Choosing a baby's name is tough. We totally understand, and that's why we've put together a list of Catholic saint names for boys and girls inspired by these divinities who dedicated their lives to faith and the highest moral values. And we know that when you think of Catholic names, "modern" may not be the first word that comes to mind, but the idea that all Catholic saint names are antiquated is, er, antiquated. Of course, there are a bunch of Old Testament-inspired names that will not necessarily sound fresh or modern nowadays. However, there are still many options available that allow you to honor your faith and name your child after a saint without naming them Abraham or Philomena.
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Catholic tradition used to dictate that if you were going to baptize your child, you were expected to give them a name that honored a saint, angel, or biblical figure. That naming tradition has since gotten a bit more loosey-goosey, and you can certainly baptize your child without them having a name inspired by the Bible. Still, just because something is no longer required doesn't mean that you can't do it. You might want to give your child a saint's name as a confirmation of your faith or because you want them to be inspired by the Christian ideals and values that a particular saint represents. And so we present you with a few lovely options to consider.