Praxedes
prak-SEE-deez
An early Christian saint’s name associated with active devotion and martyr-fame.
Meaning
Praxedes is traditionally explained as meaning "active," from a Latinized Greek form. The excerpts connect the name with St. Praxedes, remembered in Christian tradition as a devoted woman who cared for imprisoned Christians and buried the dead, giving the name a strong saintly association.
Origin
LatinGreekfeminine
Fun fact
The Italians spell it Prassede.
Confidence: mixed. Sources: History of Christian Names, Girls' Names and Name-Day and Birthday Book.