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March highlights many saintly names. From Olive to Vivien, Bénédicte to Victorien, here’s a complete list of names to celebrate in the coming weeks, along with their meanings, so you don’t miss a chance to honor your loved ones.
The month of March spans 31 days, each dedicated to a saint’s name featured in the calendar. Rooted in Roman Catholic tradition, this practice pays tribute to significant religious figures. For instance, March 6th honors Colette, a saint known for reforming the Poor Clares order and influencing some male monasteries. As the days progress, other names such as Jean, Françoise, Vivien, Louise, Cyrille, Catherine, and Victorien are also celebrated. Check the list of saints’ names celebrated in March so you don’t forget to extend well-wishes to your loved ones.
March 1: Saint Aubin
March 1st is dedicated to Saint Aubin and variations like Albin, Albina, Albine, Albino. The name Aubin is derived from the Latin name Albinus, inspired by the word albus, meaning “white,” symbolizing innocence and purity of heart. Saint Aubin, born in 469 in Vannes, Brittany, became the abbot of a monastery near Guérande and was later elected bishop of Angers in 529, courageously fighting against the immoral practices of the nobility, despite numerous death threats.
Other names celebrated on March 1st include Jonathan, Jonathane, Jonathann, Yonatan, Yonathan, Suitbert, Sultbert.
March 2: Saint Charles
On March 2nd, Saint Charles and its variants Carla, Carlo, Carlos, Carlotta, Carol, Charlène, Charley, Charlie, Charline, Charlot, Charlotte, Karel, Karl, Karol, Karolina, and Karolyna are honored. The name Charles comes from the Latin name Carolus, which originated from the Germanic word karl, meaning “man” or “strong.” It refers to Charles the Good, a count of Flanders known for his kindness, who was tragically assassinated.
Additional names celebrated on March 2nd include Chad.
March 3: Saint Guénolé
March 3rd celebrates Saint Guénolé and variations such as Gwénolé, Guénolée, Gwénola, Gwénolée, Guénola. This name stems from the Celtic name Uuinuual, composed of the Breton words uuin (pure) and uual (valiant). It refers to Saint Guénolé, founder of the Landévennec Abbey.
Other names acknowledged on March 3rd include Arthellaïs, Athena, Athénaïs, Astère, Astérine, Astrik, Cunégonde, Gervin, Gerwin, Gerwine, Dylan, Marin.
March 4: Saint Casimir
On March 4th, Saint Casimir and derivatives Casimiro, Casimo, Kasimir, Kazimir, Kazimierz are celebrated. The name Casimir, derived from the Slavic name Kazimierz, was formed from the words kaz (assembly) and mir (peace). It refers to Saint Casimir, a Polish prince known for his intelligence and justice, especially towards the poor.
Additional names celebrated on March 4th include Roméo, Romée, Sadoth.
March 5: Saint Olive
March 5th honors Saint Olive and variants Oliva, Olivia, Olivette, Olivetta, Oliveta. The name Olive comes from the Latin “olivia,” referring to both the olive fruit and the tree itself. It refers to Saint Olive, a martyr from Brescia in Lombardy in the 2nd century.
Other names celebrated on March 5th include Conon, Gérasime, Pons, Kieran.
March 6: Saint Colette
March 6th is the day for Saint Colette and variations Coletta, Coleta, Collette, Colyne. The name Colette is derived from Nicole, formed from the Greek words nikê (victory) and laos (people). It refers to Saint Colette, a Christian reformer of the Poor Clares who worked in France, Spain, and Belgium, where she died in 1447.
Additional names celebrated on March 6th include Aina, Aïssa, Ania, Nessie, Oanell, Cadroe, Chrodegang, Fridolin.
March 7: Saint Félicité
March 7th celebrates Saint Félicité and Félicie. The name Félicité is derived from the Latin Felix, meaning “happy.” It refers to Saint Félicité, a Christian martyr who died while pregnant in Carthage in 203 due to her faith.
Other names celebrated on March 7th include Nathan, Perpétue, Ethan, Izan.
March 8: Saint John
On March 8th, Saint John is celebrated. The name John comes from Yehohanan, meaning “God has shown favor.” It refers to Saint John of God, founder of the Brothers Hospitallers, who died in 1550.
Additional names celebrated on March 8th include Humphroy, Humphrey, Ponce, Ryan.
March 9: Saint Françoise
March 9th is dedicated to Saint Françoise and variants Francesca, Frances, France. The name Françoise, from the Latin francus, means “free” or “frank,” and is also an old form of the word “French” in our language. It refers to Saint Françoise, who founded the congregation of the Oblates of Saint Benedict in the 15th century, where she took refuge after her husband’s death. She was credited with several miracles and visions, detailed in her extensive writings, including the Treatise on Hell.
Additional names celebrated on March 9th include Fanny.
March 10: Saint Vivien
March 10th celebrates Saint Vivien and variations Vivian and Vivienne. The name Vivien comes from the Latin vivianus, meaning “living.” It refers to Saint Vivien, a Roman soldier who died as a martyr in Turkey in the 4th century.
Other names celebrated on March 10th include Simplice, Simplicie.
March 11: Saint Rosine
March 11th is for Saint Rosine. The old form of this diminutive of Rose literally means “rose.” It refers to Saint Rosine, a saint venerated in Bavaria in the diocese of Augsburg.
Other names celebrated on March 11th include Alberte.
March 12: Saint Justine
March 12th honors Saint Justine and variants Justina, Justyne. The name Justine comes from the Latin Justina, derived from justus or justinus, meaning “just” or “reasonable.” It refers to Saint Justine Bezzoli, a Benedictine from Arezzo in Tuscany, born around 1260, who was martyred after converting to Christianity in the 4th century.
Additional names celebrated on March 12th include Maximilien, Maximilian, Maximiliane, Maximilienne.
March 13: Saint Rodrigue
March 13th celebrates Saint Rodrigue. The old name Hrodric, which evolved into Rodrigue, is composed of the elements hrod- and -ric, meaning “glory” and “power” respectively. It refers to Saint Rodrigue, a priest from Cordoba who was accused of apostasy and beheaded in the mid-9th century.
Other names celebrated on March 13th include Rodney, Léandre, Salomon, Soléiman, Soliman, Solomon, Sliman, Suleymane.
March 14: Saint Mathilde
March 14th is dedicated to Saint Mathilde and variants Mahaut, Maheut, Mathilda, Matilda. The name Mathilde is composed of the terms math and hild, meaning “strength” and “power” respectively. The exact translation of Mathilde would thus be “she who acquires power through war.” It refers to Saint Mathilde, a queen of Germany who moved to a monastery following the king’s death.
Additional names celebrated on March 14th include Maud, Maude, Lubin.
March 15: Saint Louise
March 15th celebrates Saint Louise and variants Lois, Loïs, Loisa, Loïsa, Loïse, Lou, Louisa, Louisane, Louisanne, Louisette, Louison, Lou-Anne, Louanne, Luisa, Luiza, Lilou. The name Louise comes from the Germanic elements Hlod- and -wig, meaning “glory” and “battle” respectively. It refers to Saint Louise de Marillac, a disciple of Saint Vincent de Paul and co-founder of the Daughters of Charity in the 17th century.
Other names celebrated on March 15th include Gina, William, Bill, Billie, Billy, Liam, Lyam.
March 16: Saint Bénédicte
March 16th honors Saint Bénédicte, and Bénédict for a boy. The name Bénédicte originates from the Latin benedictus, meaning “protected by God” or simply “blessed”. It refers to Saint Bénédicte, who, in the 3rd century, succeeded Saint Clare as abbess of Saint Damien in Assisi.
Other names celebrated on March 16th include Eusébie, Eusébia, Ysoie, Ysoline.
March 17: Saint Patrick
March 17th is for Saint Patrick, or Patrice and Patricia for a girl. The name Patrick is an English adaptation of the old name Patricius, which means “practitioner” in Latin. It refers to Saint Patrick, an Irishman who went on to evangelize Ireland after being consecrated as a bishop in France. In his speeches, he used the shamrock to represent the Holy Trinity, which later became a symbol of Ireland.
March 18: Saint Cyrille
March 18th celebrates Saint Cyrille and derivatives Ciryl, Cyril, Cyrillus, Cyrano, Cyriel, Cyriele, Cyrielle, Cyrilla, Cyrillia. The name Cyrille, inspired by the Greek word kurios, meaning “master,” refers to Saint Cyrille, a bishop of Jerusalem in the 4th century.
Other names celebrated on March 18th include Salvator, Salvatora, Léobard.
March 19: Saint Joseph
March 19th is dedicated to Saint Joseph and its variants, Giuseppe, Jo, Job, José, Josée, Josef, Joséphine, Josette, Josian, Josiane, Joé, Pepita, Pepito, Youssef. The name Joseph comes from the Hebrew yôsephyâh, meaning “God will increase my offspring.” It refers to Saint Joseph, the husband of Mary of Nazareth (the Virgin Mary) and the foster father and educator of Jesus.
Additional names celebrated on March 19th include Isnard, Landoald.
March 20: Saint Herbert
March 20th celebrates Saint Herbert, or Hérbertine for a girl. The old form, Hariberht, is composed of the elements hari- and -berht, meaning “army” and “brilliant” respectively. It refers to Saint Herbert, an English bishop of the 7th century.
Other names celebrated on March 20th include Wulfran, Wolfram, Cuthbert.
March 21: Saint Clémence
March 21st honors Saint Clémence and variants Clémencia, Clemencia, Clementia, Clémentine. The name Clémence originates from the Latin words clementia, meaning “gentleness” or “mercy,” and clemens, meaning “good” or “indulgent.” It refers to Saint Clémence, a widowed Benedictine nun of the 12th century.
Other names celebrated on March 21st include Sérapion.
March 22: Saint Léa
March 22nd is for Saint Léa and its variants Léah, Lia, Leïla, Liane. The name Léa, originating from the Hebrew name Le’ah, historically meant “weary,” though its meaning is somewhat controversial. Léa is also the feminine version of the name Leo, which means “lion.” It refers to Saint Léa, a Roman patrician who became a disciple of Saint Jerome.
Other names celebrated on March 22nd include Epaphrodite, Tylia, Tyliana, Thylia.
March 23: Saint Victorien
March 23rd celebrates Saint Victorien and its variants Victoriano, Vittoriano, Vittorino, Victorino, Victorienne, Vittoriana, Vittorina, Victorina. Victorien, derived from the Latin name Victorianus, means “victory”. It refers to Saint Victorien, governor of Carthage who was martyred for his faith.
Other names celebrated on March 23rd include Rebecca, Riva, Annonciade, Anunciada, Anunciata.
March 24: Saint Catherine
March 24th honors Saint Catherine and its variants Caitrin, Catalina, Cathy, Katarina, Katel, Katell, Katelle, Katerina, Kathy, Katie, Katrine, Katy, Ketty. The name Catherine is derived from the Greek name Aikaterinê, meaning “pure.” It refers to Saint Catherine of Sweden, patron saint of Europe.
Other names celebrated on March 24th include Adémar, Adémaï, Adhémar, Aldemar, Azémar, Azéma.
March 25: Saint Annunciation
March 25th celebrates the Annunciation to the Virgin Mary, also known as the Feast of the Annunciation. According to the Gospel of Luke, the Archangel Gabriel appeared to Mary to announce that she would conceive Jesus.
Other names celebrated on March 25th include Humbert, Humberto, Umberto, Hermeland, Evangéline, Evangelina.
March 26: Saint Larissa
March 26th is dedicated to Saint Larissa and its variants Lara, Larisa, Laryssa. The name Lara, along with its main variant Larissa, is connected to a Greek term meaning “seagull.” It refers to Saint Larissa, mentioned in Orthodox writings, who was martyred with several of her companions in Crimea during a persecution ordered by a Gothic king, where she was burned alive in a church.
Other names celebrated on March 26th include Ludger.
March 27: Saint Habib
March 27th celebrates Saint Habib. The name Habib is an Arabic name meaning “beloved.” It refers to Saint Habib, a Turkish deacon of the 4th century who was sentenced to death for proselytizing.
Other names celebrated on March 27th include Albert, Alberto, Alberta, Albertine, Rupert.
March 28: Saint Gontran
March 28th is for Saint Gontran, the grandson of Clovis and king of Burgundy, who committed several crimes before converting and redeeming himself by being generous to the poor, earning him the nickname “the good king Gontran.”
Other names celebrated on March 28th include Karn, Karneg.
March 29: Saint Gladys
March 29th celebrates Saint Gladys or Gwladys. The name Gladys, of uncertain origin, is thought to be inspired by the Welsh word gwlad, meaning “country.” It refers to Saint Gladys, a Welsh queen of the 5th century who became a hermit after her husband’s death to atone for her sins (she had been unfaithful).
Other names celebrated on March 29th include Archibald, Gwelle, Pasteur.
March 30: Saint Amédée
March 30th is the day for Saint Amédée, and its variants Amadeus, Amedeo, Amédine. The old Latin name Amadeus, formed from the words ama (love) and deus (God), refers to Saint Amédée, Duke of Savoy and Piedmont, who founded numerous monasteries and hospitals in the 15th century.
March 31: Saint Benjamin
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