The name is Hebrew for bitter and is one of the most popular Catholic names for girls.

Female saint names for confirmation and meanings. Click here to launch the slideshow When choosing a Confirmation name. Monica Origin Latin Meaning Advisor Saint Name Saint Monica Patron Saint of Difficult marriages victims of abuse unfaithfulness. Elizabeth of Hungary St.

Some of the more popular confirmation names for girls are Mary Teresa and Catherine. Anne was the mother of Mary and grandmother of Jesus. Catholic tradition holds that St.

Margaret for Pregnant women St. Anne for Grandmothers St. Adele Adalie Adela Adelaide Adelina Adeline.

Abigail Abbie Abby Gail Gale. Dorothy for Brides St. As part of the ritual Catholic girls choose patron saints as role models.

For boys they are Michael Thomas and Francis. Mary the Blessed Virgin. Juliana for Poor people.

Anna for Mothers and St. Lucy of Syracuse - Patron saint of the blind the name is French for light Margaret of Antioch - Also known as Marine or Marina she is a patron saint for pregnant women. Cecile for Musicians St.