Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for baptismal names
Noun
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The Hialeah Police Department did not identify the females’ first names or ages.—
Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
13 Jan. 2026 -
Both health systems only released the first names of the parents and newborns.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
2 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Why add a surname or include a father’s fathers’ given names given to me at birth to identify me?—
Rosa Lyster,
Harpers Magazine,
6 Jan. 2026
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The Woodward Center named the mama dog Noel, and her puppies were given names based on the Twelve Days of Christmas – Drummer, Piper, Lord, Lady, Maid, Swan, Goose, Ring, Calling Bird, French Hen, Turtle Dove and Partridge.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Everyone on both sides of my family has always used family names, which has been really important to me to continue only using family names with my children.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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All denominations across all creeds, all colors.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The choir, composed of more than 100 people, represents churches of various denominations.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Baptismal names.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baptismal%20names. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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