Old boy names. With God in the heart

Naming a person is an important and serious matter. It should be approached responsibly, because the name affects character and self-identification.

Any word has its own history, evokes associations and images, and sounds influence the emotions on which our actions depend. Thus, every word has own energy. Boy names should convey strength, resilience, and other traits that will be beneficial in a person's life.

Different cultures put into their words, in addition to the specific meaning, their own energy. Each culture is distinguished by some striking features, and the most best features were fixed in words.

Russian names are most often borrowed from Greek or Roman culture, although there are also purely Slavic, Tatar, Muslim, Ukrainian and even english names due to the multinational composition of our Motherland. Foreign names are often not Orthodox, and therefore are not represented in the calendar.

Foreign names make it easier to assimilate into the cultures from which they come. This is true precisely for those cases when not only the roots of the name are foreign, but it is also rarely used in the person’s native land. Foreign, in particular European, names are usually associated with the development of such qualities as elitism, self-esteem and tact.

Select a name – not an easy task: in addition to the influence of the culture from which it came, one should also focus on its prevalence, as well as the child’s patronymic. Popular names make a person stand out less and foster a sense of community and inclusion in a certain group.

But rare ones, on the contrary, develop a sense of isolation, uniqueness and individuality. The patronymic should not be dissonant with the name, harmonious beautiful combinations promote harmonious development, calm character and prudence.

The meanings of words that were used in ancient times for naming and passed into our century are usually always positive, although they emphasize certain character traits or abilities. In this regard, the greatest importance is the harmony and correspondence with the inner essence of a person.

The essence of a person is a combination of genetic factors and the collective unconscious. Since any word has energy, the word that identifies a person throughout his life must be identical to the energy of the person himself.

Energy of Western cultures

Many European and Russian names owe their origin to cultures Ancient Greece And Ancient Rome. The meaning of the culture from which the word comes is very great. It stores the information code that was characteristic of the heyday of this culture.

The word becomes associated with certain traits inherent in people from the time and place where it was first used. Consequently, its energy is closely related to the energy of the culture that gave birth to it.

Russian names Greek origin usually endow the owner with intense emotionality. They contribute to the development of research qualities and sociability. Their owners often move from liveliness to melancholy and thoughtfulness, and then suddenly become very active again.

Alexander and Alexey, Anatoly and Andrey, Arkady and Artemy, Gennady and, Gregory and, Dmitry and Evgeny, Kirill and Leonid, and Nikolay, Peter and Fedor have been calling boys for centuries in Russia; this is the most popular choice. Rare and beautiful names Greek origin for boy:

Symbolizing the resurrection - Anastas.
Andronicus, whose meaning is “conqueror of husbands.”
Aristarchus is the ruler of the best.
Legendary hero Greek myths- Achilles.
Ruler and master Cyrus.
Cleomenes - meaning associated with power and glory.
A man with a lion's character is Leander.

No less popular are Russian names of Roman origin. Regardless specific meaning their owners are disciplined, freedom-loving and energetic. The most popular of them in Russia: Anton, Valentin, Valery, Victor, Vitaly, Maxim, Roman, Sergey. From the group under consideration, we can also distinguish names that are unusual for us: Augustus, Adrian, Guy, Dominic, Lucius, Mark, Patrick, Serge, Felix, Emil, Julian.

And although many of them are not used at all in Russia, in England and the USA their forms are often found. In addition, many American and English names also include forms close to ours. For example, Alexander, Mikael (Mikhail), Andrew (Andrey), Anthony (Anton), Nicholas (Nikolai) are international names found in different countries, only the pronunciation changes slightly from border to border.

In England, boys are often called: Jack, Oliver, Charlie, Harry, Thomas, James. American most common names: Jacob, Michael, Ethan, Alexander, Anthony, Christopher and Matthew. American and English modern names, as a rule, are not subject to strict regulations; you can call a child any word with almost no restrictions.

While England was Catholic, names were given from the calendar, while Christian versions were sometimes changed beyond recognition, and the forms became independent names. Then Old and New Testament, closer to our time they began to invent them themselves.

Energy of Eastern cultures

Some Russian names have their origins in Jewish or Slavic cultures. So, the most common Russian names Jewish origin: Benjamin, Gabriel, David, Ivan, Mikhail, Savva, Semyon, Yakov and. Jewish names They are excellent for boys and endow their owners with deep faith and amazing vitality; their owners are usually conservative, mysterious and very smart.

Slavic, that is, in fact, originally Russian, belong to people who are very often thrown into different sides. Slavic names are given to lovers of freedom who perform unusual deeds. Slavic names usually belong to those who respect the personal space and interests of other people.

Many are pure Slavic words were supplanted by Roman and Greek influence, therefore Slavic traditions, among which naming, have become distorted or disappeared. Men who wear Slavic names, proud and independent, and often inclined towards idealism. The most famous Slavic male names: Wenceslav, Vladimir, Vyacheslav, Svyatoslav, Stanislav, Yaroslav.

Muslim and Tatar cultures

They contributed a little to the tradition of naming children in Russia. Muslim traditions and the foundations have a very specific energetic coloring, linking Muslim names with strength, will and perseverance. In addition, almost the entire Muslim society has a tendency towards passion and a guideline for spiritual improvement. Some beautiful male Muslim names (not all of them are recognized by Islamic scholars):

Adil, whose meaning is “fair”.
Ayman meaning "right".
Aman, the meaning is associated with calmness and protection.
Amir, from a word meaning superiority and difference from others.
Assad is a "lion".
Jasir - the meaning reflects courage and bravery.

These are just a few examples and come from words found in the Qur'an. You can look at a specialized resource and see the whole variety of words suitable for naming.

Modern Tatar traditions They allow you to name your child freely, so there is a lot of choice. Tatar society borrowed a lot from the Persians and Arabs, therefore Tatar names often have Muslim, Persian and Turkic roots. Tatar names are beautiful and unusual, their meanings are deep and energetically strong, here are some of them:

Ainur - "moonlight".
Arslan or Ruslan - “lion”.
Akhun - “mentor”.
Ildar - "ruler".
Rainur - “bright path of life.”
Rustam is a “giant”.
- "iron".

At the same time, Russians (Ruslan) are also found in this list due to the fact that there was a merging of cultures and a change in words. Due to the fact that many of them are borrowed from the Persian language, the Tatar heritage is associated with the dignity and nobility that are attributed to Persian culture.

Ukrainian foundations are very close to Russian culture. Both nationalities have ancient Russian roots. Therefore, Ukrainian and Russian naming traditions are very similar. Ukrainian male names contain, along with Russian, European and Orthodox names: Nazar, Danilo, Mikita, Bogdan and others. Many of them have the same origins as the Russians, so they read very similarly, but rare and unusual ones come from foreign influence: Ramis, Loammiy, Augustine, Barthalamey, Galaktion, Darius, Edward.

Astrology and words

Each zodiac sign has its own characteristics of influence on those born under this sign.. Each zodiac sign has its own energy. Since the name also has its own energy, their joint influence should be harmonious. Therefore, it should be energetically suitable for the zodiac sign.

For example, a name that is energetic and active will suit a fire sign perfectly, but one that clearly expresses denial of leadership, avoidance of activity, or a tendency toward melancholy will not suit. A list that takes into account their abilities to complement each other will help you choose a suitable, beautiful male name for your zodiac sign.

The names Alexander, Alexey, Andrey, Egor and Vladimir are suitable for Aries.
Taurus - Anatoly, Anton, Arthur, Vadim, Denis and Mark.
Geminis are best called Gennady, Igor, Konstantin, Nikita or Sergey.
To maximize his abilities, a boy born under the sign of Cancer is named Andrei, Valentin, Vasily, Ilya or Maxim.
Leo is called Alexei, Anton, Ilya, Kirill or Mark.
Virgos will settle well in life, being named Victor, Gennady, Gleb, Konstantin and Nikita.
Libra should be called Artem, Alexey, Anton, Konstantin or Oleg.
Scorpio - Valery, Dmitry, Sergei, Fedor or Yuri.
And Streltsov - Egor, Maxim, Nikolai, Yuri or Vyacheslav.
Aquarius will perform well if named Andrey, Vitaly, Vladimir, Evgeny or Gennady.
Pisces will open up to the maximum if the boy’s name is Anton, Vadim, Vladislav, Ilya, Nikita or Roman.

Sound and name day

The beautiful sound of a full name depends on whether the middle name matches it. There are several rules that should be taken into account when choosing a middle name for a boy.

1. Growling and hard consonants in a patronymic require that they be balanced by a soft name, and vice versa.

2. It is worth considering the length of words: if one is short, then the second should be long. They must complement each other.

3. Their origin must be limited to one culture.

Angel's day is determined Orthodox calendar, for Catholics - Catholic. Unfortunately, if you choose a foreign name, the Orthodox calendar may not include a saint with that name. Church traditions in this case determine foreign names Orthodox analogues, this is how a person receives a patron saint. Orthodox analogues are selected not only by meaning, but also by sound. For example, if your name is Timur, then the Orthodox name Timofey is used for baptism.

Words have always influenced our lives, but it is we who determine how to treat them. A person is able to completely change the influence of stars, planets and letters on himself if he pays attention to the targeted formation of his personality and qualities useful for life in himself. Happiness and harmony are found by working on yourself and the world around you. The main thing is to believe in yourself and have a guideline in life. Author: Ekaterina Volkova

Choosing a name for an unborn child is very difficult, because it is this that determines the entire fate of a person, your little son, so you want him to be happy and joyful, strong, resilient, generous and wise. There are several options for interesting names for boys and their interpretation.

Beautiful names for boys and their meanings

According to popular belief, a man’s name must contain the letter “r”, then the character of your son will be firm and strong. Several options for interesting and beautiful male names:

Gabriel - from Hebrew, divine warrior.
Adrian - from Greek strong, mature.
Robert is an ancient Germanic name of unfading fame.
Ernest is an ancient Germanic name meaning serious, strict.
Christian - from ancient Greek - Christian

Beautiful Slavic names for boys

Slavic names have remained popular for many years; more and more often you can hear parents calling Nikon, Matvey or Savva. This name takes us back to our roots and is suitable for a boy Slavic origin. Having chosen a name, try to choose diminutive forms:

Miron, Mirosha
Radomir, Radik
Dobrynya, Dobrynyushka
Jaromir, Jaromirchik
Dragomir, Dragomirchik
Svyatozar, Svetik
Peresvet, Svetik
Ladomir, Ladushka
Bazhen, Bazhenushka
Velimir, Velyusha
Belogor, Belogorushka
Gorynya, Gorynyushka
Mirolubushka, Mirolubushka
Milorad, Miloradushka.

When choosing, you should evaluate the combination of first name, patronymic and last name; obvious dissonance can later cause ridicule among classmates.

Beautiful Orthodox names for boys

A name is called Orthodox if it is determined depending on the saint whose memory is celebrated on the child’s birthday. This calendar of names is called Christmastide or Saints, using them you can choose one of the names that you like the most. For example, you may come across such names:

Sylvester
Arkhippus
Akhila
Fadey
Emilian
Makar

For each date there are from 7 to 15 names, and you can also look at the names a few days in advance. If you named your child according to the calendar, then Angel Day and birthday will fall on the same day.

Beautiful old names for boys

Ancient names that almost went out of use are being revived today. Parents who want to give their child unique name, can find it in the calendar or metrics. As we know, everything new is well forgotten old.

Aryan - brave
Bonifatius - gracious
Dositheus - a gift from God
Eutychius - joyful
Callist - beautiful, attractive
Liverius - free-willed
Malachi - messenger from God
Olympius - sunny
Photius - enlightener

Beautiful Muslim boy names

Having chosen several name options, tell your baby about them and see how he reacts. Try calling him by his name, this will make it easier for both you and him to get used to it. Among the Muslim names we can list:

Alfir - excellent
Anwar - radiant
Garif - knowledgeable
Garey is worthy
Ikram - respectful
Insaf is fair
Murat is desirable
Musharif - famous

Beautiful Tatar names for boys

Tatar names are often associated with outstanding personalities, which determined the fate of the Tatar people. Usually the whole family gets involved in the selection process; the abundance of options offered can sometimes make your head spin. Beautiful Tatar male names:

Bakir – student
Ahmad - praised
Eldar - ruler of the country
Timur - iron
Narbek – light
Irek - will
Ildus - who loves his homeland

Beautiful Kazakh names for boys

Kazakh names are always distinguished by melody and masculinity. Men's Kazakh names honor various virtues. Some parents prefer not to disclose the name of their unborn child outside the family until the moment of birth.

Aidar - the strongest and most powerful
Kairat is the most active and mobile
Samat is the most constant
Rashit - the bravest
Sharip - the most respected
Talip - the most learned
Ulan is the bravest

Beautiful Arabic names for boys

7 days after the birth of the baby, the child’s name is given according to Muslim customs, during which time parents can understand what the name will do child and reflects his character. On the other hand, it is believed that a strong name can change a person’s destiny and give energy to a weak and sick child. The chosen name option will determine the entire later life. Most popular Arabic name"Muhammad", or "praiseworthy", other options:

Damir is smart
Arsen - fearless
Suleiman - protected
Timerlan - persistent
Ibrahim - father of nations
Jamil is attractive

Beautiful Turkish names for boys

Male names in Turkey come from Arabic, Persian or Turkish roots. Also common double names. A boy’s name should have a special meaning and carry the qualities that parents want to see in their son: virtue, respect, intelligence, strength, etc.

Balaban - brave
Baskurt - first warrior, military leader
Ugar - lucky
Mustafa - the chosen one
Akhmet - the most famous
Kerem is generous

Beautiful Islamic names for boys

Most Islamic names have Arabic roots, and they appeared long before the birth of Islam. The most popular names are the names of the prophets mentioned in the Quran.

Aziz - strong, majestic
Vakil – patronizing
Dahi - wise in knowledge
Zinnur - light ray
Ishak - bringer of joy
Maksud - welcome
Munir - illuminating the way
Nadir – valuable, rare

Beautiful German names for boys

Ancient Germanic roots underlie almost all German names; of course, over the centuries they were influenced by the European neighborhood and changed. According to the rules, in Germany you can choose a name from an approved registry of names, inventing or inventing it is prohibited, and any conflicts are resolved through the courts.

Hermann - warrior
Raymond - defender
Wolfgang - the wandering wolf
Valdemar - lord
Emil – filled with passion
Karl - courageous
Paul is the most modest

Beautiful Armenian names for boys

Men's Armenian names usually glorified famous kings and generals, nature or human qualities.

Sarkis - holding a high position
Hovhannes - God had mercy on him
Vahe - hardy
Yegiazar - God helps him
Matevos - God's gift
Ruben – bright, noticeable
Hamlet - simple, sad
Argam - worthy

Beautiful Caucasian names for boys

National diversity Caucasus Mountains became the reason for the accumulation of a database of names with similar characteristic features. Before naming, parents determine the meaning of the name, and only then, based on the meaning in the name book, choose names that fit this meaning.

Rustam - brave, courageous, courageous
Baisal - confident
Amir is the ruler
Kydyr – endowed with power
Karim - generous
Azat – independent

Beautiful Chechen names for boys

Chechen names are given to babies in accordance with the principles of the Muslim faith. As in most nations, names come from the names of holy prophets, natural phenomena, animals and plants.

Damask steel - steel
Murad – aspiring
Pasha is the ruler
Fazl - revered
Rahim - merciful
Zakiy – pure
Qais – firm, unapproachable
Ikram – respectful

Beautiful American names for boys

According to American traditions the boy may be named after his father or grandfather or other revered relative. To avoid confusion, "junior" is added, for example Jacob Stevenson Junior. The basis of American names are biblical names, such as Job, Samosn, Adam and others.

Ben - living in the south
Quentin is the fifth in a row
Perry is a travel enthusiast
Fester - forest lover
Earl - famous
Phil is an equestrian and horse lover.
Tom – identical as two peas in a pod, twin
Reynold - ruling wisely
Marlon is a small warrior
Albee - sunny

Beautiful English names for boys

The English name book is truly huge; in it you can find names of various origins, both native English and Arabic, French, Greek. Moreover, the English often have several names, for example, Patrick Jay, Christian John Alfred.

Raymund is a smart defender
Casey - vigilant
Vic is the winner
Matthew - gifted by God
James - conqueror
Miki - godlike
Louis - warlike
Hammond - domestic
Bertie - noticeable, bright

You are given a whole 9 months to choose a name for your baby, during which time you will definitely have time to go through and scroll through everything in your head possible options, figure out how they combine with the patronymic and surname, and even imagine what names would be suitable for the patronymic formed from the given name for your grandchildren. Do not rush to choose a name; during pregnancy you will already be able to feel the baby’s character, understand what he is like: quiet or active, emotional or calm. Mothers always feel their babies and understand them even in the womb. Of course, the name determines the fate of a person, but you still need to try very hard to really live up to the qualities and virtues that are inherent in this name.

Video: Beautiful Russian names for boys

After the birth of a child or even before this event, parents are faced with the question of what to name the baby. Often, after going through many options during pregnancy, it is difficult to finally solve this problem. With the help of a beautiful name, mothers and fathers strive to direct the child’s life along the path of good luck and prosperity, identify his personality and preserve certain family traditions.

How to choose a beautiful name for a newborn boy?

Harmony and prudence are the main principles that should be followed when naming a newborn. A correctly chosen name should be combined with the patronymic and surname, and not be overly pretentious or difficult to pronounce.

The baby should be named in accordance with cultural and religious traditions. For example, it is better not to name a Russian boy Said or Domenik, which may cause ridicule in the future.

Before naming a boy, you should familiarize yourself with several rules:

Preservation of individuality. You should not name your baby after the father, other close relatives or great figures. Giving preference to such names, mom and dad often assign to their son big hopes, which he will not always be able to justify. In the future, this often leads to conflicts between parents and child.
Preference for “masculine” names. By naming the baby Zhenya, Sasha, Valya, you can provoke ridicule of the boy in the future. Coupled with an inflexible surname, such a naming may become the reason for its adoption strangers for a girl.
Respect for tradition. Despite the mixing of cultures and global integration, you should not name your baby with a name from another tradition, which will be disharmonious with the Russian patronymic and surname.

Beautiful male names according to the church calendar

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Believing parents adhere to the method of naming sons according to church canons. Often babies are named after saints. Being mediators between God and people, even after death they grant parishioners faith, which allows them to survive the adversities of fate. It is believed that with their help you can protect the baby from evil.

You can name your son according to the calendar, and if it is impossible to make a choice on your own, consult with a spiritual mentor. Today, most often they are guided not by the calendar, but by the list of saints revered by the church. The most popular names are:

Nikolai;
Vladimir;
Basil;
Andrey;
Michael;
Mark;
Konstantin;
Kirill and others

Choosing a name by horoscope

This ancient tradition consists of naming the baby by date of birth. The method involves compiling natal chart, which is used to accurately determine suitable name. This method remained for a long time the exclusive prerogative of the wealthy aristocracy. Today, anyone can use it after receiving expert advice.

To determine a name based on a horoscope, it is not necessary to contact an astrologer. You can choose it from a list of names that are most suitable for a particular zodiac sign.

The following beautiful names are often used to name boys:

Aries – Alexander, Alexey, Artem, Egor, Nikolay, Yaroslav;
Taurus – Anton, Bogdan, Daniil, Ilya, Maxim, Nikita;
twins - Heinrich, Evgeniy, Igor, Konstantin, Sergei;
cancer – Andrey, Vitaly, Stanislav;
lion – Alexander, Artem, Ivan, Kirill, Mark;
maiden - Vsevolod, Gennady, Gleb, Denis, Rostislav, Stepan;
Libra – Anatoly, Anton, Vitaly, Leonid, Mikhail, Oleg, Plato;
Scorpio – Arseny, Rodion, Ruslan, Fedor, Yuri;
Sagittarius - Vladimir, Vyacheslav, Peter, Roman, Yan, Yaroslav;
Capricorn - Arthur, Vadim, Gleb, Denis, Egor, Nikolai;
Aquarius - Leonid, Gennady, Oleg, Ruslan, Svyatoslav;
Pisces - Bogdan, Valery, Vasily, Ivan, Maxim, Roman.

Trendy vintage names

In recent years there has been a craze old names. This trend is associated with society's interest in history and native culture. By naming their sons in the old manner, parents strive to turn them to their national roots. Often a name is chosen under the influence of the prevailing fashion and mentality in society.

The most popular ancient names are:

Matvey. He is distinguished by hard work and perseverance, but at the same time reserved. He often chooses a profession that requires concentration and methodfulness - surgery, sports, banking. Has natural uncertainty, and therefore needs to be early childhood encourage Matvey's initiative so that he achieves success.
Zakhar. Despite some harshness in sound, this name denotes a sentimental and good-natured person. He is distinguished by a caring and flexible character, which largely determines him future profession. He's not attracted to office work. Most often, he connects his life with a technical or agricultural specialty.
Vsevolod. Rarely finds himself in unpleasant situations, which is associated with prudence and the ability to suppress dangerous moments in the bud with the help of humor and diplomacy. He has the gift of persuasion and the ability to get along with others, for which he enjoys the respect of people. Vsevolod is persistent, firm and diligent, but does not always strive for victory. He may concede the palm to a more worthy person, in his opinion.
Gordey. He is peaceful and optimistic. With outward modesty he has inner strength and energy. He is an interesting storyteller and attentive listener.
Luke. Despite the similarity with the verb “to deceive,” this name means honest man. The purposefulness of his character is combined with impulsiveness. He thinks carefully about solving a problem and persistently moves along the path to achieve results. In defending his interests he can show uncompromisingness and impetuosity.

Beautiful Russian names for a child

Wanting to name their son in accordance with Russian tradition, parents often mistakenly give preference to ancient names, which today look somewhat pretentious. Svyatogor, Varlaam, Dobrynya, Ostromir are not very suitable for modern children and are accepted by society for the extravagance of their parents. The ranking of 10 Russian names that are most relevant today includes:

Elisha;
Plato;
Nikolai;
Michael;
Paul;
Yaroslav;
Vladislav;
Denis;
Dmitriy;
Andrey.

Popular foreign names for boys: English and American

IN English speaking countries There is a popular tradition of naming children with two names: personal and middle. The first is the distinctive naming of the baby and is used in Everyday life. The second is most often given in honor close relative, and in official documents it is indicated between the main name and surname.

If in the post-Soviet environment names are of Greek, Latin, and Old Russian origin, then in English culture authentic names are predominantly popular:

today in Britain boys are often called Pauls, Davids, Georges, Jacobs, Alans, Marks;
in the United States, sons are named Richard, William, Noah, Robert, Aaron.

How to choose a beautiful Muslim name?

In Muslim culture, the method of naming children in accordance with ancient documents is especially popular. The wrong choice of name for a boy can cause bad luck, poverty, illness, laziness in the future, which pushes parents to name him in honor of the saints: Muhammad, Abdul, Idris, Qadir, Rahim, etc.

Muslim culture is characterized by the same meaning for several names that differ in sound. For example, Hasan and Elmir mean beauty, while Zabir, Qavi and Ali characterize a person who is strong and powerful. It is noteworthy that there are no negative names, which explains the desire of parents to provide their children with a better fate.

Muslim traditions are replete with names denoting beauty. You can call the boy Anwar (light, bright), Jamil (handsome), Dilyair (soulful), Ihsan (merciful), Ramil (magical), Fazil (talented). If parents cannot decide on their own the issue of naming their son, they can turn to the imam.

Before the revolution in the territory Russian Empire It was common among Muslims to use two names. The child received his first naming as a talisman. To protect his son from the evil eye, this name was hidden from strangers. The second was of lesser importance and was used in everyday life. IN Soviet times this tradition has died out, but today there is a return to it.

Unusual and rare names

By calling their sons unusual names, parents strive to give them a bright personality. Such children may retreat from public opinion, and sometimes go against him. Wanting to achieve any success despite the influence external factors, they can only rely on their perseverance and fortitude.

Parents sometimes make mistakes when naming their son rare name in order to endow him with the qualities of a fighter. If for some boys it becomes an impetus for the formation of a bright individuality, with the help of which they achieve success under any circumstances, then for the other it is a cause of constant psychological discomfort.

For thoughtful, calm children, a non-standard name is an annoying factor that attracts unnecessary attention. By naming the baby Oscar, Azat, Mikel or Radislav, parents endow him not with the power to defend his beliefs, but with the source internal conflict. He is expected to constantly prove his worth, while he requires solitude to develop his personality.

The rare name must be combined with the child's last and patronymic names. Combinations such as Petrova Madonna Alekseevna or Kozlov Marcel Ivanovich sound disharmonious.

When naming the baby, take into account national and cultural characteristics prevailing mentality in society. For example, names such as Arkhip, Bronislav, Borislav, Lavrentiy go well with surnames of Slavic origin.

Choosing a name depending on the time of year

When choosing a name, parents are traditionally guided by the month of their son's birth. There is an opinion about the relationship between the seasons and certain character traits of the baby.

It is believed that children born in winter are stubborn and domineering. To soften these traits, sons are named with names containing soft sounds:

Alexei;
Leonid;
Nikita;
Paul;
Basil.

Babies born in spring are distinguished by a romantic and sublime character. It is recommended to call them by traditional male names to balance their subtle nature, giving them courage and strength:

Konstantin;
Stepan;
Bogdan;
Egor;
Sergey.

Children, born in summer, have a brave and kind-hearted character. To enhance these qualities, it is recommended to choose sonorous names:

Elizar;
Philip;
Denis;
Yuri;
Vitaly.

“Autumn” children are often distinguished by mistrust and some egocentrism. To give the baby sociability and friendliness, choose simple sonorous names:

Anton;
Nazar;
Yakov;
Nahum;
Tikhon;
Semyon.

Rating of the most popular modern names

Today there is a decline in interest in foreign names. Children are called less and less often in the Old Russian manner. In 2017, boys often began to be called neutral names: Levs, Alexanders, Ivans, Maxims, Romans, Rodions and Kirills. The TOP of popular names also includes Daniil, Vladislav, Gleb and Mark.

A modern male name for a child is a very abstract concept. Old Russian, foreign, “Russianized” names of predominantly ancient Greek and Latin origin, creative ones - in each of these groups there are names that are relevant today.

Consonance with full name. The abundance of letters “r” in the surname and patronymic can be balanced by a soft name devoid of this letter. And vice versa.
Harmonization with surname and patronymic. An ornate name for simple surnames and patronymic sounds ridiculous. As well as most ordinary, modest names, coupled with unusual or foreign surnames.
Some people believe that if there is no letter “r” in the baby’s middle name, then it must be in the name, otherwise the child will grow up to be too soft-tempered. An excess of the letter “r” also does not bode well, so if this letter is present in the patronymic, the name must be chosen without it.
It would be a good idea to familiarize yourself with the interpretation of the name before naming the child. Male names have a wide variety of meanings, and there is an opinion that a “weak” name can negatively affect the baby’s future.
Counts bad omen naming the baby after the dead, especially tragic death, relatives or great martyrs. There is an opinion that the child can repeat their fate.

Russian male names for children

Young parents, in contrast to pretentious overseas names, are increasingly calling their children names of Old Church Slavonic origin.

According to the method of formation, Slavic names can be divided into categories:

Names given by birth order. The first-born could be called Pervush, the next born boy - Second, the third child - Tretyak.
Names of the gods: Yarilo.
Names derived from the names of representatives of flora and fauna: Hare, Pike, Wolf, Eagle, Walnut.
Names derived from human qualities: Can, Brave, Stoyan.
Names formed from participles: Khoten, Nezhdan, Zhdan.
Two-basic names formed using two roots, as well as their derivatives: Bogdan - “ given by God", Miroslav - “praising the world”, Burislav - “stormy glory”. Princely family names, for the most part, were two-base.

It is the two-basic Slavic names that are most widespread these days, but in other categories there are very euphonious male names. A list of child-friendly options is provided below.

Orthodox male names for children

Orthodox names for children are recorded in the Saints. The calendar is a church book in which holidays and commemorated saints are listed in calendar order. The tradition of choosing male names for a child by month and birthday began more than 11 centuries ago. At that time, people believed that a saint and a child who was named after him would form a special bond.

Male names for the child were chosen according to the calendar from the list of those saints who are commemorated on the day the baby was born or on the eighth or fortieth day after birth. Sometimes it was allowed to name a child in honor of a saint especially revered by the parents.

Male names for children by zodiac sign

Those born under the sign of Aries (March 21 - April 20) are suitable for names such as Arkady, Yuri, Arseny, Oleg, Artem, Adolf, Andrey, Yaroslav, Alexander, August, Alexey, Valery, Georgy, Gabriel, Egor, Nikolay, Savely, Rostislav.
Taurus (April 21 - May 21) are better called Akim, Aristarchus, Timur, Fedor, Taras, Makar, David, Vasily, Matvey, Nikita, Mikhail, Borislav, Boris, Anisim, Egor, Anton or Ilya.
The nature of Gemini (May 22 - July 21) is emphasized by such names as Alexey, Innocent, Apollo, Gabriel, Arkady, Heinrich, Gennady, Nikita, Konstantin, Gerasim, Georgy, Ignat, Evgeny, Klim, Igor, Innokenty, Makar, Mark, Felix, Sergey, Nikolay.
With the sign of Cancer (June 22 - July 22) names such as Julius, Stanislav, Arseny, Andrey, Grigory, Valentin, Anisim, Vyacheslav, Denis, Vitaly, Demyan, Maxim, Ilya, Efim, Lev, Dmitry, Mstislav, Timofey are combined , Semyon.
For those born under the sign of Leo (July 23 - August 21), the names August, Robert, Avenir, Alexander, Rodion, Albert, Alexey, German, Aron, Anton, Anatoly, Savely, Ian, Mark, Kirill, Leo, Leonid, Daniil, David are suitable , Ilya, Ivan, Peter, Rostislav, Roman, Nikolai, Ruslan, Arthur.
Virgo boys (August 22 - September 23) are best called one of the names listed below: Adrian, Stepan, Gerasim, Agathon, Valentin, Arkhip, Gennady, Vsevolod, Gleb, Heinrich, Marat, Gordey, Demid, Demyan, Grigory, German, Igor, Dmitry, Konstantin, Innokenty, Klim, Nikita, Modest, Matvey, Rostislav, Prokhor, Stanislav, Sergey.
For boys born under the sign of Libra (September 24 - October 23) the names Akim, Abram, Yakov, Evgeniy, Alfred, Arkady, Julius, Alexey, Boleslav, Anton, Albert, Vitaly, Innocent, Evdokim, Ilya, Vilen, Demyan, Leonid are suitable , Konstantin, Lev, Miron, Nikita, Modest, Pavel, Oleg, Timur, Prokhor, Plato, Rostislav, Philip.
WITH zodiac sign Scorpio (October 24 - November 22) combines such male names as Yaroslav, Azary, Yuri, Averyan, Efim, Anisim, Joseph, Zakhar, Prokhor, Mstislav, Rodion, Savely, Rudolf, Fedor, Taras, Yakov, Eduard, Artem, Afanasy, Ruslan, Sergey, Arseny.
The optimal male names for Sagittarius (November 23 - December 22) are Alexander, Yaroslav, Arseny, Aristarchus, Jan, Felix, Irakli, Illarion, Stepan, Semyon, Bulat, Vladimir, Vasily, Artem, Vyacheslav, Afanasy, Georgy, Joseph, Zakhar, Peter, Maxim, Roman, Miron, Svyatoslav, Rustam, Savely.
For a Capricorn boy (December 23 - January 20), the names David, Abram, Daniel, Bogdan, Arthur, Gleb, Vadim, Dmitry, Grigory, Vladlen, Igor, Ignat, Ephraim, Ivan, Egor, Leonid, Marat, Kirill, Nikolai, Modest, Matvey, Robert, Oleg, Peter, Jan, Rudolf, Rodion.
Aquarius babies (January 21 - February 19) are better called Adam, Ernest, Yuri, Svyatoslav, Ruslan, Andrey, Avenir, Valery, Arkady, Albert, Vsevolod, Gleb, Vilen, Gury, Eremey, Pavel, Illarion, Oleg, Leonid or Plato .
For a boy born under the sign of Pisces (February 20 - March 20), suitable names are Mikhail, Anton, Alfred, Bogdan, Afanasy, Daniil, Valentin, Valery, Borislav, Vadim, Vasily, Efim, Vladimir, Vyacheslav, Eremey, Vladislav, Maxim, Ivan , Timofey, Rudolph, Roman, Eduard, Philip, Yuri, Fedor.

Popular and rare male names for children and their meanings

The Moscow registry office kindly provided statistics on the choice of names for male babies, based on data from previous years and the first quarter of this year.

The rating of the most popular male names for children in 2017 was headed by Alexander. This long-loved name has Greek roots and means “protector of people.”
In second position is Mikhail, which translated from Hebrew means “who is like God.”
Artem received bronze. Initially, the name was just a colloquial form of the name Artemy, but now it is an independent beautiful male name for a child. Translated from Greek, Artem means “unharmed, in perfect health.”
In fourth place were Danilo and Daniil, names of biblical origin with Hebrew roots. Translated as “God is a judge.”
The fifth place in the list of male names for children, popular this year, was taken by Maxim - Roman family name. Translated from Latin it means “greatest”.
In sixth place is the Russian hero folk tales Ivan. One of the translations of this name from Hebrew sounds like “the grace of God.”
The seventh place was named Dmitry. This popular name has Greek roots and means “dedicated to the goddess Demeter.” Recall that Demeter is the goddess of earth and fertility in ancient Greek mythology.
The eighth position was taken by the name Kirill. Strong name with ancient Greek roots, translated as “lord”.
The ninth place also went to a name of ancient Greek origin. In this position is the name Timothy, which means “who worships God.”
Rounding out the top ten Russian name Egor. Given name appeared as a phonetic version of the name George, and the latter came from Greek name Georgios, meaning "farmer".

The lion's share of the list of popular names in last years make up the same male names for a child, while rare, unusual names annually supplement the corresponding lists.

In 2014, Sevastopol, Strength, Rassvet and Jazz were born.
In 2015, baby Mercury was born, named either in honor of a saint, or in honor of the god of trade, or in honor of the first planet from the Sun.
Last year, the list of unusual names was supplemented by the name of Latin origin Laurel, which can mean both the plant of the same name and is translated as “holiday” ancient Greek name Evstigney, translated as “good sign.” Also on the list of unusual names of the past year were the names of Achilles - the brave and practically invulnerable hero of ancient Greek legends. Caesar is a famous commander and dictator, Bartholomew is an Aramaic name translated as “son of the plowed soil,” which was borne by one of Christ’s disciples.

Conclusion

The range of names for boys these days is simply huge. If future or established parents are interested in current male names for a child in 2018, then it is worth turning to the top of the same name for the current year: practice shows that the “winners” of such charts are still for a long time remain in demand.

In general, it is not so important what origin the child’s name comes from. The main thing is that parents like it and suit the baby.

Hooray! An ultrasound showed who lives under my mother’s heart. “Son,” you are touched. “Heir!” - rejoices future father. This is the moment when a woman begins to refer to her belly quite specifically, and that means it’s time to call it “belly.” And although it is not the name that makes a person, often disputes from the series “Vladlen, Dionysus or Vanya” lead to the fact that the baby remains a “baby” until the very moment of receiving a birth certificate. It is right in such a situation to gather for a family council. And you need to go there, armed with information about what rare and beautiful names there are for boys.

Our ancestors believed that the name determines the fate and character of a person. For example, by calling their son Lazarus, adults believed that God himself would help him in life. And the Fadeev’s parents hoped that their children would become successful and deserve praise in everything. They expected protection from Alexei, and courage from Brave.

The name is protection and the basis for personal development

IN Indian tribes It was customary to give a person two names. One of them is false. It became public and was determined as the child grew up, when he showed any of his special qualities or skills. For example, "Keen Eye".

And the other thing was true and secret. It was carefully hidden, especially from strangers. It was believed that the enemy, who learned the secret of your naming, would gain power over your destiny, life and death.

In Christian families even today, during the sacrament of baptism, the child is given a second name, which is recommended not to be advertised to strangers. His clergyman determines by church calendar, taking into account the baby’s date of birth and the Orthodox name book. So, the child is named according to the calendar. That is, in honor of a certain saint, whose day coincides with the day the child is born or falls on the eighth or fortieth day from birth.

They say that the name of a ship determines the success of its voyage. That’s why parents often name their baby, taking into account the possible energetic influence of the Universe.

From a psychological point of view, a name is one of the main indicators of personality. In this way, a child can realize his gender identity, isolate himself from other people and go on the path independent development. Even new generations remember their ancestors based on their names.

How to name your son: 5 rules

All conversations regarding the influence of a person’s naming on his fate need not be taken seriously. But when choosing a beautiful and unusual name for a baby, you still need to take into account certain, quite mundane, nuances. There are five basic rules to follow when naming your son.

Consonance with full name. Agree, the full name “Romeo Emelyanovich Sisev” will always attract undue attention to the child. Not every teacher will say “Gremislav Abdelkhakimovich Eldarkhanov.” And Prince Mikhailovich Zhuk, quite likely, having matured, will want to change his name. Therefore, if family surname is not distinguished by elegance, it is better to find an unpretentious, simple name for the baby. For example, “Vadim Mikhailovich Zhuk” will look much more advantageous.
Compatibility with patronymic. There are several recommendations here. First you need to take into account the nationality of the father. For example, if the father is Armenian Gegham, then it is better to name the boy accordingly. Agree, the combination “Avetis Geghamovich” sounds strong in comparison with the combination “Vasily Geghamovich”. Another tip: focus on the length of the middle name. Better suited for bulky middle names short names, and vice versa. For example, “Lev Konstantinovich” sounds more melodic than “Innokenty Konstantinovich”. Also, you should not give your baby a “name” that ends with the letter that the father’s name begins with. For example, “Vadim Maksimovich”. Also think about avoiding the accumulation of vowels and consonants at the junction of the name and patronymic. Since there is Great chance that in a conversation people will involuntarily distort them. Not quite an example good combination: “Peter Vladimirovich.” But combinations play well when there are beautiful sound matches or names begin with the same letter: “Andrey Alekseevich”, “Elisey Evgenievich”.
Correspondence to time and place. No one condemns parents’ love for popular television products, but it’s unlikely that Batman or Nolik will feel comfortable in the village of Michurino. Edward and Barak will also look special in the Slavic environment. And Tirrion or Mason during puberty will not collect autographs, but will carry bruises home. Therefore, think carefully about your decision before naming your boy with a name that is too unusual.
Transformation. Almost all names have derivative variations. They are transformed into diminutive forms or nicknames. And the latter may turn out to be offensive. This must be taken into account so that the child is not teased later. Please note that mom will be able to call Maxim “Maksyusha or Masya”, and friends - “Max” or “Maksyukha”. It’s more difficult with Gleb. Parents will address him: “Glebushka.” And peers will immediately twist it: “Bread.”
Unisex names. Psychologists recommend to parents: “When naming your son, avoid options with vague gender references.” For example, these are the names Zhenya or Valya, which are suitable for both girls and boys. This is especially important if the child’s last name is not declined. For example, surnames like “Viligura” or “Katz” do not give an idea of who their bearer is - a guy or a girl. Therefore, “Sasha Shuvalov” is still an acceptable option, but “Sasha Koval” is alas. This combination can provoke problems with the child’s self-identification and suppress exceptional masculine traits in character.

In Russia, the tradition of naming a child after relatives remains. For example, like a great-grandfather. This custom is a matter of debate. Some young parents are against him, because they believe that the baby can absorb the negative experiences of his ancestors and repeat their fate. And other mothers and fathers insist: naming according to the generic principle is additional protection.

It is better not to name your son after a relative who suffered a brazen, painful death or who had problems with the law. Psychologists also advise not to take your father's name. Otherwise, little San Sanych may grow up not as a loving son and helper, but as an irritable and insecure eternal fatherly competitor.

In pursuit of fashion: how do Ikars and Masons live?

Parents want their son to wear rare, energetically strong and fashionable name. But when considering unusual names for boys, it is important not to go too far. Fashion is a changeable thing. It is enough to look at history. Remember how, based on the events of 1917, the boys were named October, Revo, Vladlen.

Under the Soviets, Perkosrak was popular (in honor of the launch of the first space rocket), Dazdraperma (in honor of May Day).

Subsequently, after the collapse of the USSR, there was a wave of naming children based on TV series. Enrique, the Masons, the Cruzes, Rogelio, and Guillermo were registered.

But practice shows that after a few years all the tricky options not only lose relevance, but even look funny. But traditional names in our culture like Nikolai, Vladimir, Oleg and Alexei always sound decent.

Today there is a tendency for Old Church Slavonic names to come back into use. And among them there are unusually beautiful names for boys. For example, in 1990, only seven Platons were registered throughout Russia. And in 2015, this male name was already among the ten most popular in the country.

What are men called: interesting facts

Male names are divided into soft and hard. In the first case, boys grow up calm and docile. In the second - stubborn and strong.

Soft ones include those in which there are many vowels, as well as quiet sonants - th, r, l, m, n. This is Ilya, Benjamin, Mikhail.

But in hard ones, voiced paired consonants predominate in the company of the growling letter “P”. These are the names of Yegor, Gregory, Dmitry.

There are also neutral options that endow their owner with moderate determination and wisdom. This applies to Arkady, Andrey, Pavel.

Romans are born in February, and Marks are born in July.

If parents are unable to come to general decision As for what to name your son, you can resort to the help of a calendar. Observations by old-timers show that children born in different time years, completely different options are suitable.

It is better to name winter boys by choosing from the following list: Roman, Anatoly, Peter, Semyon, Arseny, Ivan.

Spring children are comfortable if their names are Danila, Styopa, Nikita or David. For summer good options- Sergey, Kostya, Nazar, Mark, Matvey or Pasha.

A autumn baby will be in harmony with the name Timofey, German, Fedor or Anton. There are even special layouts where options suitable for naming are listed by month.

Naming by number and horoscope

Even adults resort to the help of numerology. To do this, the number of the baby’s date of birth is calculated and a name corresponding to this number is selected in special literature. Also, adults often pay attention to compatibility with the baby’s zodiac sign. And they even look at the combination with the names of the parents themselves in order to avoid conflicts and misunderstandings at the energetic level.

The most common name on the planet, given to more than 300 million men, is Muhammad. In Muslim culture, this is the customary name for all first-born children. But in Moscow, according to the capital's civil registry office, since 1991, Alexander has always been in the lead. In 2015, Muscovites also often registered boys as Maxims, Artems, Mikhails, and Daniils.

Top 30 trendy boy names

Today there are special thematic sites where you can find unusual name boy, find out its meaning and see what children are called in different countries.

Based on the statistics of traffic to such resources, we can compile a list of the most popular modern male names. The top 30 trendy boy names of 2017 are given below.

Diaz. This is a Spanish version of something more familiar in our environment. biblical name Yakov. Translated as “following on the heels.”
Matvey. Translated from Hebrew as “given by the Lord.”
Artem. In Greek it means "healthy" or "unharmed."
Janis. Greek version of the Russian name Ivan. It means “God’s grace” or “God’s mercy.”
Maksim . From Latin - “greatest”.
Dmitriy . From Greek - “dedicated to the goddess of fertility and agriculture Demeter.”
Timofey. From Greek - “who worships God.”
Daniel. Translated from Hebrew as “God is my judge.”
Novel . From Latin - “Roman”.
Arseny. Comes from the Greek - Arsenios. The meaning is “courageous”, “mature”.
Egor . Russian transformation of the Greek name George. Meaning: "farmer".
Kirill . From ancient Greek - “lord”, “lord”.
Mark. From Latin - “hammer”. However, from French it is “marquis”. There are also versions that the name is dedicated to the god of war, Mars.
Andrey . From ancient Greek - “brave”, “courageous”.
Nikita. From Greek - “winner”.
Ivan. Comes from the ancient Hebrew John - “merciful by God.”
Alexei . From ancient Greek - “protector”, “protector”.
Bogdan. The Slavs interpreted this name as “God’s gift.”
Ilya. Transformation of the Hebrew name Eliyahu - "believer" or "power of God".
Yaroslav . It has Slavic roots. IN different sources translated as “bright”, “glorious”, “strong”.
Timur. A variation of the names Damir and Tamerlan. Translated from Mongolian as “iron”.
Mikhail. From ancient Hebrew - “like God.”
Vladislav. IN Slavic culture- “possessing glory.” The Polish version is "good ruler".
Alexander . From Greek - “protector”.
Sergey . From Latin - “noble”.
Gleb. In Scandinavian culture - “favorite of the Gods.” The Slavic version of the origin compares this name with the words “block” and “pole”.
Demid. Has Greek roots. Translated - “advice of Zeus.” Zeus in mythology is the heavenly ruler, the world ruler.
Denis. Derived from the ancient Greek - Dionysios. Interpreted as “reveler”, “merry fellow”.
Ruslan. From Turkic - “lion”.
Paul . From Latin - “baby”.