Best Little-Known Saints: A-C

The most interesting, unusual, or usable saint's names.
  1. Alto
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "high"
    • Description:

      With its musical allusions, a harmonious possibility.
  2. Ammon
    • Origin:

      Variation of Amman, German occupational name, Greek, Ancient Egyptian
    • Meaning:

      "administrator; the hidden one"
    • Description:

      Ammon is connected to two religions in the US and is used exclusively between the two of them. Prior to the 1960s, Ammon was considered a solely Amish name. In the Amish community, Ammon is bestowed in honor of Jacob Amman, whom the Amish sect is named after.
  3. Aquilina
    • Origin:

      Feminine variation of Aquilo, Latin
    • Meaning:

      "eagle"
    • Description:

      A lot of parents claim to want a name that's different, but if you really do, Aquilina, modern-feeling but based on an ancient favorite, would be one good choice.
  4. Aubin
    • Origin:

      French form of Albinus, Ancient Roman
    • Meaning:

      "white, blond, bright"
    • Description:

      Aubin might be seen as a fresher and more decidedly masculine twist on Aubrey, though the two are not related. This stylish French choice derives from the Roman Albinus or Albus, meaning "white, bright" or sometimes "blonde". Pronounced with a strong O sound and with a barely there 'n', the name ranked at #275 in its native France as of 2023.
  5. Aizan
    • Aleydis
      • Alodia
        • Amator
          • Amo
            • Amor
              • Anysia
                • Arator
                  • Asella
                    • Atto
                      • Attracta
                        • Auspicius
                          • Authaire
                            • Autonomous
                              • Autor
                                • Auxibius