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baptismal name

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Recent Examples of baptismal name Toni is an abbreviation of her baptismal name, Anthony. — Literary Hub, 21 May 2026 Born with his baptismal name of Robert Francis Prevost, his papal name is more of a traditional choice — and one with a storied history. — Rachel Raposas, People.com, 9 May 2025 Of the 266 popes in history, 129 have chosen names different from their baptismal names. — Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025 The new pope’s name, as well as his baptismal names, will be translated into Latin in the announcement but his former surname will remain in his native language. — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 4 May 2025 While popes have the option of keeping their baptismal name, every pope for the last 470 years has chosen to change his name, usually to honor a predecessor and to signal their intention to emulate his example. — Christopher Watson, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2025 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. — 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

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Next is Panthea Parker, a woman whose last name follows her first name like aroma follows a cup of coffee.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 22 July 2026
Regillio has not been present in his son’s life, which is why Xavi prefers to be referred to by his first name only.

— Jay Harris, New York Times, 22 July 2026

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Toyota What began as a machine manufacturing company bearing the founder’s family name is now one of the most recognizable names in the global automobile industry.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 July 2026
To defile the legacy of his family and that family name is sickening, and turns my stomach.

— Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 16 July 2026

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