did you change your name when you were baptised?

Question

And if you did, why did you choose the name or did someone else choose it for you. I'm interested in the meaning and importance of names and want to known if people consider a name's meaning when naming a child.

Extra info for those interested - It is traditional for Christian adults to change their name when baptsied to symbolise the change from their old life to the new. It is still practised in some parts of the world - so I just thought there might be some folks online who had done so. I know it isn't necessary and not the practice in UK now.

I have been baptised and didnt take a new name - I'm happy with the one I've got. To answer PoinsonIvy - yes it suits me - Elizabeth means God an Oath. God has kept his promises to me and I now try to keep my promises to him.

Answer 1

My sons name was changed when he was baptised.I'd simply changed my mid and wanted to add another one.He's now---a crown ,the rock and an arch angel.------Steven,Peter.Michael He was baptised on All Saints Day appropriately.

For some reason my sons last name will not be accepted on this site.I was unaware it was a naughty word.It can be shortened to Mick

Answer 2

I wasn't baptised! (my parents thought that was a decision one should make as an adult yourself, rather than have it imposed on you as a baby)
My mother chose my first name because she just liked the sound of it. I'm happy enough with it, and it seems to fit me, when I consider the original Greek meaning. My second name is traditional in my family, and I like the reminder of my heritage;

Simon Johnfrederick

Answer 3

I've never heard of that before, but I have heard of people chosing a conformation name if they're Catholic. The purpose of this is to show that you've studied your religion well, and chose a conformation name that suits you.. you don't actually get called by it, but your confirmation papers will say taht you chose the name of 'whatever angel or saint' as your confirmation name.

Answer 4

No I didn't. I didn't think to and I don't see the point. But I know of one woman that did, when she was about 60 years of age. But when I chose my daughters names I did think about the meanings.

Answer 5

You do not change your name when you are baptized. BUT you DO HAVE another name by doing so, and that is Child of God IF you are serious. A DRY SINNER can go under the water and come up a WET SINNER, IF they are not sincere.

Answer 6

I added to my name when I got Confirmed as it was my choice however it is more traditional to have a saints name

Answer 7

no i didnt change my name when baptized never heard of it, yes i consider the meaning of my childrens name, i wouldnt want to name my child something which if i had no idea what it means. i like names for meaning too, but also like names for just they way it sounds. usually what you name your child, it ends up fitting them, does your name fit you.

Answer 8

i havent been baptised, no one in my family has, but our middle names are from other people that have it as their first name in the family, myself and sister are the only ones who dont, my daughters are faith, and paige (middle names), i chose them just because i liked them, and no i didnt know what they meant, i wouldnt care what they meant as long as i liked the name

Answer 9

I was not in a position to as I was only about four weeks old.

Answer 10

No. I was only a tiny little baby at the time.