Naming your baby is one of the most important and challenging thing to do before the baby is born. According to the Catholic Church, if you name your baby after a saint, the saint will intercede and help his namesake throughout the baby's life. In effect, the saint will be your baby's patron saint for the rest of the baby's lifetime. Here is a very brief list of possible saint names for your next treasured child.

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Adrian. There are at least ten Saint Adrians throughout history. One of them was called Adrian of Nicomedia, who was a pagan and bodyguard in the royal court of Nicomedia. He was so impressed by the courage and faith of the Christians being executed, he converted and became a Christian. He was then arrested by the same court he worked for and executed. He is the patron saint of soldiers and prison guards and helps intercede against the plague. Here is a strong name to please any man, with several saints to choose from.

Benjamin. Saint Benjamin was a Persian who loved to preach to the people. He would preach anywhere to anyone who would listen. He suffered in jail, was released, and told not to preach again. But he did, and was killed for it by being impaled on a stake. Benjamin means 'son of the right hand'. Benjamins can be Benjie when they are young, and Ben as they mature. It is a name to be be proud of.

Christopher. Most Catholics are familiar with the Saint Christopher medal; a picture of St. Christopher carrying Baby Jesus across flood waters to safety. Not much is know about the real man, however. He was a third century martyr who helped people cross a dangerous stream, including Jesus. He is the patron saint of many things including travelers, drivers, epileptics, Germany, Spain, cab drivers, gardeners, bachelors, and watermen. It will never go wrong to name your child after this saint.

Drogo. A masculine sounding name with a great story behind it. Saint Drogo was Flemish nobility, to gave up all his worldly possessions to become a shepherd and go on many pilgrimages to Rome. He ended his life as a hermit, living on water, barley, and the Eucharist. He is the patron saint of deaf people, orphans, shepherds (naturally), ill people, deformed people, and coffee houses.

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