Let's say your favorite saint is Joseph, but you're having a girl this year. It's perfectly legit to have a male patron for a baby girl, and there are several ways you can creatively work that into the name. Use the Actual Name In the South, we love double names. Here are some examples. Mary Paul Louisa John Jean Michael Anna Francis  Frances Xavier (actual name of a saintly nun) Jane Neumann To make things even easier, some male saints have names that are considered Continue Reading