If you’re looking for a confirmation name or a name with a specific meaning, consider using the name of a patron saint that symbolizes something important to you. Much like the Romans, Egyptians, Greeks, and Native Americans had or have gods that symbolize different aspects of life; there is a patron saint for just about anything and everything! For example, St. Matthew is the patron saint of accountants. If you don’t have a Christian background, you may wonder what a saint is? By definition, a saint is a person acknowledged as holy or virtuous and typically regarded as being in heaven after death. The word saint comes from the Latin word Sanctus which means holy. However, you don’t need to be religious or a member of the Catholic Church to name your child after a saint. Saintly names have a historical and cultural significance, too. So, if you’re looking for a list of boy names with significance and a religious flair, then check out our Ultimate List of Saint Names for boys.
Names of the Most Famous Male Saints
Unique Patron Saint Names
There seems to be a patron saint for just about everywhere and everything. So while some of these names may be ordinary and even popular, their patronages are unique! Some professions, skills, and groups of people have more than one patron saint, so this list is merely a sampling!
Modern Sounding Saint Names
Patron Saints of Places
Confirmation Names for Boys
A confirmation name is a name your child chooses for themselves when they are confirmed into the Catholic church. The Anglican, Lutheran, and Orthodox churches also perform confirmation ceremonies. Confirmation is the reaffirmation of the vows a child’s parents made at their baptism. A confirmation name must be a saint’s name and should represent something meaningful to you. Below is a list of possible baby boy names or confirmation names. For more baby name inspiration check out our Baby Name Center.
