I need to know what my name is in pagan (Patrick Jordan)
2007-03-26 13:29:10 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Stick with Patrick.
Some folks take on new names, kinda like how Catholics get a second middle name at their confirmation - but by no means is it necessary. And, in some cases, it can be more of a pain in the neck than it's worth.
2007-03-27 03:28:27 · answer #1 · answered by ArcadianStormcrow 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't need a fancy title. Impressive sounding titles abound in some circles. You can be an ArchDruid, a High Priestess, a Magus, a Discordian Pope, the Outer Head of the O.T.O., a Witch Queen, a Dolphin Lord of the True Atlantean Brotherhood, a third level Reiki Master, and so on. You don't even have to deserve these titles. The only limit is your imagination and the credulity of the people you're trying to convince.
In antiquity, there was no special class of Priests who approached the Gods on behalf of the people: anyone could sacrifice at the altar of the Gods, or beseech them in prayer.
Calling yourself some fancy made up name is more than likely just going to result in people thinking you are trying to be pretentious. The Gods do not care what name you call yourself. If you want to take on another name, that's fine, just make sure it's not something that will incite more giggles and/or scorn than respect. I would suggest looking into pre-Christian names that your ancestors might have used as a good place to start, if that is the road you want to take.
2007-03-27 02:36:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, "Pagan" isn't a language, it is a belief system. If you are looking for one of those cool "Wicca" names, then you disgust me and know nothing of the true meaning of their beliefs. Wicca these days is so commercialized, with everyone going by strange names, saying "blessed be" and finding little ways to classify themselves "natural witch" or "solitary witch" or what have you. I have much more respect for people who follow their hearts as to what they should believe and don't make spectacles of themselves over it.
If you really want a name, just think of things you use in your magick that mean a lot to you, or maybe an animal that you really like, or a plant. It can be anything
2007-03-26 20:46:44 · answer #3 · answered by Together 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is there a pagan language? Your first name, Patrick, is irish, you could look up the gaelic version I guess, do a web search of Irish names....if you are talking about a magical name that you would be known by only to other pagans, I think most pretty well choose one. After I chose mine, I found out it just happened to be what the meaning of what my first name is, it just worked out that way. Or if working with someone else, they could perhaps meditate on your qualities, and name you as part of bringing you in to the group, there's alot of ways to go about it... it would depend on your tradition...
2007-03-26 20:43:40 · answer #4 · answered by beatlefan 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A pagan name you choose for yourself, and you should be drawn towards something that means something to you.
Mine is Phoenix Starfire.
The usual way to work it out is to look for a creature (mythological or otherwise) as a first name, then two elemental style words (like in mine Star + Fire) for the surname.
Afterwards, try translating into Tolkien's elvish, mine looks pretty cool: Feathoron Elenar
2007-03-26 20:34:54 · answer #5 · answered by Taliesin Pen Beirdd 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pagan is not language, but here:
http://www.fjordstone.com/fjo/generator.html
BTW, the Irish for Patrick is Pádraig
2007-03-26 20:35:13 · answer #6 · answered by answer faerie, V.T., A. M. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uh. Patrick Jordan. Unless it's in another language, then pronunciations are different...
My parent named me Christopher Lee Stanton, and that's still my name.
2007-03-26 20:32:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's usually a personal choice, unless your parents are wiccan and gave you a name during your 'wiccaning'. You have the right to name yourself Starshinedark Forestpixiedust Moonshine if you want (and I have the right to laugh my *** off at you as well), but there really isn't a right or wrong. Mine is Dawn.
2007-03-26 20:42:30 · answer #8 · answered by xx. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Er. Pagan is a religion, not a language.
2007-03-27 09:23:59 · answer #9 · answered by kaplah 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Patricius simply means "nobleman." "Aryan" the name the ancient Indo-Iranians gave themselves, means "the noble people." Arius sounds like a derivation of Aryan (it isn't) but it is the name of one of the men the Christians declared heretic over the nonsense of Trinitarianism.
2007-03-26 20:37:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋