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20 Saint Names You Haven’t Considered Yet, But Should — Plus 14 Names You Should Absolutely Cross Off Your List

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Amanda Barden
on November 2, 2009
in Baby Name Suggestions & Lists
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All Souls Day is a good day to look at religious names and Catholic saints provide a treasure trove of great names for parents who are looking for baby names with religious history. While religious names have long been popular with parents, many are hoping to cast their nets a little wider than MATTHEW, MARK, LUKE and JOHN.

 

 

In my search for attractive names, I came across some names that really shouldn’t be dusted off any time soon for new babies…I’ll start with the good picks and finish up with the funny ones.

 

 

GIRLS’ BABY NAMES

 

ALODIA

BEATRIX

CALLIOPE

CARISSIMA

KIARA

MELANIA

THEODOXIA

PRISCILLA

URSULINA

ZARA

 

 

BOYS’ BABY NAMES

 

AMBROSE

BOSWELL

BROGAN

BRUNO

CIAN

CONALL

CORMAC

DECLAN

OCTAVIUS

QUENTIN

 

 

These names come from a variety of cultural backgrounds and have a range of meanings — both things to consider when picking out a name. However, if religious significance is important to you, do some research on the saint and make sure that the namesake represents qualities that are important to you.  

 

On to the names you shouldn’t consider…There’s a good chance none of these are on your short list, but just in case they are and you need a second opinion, here are some names I don’t recommend…

 

 

DODO

DOGFAN

DOTTO

FLORIBERT

FRODOBERT

HYGINIUS

LAWDOG

LUPUS

PERFECTUS

PIMPONIA

PRIMITIVA

PROBUS

STUPUR

TYRANNUS

 

Source: www.catholic.org

 

 

Do you have any favorites from these lists? Want to share your favorite saint’s names? Let us know!

 

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♥  Amanda

 

If you have baby name questions for me, email me at amanda@amandabarden.com.

Your question might appear in a future edition of Ask Amanda.

 

 

 

For more information on baby names and their meanings check out

BABY NAMES MADE EASY: THE COMPLETE REVERSE-DICTIONARY OF BABY NAMES

 

 

 

To Tell or Not to Tell? When to Share Your Unborn Baby’s Name and When to Keep it to Yourself (with bonus naming quiz—see how well you do!)

Published
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Amanda Barden
on May 2, 2009
in Baby Naming Tips
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We’ve all heard this story a hundred times. Soon-to-be-parents have decided on the perfect name for their baby. They tell a relative or friend and the response they get back is lukewarm or even outright negative.

 

“I knew someone with that name growing up and really hated him!”

 

“You’re going to name her what?”

 

“That’s an OK name, but have you ever considered…”

 

It’s hard to know whether these people are mean, misguided or just lack social skills. Regardless, it puts you in a tough position. Even if you love the name, the negative comments might nag at the back of your mind and cause you to second guess yourself or even change your mind entirely. If you wait until your baby is born to reveal the name, people will be less likely to make a negative comment because they know it’s too late to change your mind. So, if you’re worried that another person’s negative opinions could bother you, it’s probably best to keep your picks to yourself until after the birth.

 

On the other hand, maybe you don’t have the creative mind of a fourth grader looking for a good joke. If you don’t, you might not be able to spot the pitfalls of some name choices. Read these names and see if you can spot the potential for teasing:

 

  1. Justin Case
  2. Penelope Inez Garcia
  3. Daphne Velma Jones
  4. Isaiah Penn Daly
  5. Ian Kent Reid
  6. Renee Isabella Parker
  7. Robin Banks

SCROLL DOWN FOR ANSWERS

 

 

If you only got one or two of those correct, there might be some benefits to sharing your name choices with someone who has a more juvenile sense of humor.

 

Whether you decide to tell or not to tell, remember that it’s your baby and you get to choose the name. Don’t be bullied into making a decision you won’t be happy with!

 

Do you think it’s better to tell or not to tell? Post a comment and let me know!

 

 

♥  Amanda

 

 

 

ANSWERS:

 

  1. Sounds like “just in case”
  2. Initials spell PIG
  3. Daphne and Velma are characters in Scooby Doo
  4. Initials are I.P. Daly or “I pee daily”
  5. Sounds like “Ian can’t read” or “I can’t read”
  6. Initials are R.I.P.
  7. Sounds like “robbing banks”