He's got them all documented, and there's even a sequel.
Posted on 01/11/2011 2:08:11 PM PST by NYer
POPE Benedict XVI has urged parents to use proper Christian names when naming their children.
The Pope was believed to be speaking out against the trend of copying obscure celebrity baby names.
Several Italian celebrities have fallen foul of religious tradition, most notably Formula One boss Flavio Briatore, whose son is called Falco, meaning Falcon.
Christian names are an “indelible sign from the Holy Spirit” that help protect family life, the Pope said.
Theologian Gianni Gennari said the Pope was “simply asking for seriousness when it comes to baptism”.
Short succinct and to the point. At times it seems parents are competing to come up with the oddest names for their children. Anyone else recall the family that names their son, ESPN, because Dad was a big sports fan?
Wonder what he thinks of names like Moon Unit and Ja’larondashanae?
You mean like...Jesus?
I’m waiting for some avante-garde lefty to name their offspring “baby #1” and “baby #2”. In all likelihood it already happened.
At one time, a Catholic child had to have a saint name.
My Baptismal name is a WHOLE lot longer than my legal name.
Bring those rules back and there is no problem.
ESPN Montana Real. Named for ESPN and Joe Montana...
The Fearsome Fivesome here are all named with old-fashioned names, in standard spellings. We also tried (emphasizing that word) to make them difficult to make fun of. Of course, the kids themselves defeated that plan. ;)
“Christian names are an “indelible sign from the Holy Spirit” that help protect family life, the Pope said.”
Baloney.
Dito. How does one’s name provide protection? Aren’t there more important things to worry about?
I know. My name is as plain as any name could be - very old fashioned and normal. Didn't make any difference . . . until I threatened to clobber a couple of the other kids.
He's got them all documented, and there's even a sequel.
I thought Jesus was a Jewish name.....??
My daughter is Grace Elizabeth. I think God would approve :-)
The Pope is absolutely right on this and I have noticed it becoming a very frustrating trend. The name of a saint is given in Baptism in order that the baby baptized may imitate that saints virtues and have him/her for a protector.
The pope is covering it all, lately. Excellent! We named three of our four children after saints, but I, being a new Catholic, thought it fine to name one of our sons after my brother (who we joked would be an agnostic saint someday anyway). Fast forward two decades, and I’m really sorry I did that (long story, but for one, we no longer have any contact with my bro). My husband and I started talking about it (renaming our son, that is:)) coming up with names that fit his persona. My choice was Anthony Francis, and my husband interestingly liked the flip, Francis Anthony. (But it’s a little late for naming.) I now believe one should name their kids after a saint or a name that is a derivative of, and be safe on a number of accounts.
Actually my dad like name Kelly but my mom like name Ann so they put the name together Kelly Ann LOL!
Yes! Yes! That has my two favorite non-religious names in all the world: Heidi Yum Yum Gluck and Ophelia Bumps! Oh, thank you, I’d forgotten that gem.
I like Eucalyptus Yoho and Garnish Lurch, myself.
I’m so glad I wasn’t eating when you mentioned those. I think I know what to name the next couple kids. ;)
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