Nonato / Nonnatus / Ramón Nonato

The name Nonato derives from the Latin 'non natus', meaning 'not born'. This name is most famously associated with Saint Raymond Nonnatus (San Ramón Nonato in Spanish), a 13th-century Mercedarian friar. He earned his epithet because he was delivered by Caesarean section after his mother died in childbirth. This unusual birth circumstance led to his veneration as the patron saint of childbirth, pregnant women, and midwives.

Due to its strong association with Saint Raymond Nonnatus, the name became popular in Catholic countries, particularly in Spain, Portugal, and Latin America. It is often used as a given name or as part of a compound name, reflecting devotion to the saint. While less common in English-speaking countries, its historical and religious significance gives it a unique character.