Synonyms of baptismal name

baptismal name

noun

as in first name

Related Words

• first name
• Christian name
• given name
• family name
• maiden name
• middle name
• denomination
• misnomer
• nomenclature
• appellation
• designation
• pen name
• denotation
• forename
• compellation
• title
• surname
• appellative
• nom de plume
• sobriquet
• patronymic
• hypocorism
• handle
• diminutive
• nickname
• moniker
• cognomen
• tag
• matronymic
• nom de guerre
• pseudonym
• banner
• epithet
• trivial name
• binomial
• monomial
• alias
• cryptonym
• byname
• rubric
• vernacular

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of baptismal name

Toni is an abbreviation of her baptismal name, Anthony. — Literary Hub, 21 May 2026

Born with his baptismal name of Robert Francis Prevost, his papal name is more of a traditional choice — and one with a storied history. — Rachel Raposas, People.com, 9 May 2025

Of the 266 popes in history, 129 have chosen names different from their baptismal names. — Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025

The new pope’s name, as well as his baptismal names, will be translated into Latin in the announcement but his former surname will remain in his native language. — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 4 May 2025

While popes have the option of keeping their baptismal name, every pope for the last 470 years has chosen to change his name, usually to honor a predecessor and to signal their intention to emulate his example. — Christopher Watson, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2025

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. — 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