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The newly elected pope can choose to use his birth name or he may choose to use a regnal name.

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Can the pope keep his own name?

Yes, he is not required to change his name.


How is the new pope named?

The pope chooses his name or may even wish to keep his birth name. It is not required for him to choose a new name.


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The pope, upon election, chooses his regnal name. He is not required to do so and may keep his birth name if he so chooses.


Do popes have a list of names to pick?

There is no list of names. A pope can choose any name he wishes and even keep his birth name.


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Pope Urban chose the name upon his election as pope.


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Dennis Pope's birth name is Dennis Allen Pope.


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Edwin Pope's birth name is John Edwin Pope.


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Everett Pope's birth name is Everett Parker Pope.


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