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Recent Examples of baptismal name
Until last year, John Henry Newman, as he is known by his baptismal name, was studying to become a priest at a Roman Catholic seminary in Yangon.
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New York Times, 30 Mar. 2022
She was given the name Sister Seraphia and later returned to her baptismal name, Carol Estelle.
—Jacques Kelly, baltimoresun.com, 22 May 2021
These homages to Athelstan continued even through the series finale, in which the monk’s son, Alfred (Ferdia Walsh-Peelo), gave the Viking’s son, Hvitserk (Marco Ilsø), the baptismal name of Athelstan in one of the show’s stirring final scenes.
—Sadie Gennis, Vulture, 11 Jan. 2021
He was later baptized and took the same baptismal name as Hakamada’s, Paulo, and added Miki, the name of a Japanese martyr.
—Washington Post, 25 Nov. 2019
At age 12, Toni, known then as Chloe Wofford, converted to Catholicism and selected Anthony as her baptismal name.
—Ekemini Uwan, The Denver Post, 7 Aug. 2019
New York Times, 30 Mar. 2022
She was given the name Sister Seraphia and later returned to her baptismal name, Carol Estelle.
—Jacques Kelly, baltimoresun.com, 22 May 2021
These homages to Athelstan continued even through the series finale, in which the monk’s son, Alfred (Ferdia Walsh-Peelo), gave the Viking’s son, Hvitserk (Marco Ilsø), the baptismal name of Athelstan in one of the show’s stirring final scenes.
—Sadie Gennis, Vulture, 11 Jan. 2021
He was later baptized and took the same baptismal name as Hakamada’s, Paulo, and added Miki, the name of a Japanese martyr.
—Washington Post, 25 Nov. 2019
At age 12, Toni, known then as Chloe Wofford, converted to Catholicism and selected Anthony as her baptismal name.
—Ekemini Uwan, The Denver Post, 7 Aug. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for baptismal name
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Former New Orleans Saints coach Dennis Allen was among the first names to be publicly linked to the job.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
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King and Queen were given to his two eldest kids; his youngest daughter’s first name is Princess; and his two youngest sons share the same first name, Prince.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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The cows are often given names and encouraged to roam and graze in a stress-free environment, with only a few kept in each pen.—
Chelsea Davis,
Forbes,
17 Oct. 2024
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Attendees are given name tags with identification numbers and individually interviewed by production, according to the outlet.—
McKinley Franklin,
Peoplemag,
24 Sep. 2024
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The weight of his family name has been heavy and the request was made to the EFL for the younger Bellingham to carry Jobe on the back of his shirt shortly after arriving at the Stadium of Light.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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These children learn how to relay their nightmare experiences (parents writing their family names on body parts in case bombs separate limbs) through art.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
9 Jan. 2025
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The couple decided to name him after Holly’s maiden name — but family and friends call him Robbie for short.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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By 13, Hussey was already acting professionally on stage using her mother’s maiden name.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
28 Dec. 2024
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The bundle of joy was named in honor of the Wu-Tang member and shares Rocky's middle name.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA TODAY,
29 Jan. 2025
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Princess Charlotte's middle names, Elizabeth and Diana, pay homage to Queen Elizabeth and William's mother Princess Diana, who died in 1997.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Baptismal name.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baptismal%20name. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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