Name News

Enlightened choices drawn from the spiritual practice of Buddhism, from new favorites like Bodhi to rarities like Moksha and Om.

There are so many saints' names beyond the obvious; here are some that are both unusual and cool.

My fifth baby was born on this date, and today he turns 9 -- I've always loved that he was born on the feast of the Epiphany! Our pastor read this at Mass on Sunday, which I'd never heard before: "Later legends have been busy with the wise men. In the early days eastern tradition…

A charity in Egypt will give money to local parents who name their newborns “Muhammad,” “Mahmoud,” or “Ahmed” in honor of the prophet Muhammad. (All three names …

Kelly and her husband are expecting their fourth baby -- and fourth boy! This little guy joins big brothers: Patrick Robert James Gregory Peter Thomas Such fantastic names! So classic and handsome! Kelly writes, "I am so excited to have this consultation done as we have been at a total loss for names, even after…

This interview with Jenny Uebbing (longtime friend of Sancta Nomina) appeared on her blog Mama Needs Coffee on March 10, 2017. She's not maintaining her blog anymore, so the link to the original post no longer works, and I really loved all the information I pulled together for it -- I found it helpful for…

What's in a name? Bearers of stereotypically 'non-Jewish' monikers say they must challenge people's assumptions on a daily basis and can face questioning when entering Israel

Good meanings are a fundamental principle of all Muslim baby names. Explore some of the most popular Muslim names for boys and girls, as well as some rare Muslim baby names with great meanings.

Liz and her husband are expecting their third baby, a little green bean � (=gender unknown)! This little one joins big brothers: X@vi3r Ern3st J@m3sEug3n3 Andr3w J0hn(Alt characters used for privacy) Absolutely fantastic names, and unexpected for brothers! Liz writes, "We are expecting our third in early August. Gender unknown. I have been thinking for…

I posted a consultation and birth announcement for Beth and her husband's third baby a few years ago, and now they're expecting their fifth baby/fourth baby on earth -- a rainbow baby and their third boy! This little guy joins big sibs: Charles (Charlie) Wilson ("Each of his are names of my husband and my…

In the past, I've tended to include Saintly place names in lists of Saintly surnames, but my mind was clicking recently about place names specifically, so I wanted to see how many we can come up with. There are two categories: (1) what I'm thinking of as the "of" categories (St. So-and-so of Somewhere) and…

Um olhar sobre o uso de Batista como nome próprio.

Origin: Sanskrit लक्ष्मीKannada: ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮೀMalayalam: ലക്ഷ്മിMarathi/Hindi: लक्ष्मीOdia: ଲକ୍ଷ୍ମୀTamil: லட்சுமிTelugu: లక్ష్మిMeaning: "to perceive, observe, know, understand' and 'goal, aim, objective."Gender: feminineLUCK-shmee The name is derived from the Sanskrit lakṣ (लक्ष्) and lakṣa (लक्ष), meaning "to perceive, observe, know, understand' and 'goal, aim, objective." It is borne in Hinduism by the supreme goddess, wife of Vishnu, who is…

I am concerned that Theo translates almost directly to the Greek word for God. Should I be concerned that it is in any way disrespectful to use as a standalone name?

Good morning! Happy Friday!! I read on Facebook and Instagram yesterday the announcement by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph of the upcoming Simple Profession of six Brothers on the feast of the Assumption. They listed them by name, and asked for prayers for them: Br. Samuel Macarias Br. Robert John Henry…

I posted recently about the names of Bl. Solanus' siblings, as included in the biography of him I was reading; today I want to share some of the names of his fellow priests and brothers. We don't hear about religious name changes for men as much as we do for women, so I'm always excited…