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Do I need to choose a male saint if I am a male?

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No. You can choose a male saint if you are female or a female saint if you are male.

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Can a girl choose Michael or Gabriel as her Confirmation name?

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Yes, this is permitted. Likewise, boys may choose a feminine name. It's important to be aware that some cultures and leaders will value and respect this practice more than others. As always, the choice of a Confirmation name should be considered prudently and prayerfully.

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Do you need to choose another name if you have a middle name?

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A Confirmation name is different than the name your parents have given you. It's a saint's name. So if you're trying to adopt a Confirmation name on your spiritual journey, yes, you will need to choose another name.

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Do I have to use a saint's name for my Confirmation name?

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You may also use the name of a Bible hero, but a saint is the typical choice as they may intervene and pray for you.

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Do I use the saint name as a part of a full name in the future?

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No, choosing a confirmation saint is choosing a saint for guidance during your life.

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What patron saint led a playful life?

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Well, St. Francis of Assisi enjoyed a life of partying with his friends, before experiencing the call to serve Christ. St. Maria Goretti was only a little girl, who loved to play with her friends, before she was murdered.

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Can I make up a saint name?

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No, it has to be an actual saint who is venerated by the Catholic Church. To simply make up a "saint's name," would be like making up a historical person.

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Can archangels be chosen for confirmation names?

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Yes.

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Can I have two Confirmation names?

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You only may have one.

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Is Raven a Confirmation name?

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No.

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Do I need to choose another one if someone has my confirmation name already?

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Certainly not. Many confirmed in the same class can have the same confirmation name.

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Which saint should I choose if I am dedicated, hardworking and caring?

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Pretty much every saint was dedicated, hardworking, and caring, so with those criteria you could choose almost any saint.

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My middle name is Joseph, may I choose Saint Joseph for my confirmation name?

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Yes, of course. Many people choose a saint they feel connected to or want to be like. If you like St. Joseph, go ahead! Just be sure to do research on the other saints to see if there's one with whom you feel more of a connection.

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Can I combine saints' names, like Mary and Joseph to MaryJo?

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I don’t believe so, but ask your priest. You might be able to pick more than one.

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Is Payton a confirmation name?

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There is a Venerable Father Patrick Peyton, so you could choose him (if your parish allows venerables and blesseds as confirmation saints).

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Can I choose the name of someone who is blessed but not a saint yet?

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Yes, you can. You can, for example, choose bl Laura Vicuna, bl Chiara Badano Luce, and many more.

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Is there a saint Anne?

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Yes. She is the Mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

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I need help choosing a saint's name. I love my animals (sheep, llamas, horses, cattle, dogs, etc.), but I also spends a lot of time visiting, cooking and doing for others. Ideas?

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St Francis is a common one for animals. For service, there are a lot of saints! You can choose Mama Mary (who visited St Elizabeth) or a saint who was very charitable (like Mother Teresa). Pray on it.

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Can a saint be an apostle?

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Yes! If the Saint is one of the Apostles (St Peter, St Paul, St Andrew...) or a saint who brings the Gospel to a new land and people (St Cyril, St Methodius, St Mark...).

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Is Gemma a confirmation name?

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That is! One saint is Saint Gemma Galgani, an Italian mystic. You should read about her and see that she is a saint you personally feel connected to.

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What saint am I? I'm brave, female, Irish, and I want to be a police officer.

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Although she is the patron saint of the French, I think Joan of Arc would be a perfect saint for you to choose.

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Who is the female saint of horses?

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St. Anne is the saint of equestrians. You could also use Joan of Arc as she rode often.

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Can I choose Saint Martha as my confirmation name because cooking is my passion and she is known for cooking?

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You may choose any saint's name as your confirmation name. Since St. Martha is a saint, Martha can be your confirmation name.

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Is Giovanni a suitable confirmation name?

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Yes, Giovanni is a valid confirmation name, inspired by St. Giovanni Calabria, an Italian priest.

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I chose Joy as my confirmation name but can't find a saint Joy.

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Your confirmation saint could be St. Philip Neri, the patron saint of joy.

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Which saint is known as a thinker?

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There are many saints known for their intellectual contributions, such as St. Thomas Aquinas. You might also consider a Doctor of the Church, like St. Augustine of Hippo.

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Is Marie a good confirmation name?

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Yes, St. Marie of the Incarnation is an admirable saint, and her name would make a lovely confirmation name.

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Can I choose a diminutive form of a saint’s name, like ‘Jeanette’ for Saint Joan of Arc?

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It depends on your local parish. Most parishes will allow that. I suggest you ask your local parish priest for suggestions.

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What is the purpose of using a confirmation name?

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A confirmation name helps mark the new life that you are beginning as an adult in the Faith.

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Can I choose a Confirmation name of a saint I haven't prayed to yet?

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You don't need to have prayed to your intended Confirmation saint before choosing their name. However, it is recommended to pray to them.

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