Birth announcement: Margaret Thérèse!

A mama I did a private consultation for has let me know her little girl has arrived and been given the beeeauutiful name … Margaret Thérèse!

She writes,

“Thank you so much for your help! I just wanted to let you know our little girl arrived on November 7th and we named her Margaret ‘Greta’ Thérèse!“

Greta!! I love love love Greta as a nickname for Margaret!! And the full Margaret Thérèse is just gorgeous! This little lady joins her beautifully named big sisters:

Clara Grace
Annelise Rose

What an amazing set of sisters! Congratulations to the whole family, and happy birthday Baby Greta!!

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Margaret Thérèse

Birth announcement: Cillian Rory!

November 21, 2016 sanctanomina Birth announcement Catholic baby names, Irish names, Powerful patrons

The mama whose consultation I had scheduled to post today had her baby early! I’m delighted to share that her little wee man has been given the amazing name … Cillian Rory!

And this mama needs PRAYERS! She writes,

“Hi Kate, Wanted to let you know that our fifth son, Cillian Rory, was born on November 16th. His arrival was dramatic as I broke my pelvis the Saturday before he was born and then induced because I had lost the ability to walk. They discovered the break yesterday, and I am working with physical therapy to find a way to get around. Thanks again for our name consult. We loved your middle name suggestion and went with it.”

A broken pelvis! While so very pregnant! And now with a newborn! I know you’ll join me in storming heaven for this mama and her family during such a difficult time!

Little Cillian joins his equally amazingly named big sibs:

Hannah Rain
Liam Ruff
Finnegan Ryan (goes by Finn)
Reilly Patrick
Dylan Rhys

Such a wonderful Irishy set! Congratulations to Mom and Dad and the whole family, and happy birthday Baby Cillian!!

Cillian Rory

Birth announcement: Aur0r@ M3rcede$!

November 10, 2016 sanctanomina Birth announcement Catholic baby names, Mary, Powerful patrons

I posted a consultation for this beautiful family back in August, and they’ve let me know their little girl has arrived and been given the gorrrgeous name … Aur0r@ M3rcede$!

The mama writes,

“Wanted to let you know that we FINALLY got to meet our baby girl – she was 13 days overdue and 10 lbs, 14 oz!

We were still deliberating over names more than 24 hours after her birth. I think we had settled on Mercedes being her middle name in honor of the Year of Mercy, and were trying to decide between Rosalia, Leocadia and Seraphina for first names. Both Rosalia and Leocadia would have been Lea for short (we have a cow named Rosie and an Aunt Katie…) and as much as we loved Seraphina, she just didn’t look like it fit her somehow. Before the consultation posted, we’d been thinking Annora Mercedes, but over time, it just didn’t settle as THE name. And as my husband was heading home to help Grandma and Grandpa with our older children that second night in the hospital, he threw Aur0r@ M3rcede$ out there. We’d considered Aur0r@ for our two older girls as well, but I could never get past the mythological origins. Then I discovered you had done a name spotlight on Aur0r@ as was absolutely delighted to find a Marian connection!!!

So… on October 12th, after a lightning-fast induction, we welcomed Aur0r@ M3rcede$ (R0ry for short) to our family!“

What a great name!! I LOVE Aur0r@ nicked R0ry, and M3rcede$ for the Year of Mercy! 😍😍😍 And I love the name story! If you remember, these parents specifically wanted a “slightly unusual, slightly longer full names that trim down to an easy nickname” — they totally nailed it! And I’m so delighted the Marian connection to Aur0r@ was just the encouragement they needed!

Congratulations Mom and Dad and big sibs J@cks0n/Jack, El0d!e/Ellie, and Av!ana/Ava, and happy birthday Baby R0ry!!

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Aur0r@ M3rcede$

Birth announcement: Theodore Augustine Joseph!

November 9, 2016 sanctanomina Birth announcement Catholic baby names, Powerful patrons

I posted a consultation for Stephanie and her husband back in September, and they were also the family I posted this anonymous prayer request for, as their little guy was born with a heart defect. I’m delighted to now be able to share with you his name: Theodore Augustine Joseph!

Stephanie writes,

“After a night of pondering and staring at him, we named him Theodore Augustine Joseph. We were heavily leaning toward Silas but I just couldn’t see it! My husband has loved the name “Theo” for months, and I really wanted to name him Augustine and have the option to call him Gus or Auggie. I realize “Theo” isn’t one syllable, but we thought it went nicely with big sister Caeli! And we really wanted to honor St. Joseph as well, so we gave him three big, beautiful names.”

“Three big, beautiful names” indeed! And perfectly perfect for a little one with health concerns to have extra patrons! Please also continue to pray for little Theo, as his parents’ very special intention is that the hole in his heart will heal and he won’t need surgery.

Congratulations to the whole family, including big sibs Bethany, Luke, Jackson, and Caeli, and happy birthday Baby Theo!!

Theodore Augustine Joseph

Birth announcement: Damien Edmund!

November 2, 2016 sanctanomina Birth announcement Catholic baby names, Powerful patrons, Reclaim the name

I posted a consultation for Kara and her husband at the end of September, and I’m thrilled to share that she’s let me know her little one has arrived — a little boy who’s been given the amazing name … Damien Edmund!

Kara writes,

“After your consult I realised how much I really love St Damien of Molokai and it seemed like the right name. My husband was hesitant because of THAT movie, but right after he was born my husband said a little prayer and felt it was the right name. And we added Edmund for Edmund Campion and Edmund Arrowsmith. So far, all our Catholic friends love the name Damien, and non Catholics haven’t said anything negative. Reclaim the name!“

You guys! I’m SO excited that Kara and her husband went ahead with Damien — such a great saint, such a great name, and I love that Dad went along with it after praying about it. And also! “Reclaim the name!” 😍💕💕💕 I guarantee it won’t take long until the people in Kara’s circle associate Damien primarily with her beautiful little boy!

Congratulations to Mom and Dad and big sibs Rosamond, Matthias, and Simeon, and happy birthday Baby Damien!!

Damien Edmund

Birth announcement: Eliana Katherine!

October 28, 2016 sanctanomina Birth announcement Catholic baby names, Powerful patrons

A mama I did a private consultation has let me know her little girl has arrived and been given the gorgeous name … Eliana Katherine!

She writes,

“Baby has arrived! Meet Eliana Katherine. Namesakes: St Eliana, early martyr and St Catherine Laboure (no explanation needed)“

Isn’t Eliana a beautiful name?? It’s new to me, and I love it — that site linked above says it’s as a form of Helen! 😍😍😍

Little Miss joins her equally well-named big sibs:

Sophia Marie
Joseph Gabriel
Abigail Gianna
Claire Elizabeth

Congratulations to the whole family, and happy birthday Baby Eliana!!

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Eliana Katherine

Birth announcement: Rosalee Maewyn!

October 17, 2016 sanctanomina Birth announcement Catholic baby names, Irish names, Mary, Powerful patrons

The mama from this consultation sort of sneakily snuck in a little comment on the post today sharing that she’s had her baby! Her little girl has been given the goooorgeous name … Rosalee Maewyn!

What an amazingly beautiful combo! I’m extra excited too that Rosalie was one of my suggestions — I’m so delighted it was a helpful idea!

If you remember, this sweet girl is Baby No. 11 and her parents didn’t want her name to repeat any of her siblings’ initials — I’m so impressed at how well they’ve done! She joins big sibs:

David Zachary
Caleb Daniel
Jesse Robert
Ethan Wyatt
Kathryn Cecilia
Aaron Mathias
Tobias Xavier
Bridget Darling
Phoebe Noelle
Levi Thaddeus

Such a handsome bunch of names! Congratulations to the whole family, and happy birthday Baby Rosalee!! (Be sure to check our her adorable little face over on her mama’s blog!)

Birth announcement: Owen Xavier!

October 8, 2016 sanctanomina Birth announcement Catholic baby names, Powerful patrons

A mama I did a private consultation for has let me know her baby boy has arrived and been given the awesome name … Owen Xavier!

She writes,

“I thought I’d let you know our baby was born at home on Sept 22 at 4:44 pm, after about two hours of labor (though I was only certain I was in labor for about half of that). Owen Xavier was 9 lbs, 1 oz and 21.75 inches long. He’s a keeper!

We actually have been debating charging his middle name due to some uncertainty but I think we’re going to stick with it.”

First of all, can you believe she was in labor for only two hours, and she was only certain she was in labor for an hour?! What! Second of all, Owen Xavier is such a cool combo! I love it! I also love her explanation behind it:

“St. Nicholas Owen seems like such a great patron, and both him and St. Francis Xavier are Jesuits from the 16th century, which is kind of neat. One worked alone, one worked with people — seems to cover all possible bases for this little guy of ours. 😉 OXM seem like pretty cool initials, too.”

Such cool connections with two amazing saints!

He joins some amazingly named big siblings too:

Helen Perpetua
Susanna Jean
John Benedict (Jack)
Leo Tobias
Lucy Therese
Edith Rose
Lydia Agnes
Alice Louisa
Jane Elisabeth (in heaven)

Each combo is amazing! I love every single one! It is such a joy to see such beautiful names being used!

Congratulations to the whole family, and happy birthday Baby Owen!!

Owen Xavier

Birth announcement: Declan James!

October 5, 2016October 9, 2016 sanctanomina Birth announcement Catholic baby names, Irish names, Powerful patrons

The mama from this consultation has let me know her little guy has arrived and been given the so-handsome name … Declan James!

She writes,

“I am the mama from the post about Robert Edward or Benedict Joseph. We went through a few other names including your suggestion of Bennett which I still love.

Ultimately we returned to our rules with our oldest’s name, John Patrick. With John we wanted Irish saint and a new testament name. It was slightly easier with him because his great grandpa is also John.

After several discussions about the pronunciation of Kieran, we landed on Declan James. He narrowly missed the opportunity to be named James Finbar, as St. Finbar’s feast day is September 25th and my husband’s patron. Declan was born on the 28th and is 7.06 pounds and 21 inches long.”

What an amazing set of brothers!! I absolutely LOVE John Patrick and Declan James together!!

Congratulations to the whole family, and happy birthday Baby Declan!!

Declan James

Birth announcement: Elizabeth Margaret!

September 23, 2016 sanctanomina Birth announcement Biblical names, Catholic baby names, Powerful patrons

Amanda’s consultation was the one that posted this past Monday, and in light of my little niece’s birth announcement from this morning (Margaret Elizabeth), it seems very appropriate to post the birth announcement for Amanda’s little green bean 🌱 — a little girl who’s been given the gorgeous name … Elizabeth Margaret!

Amanda writes,

“Elizabeth Margaret was born at 10pm MST, Sept. 19th. I couldn’t convince my husband to change Margaret to a first name, and he wanted to use it now. He also wouldn’t agree with using a variation of it.

Thank you for your help in naming her! While I was in labour, we were still talking about boy names. My husband mentioned Nicholas, and though I have a sister name Nicole, it was growing on me throughout labour. We’ll definitely have to keep it on our list for the next baby!“

It’s such a wonderful combo!! Margaret was Amanda’s husband’s paternal grandmother’s name, and it’s so lovely with Elizabeth — royal, really! This wee lady joins big sibs: