Boy's A Names That Honor a Saint
Consider Feast Days and Meaning When Selecting Baby Name
Oct 1, 2009
According to Catholic Online, while there is no official headcount of saints, they number in the 10,000’s. With so many names with noble and holy connotations, parents might consider naming their newborn son in honor of a saint. Maybe the feast day holds significance to the baby boy’s new life such as a birth date or other significant event. The saint’s personality or patronage may be something parents hope their son to inherit. Parents may simply want to choose a more traditional name that reflects the family’s faith in preparation for the sacrament of baptism or a name that leaps from the pages of Catholic history.
Saint Names Convey Specific Character Traits
The names of saints have roots in various character traits that parents might feel desirable for their new born son. Choose a name with strong connotations such as Adrian or Louis. Names such as Sasha, Augustine, and Alec capture the giving human spirit. The saint names below include their meaning, feast day, and some history and or patronage of each saint.
Saints Names for Boys That Begin With A
Adrian (brave) January 9 – Saint Adrian of Canterbury was an African born missionary to England. He was also a great teacher of bible study.
Alban (white) June 20 – This patron saint of converts was converted himself by a priest whom he assisted and sheltered from persecution by exchanging clothes to conceal his identity.
Albert (illustrious) November 15 – Known as Saint Albert the Great, he wrote many books on the subjects of botany, biology, and physics. He is credited with introducing Greek and Arabic science to Europe.
Alexander, Alistair, Alec, Alex, Alejandro (helper of people) October 11 – Assuming the position of bishop in a parish where faith was waning, Saint Alexander Sauli inspired a renewed interest in the Catholic faith for the parishioners. He was instrumental in salvaging broken down churches, restoring faith, correcting abuses, and founded several colleges and universities.
Alexis, Alexius, Sasha (helper) July 17 – Despite his enthusiasm for helping beggars and his wishes to devote his life for God, Alexius’ wealthy family arranged a marriage for him. On the day he was to be betrothed, his fiancée agreed to allow him to follow his vocation and released him from the wedding. He is the patron of beggars and belt makers.
Aloysius, Louis, Ludwig, Luigi (famous warrior) June 21 – Refusing to follow his father’s military legacy and inheritance, this patron saint of youth died after contracting a disease helping the sick. He is revered as a role model to Jesuit students and is also the patron saint of AIDS caregivers.
Angel (angel) May 5 – Born to Jewish converts, Saint Angelus of Jerusalem was instrumental in the conversion of many Sicilian jews.
Andrew Andre, Drew (manly) November 30 – Saint Andrew an angler by trade, the first apostle, is the patron saint of Russia, Greece, Scotland, women who wish to be mothers, and anglers.
Anthony, Anton, Tony, Antonio (priceless) June 13 – His family wished for him to be a great nobleman and he longed to be a priest and joined the Franciscan order. Saint Anthony of Padua lived as a hermit only emerging to attend mass. Always the helper, he filled in for an ill priest and when his peers marveled over his spoken words, he was encouraged to travel and evangelize. He is the patron saint of finding lost articles.
Augustine, August, Agustin (majestic) August 28 – he is the patron saint of brewers, printers, and theologians. Raised Christian, he dabbled in many philosophies, walked away from his faith, and led a wild life. Upon reflection, he recanted his evil ways and was baptized with the encouragement of his mother into the Catholic faith.
Whether by date, meaning of name, fact, or patronage, selecting a name that honors a saint is a great way to deepen the connection between a child with his faith. Understanding the meaning of a name and its applicable character traits adds depth and dimension to the name chosen.
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