The moment when comes to know that you are going to be a father or mother, along with the excitement, you may be in search of the names of your baby. Here are some names for your baby girl which are proven to sound the most beautiful and Catholic!
Sophia
The name means “wisdom” in Greek. It also belonged to the 4th-century martyr, St. Sophia of Rome. There are varying traditions relating to the saint, with some stating she died in the Diocletian prosecutions, and others saying she died mourning her daughters who’d been martyred. She is known as the mother of Saints Faith, Hope, and Charity.
Zoe
This beautiful name is also of Greek origin, meaning “life” — in the supernatural sense and not in the biological sense (bios). The word Zoe is used to express the kinds of life Jesus wants to give his followers: “I have come that they may have life.” (John 10:10). It’s the perfect name to give a newborn destined for eternal life!
Ellie
While strictly speaking “Ellie” isn’t a saint’s name, it’s the diminutive of the name Eleanor, which incidentally appears 24th on the list. However, just to cheat a bit, Eleanor is another version of the name Helen, which belonged to one of the great saints, St. Helena of Constantinople. This pious woman dedicated her life to discovering important locations in Christian history, such as Calvary, and claimed to have found the relics of the True Cross. Eleanor or Helen means “light,” so hopefully your little bundle will be a light in your family.
Elena
If you’re not a fan of Eleanor or Helen, you could opt for this other diminutive that is proving more popular, and was ranked number 13 in the list of names.
Emily
This rather sweet name belonged to the nun that established the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Apparition in France. She devoted her life to helping the poor and destitute, and founded schools and other institutions as she traveled. Emily derives from the Roman family name, Aemilius, meaning “rival,” or “to emulate.” Perhaps your little Emily will be the perfect role model.
Penelope
This name belonged to one of the Forty Holy Virgin Martyrs who died in the 4th century when they wouldn’t follow orders of the Roman Emperor Licinius to make sacrifices to his idols. You might also remember the name from Homer’s The Odyssey — it actually means “weaver” in Greek.
Lucy
This short but sweet name came in at number 17 on the list. Again, it belongs to a saint who died during Christian persecutions in the 4th century. St. Lucy is a virgin martyr whose name is commemorated in the Canon of the Mass. Stemming from the Latin, lux, Lucy means “light.”
Naomi
It is a name that belonged to a biblical figure. In the Book of Ruth, you will see that Naomi was Ruth’s mother-in-law, who was so beloved that when the two women were widowed, they stayed together and cared for each other. It is believed that the name means “good, pleasant, lovely, winsome” — some great qualities for your little angel.