Papal Names

Rarely heard in modern times, it was used by Norman Mailer for the hero of his book The Deer Park.

Most parents looking for an ancient Roman name would probably prefer something less generic, like, say, MAGNUS or CLAUDIUS.

Zephyrinus is the form of the name of the Greek god of the west wind best known as the name of a Jewish pope and saint.

This early name of emperors and popes survives in modern forms such as Honor, used for both genders.