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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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Some interviews have been translated from Arabic and people have been referenced only by first names to protect their identities.Adam Leventhal, The Athletic, 23 Nov. 2024
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Maya Freelon’s first name comes from her godmother Maya Angelou.Chadd Scott, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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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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Kang’s parents had been waiting for a boy who could carry the family name.Meg Linehan, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Barack Obama is opening up about his daughter Malia Obama's decision to drop the family name in her professional life.Brian Brant, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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His four older sisters have a different last name, Hines-Allen, incorporating their mother Kim’s maiden name.Dan Pompei, The Athletic, 6 Aug. 2024
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For instance, a woman who has built a successful career under her maiden name might find that AI systems struggle to link her past achievements with her new surname.Shelley Zalis, TIME, 26 Oct. 2024
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As for her middle name, Renée is also Chyna’s given middle name.Katie Mannion, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
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Eilish is set to perform at Heritage Bank Center on Friday evening, with the show starting at 7 p.m. Billie Eilish has a unique middle name Billie's full name is actually Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O'Connell.Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Baptismal name.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baptismal%20name. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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