Baptismal names

A baptismal name is a name given to a newly-baptised Orthodox Christian. For a lengthy time in Orthodox history, Orthodox Christians are given the names of Orthodox saints.

The following is a list of names who, perhaps unexpectedly, have Orthodox saints attached to them.

C

• Claire (f) - St Photini the Samaritan Woman

E

• Eric (m) - St Erc of Slane

J

• Jaira (f) - St Lucy of Syracuse (also Jairos/Jairus (m))
• Jerica (f) - St Gertrude of Nivelles
• Jeoire (m) - St George

N

• Noel (m/f) - The Nativity of Christ

T

• Tiffany (f) - The Theophany of our Lord