The name Boniface originates from the Late Latin name Bonifatius, meaning 'good fate', derived from 'bonum' (good) and 'fatum' (fate, destiny). It has been associated with positive connotations of good fortune and destiny. Historically, it was borne by nine popes and several saints, most notably the 8th-century Anglo-Saxon missionary to Germany, who is now regarded as the patron saint of that country. The name gained popularity in England during the Middle Ages but became rare after the Protesta...