Popes and Antipopes

Damasus

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 commissioning…

Dionysius

Greek mythology name

"god of Nysa"

Dionysius derives from Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, revelry and fertility. This Romanized spelling has been used for poets, soldiers, and saints throughout the centuries, but is hardly ever seen…

Eugenius

Latin form of Eugene, Greek

"well-born, noble"

The yoo sound at the beginning of a name has not typically been attractive to the modern ear. Probably the most appealing form of this ancient name has been the feminized Eugenie, thanks to the…