally in tune with other popular choices like Theodore, Oliver, and …

The Spanish and Portuguese variation of the all-saints name. Santos is a name that has appeared in the US Top 1000 every year except for two: 1913 and 1915.

Borne by a variety of early Christian martyrs, saints, and bishops, including Sabbas the Goth and Sabbas the Sanctified, Sabbas is a palindromic name with similar sounds to Sebastian, Silas …

Variant of Rewan. This spelling of the medieval saint's name is found in the place name Ruan Lanihorne in Cornwall. The name is of uncertain etymology but most likely …

A superlative word name along the lines of Saint, King, Princess, and Chosen, Royal was mostly used for boys — as in Wes Anderson's anti-hero Royal Tennenbaum — until Lil …

Modwenna is the name of a medieval Irish saint who, according to legend, founded Burton Abbey on the River Trent, site of many miracles. Saint Modwenna, also called Modwen, made …

One of the ultimate teasable names, an Irish saint's name now associated with the oversized comic-strip dog. Scottish adventurer Bear (born Edward) Grylls took up the challenge when …

The ancient Leontios, the name of several early saints and a Byzantine empire, may rise again with the pride of lion names so fashionable in Europe, from Leo to Leon …

Father Kingsmark was a monk, Scottish chieftain and saint to whom several churches in England and Wales are dedicated.

St. Kateri Teckakwitha is the first Native American saint, canonized in 2012. St. Kateri was the daughter of a Mohawk warrior, born in 1656 in upstate New York. She converted …

The Greek name of sixteen popes and fifteen saints, the gregarious Gregory became big in the United States with the emergence of admirable actor Gregory Peck (born Eldred) in the …

An ancient name worn by a fourth-century saint: St Gorgonia was the daughter of St Gregory the Elder, and a modest, pious wife who was miraculously cured of injuries …

Fidelis has significant historical connections to Christianity, as Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen was a 17th-century Capuchin friar who was martyred. The name has been used across various European countries …

Fabiola was the romantically elaborate name of a saint who organized the first hospice. Neither Fabiola nor Fabia appear on the most recent US extended list of names given to …

Feminine form of Domnus, and a 4th-century saint's name.

Clement, the name of fourteen popes and several saints, has a pleasantly, positive, slightly antiquated feel, like the phrase "clement weather." Clement C. Moore wrote the poem "A Visit from …

A name borne by nine popes and several saints, which carries strong Catholic connotations. British politician Jacob Rees-Mogg named his sixth child Sixtus Dominic Boniface Christopher in 2017.

A weighty Greek name borne by several early saints and patriarchs of Alexandria.

The positive-meaning name of a seventh century saint.

Agatha until recently summoned up visions of martyred saints, mauve silk dresses, and high lace collars, but now that some dauntless excavators have begun to resurrect it, we're sure …

Zosimos or Zosimus are Ancient Greek names with several saints, a pope, and an author of Roman history to their credit. The female form is Zosime.

Xavier originated is use as a given name after Saint Francis Xavier, cofounder of the Jesuit order, who got his name from the Spanish-Basque village where he was born …

Sounds like Willow, but is in fact a Cornish saint name borne by a 6th century hermit. It may be related to Wella, the Cornish form of William.

Transferred from the surname Vianney, in reference to French saint Jean-Marie Vianney, this name is a diminutive form of Vivian and Vivien, sharing the same spirited meaning. Associated with …

Tonwen is another name for Gwen, the mother of Saint Cybi and sister of Non (who was the mother of St David, patron saint of Wales). An unusual -wen ending …

Masculine form of Sophronia, belonging to a 7th century saint.

Sennen is a Cornish name derived from that of Saint Sinninus or Saint Senan. Today it's the name of a town on the westernmost tip of Cornwall and is …

The origins of Senara, the name of a Cornish saint who is patron of the village of Zennor, are not so straightforward. Some say she was the same person as …

A little-known Cornish choice related to the medieval saint's name Ruan. The name is of uncertain etymology but most likely comes from "Roman".

A Spanish and Latin American variation of a Sicilian saint name, Roselia was familiar in Brazil in the 20th century. It is also the name of a Pokémon in the …

A name in the spirit of Messiah, Bishop, and Saint, Preacher is a spiritual word choice, used to describe someone who delivers religious sermons to the public. While this may …

… is considered quite au courant in France right now, ranking firmly in the Top 100. Saint Malo of Aleth, a patron saint of lost items, was consecrated the first Bishop …

A modern respelling of Léocadie, the French form of saintly, antique Leocadia.

Furman is a surname-y spin on the Basque saint's name Fermin, the patron saint of Pamplona, where Hemingway famously ran with the bulls.

A sweet French name with a gentle meaning and saintly connection.

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

The name of a monk who is the patron saint of blacksmiths -- not a twentieth-century occupation or baby name.

A handsome Portuguese name derived from the old Germanic saint's name Audamar or Otmar. Especially common in Brazil.

Pronounced AY-bahn, this name of an early Irish saint is both accessible and distinctive.

Classic and ancient, worn by kings, emperors, saints, politicians, celebrities, and more, Alexander is evergreen. Here are some alternatives!

Elegant Catalina is the name of a saint as well as an island off the coast of California. Here are some alternatives!

St Fina is my Patron Saint of Suffering I have been intrigued with her story ever since reading it, years ago. A heroine of her town, for suffering in patience …

This Cornish place name is possibly named after a female saint, Senara. It makes a very interesting choice for those of Cornish descent or who love Cornwall.

On paper, with its stylish ties to fashion legend Yves Saint-Laurent (born Henri), Yves looks great, but the pronunciation--EVE-- could lead to gender confusion. German variation Ivo might …

A surname diminutive of Vivian, notably associated with the patron saint of priests, Jean-Marie Vianney, this spelling is predominantly used as a feminine name in Latin America, while traditional …

The name Veronica projects a triple-threat image: at once saintly, sensuous, and strong. The name derives from Berenice, the Latin form of the Greek name Berenike "she who brings …

Talullah or Talulla, the old Irish name of two early saints, is almost identical to the Native-American Tallulah. A modern hipster favorite, however it's spelled.

Common Russian name of one of that country's most beloved saints, known for his kindness and gentility.