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Saints' Names for Girls

Saints' names may no longer be required for a Roman Catholic baptism, but many parents choose to honor saints with their children's names anyway. Names of notable saints such as St. Catherine of Siena and St. Teresa of Avila are listed here, as well as those of lesser-known saints.

Along with Catherine and Teresa, other Saint names for girls in the US Top 1000 include Adelaide, Beatrice, Cecilia, Florence, Genevieve, Isabel, Lydia, and Matilda. Among the more unique saints’ names with style are Delphina, Inez, Theodora, and Zenobia.

Beyond religious strictures, you might be interested in saints as inspirational namesakes or as a source of unusual ancient names. This list includes a range of saints' names for girls, from the classic to the cool to the rarely-heard.

Emily

Meaning: rival

Origin:Feminine variation of Emil, Latin
120
Emma

Meaning: universal

Origin:German
102
Audrey

Meaning: noble strength

Origin:English
56
Julia

Meaning: youthful or sky father

Origin:Latin
133
Elizabeth

Meaning: pledged to God

Origin:Hebrew
86
Jane

Meaning: God is gracious

Origin:English
77
Victoria

Meaning: victory

Origin:Latin
232