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Recent Examples of baptismal name
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.
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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
These homages to Athelstan continued even through the series finale, in which the monk’s son, Alfred (Ferdia Walsh-Peelo), gave the Viking’s son, Hvitserk (Marco Ilsø), the baptismal name of Athelstan in one of the show’s stirring final scenes.
—Sadie Gennis, Vulture, 11 Jan. 2021
He was later baptized and took the same baptismal name as Hakamada’s, Paulo, and added Miki, the name of a Japanese martyr.
—Washington Post, 25 Nov. 2019
At age 12, Toni, known then as Chloe Wofford, converted to Catholicism and selected Anthony as her baptismal name.
—Ekemini Uwan, The Denver Post, 7 Aug. 2019
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
These homages to Athelstan continued even through the series finale, in which the monk’s son, Alfred (Ferdia Walsh-Peelo), gave the Viking’s son, Hvitserk (Marco Ilsø), the baptismal name of Athelstan in one of the show’s stirring final scenes.
—Sadie Gennis, Vulture, 11 Jan. 2021
He was later baptized and took the same baptismal name as Hakamada’s, Paulo, and added Miki, the name of a Japanese martyr.
—Washington Post, 25 Nov. 2019
At age 12, Toni, known then as Chloe Wofford, converted to Catholicism and selected Anthony as her baptismal name.
—Ekemini Uwan, The Denver Post, 7 Aug. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for baptismal name
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For privacy reasons, Patricia asked ABC News to be referred by her first name only.—
Stephanie Mendez,
ABC News,
18 Jan. 2025
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Fear of the Taliban is only one of the reasons the first names of his parents and siblings are not in this article.—
Jazzmin Jiwa,
TIME,
16 Jan. 2025
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The cows are often given names and encouraged to roam and graze in a stress-free environment, with only a few kept in each pen.—
Chelsea Davis,
Forbes,
17 Oct. 2024
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Attendees are given name tags with identification numbers and individually interviewed by production, according to the outlet.—
McKinley Franklin,
Peoplemag,
24 Sep. 2024
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Posada recently got a tattoo featuring his family name in script and wrapped in a bed of olive leaves.—
Kevin J. Farmer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Jan. 2025
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Next is the Aorus Elite 16, another laptop with a family name derived from Gigabyte’s motherboard offerings.—
& Matthew Buzzi,
PCMAG,
12 Jan. 2025
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The final stage of the attack asks the user to provide details to their payment card as well as date of birth, Social Security number, mother's maiden name, and driver's license number.—
Michael Kan,
PCMAG,
7 Nov. 2024
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Christina has also filed to legally retake her maiden name.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
16 July 2024
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Homer was named after Gere's father, Homer Gere, with the middle name honoring his wife's sire, James Lowell.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Melina’s middle name is Rose, named after Pasadena and Davila’s grandmother, Rosita.—
Nathan Solis,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Baptismal name.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baptismal%20name. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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