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History is one of the best sources of inspiration if you’re looking for names that are uncommon but long established. Saints, an array of people from different eras and cultures, are an especially fun group of historical figures when it comes to their names. From ancient Syrian hermits to 17th century Italian nuns, there are many interesting choices to be discovered! Which saint names below are your favorite?

Masculine Saint Names

  1. ALBAN
  2. BASIL
  3. CAEDMON
  4. ELOUAN
  5. ALDRIC
  6. FIACHRA
  7. GRATIAN
  8. KENELM
  9. MAËL
  10. CRISPIN

Feminine Saint Names

  1. AGLAIA
  2. CYRA
  3. DOROTHEA
  4. ELUNED
  5. HYACINTHA
  6. ISIDORA
  7. KORALIA
  8. LEOCADIA
  9. MORWENNA
  10. ODILIA

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