: Pope Francis has noted that a baptismal name "takes us out of anonymity" and serves as a badge of belonging to God’s family. Baptismal Names | Glass Overflowing
: Traditionally, parents choose the name of a saint or a biblical figure to provide the child with a heavenly role model and protector. For example, a child might be named Augustine or Christopher to honor those figures' exemplary lives. baptismal name
: The practice echoes biblical stories where God gave new names to mark life-altering spiritual journeys—Abram became Abraham , Simon became Peter , and Saul became Paul . : Pope Francis has noted that a baptismal