Confirmation name?

[marcaevans]

I know I am a while out yet, but do you think it would be frowned upon if I were to choose the name Peter as my confirmation name? I have grown to have admiration for Saint Peter through my daily readings and through the accounts prior to and following the death and resurrection of our Lord at Mass.

 

[Ad_Orientem]

Why would it be frowned upon? It’s not like you’re calling yourself his successor or something.

 

[Classicist]

Why would it be frowned upon? It’s not like you’re calling yourself his successor or something.

The Antichrist is here!

You’re perfectly welcome to choose Peter! It’s a good name if you’re a sort of “cowardly lion” type like me, who always rushes forward impetuously - only to be humbled very quickly. Peter’s the great patron saint of faithful but irascible people.

 

[WingsOfEagles]

Actually, that would be a very good name choice. I think Jesus is the only big “no-no”.

 

[MaryT777]

I think it’s a wonderful confirmation name.
Mary.

 

[empantarhei]

Actually, that would be a very good name choice. I think Jesus is the only big “no-no”.

I would think there a few no-nos, no?

 

[WingsOfEagles]

Well, perhaps, God or Satan could be a bad choice too. Sponge Bob, Mickey Mouse…but I was thinking along the lines of names someone might actually be inclined to pick.

 

[empantarhei]

Well, perhaps, God or Satan could be a bad choice too. Sponge Bob, Mickey Mouse…but I was thinking along the lines of names someone might actually be inclined to pick.

Yes, I figured; just thought I’d throw that out there…!! But what of Christopher? And what of the choices a female might pick? Could she choose a male name, or would that be discouraged??

 

[achmafooma]

I know I am a while out yet, but do you think it would be frowned upon if I were to choose the name Peter as my confirmation name? I have grown to have admiration for Saint Peter through my daily readings and through the accounts prior to and following the death and resurrection of our Lord at Mass.

No saint’s name should be frowned upon as a Confirmation name.

Somebody might get some weird looks if they chose somebody of a different gender, but even that is (as far as I know) still permitted. Hopefully somebody can correct me if I’m wrong. I know it’s not exactly the same, but St. Maximilian Kolbe (my own Confirmation saint) took Mary as an additional name when he took his final vows to show devotion to the Blessed Virgin, so you’ll see his name sometimes written as Maximilian Mary Kolbe or Maximilian Maria Kolbe.

Anyway, Peter would be a fine choice!

God bless! Best wishes on your journey home to the Catholic Church!

 

[aspirant]

And what of the choices a female might pick? Could she choose a male name, or would that be discouraged??

I know a woman who chose not one but two male saints for her confirmation names.

It’s not uncommon that people’s name saints are saints of the opposite sex. I can’t tell you how many people I’ve met whose baptismal names are Joseph Marie, Mary Patrick, and so forth. Same for confirmation and religious names.

 

[cheezey]

I know a woman who chose not one but two male saints for her confirmation names.

It’s not uncommon that people’s name saints are saints of the opposite sex. I can’t tell you how many people I’ve met whose baptismal names are Joseph Marie, Mary Patrick, and so forth. Same for confirmation and religious names.

Ah, yes!! As in the case of Sr. Mary Joseph in college years ago…
(spitting image of my grandmother, too. Even my Dad couldn’t get over it!)

 

[fAitH_virtue]

I think it would be a great idea! Choosing a saint you admire is better than just pickin’ one, if you know what I’m sayin’?

My confirmation name is Olga. I wanted Elmo but…my mum said:
“Clare, you’re not getting Elmo as your confirmation name!!!”
I coulda cried.

 

[cheezey]

I think it would be a great idea! Choosing a saint you admire is better than just pickin’ one, if you know what I’m sayin’?

My confirmation name is Olga. I wanted Elmo but…my mum said:
“Clare, you’re not getting Elmo as your confirmation name!!!”
I coulda cried.

Dang!! I like the name Elmo!!

 

[aspirant]

I wanted Elmo but…my mum said:
“Clare, you’re not getting Elmo as your confirmation name!!!”
I coulda cried.

You were SO robbed. He’s one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers!

Of course, St. Olga is pretty freaking awesome. So maybe you weren’t reeeally robbed.