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
    • Meaning:

      "administrator"
    • 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 Alban
    • Meaning:

      "white, blond"
    • Description:

      More appealing than the English version, Aubin might be seen as a fresher and more decidedly masculine twist on Aubrey. This handsome discovery is now ranked at Number 311 in its native France.
  5. Aizan
    • Aleydis
      • Alodia
        • Amator
          • Amo
            • Amor
              • Anysia
                • Arator
                  • Asella
                    • Atto
                      • Attracta
                        • Auspicius
                          • Authaire
                            • Autonomous
                              • Autor
                                • Auxibius