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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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His name has special significance: His first name, which means nobility and strength, was suggested by Arik's sister-in-law, while his middle name is the same as Arik’s.—
Emily Krauser,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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But Nvidia’s employees, who almost all refer to Huang by his first name, are effusive.—
James Surowiecki,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2025
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This season, the turtles in long-term care were given names based on Greek mythology.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
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In a quirk of German politics, the governing coalitions are often given names.—
Sebastian Shukla,
CNN,
22 Feb. 2025
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During a panel at 90s Con in Hartford on Friday, the brothers Lawrence — whose real last name is Mignogna — reflected on sacrificing their family name to get ahead in Hollywood.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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The cousins become unwittingly involved in a local election, with opposing factions trying to use their family name for leverage.—
Martine Paris,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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At the press conference, officials noted that Betsy Hackman should not be referred to with her maiden name of Arakawa, correcting previous reports.—
Kevin Dolak,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Mar. 2025
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The Duchess of Sussex answers the question of her last name during With Love, correcting Mindy Kaling, who calls her by her maiden name.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
5 Mar. 2025
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The baby’s middle name is a nod to his famous rapper grandpa, born Marshall Mathers, 52.—
Brian McCollum,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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The brand, which is a nod to his middle name, launched in January 2019 with an array of T-shirts, sweatshirts and shorts, along with a collection of beige corduroy pieces, emblazoned with the Drew logo and a smiley face.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Baptismal name.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baptismal%20name. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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