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Recent Examples of Synonyms for baptismal names
Noun
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His mother, Martha — who asked that CBS News use their first names only to protect their privacy — says the experience saved his life.—
Samantha Rappaport,
CBS News,
18 May 2026 -
And when asked to describe the rest of his life in five words, Obama chose the words joy and useful, plus the first names of former first lady Michelle Obama and their two kids, Malia and Sasha.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The seven kittens were given names meant to honor where they were born.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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Why add a surname or include a father’s fathers’ given names given to me at birth to identify me?—
Rosa Lyster,
Harpers Magazine,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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However, unlike similar programs, these folks have to stay true to their Southern roots and family names, a difficult feat in today’s modern world.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Feb. 2026
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Everyone on both sides of my family has always used family names, which has been really important to me to continue only using family names with my children.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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For some families, maiden names or other significant surnames are carried on as first names.—
Lisa Milbrand,
Parents,
1 Apr. 2026
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In a step that rights activists call an attempt to block a dual-surname system, Takaichi is calling for a law to allow the greater use of maiden names as aliases instead.—
Mari Yamaguchi,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Religious leaders from various Christian denominations − and one rabbi – spoke at the gathering.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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Flanked by several clergy members of various denominations, Dolan, 76, thanked his former colleagues, as well as civic and community officials, before praising Jesus Christ for his lengthy career in the church.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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“Baptismal names.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baptismal%20names. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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