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Rarely heard New Testament name -- he was a friend of Saint Paul -- that might conceivably stand up to modern usage.

Odhran, Anglicized as Oran, was the name of an ancient saint. Today, Odhran is among the Top 100 Irish names for boys in Ireland.

Traditionally a masculine name in Russian and associated with several saints, Makari could also be inspired by the Greek word Μακάρι/Makári, meaning "I wish". Currently used predominantly on boys …

This Macallister variation is strongly associted with Macalester College in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Unless it's your alma mater, it might be wise to stick with the original.

Authentically spelled Luíseach (with Luighsech as a variant), this obscure saint's name is thought to derive from the mythological figure Lugh, perhaps a reflex of an older god. Luíseach …

… lux, meaning "light." Once given to girls born at dawn, Lucy is also associated with Saint Lucia, the patron saint of the blind. Lucy has a wide range of namesakes …

Elouan is a streamlined variation of the Breton and Cornish saint name, Elouan. Also spelled as Loan or Lohan, Louan may appeal to those seeking a gentler name for a …

The feminine form of Loan — which is derived from the saintly name Elouan — gained attention in France thanks to Loana Petrucciani. She was a contestant on the reality TV show …

The name of one of the most famous medieval Irish saints, who was known as "the foster-mother of the saints," and founded a nunnery in the county of Limerick …

The Welsh form of Justin, borne by a 6th century saint.

Ethelwyn is a form of Æðelwine, a masculine Anglo-Saxon saints' name that was revived in the 19th century, but for girls. An old example of gender-bending names, the …

Rugged but gentle at the same time, Cassian is a saintly and stylish choice that was derived from the name Cassius. Before 2017, it was an obscure choice, given to …

Attractive Scottish and Irish surname name of a seventh-century saint, associated with the illusionist and escape artist David Blaine.

An Eastern European nickname denoting fair hair and light skin. Saint Belina died in 1135 AD in France — a peasant woman famous for refusing to marry the infamous Lord Paterne.

Popular in the Hispanic world and used in honor of Saint Augustine.

Popular in the Hispanic world and used in honor of Saint Augustine, Agustin is an anglicized form of the Spanish Agustín. It peaked at Number 561 in 2001 in the …

Associated with a genus of white-winged doves, a first-century saint and doctor, and the highest of the Greek gods, Zénaïde is a French variation of Zenaida. Meaning "dedicated …

The name of the greatest Roman poet and an early Irish saint who believed the earth was round, Virgil is heard most notably today as the name of designer Virgil …

… dog and a rooster, according to legend. When the boat washed up in southern France, the saint's body was still intact. Saint Tropes is the patron saint of sailors.

Severin is an ancient Roman family name borne by several early saints. It's still alive throughout Europe, and could be ready for import here. Severin Winter is a wrestling …

Ronan is the compelling legendary name of twelve Irish and Scottish saints that is now drawing some deserved attention; this cousin of the ascending Roman and Rowan was chosen by …

Lithuanian form of Rocco, the name of a 14th-century French saint who nursed victims of the plague but eventually contracted the disease himself. He is the patron saint of …

Traditionally spelled as Neonilla, this is the Ukrainian form of the saintly name. Borne by a 3rd century saint, martyred during Roman persecution, Neonila is derived from the Greek "neos …

In Welsh, Lunet is a form of Luned or Eluned, a saint's name that also appears in Arthurian legend as a servant of the Lady of the Fountain who …

Kassian may be seen as a Kardashianed spelling of the rising saint's name Cassian, which is a variation of Cassius, but it could also be considered the authentic Greek …

Jerome has a bespectacled, serious, studious image, just like its namesake saint, who was a brilliant scholar. St. Jerome is the patron saint of students, librarians, and archaeologists. Musical namesakes …

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

This was a popular name in early Ireland, borne by both saints and kings. In Celtic mythology, Fiacra was the name of one of the three children of the sea …

This weighty Anglo-Saxon name belonged to a 7th century English saint, also known as Etheldred. The chic classic Audrey is a modern French and English descendent.

A contracted form of Emerentia, which belonged to an obscure Scottish saint.

Cornelius, the New Testament name of a third century Pope and saint, is one of those venerable Latin names on the edge of consideration, despite the corny nickname alert. Cornelius …

An Irish form of Caractacus or Caradoc, borne by two Irish saints.

French form of Callistus or Callixtus, borne by several popes and saints.

An ancient Welsh name belonging to an early modern king and saint, among others. The Irish cognate, Cathal, is more widely known.

Somewhat reminiscent of the better known Beccan, this is an Irish saints' name – there were no fewer than five St. Bercans, as well as a noted manuscript artist called Bercanus …

This was a common name in early Ireland, borne by numerous saints, but pronunciation problems would make it prohibitive here.

The feminine form of Avelino, a Spanish name after the Italian saint Andrea Avellino (which in itself comes from an Italian town also named Avellino). It was fairly well-used …

This Cornish place name comes from the name of a Breton saint who came to Cornwall. It could be an interesting alternative to Austin. The spelling has also been recorded …

An audacious sounding ancient name belonging to an 8th-century Swiss saint, an abbot of Saint Gall.

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

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

Tarbula is the historic but now-forgotten name of an early Persian saint and martyr, sister of St. Simeon, who was accused of being a witch and sawed in half …

Sydonia is a rare feminine name with historical roots tracing back to Saint Sidonia, a Georgian princess who reportedly died holding Christ's robe. The name likely derives from 'Sidon …

Santón is a masculine name of Spanish origin, derived from 'santo' meaning 'saint' or 'holy one,' with the augmentative suffix '-ón' which can intensify the meaning or indicate greatness. The …

Somewhat awkward feminization of Peter. Try Petra, Petronia, or Petronilla, an early saint's name.

The legendary St. Non was the mother of St. David, the patron saint of Wales. David was raised in a convent by his mother and went on to become a …

This Anglo-Saxon gem was borne by a few medieval women including Saint Merewen, Abbess of Romsey Abbey. It has also been used in literature, for example in Kit Berry …

As a highly popular girls' name in all Spanish-speaking countries, this saintly Latin variation of Mary retains a timeless beauty. Through the centuries, Maria remains one of the most …

Jarvis, one of the original two-syllable nouveau boys' choices, is a saint's name with a certain retro charm and a nice quirky feel. Though Jarvis peaked in the …

Angliziced form of the Cornish name Ia. According to legend, the Cornish saint Ia was an Irish princess who sailed across the sea to Cornwall on a leaf. She was …