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Our family follows an unwritten but steadfast rule when it comes to naming our children. Each child receives a first name and middle name that carries three distinct purposes uniqueness, sntly connection, and familial history. This tradition has been passed down since the beginning of our family's growth.
When anticipating pregnancy number six, I sought advice from Kate of Sancta Nomina - a blog specializing in Catholic baby names. Sharing my criteria with her, she carefully narrowed down options based on compatibility with our family values and preferences.
Kate provided an extensive list that was both intriguing and practical to consider. I selected some names from the list and sent them back for approval before proceeding further.
The names chosen by Kate align perfectly with our naming philosophy:
Ambrose
Benedict
Oscar Thomas
Each name comes with its own significance and history that contributes to a sense of continuity within our family structure while celebrating the life stories of those who have carried these names before us.
Ambrose, the honey-tongued theologian, not only reflects his father's interests in communication but also connects him to bees, highlighting our family's appreciation for nature.
Benedict embodies contemplation and joy through Western monasticism, a trt we hope will manifest in our son's disposition towards life.
Oscar Thomas combines a name inspired by a favorite film character with another in honor of my husband's grandfather. It not only adds depth to our naming process but also provides us with an intercessory snt for those with neurological problems due to the patronage of both Ambrose and Thomas.
The use of sntly names has become more than just picking out monikers; it’s now a personal connection, inspiration, and spiritual guidance within our family. It's remarkable how deeply intertwined these names have become not only with our children but also with their personalities and paths in life.
Coincidence? Definitely not, it's providence! Our decisions led us to embrace this tradition because we recognize the value of having sntly figures as rolefor our kids.
In essence, while it matters how our children come into being, it doesn't matter so much who they are named after. What truly counts is that each child knows about and loves the stories of those individuals who bore their names before them, whether related by blood or fellow siblings in Christ.
The decision to name our children with snts has been a transformative experience for us as parents. It enables us to see how our loved ones have already begun to embody trts of these sntly individuals through their dly actions and decisions.
In , of choosing names for our children is deeply personal but also reflective of our fth, love for each other, and desire for connection to the snts who lived before them. This tradition serves as a unique bl of heritage, spirituality, and individuality that enriches not only their lives but ours as well.
About Me: A devout Christian and a proud mother of six children with distinct personalities shaped by life's experiences and spiritual influences.
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