Need to know why catholics name theirs daughter Mary.?

Question

such as, Mary Elizabeth, Mary Joann, Mary Katherine, Mary Ann, Mary Francis, Mary Hannah, Mary Jane. These are all people I know! All catholic. They say it's a custom or tradition. Where does the customized tradition originate?
When I was much younger, I heard something about each mother waiting for the second coming and hoping her daughter would be chosen is this true and where does it originate.

serious question, respectfully

Answer 1

I have no idea but it is no different to many muslims calling their sons mohammed.
my perants were not catholic but wanted a biblical name also it was my grandmothers name and the true name of Jesus' mother. MIRIAM

Answer 2

I don't know how it began. But my family has been Catholic for many, many centuries, and most of the women in my family have Maria somewhere in their name. It's in honor of the Blessed Virgin. It's considered an honor and a blessing to be named after the mother of Christ. I've been Catholic all my life and never heard about the "second coming" theory in regard to Mary, but only as it relates to Christ.

Answer 3

Because Catholics respect the Blessed Virgin Mary, Jesus's mother, and venerate her as a woman who did what we are all called to do: to bring Jesus into the world.

So this is the reason Catholics name their daughters Mary: that and because their sons would sound silly with a name like "Mary." :)

Answer 4

i think they follow on in the family name,my great gran was mary ann grandmother mary elizebeth mum joan mary me linda mary and yes all catholics but i dont think thats got to do with a name xbless

Answer 5

Catholics worship Mary

Answer 6

It is to honor the Blessed Mother.

She is the greatest created creature, and she said an amazing example for us with her "yes" to God.

Answer 7

no on the second coming and being chosen-