Parents sponsors and parish priests are to take care that a name is not given which is foreign to Christian sentiment Canon 855 In other words the chosen name must appeal to the Christian community.

Saint names for catholic baptism. And it goes on. Alban Bartholomew Roe St. The history of the Church is full of many female women Catholic saints who received recognition for great deeds or meritorious conduct.

According to the revised Catholic Church Canon Law it is no longer mandatory that the child receive the name of a saint. Do not choose a name that is contrary to Christian values and sentiment. Alan de la Roche Bl.

Alban of Britain St. Teresa of Avila are listed here as well as those of lesser-known saints. So in fact many of us have two saint names.

Aidan of Ferns St. This means we are spiritually united with those who have died and are now in heaven. Names such as Lucifer or others affiliated with the devil or Satan are not recommended.

Aidan of Lindisfarne St. But if the father insisted the work-around was simply to add a second name and baptize the child with a full name like Stanton Joseph or Stanton Michael. A saints name is the name of a saint given to individuals at their baptism or confirmation within the Catholic Church.

Alberic of Utrecht St. Aizan and Sazana Abreha and Atzbeha St. Many lost their lives in defense of the faith while others were themselves the mothers of important saints.