Tell me your Christian name ...

and I will tell you its meaning and equivalent in several languages, as well as day of celebration.
ASHER (m), “happy” or “fortunate” (Hebrew). Asher in the Old Testament was a son of Jacob and Leah, and the ancestor of one of the twelve tribes of Israel.
There is no saint called Asher (so far). You may like to celebrate on the day of St. Felix (felix means happy). Here you have some saints called Felix: Felix of Bourges, bishop, [Jan. 1]; Felix et Januarius, Martyres in civitate Heraclea. [Jan. 7]; Felix, Martyr in Africa, supra cum Epicteto. [Jan. 9]; Felix Presbyter, Confessor Nolæ. [Jan. 14]; Felix (Blessed) O'Dullany, OSB Cist., bishop, [Jan. 24]
BERNARD (m), from bearn “bear” and hard, “like a brave bear” (Teutonic, ancient German).
Saint Bernard of Menthon built hospices in the Swiss Alps in the 10th century [May 28]. Saint Bernard of Clairvaux was a theologian and Doctor of the Church in the 12th century; his feast is celebrated on [Aug. 20].
Variations: BERNARDINE, BERNARDETTE, (feminine form), BERNOLDUS, BERNOLDO, BERNOLD, BARNARD, BERARD, (m), BERNARDO, BERNAL (m), (Sp., It., Port.), BERNARDA, BERNARDITA (Sp. f), BERNHARD (Ger.), BEÑAT (m), BENATE (f), (Basque). Dims. BERND (Ger.), BERNO, BARNEY, BERNEY, BERNIE.;
Celebrations: Bernard (Blessed) of Corleone, OFM Cap. [Jan. 19]; Bernard (Blessed) of Lippe, OSB Cist., bishop, [Jan. 23]; Bernard of Vienne, OSB, bishop, [Jan. 23]; Bernard (Blessed) Scammacca, OP [Feb. 16]; Bernard of Capua, bishop, [March 12]; Bernard of Abbeville, OSB Abbot [Apr. 14]; Bernard (Bl.) the Penitent, OSB Monk [Apr. 19]; Bernard a Menthone, apud Novariam. [May 28]; Bernard (Blessed), Mary, and Gracia, OSB Cist. MM [June 1]; Bernard (Blessed) of Baden [July 15]; Bernard (Blessed) of Rodez, OSB Card. [July 19]; Bernard, primus Abbas Clarævallensis et Ecclesiæ Doctor, in territorio Lingoniensi. [Aug. 20]; Bernard Ptolomæus Abbas, Fundator Congregationis Olivetanæ, Senis. [Aug. 21]; Bernard of Offida, OFM Cap. [Aug. 22]; Bernard of Arce [Oct. 14]; Bernard of Bagnorea, bishop, [Oct. 20]; Bernard of Calvó, OSB Cist., bishop, [Oct. 24]; Bernard (Blessed) de la Tour, O. Cart. [Oct. 30]; Bernardus, ex Ordine Vallis Umbrosæ, Cardinalis, Episcopus Parmensis. [Dec. 4]; Bernard Berard Paleara, OSB, bishop, [Dec. 19]
CLAIR. CLARE, CLARA (f), “illustrious” or “bright”, from Latin clarus.
Saint Clare, a spiritual daughter of Saint Francis of Assisi, left her wealthy family to found the order of nuns known as the Poor Clares. When the infidels were attempting to besiege her convent, she placed a monstrance containing the sacred Host on the threshold, whereupon the attackers threw down their weapons and fled.
Variations: CHIARA (It.), ARGIA, ARGIÑE (both Basque), CLARABEL, CLARISSA, CLARICE, CLARITA, CLAIRE (Fr.), CLAIRETTE, CLARINDA.
Celebration: Saint Clare [Aug. 11].; Clare (Blessed) of Agolanti, OFM Tert., Widow [Feb. 10]; Clara Virgo, Monialis ex Ordine Eremitarum sancti Augustini, in Monte Falco. [Aug. 17]; Clare (Blessed) of Pisa, OP Widow [Apr. 17]
EDWARD (m), “rich guardian” or “blessed guardian”, from Old English ead, “rich, blessed” and weard, “guardian”.
Saint Edward the Confessor was the king of England shortly before the Norman Conquest. Because of his popularity this name remained in use
after the conquest (most other Old English names were replaced by Norman ones), and was even the name of eight subsequent kings of
England. Edward is also one of the few Old English names to be used throughout Europe.
Celebration: Oct. 13.
Celebrations of other Edwards: Eduardus, Anglorum Rex. [Jan. 5]; Edward (Blessed) Waterson, martyr, [Jan. 7]; Edward (Blessed)
Stransham, martyr, [Jan. 21]; Edward Britannorum Rex et Martyr. [March 18]; EDWARD (Blessed) Oldcorne SJ, martyr, [Apr. 7]; Edward (Blessed) Catherick, martyr, [Apr. 13]; Edward (Blessed) Jones, martyr, [May 6]; Edward (Blessed) Fulthrop, martyr, [July 4]; Edward (Blessed) Powell, martyr, [July 30]; Edward (Blessed) Shelley, martyr, [Aug. 30]; Edward
James (Blessed), martyr, [Oct. 1]; Edward the Confessor, King [Oct. 13]
Variations: EDOARDO (It.), EDUARD (Ger.), EDORTA (Basque), EDUARDO (Sp. Port.), ÉDOUARD (Fr.), AUDIE (Irish). Dims. ED, EDDIE, NED, TED, TEDDY.
FRANCIS (m), “a young Frenchman” from the Latin name Franciscus.
Saint Francis of Assisi, the founder of the Franciscan order of monks, was the son of a wealthy merchant who renounced father’s wealth and
devoted his life to the poor. Later in his life Francis received the stigmata [Oct. 4].
Another saint of this name was Saint Francis Xavier, a missionary to eastern Asia [Dec. 3].
Other saints with this name are, St. Francis Borja, [June 4]; St. Francis of Paola [Apr. 2]; St. Francis de Sales [Jan. 24].
The chosen name of the Pope is Francis.
Two other famous bearers were philosopher and scientist Francis Bacon, and explorer and admiral Sir Francis Drake.
In other languages: FRANCESCO (It.), FRANCISCO (Sp. and Port.), FRANÇOIS (Fr.), FRANZ (Ger.). Dims. FRANK, FRANKIE; and CURRO, PACO , PANCHO, PAQUITO (all Sp.); XICO (Port.).
GEMMY could be derived from Gemma. It means "precious stone" or "gem"
Patroness: St. GEMMA Galgani Virgin [Apr. 11]
Variation: Gema (Sp.)
JEREMIAH or JEREMY (m), “God’s chosen” (Hebrew).
Jeremiah was one of the major prophets of the Old Testament, and author of the Book of Jeremiah and of the Book of Lamentations. He lived to see the Babylonian destruction of Jerusalem in the 6th century BC.
Equivalents: JEREMIAS, JEREMY, DIARMUID (Irish). Dim. JERRY.
Celebrations: Jeremias, the prophet, [May 1]. There is another St. Jeremias of Cordova (Spain) who died martyr in 851, (June 7).
JERUSHA. JERUSHA (f), “possession” (Hebrew). The name of a woman in the Old Testament.
Celebration: St. Possessor of Verdun, bishop, [May 11]
JOSEPH. JOSEPH (m), “God added (a son)” (Hebrew). This was the name of the eleventh son of Jacob. Out of envy, because he was the favorite of his father, his older brothers sold him to merchants going to Egypt and told their father that he had died. In Egypt, Joseph became an
advisor to the Pharaoh, and was eventually reconciled with his brothers. This is also the name of St. Joseph the husband of Mary.
Variations: JOSEPHUS, JOSÉ (Sp.). Josep (Catalan), Pet forms, JO, JOE, JOEY, PEPE (Sp.). SEPP, SEPPEL (m), German; YOUSSEF (m), Arabic
Celebraton: [March 19] or Joseph Mikasa (Mkasa, Musaka) Balikuddembe, martyr, [June 3]
PHILIP: PHILIP (m), “horse lover” philos (friend) and ‘ippos (horse); (Greek).
Name of the apostle Saint Philip. This was also the name of an early figure in the Christian Church mentioned in Acts [May 3]. The name was borne by five kings of Spain, six kings of France, and five kings of Macedonia, including Philip II the father of Alexander the Great.
Variations: FELIPE (Sp.), FILIPPO (It.), PHILIPPE (Fr.), FILIPP (Russ.), PHILIPP (Ger.). Nicknames: PHIL, PIP.
Celebrations: the apostle Saint Philip [May 3]; Philip Berruyer, bishop, [Jan. 9]; Philip of Moscow, bishop and martyr, [Jan. 9]; Philip of Vienne, bishop, [Feb. 3]; Philip de las Casas, Philip of Jesus, OFM, martyr, [Feb. 6]; Philip of Gortyna, bishop, [Apr. 11]; Philip and James, Apostles [May 3]; Philip of Zell, OSB Hermit [May 3]; Philip Neri, Founder [May 26]; Philip the Deacon [June 6]; Philip Powell, Bd [June 30]; Philip, Martial, Vitalis, & Companions, martyr, [July 10]; Philip, Zeno, Narseus, & Companions, martyr, [July 15]; Philip Evans, SJ, martyr, [July 22]; Philip Benizi [Aug. 23]; Philip, Eutychian, Hesychius, and Companions, martyr, [Aug. 31]; Philip Howard, martyr, [Oct. 19]; Philip of Fermo, bishop and martyr, [Oct. 22]; Philip, Severus, Eusebius, & Hermes of Heraclea, martyr, [Oct. 22]
THEODORA. THEODORE (m), “gift of God” (Greek). The name of several early saints.
Variations: THÉODORE (Fr.), THEODOR (Ger.), TEODORO, DIODORE, DIODORO, DIODORUS, FEDOR and FEODOR (Russ.), TEODORA (Sp.); TEUVO (Finnish). Dims. TAD, TED, TEDDY, DODE. [March 17]
THERESE. TERESA (f), “she who reaps”, related to the name of the Roman goddess of harvest, Ceres (Lat.), Spanish and Italian form of Theresa.
Saint Teresa was a 16th-century Spanish nun who reformed the Carmelite monasteries. A Doctor of the Church, she wrote notable spiritual
books, [Oct. 15].
Variations: TERESIO, TERESO (m), TERESITA, TERI (f).
TRINITY. TRINIDAD, (Sp.) (f), “trinity”. The name evokes the mystery of the Blessed Trinity, Three Persons the Father, the Son, and the
Holy Spirit, in one divine nature. [Celebration: Sunday after Pentecost].
Variation: TRINI
There is no saint called Asher (so far). You may like to celebrate on the day of St. Felix (felix means happy). Here you have some saints called Felix: Felix of Bourges, bishop, [Jan. 1]; Felix et Januarius, Martyres in civitate Heraclea. [Jan. 7]; Felix, Martyr in Africa, supra cum Epicteto. [Jan. 9]; Felix Presbyter, Confessor Nolæ. [Jan. 14]; Felix (Blessed) O'Dullany, OSB Cist., bishop, [Jan. 24]
BERNARD (m), from bearn “bear” and hard, “like a brave bear” (Teutonic, ancient German).
Saint Bernard of Menthon built hospices in the Swiss Alps in the 10th century [May 28]. Saint Bernard of Clairvaux was a theologian and Doctor of the Church in the 12th century; his feast is celebrated on [Aug. 20].
Variations: BERNARDINE, BERNARDETTE, (feminine form), BERNOLDUS, BERNOLDO, BERNOLD, BARNARD, BERARD, (m), BERNARDO, BERNAL (m), (Sp., It., Port.), BERNARDA, BERNARDITA (Sp. f), BERNHARD (Ger.), BEÑAT (m), BENATE (f), (Basque). Dims. BERND (Ger.), BERNO, BARNEY, BERNEY, BERNIE.;
Celebrations: Bernard (Blessed) of Corleone, OFM Cap. [Jan. 19]; Bernard (Blessed) of Lippe, OSB Cist., bishop, [Jan. 23]; Bernard of Vienne, OSB, bishop, [Jan. 23]; Bernard (Blessed) Scammacca, OP [Feb. 16]; Bernard of Capua, bishop, [March 12]; Bernard of Abbeville, OSB Abbot [Apr. 14]; Bernard (Bl.) the Penitent, OSB Monk [Apr. 19]; Bernard a Menthone, apud Novariam. [May 28]; Bernard (Blessed), Mary, and Gracia, OSB Cist. MM [June 1]; Bernard (Blessed) of Baden [July 15]; Bernard (Blessed) of Rodez, OSB Card. [July 19]; Bernard, primus Abbas Clarævallensis et Ecclesiæ Doctor, in territorio Lingoniensi. [Aug. 20]; Bernard Ptolomæus Abbas, Fundator Congregationis Olivetanæ, Senis. [Aug. 21]; Bernard of Offida, OFM Cap. [Aug. 22]; Bernard of Arce [Oct. 14]; Bernard of Bagnorea, bishop, [Oct. 20]; Bernard of Calvó, OSB Cist., bishop, [Oct. 24]; Bernard (Blessed) de la Tour, O. Cart. [Oct. 30]; Bernardus, ex Ordine Vallis Umbrosæ, Cardinalis, Episcopus Parmensis. [Dec. 4]; Bernard Berard Paleara, OSB, bishop, [Dec. 19]
CLAIR. CLARE, CLARA (f), “illustrious” or “bright”, from Latin clarus.
Saint Clare, a spiritual daughter of Saint Francis of Assisi, left her wealthy family to found the order of nuns known as the Poor Clares. When the infidels were attempting to besiege her convent, she placed a monstrance containing the sacred Host on the threshold, whereupon the attackers threw down their weapons and fled.
Variations: CHIARA (It.), ARGIA, ARGIÑE (both Basque), CLARABEL, CLARISSA, CLARICE, CLARITA, CLAIRE (Fr.), CLAIRETTE, CLARINDA.
Celebration: Saint Clare [Aug. 11].; Clare (Blessed) of Agolanti, OFM Tert., Widow [Feb. 10]; Clara Virgo, Monialis ex Ordine Eremitarum sancti Augustini, in Monte Falco. [Aug. 17]; Clare (Blessed) of Pisa, OP Widow [Apr. 17]
EDWARD (m), “rich guardian” or “blessed guardian”, from Old English ead, “rich, blessed” and weard, “guardian”.
Saint Edward the Confessor was the king of England shortly before the Norman Conquest. Because of his popularity this name remained in use
after the conquest (most other Old English names were replaced by Norman ones), and was even the name of eight subsequent kings of
England. Edward is also one of the few Old English names to be used throughout Europe.
Celebration: Oct. 13.
Celebrations of other Edwards: Eduardus, Anglorum Rex. [Jan. 5]; Edward (Blessed) Waterson, martyr, [Jan. 7]; Edward (Blessed)
Stransham, martyr, [Jan. 21]; Edward Britannorum Rex et Martyr. [March 18]; EDWARD (Blessed) Oldcorne SJ, martyr, [Apr. 7]; Edward (Blessed) Catherick, martyr, [Apr. 13]; Edward (Blessed) Jones, martyr, [May 6]; Edward (Blessed) Fulthrop, martyr, [July 4]; Edward (Blessed) Powell, martyr, [July 30]; Edward (Blessed) Shelley, martyr, [Aug. 30]; Edward
James (Blessed), martyr, [Oct. 1]; Edward the Confessor, King [Oct. 13]
Variations: EDOARDO (It.), EDUARD (Ger.), EDORTA (Basque), EDUARDO (Sp. Port.), ÉDOUARD (Fr.), AUDIE (Irish). Dims. ED, EDDIE, NED, TED, TEDDY.
FRANCIS (m), “a young Frenchman” from the Latin name Franciscus.
Saint Francis of Assisi, the founder of the Franciscan order of monks, was the son of a wealthy merchant who renounced father’s wealth and
devoted his life to the poor. Later in his life Francis received the stigmata [Oct. 4].
Another saint of this name was Saint Francis Xavier, a missionary to eastern Asia [Dec. 3].
Other saints with this name are, St. Francis Borja, [June 4]; St. Francis of Paola [Apr. 2]; St. Francis de Sales [Jan. 24].
The chosen name of the Pope is Francis.
Two other famous bearers were philosopher and scientist Francis Bacon, and explorer and admiral Sir Francis Drake.
In other languages: FRANCESCO (It.), FRANCISCO (Sp. and Port.), FRANÇOIS (Fr.), FRANZ (Ger.). Dims. FRANK, FRANKIE; and CURRO, PACO , PANCHO, PAQUITO (all Sp.); XICO (Port.).
GEMMY could be derived from Gemma. It means "precious stone" or "gem"
Patroness: St. GEMMA Galgani Virgin [Apr. 11]
Variation: Gema (Sp.)
JEREMIAH or JEREMY (m), “God’s chosen” (Hebrew).
Jeremiah was one of the major prophets of the Old Testament, and author of the Book of Jeremiah and of the Book of Lamentations. He lived to see the Babylonian destruction of Jerusalem in the 6th century BC.
Equivalents: JEREMIAS, JEREMY, DIARMUID (Irish). Dim. JERRY.
Celebrations: Jeremias, the prophet, [May 1]. There is another St. Jeremias of Cordova (Spain) who died martyr in 851, (June 7).
JERUSHA. JERUSHA (f), “possession” (Hebrew). The name of a woman in the Old Testament.
Celebration: St. Possessor of Verdun, bishop, [May 11]
JOSEPH. JOSEPH (m), “God added (a son)” (Hebrew). This was the name of the eleventh son of Jacob. Out of envy, because he was the favorite of his father, his older brothers sold him to merchants going to Egypt and told their father that he had died. In Egypt, Joseph became an
advisor to the Pharaoh, and was eventually reconciled with his brothers. This is also the name of St. Joseph the husband of Mary.
Variations: JOSEPHUS, JOSÉ (Sp.). Josep (Catalan), Pet forms, JO, JOE, JOEY, PEPE (Sp.). SEPP, SEPPEL (m), German; YOUSSEF (m), Arabic
Celebraton: [March 19] or Joseph Mikasa (Mkasa, Musaka) Balikuddembe, martyr, [June 3]
PHILIP: PHILIP (m), “horse lover” philos (friend) and ‘ippos (horse); (Greek).
Name of the apostle Saint Philip. This was also the name of an early figure in the Christian Church mentioned in Acts [May 3]. The name was borne by five kings of Spain, six kings of France, and five kings of Macedonia, including Philip II the father of Alexander the Great.
Variations: FELIPE (Sp.), FILIPPO (It.), PHILIPPE (Fr.), FILIPP (Russ.), PHILIPP (Ger.). Nicknames: PHIL, PIP.
Celebrations: the apostle Saint Philip [May 3]; Philip Berruyer, bishop, [Jan. 9]; Philip of Moscow, bishop and martyr, [Jan. 9]; Philip of Vienne, bishop, [Feb. 3]; Philip de las Casas, Philip of Jesus, OFM, martyr, [Feb. 6]; Philip of Gortyna, bishop, [Apr. 11]; Philip and James, Apostles [May 3]; Philip of Zell, OSB Hermit [May 3]; Philip Neri, Founder [May 26]; Philip the Deacon [June 6]; Philip Powell, Bd [June 30]; Philip, Martial, Vitalis, & Companions, martyr, [July 10]; Philip, Zeno, Narseus, & Companions, martyr, [July 15]; Philip Evans, SJ, martyr, [July 22]; Philip Benizi [Aug. 23]; Philip, Eutychian, Hesychius, and Companions, martyr, [Aug. 31]; Philip Howard, martyr, [Oct. 19]; Philip of Fermo, bishop and martyr, [Oct. 22]; Philip, Severus, Eusebius, & Hermes of Heraclea, martyr, [Oct. 22]
THEODORA. THEODORE (m), “gift of God” (Greek). The name of several early saints.
Variations: THÉODORE (Fr.), THEODOR (Ger.), TEODORO, DIODORE, DIODORO, DIODORUS, FEDOR and FEODOR (Russ.), TEODORA (Sp.); TEUVO (Finnish). Dims. TAD, TED, TEDDY, DODE. [March 17]
THERESE. TERESA (f), “she who reaps”, related to the name of the Roman goddess of harvest, Ceres (Lat.), Spanish and Italian form of Theresa.
Saint Teresa was a 16th-century Spanish nun who reformed the Carmelite monasteries. A Doctor of the Church, she wrote notable spiritual
books, [Oct. 15].
Variations: TERESIO, TERESO (m), TERESITA, TERI (f).
TRINITY. TRINIDAD, (Sp.) (f), “trinity”. The name evokes the mystery of the Blessed Trinity, Three Persons the Father, the Son, and the
Holy Spirit, in one divine nature. [Celebration: Sunday after Pentecost].
Variation: TRINI