Feedback.Q: The best story I've heard of why someone was given a particular name is ... We had to pray long and hard for our first child. In gratitude we named our son John, which means "gift of God." Agnes Dietrich Shokan, N.Y. My mom is named after George Washington due to his legendary honesty and because she was born on his birthday. Debbie Zak Lubbock, Texas “Lubbock” redirects here. For other uses, see Lubbock (disambiguation). Lubbock is the 10th-largest city in the state of Texas.[1] Located in the northwestern part of the state—a region known historically as the Llano Estacado My grandmother was named Cunigunda because she was born on March 3, her feast day. She married a man named Henry. St. Cunigunda's husband was St. Henry. Grandma and Grandpa believed their marriage was made in heaven. Anthony Hanebrink Ogden, Utah Ogden is the county seat of Weber County,GR6 Utah, United States. A 2006 estimate placed its population at 78,086. The city served as a major railway hub through much of its history, and still handles a great deal of freight rail traffic which makes it a Emmanuel. He was born on Christmas Day. Kevin Steele Kevin Steele (born May 17, 1958, in Dillon, South Carolina) is an American football coach. He currently serves as the defensive coordinator at The University of Alabama, hired by head football coach Nick Saban on January 4, 2007. Lexington, Ky. I was born on May 12. My grandmother saw St. Bede Noun 1. St. Bede - (Roman Catholic Church) English monk and scholar (672-735) Baeda, Beda, Bede, Saint Baeda, Saint Beda, Saint Bede, St. Baeda, St. Beda, the Venerable Bede later in the month on the church calendar. But the pastor said Bede was a male. So the closest they could agree on was "Beata," which is Latin for "blessed." Now I see it as relating to relating to relate prep → concernant relating to relate prep → bezüglich +gen, mit Bezug auf +acc the Beatitudes Beatitudes (bē-ăt`ĭt  dz') [Lat.,=blessing], in the Gospel of St. Matthew, eight blessings uttered by Jesus at the opening of the Sermon on the Mount. .Beata Schueller Belgium, Wis. My own name came from the heroine of a 1948 movie who was a strong, independent woman (rare in those days). It is not a saint's name, however. Allison Volker Waterloo, Iowa Waterloo is the county seat of Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 68,747. It belongs to the Cedar Falls-Waterloo Metropolitan Statistical Area, and is the larger of the two cities, by population. A couple we knew were expecting their eighth child, a boy. No problem. He was to be named Henry (the eighth). Will Kennedy Erie, Pa. The priest who baptized bap·tize v. bap·tized, bap·tiz·ing, bap·tiz·es v.tr. 1. To admit into Christianity by means of baptism. 2. a. To cleanse or purify. b. To initiate. 3. my sister switched the first and middle names my parents had chosen. After pouring the water and pronouncing pro·nounc·ing adj. Relating to, designed for, or showing pronunciation: a pronouncing dictionary. her name, he added, "I like it better that way." Louise Kloepping Pearl City Pearl City A village of Hawaii on Pearl Harbor in southern Oahu. It was severely damaged during the attack on Pearl Harbor (December 7, 1941). Population: 32,000. , Ill. Q: The worst story I've heard of why someone was named what he or she was is ... A child named after a pet dog that died! Deacon John Deacon John may refer to:
Alanson, Mich. I knew a boy named Michelob because his parents liked the beer. It is shameful to name your child something superficial like a brand name. Toni Mengert Tempe, Ariz. Parents who couldn't resist being cute. Their last name was Beach; their children, Sandy and Rocky. Robert and Mary Murray The Mary Murray is an old Staten Island ferry, that is currently undergoing controversy as to whether or not the ferry should be removed. The vessel is located along the Raritan River, adjacent to Basilone Bridge and Exit 9 on the New Jersey Turnpike in East Brunswick Township, New Englewood, Fla. When I was substituting for a pastor at Mass a few years ago, I was asked to baptize bap·tize v. bap·tized, bap·tiz·ing, bap·tiz·es v.tr. 1. To admit into Christianity by means of baptism. 2. a. To cleanse or purify. b. To initiate. 3. a baby girl Lexus Jade. I've never figured out why they named their child after a green luxury car! Father Lawrence E. Mick Dayton, Ohio Dayton is a city in southwestern Ohio, United States. It is the county seat and largest city of Montgomery County. As of the 2005 census estimate, the population of Dayton was 158,873. My sister was named Annette Margaret (A.M.), so my parents picked a name for me with the initials P.M. Pat D'Anna Carmichael, Calif. Naming a child after the place of conception. Veronica Daly Leonia, N.J. Naming a child after the football field at Texas A&M (Kyle Field History The beginning In the fall of 1904, Edwin Jackson Kyle, an 1899 graduate of Texas A&M and professor of horticulture, was named president of the General Athletics Association. Kyle wanted to secure and develop an athletic field to promote the school's athletics. ). Judi Sweat College Station, Texas College Station is a city in Brazos County, Texas, situated in Central Texas. It is located in the heart of the Brazos Valley. The city is located within the most populated region of Texas, near to three of the 10 largest cities in the United States - Houston, Dallas, and San Because the parents were very young and financially beholden be·hold·en adj. Owing something, such as gratitude, to another; indebted. [Middle English biholden, past participle of biholden, to observe; see behold. to the grandparents grandparents npl → abuelos mpl grandparents grand npl → grands-parents mpl grandparents grand npl , who wanted their first girl grandchild named Kunigunde (a saint's name!) in exchange for the money. Name withheld Mission Viejo, Calif. Someone named their daughter after the actress Calista Flockhart. Name withheld Utica, N.Y. We have a friend who named her children Justice, Credence, Trinity, and Epiphany. She's expecting number five. I can hardly wait to see what that poor child will have to drag around. Terry Cloyd Sterling Heights, Mich. I knew a family named Corn who named their daughter Candy. John Edward Gilmour Mesa, Ariz. Q : If you got to choose your own name, what would you pick and why? Francis, because I'm a secular Franciscan. Sharon Behrend Madison, Wis. The name I have. Who better to be named after than the Blessed Mother? Mary MacRitchie Toledo, Ohio I've always disliked my name but wouldn't change it. It's who I am, who I've become. (Although I always wanted to be an Elizabeth.) Louise Roach Eau Claire, Wis. I did choose my name in religious life, and I love it! Sister Maureen Becket beck·et n. Nautical A device, such as a looped rope, hook and eye, strap, or grommet, used to hold or fasten loose ropes, spars, or oars in position. [Origin unknown.] Noun 1. , O.S.F. Spring Valley, Ill. General Comments There may be valid reasons for choosing a non-saint. Culture is very important. Asians have a strong attachment to ancestors, so why shouldn't they be able to name a child after a non-Christian grandparent who does not have a saint's name? Fred Nichols Sacramento, Calif. Here in Atlanta, it is common for a parent to pick a name because they like the way a string of consonants and vowels sound together. Subsequently, the names are empty, impossible to pronounce, and worse, stigmatizing the child. What most folks don't realize is that names are class markers, and meaningless, "unique," absurd names signify a continuation of the cycle of poverty and ignorance. Jill Knous Atlanta, Ga. Children are allowed to choose their own saint or patron during Confirmation. This allows them to choose someone they will identify with strongly. Laura (Jean) Krall Hollenbaugh Arvada, Colo. I've heard of priests in the past refusing to baptize someone until the parents chose a saint's name. If we return to that, how will there be new saints' names? Heidi Baschnagel Clarion, Pa. There are many more important things in child-rearing than choosing a name. But maybe that choice is indicative of the amount of thought that we'll put into other aspects of child-rearing. Shelley Douglass Birmingham, Ala. We have become so secularized today that we have lost almost all of our Christian identity. This maybe an area where we can reclaim our religious heritage. Daniel Huber Ignacio, Colo. Some saints' names may be out of the question. I was born on the feast of St. Polycarp, and I thank my parents for not naming me after him! Manuel J. Marrufo El Paso, Texas What counts is who we really are, how we live. We cannot view the return to traditional names as the solution to what ails the church, anymore than we can resurrect the Tridentine Mass, expecting that it will recreate what we remember to be the glory days of faith. Mary Therese Leman& Allen Park, Mich. As I look at many of my friends who have left the church, it seems to matter less what they are named than what kind of example and instruction they were given by their parents. L.M. Willey Seal Beach, Calif. Jesus--or should I say Yeshua--wasn't named after a saint, and he seemed to turn out OK. Steve J. Meyer Green Bay, Wis. God knows the heart of us all, whether our name is Lexus or Mary Grace. Name withheld Charlotte, N.C. Join the conversation--online. In addition to a sample of subscribers, all are invited to respond to U.S. CATHOLIC'S Reader Survey at www.uscatholic.org. This month, join U.S. CATHOLIC readers as they give their opinions about lay voice and involvement in the church. AND THE SURVEY SAYS ... 1. We owe it to our children to give them names that reflect our Christian values and heritage. agree 73% disagree 6% other 21% Representative of "other": "It should reflect our values and/or heritage but doesn't necessarily have to be a saint's or biblical name." 2. I am named after a saint or biblical figure. yes 84% no 16% 3. When naming my own children I:
49% Chose saints' or
biblical names
intentionally.
19% Chose saints' or
biblical names
unintentionally.
10% Named some kids
after saints, some
not.
5% Didn't choose saints'
names.
17% Other.
4. If I were to have a child today, I would choose the following name: For a boy: 1. John 2. Michael/Joseph (tie) 3. Peter For a girl: 1. Mary/Marie/Maria 2. Theresa/Therese/Teresa 3. Clare/Claire 5. The church should ...
75% Strongly encourage
parents to choose
religious names.
17% Stay out of it.
4% Require parents to
choose religious
names as a condition
of Baptism.
4% Other.
These results are based on survey responses from 161 U.S. CATHOLIC readers and website visitors. |
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