Names for a baby boy are Russian. Beautiful male names: original Russian, foreign, old names according to the church calendar for boys and their meanings

Choosing a name for a baby is an extremely important and responsible matter, because the future character of the crumbs and even his fate largely depend on this. Names for boys are different, and which one is right for your baby, we will try to figure it out together.

Scientists have long established that with the help of a name, negative character traits can be corrected, or, conversely, they can be aggravated. By naming the baby incorrectly, you can direct his life according to a tragic scenario. How to avoid all these mistakes and make the right and informed choice - read the article.

There are many theories about exactly how the name and destiny of a person are connected, how a name can influence life. I bring to your attention the most interesting and noteworthy.

• Theory of public opinion.

We all live in society, surrounded by people who have thoughts and opinions about anything. These opinions tend to change depending on the country, social group and even time.

Hearing the name of a person, society is able to endow him with certain character traits in advance, as well as form an opinion about him in advance. If a person is constantly credited with certain qualities throughout his life, they become really inherent in him, whether he wants it or not.

For example, to a boy named Nero (the Roman emperor, known for his atrocities) or Adolf (everyone understands who the association is with, isn't it), the attitude of people will be obviously wary, cautious and even hostile. And to a boy named Vanya - good-natured and disposed, as to a positive hero of folk tales. Turning to Isaac, people will assume Jewish origin in advance, and will obviously treat the child based on their prejudices.

• Theory of emotions and sound.

The child hears his name from birth several times a day. As he grows older, he will hear it more and more often. Each name is a set of certain sounds of different timbre and height.

All sounds affect the human brain in different ways, causing certain emotions. Some sound melodious and harmonious, contributing to the formation of a calm and gentle character, for example, Nikolai, Alexei, Mikhail.

Others, on the contrary, seem to be drumming on the brain: Dmitry, Robert, Taras. This is a prerequisite for the formation of a tough character and unshakable self-confidence.

Thus, each name is able to influence the fate of the child, forming in him certain qualities of character.

How to choose a name

Of course, there are no and cannot be universal recommendations on what name to give the baby. However, there are universal rules that can be followed to narrow down your choice among a thousand names, and in the end make the only right decision.

• Rule number 1. The name must be combined with the surname and patronymic of the child.

A person will hear such combinations throughout his life quite often: in kindergarten and school, it is customary to address pupils by their first and last names. And in adulthood, at work, a person most often hears how he is called by name and patronymic.

Thus, these combinations should be pronounced without difficulty and not cause difficulties for the speaker. Otherwise, the child will constantly strain internally in anticipation that his name will be distorted once again.

What are the difficulties in pronunciation:

1. set of consonants at the junction of first name-surname, first name-patronymic. For example, an unsuccessful combination of Kanziberg Grigory or Alexander Dmitrievich, Kanziberg Oleg or Anton Dmitrievich sounds more successful.
2. too long combinations, for example, unsuccessfully Zagrebelny Innokenty Alexandrovich, Zagrebelny Ivan Alexandrovich sounds good.

• Rule number 2. The name must be combined with the nationality of the child and his citizenship.

The name should not be dissonant with the surname and patronymic on the basis of nationality and belonging to a particular country. So, Ivanov Tamerlane, Vasilyev Teimuraz or Smirnov John, Popov Daniel sounds very strange.

• Rule number 3. The name should have diminutive options.

Lulling a little baby in my arms, I want to call him, for example, Lyovushka, and not Leo, Sashenka, and not Alexander, Dimochka, and not Dmitry.

And this is natural, throughout life it helps us to convey the whole range of emotions in communication with a person.

How not to name a boy

• Bad idea number 1. Name after a relative who died a violent death or with a difficult fate.

No matter how good your intentions are, no matter how good and worthy the deceased person is, and no matter how skeptical you are, pay attention to the following.

Scientists have noticed a pattern according to which, children named after relatives who died tragically often have an unfortunate fate and difficulty in defining themselves in life.

How to explain this phenomenon - psycho-emotional connections, generic energy or mysticism - everyone decides for himself. You may not believe in such matters, but is it worth risking the baby's future when there are so many other beautiful names to choose from?

• Bad idea #2. Called a creepy original, but weird and hard to pronounce name.

It seems to you that it is fresh and unusual, but a child with his own name to live: go to the children's team, build a career and personal life. I'm not sure that in the future a person with the name Appolinarius, Evgrafiy, Dormedont, Callistratus, Polycarpius, etc. will thank you.

In kindergarten and school, children with such names always endure ridicule, withdraw into themselves, become embittered and unsociable. For what crumbs such tests out of the blue?

• Bad Idea #3: Name after a historical event or political figure.

We all know such male names as Vladilen (Vladimir Ilyich Lenin), Kim (Communist Youth International), Lyublen (Love Lenin), Stalen (Stalin, Lenin). At the time of the revolution, they seemed trendy and relevant.

However, time has passed, ideals have changed, famous historical events and personalities are condemned, and everything is no longer so rosy, fun and easy. And people who were named in a certain way remain attached to the images of past years and events for their entire lives.

It is much easier when a person is responsible only for himself and his actions, than for some historical figures, to whose actions he has nothing to do, but is forced to associate with them.

Names for boys by month according to the church calendar

Believers know that each person does not come into this world by chance and is born in a particular month for a reason. The date of birth of a baby means a lot, in particular, a protector from above, a saint, a guardian angel who will protect him throughout his life is appointed by heaven.

Our ancestors did not invent anything superfluous, and when choosing a name for a newborn, they turned to the calendar - the church calendar with the names of saints.

Nowadays, the tradition of the holy calendar has been simplified, and it is quite acceptable to use the holy calendar by month, when several names of saints correspond to each month of the year at once, from which you can choose what you like.

The church calendar with Orthodox names for months according to the calendar is as follows.

Beautiful Russian names

Traditional Russian male names are associated with masculinity and firmness of character.

With such a name, the boy will certainly grow comfortably, and peers will easily remember the name of the baby. A beautiful Russian name goes well with Russian surnames and is not capable of causing unnecessary associations.

As a rule, Russian names for boys are of Greek or Roman origin, which is due to the historically early contacts of Ancient Rus' with Byzantium.

Popular modern names for boys

rare and beautiful

In recent years, there has been a particularly sharp tendency to choose an unusual, rare and beautiful name for a child. Young mothers want their baby to be exceptional and special from birth because of their name.

Let's take a closer look at unusual rare and beautiful names for boys.

Old Russian

Such names pose a certain danger to the baby, and we have already talked about it. Nowadays, old Russian names for boys sound too extravagant.

Children are cruel creatures, and a baby with an unusual name can be ridiculed and attacked by peers in kindergarten and school, which will make him withdrawn and unsociable.

Therefore, I urge you to think very carefully and weigh the pros and cons of giving the baby an old Russian colorful name in order to amuse your pride and show everyone that you have a fantasy. I am convinced that there are many other ways to show it, without making it difficult for the child to live.

Nevertheless, we will list the now popular Old Russian and Old Slavonic names for boys, and also analyze what they mean:

Bronislav - defending glory;

Vseslav - famous, famous;

Dobromil - kind, sweet;

Milorad - sweet, joyful;

Miroslav - glorifying the world;

Svyatopolk - at the head of the sacred army;

Yaropolk - at the head of the solar army;

Kuzma - organizes the world;

Thomas is a twin;

Foka - from the sea;

Lazarus - the one whom God helped;

Fedot - long-awaited;

Potap - from another country;

Nazar - dedicated to God;

Luke - light;

Laurel is the name of the tree.

Rules for choosing a name for the seasons

According to psychological theory, people born at the same time of the year have similar character traits, temperament and personality traits. In addition, such people have similar positive and negative qualities.

Knowing this, one can correct and strengthen weak points in the character, as well as mitigate and level the influence of undesirable strong properties.

For example, boys born in the summer are united by good nature and easy disposition. However, there is a downside: they are capricious, emotionally unstable and with a weak character. To add firmness and perseverance to the personality, it is recommended to call such babies with sonorous names, for example, Dmitry, German, Cyril. It is a bad idea to give the baby a gentle and soft name, such as Mikhail, Nikolai, Savely.

On the contrary, winter boys show an excess of stubbornness, rebelliousness and determination. To balance the character, it is reasonable to balance such qualities with a soft melodic name, such as Ilya, Elisha, Maxim. It will not work, and will only aggravate the situation if you call the winter baby Gregory, Victor, Peter.

Spring forms kind, calm and sympathetic, but soft-bodied and spineless boys. If nothing is done, these can grow into sissies and henpecked. Therefore, one cannot do without a hard and hard name, for example, Alexander, Boris. Leonid, Moses will not do at all.

Autumn pleases us with balanced harmonious personalities, so such a child can be called whatever you like, nothing needs to be corrected here.

What is the most important event in a person's life? If you think about it, the answers will always be the same. After all, there is no greater joy than to realize that you have given a new life. The child ideally becomes the fruit of love and mutual tenderness. But great happiness comes with a number of questions. For example, what name to give the child? After all, I want it to be happy, so that the child likes it. Surely everyone would like to have an original name. And what are the most beautiful and rare male names?

Importance of Choice

It is believed that the name can influence the fate of a person, his character and personal life. His person hears most often, and his impact on the inner "I" is important. Do you like your name? Would you like to change it? By the way, there is such an opportunity, but upon reaching a certain age. There are soft and gentle names, and there are hard and hard ones. You need to choose a name wisely so that it is pronounced clearly, consonant with the patronymic and surname. In adult life, a person will be treated with respect if he himself likes to hear such an appeal.

When choosing, a number of factors are taken into account: from the season to the severity of the character. Summer-born babies are active and playful, like a June afternoon. And those born in winter and autumn are more realistic, distrustful and smart. So it turns out that choosing a name for a child is very difficult. To help parents, relevant directories and name popularity tables are issued.

Rare stupidity

What would you name your child anyway? Can you guess? Some parents experience a strong rampant fantasy and "dig out" unusual rare male names from the bins of memory. I wonder if the children will be grateful for such originality ?! Last year, among newborns, there were often names with a reference to religious prophets. For example, Buddha-Alexander, Master, Angel, Prince and Peace. And someone decided not to worry about the name at all and give a double - Sasha-Alexander. Among the girls, there are also enough unusual names: Alena-Flower, Delphine, Fox, Russia or the Sun. Rare male names Genghis, John, Spartak have become fashionable over the past five years, and many parents, apparently, paid tribute to antiquity, naming their children Luchesars, Altais, Caesars or Hectors.
Cases were recorded in Russia when the boys were named Leonardo and Marcus Aurelius. But in our country, names are still chosen more or less acceptable, but abroad there are extremely strange examples. In one family, where the triplets were born, the names were given after the rooms in the house. These are the stupid things that are happening in the world.

Attractiveness of a male name

And why think about the name, because its beauty is not the main criterion for a guy? Some families choose a name based on religious motives. For example, Muslims believe that male names should have a high meaning. Very rare families continue to choose symbolic names when the choice should be pleasing to Allah. Usually, in translation, such names are rather modest, not distinguished by pathos.

A striking example would be the name Abdullah. It translates as "Slave of Allah". This is the name for an obedient and pious man who follows all the laws of the Koran. Sometimes a child was named, caring about his afterlife: they believed that he would be rewarded by his name, and if the child has an ugly name, then they will pity him and brighten up life after death.

In America, names with meaning are rarely given, so Native Americans hardly think about this issue. They usually choose short and capacious options that go well with the surname, but they don’t give a patronymic. Beautiful rare male names are used here only by visitors, and no prejudice arises. In this our country still lags behind others. Even despite the beauty, Russian people perceive rare male names with caution, shorten them or replace them with more familiar counterparts. Now modern medicine has stepped far forward, and it has become possible to find out the sex of the child in early pregnancy. Therefore, there is a solid supply of time to choose the rarest male name. Maybe you should stock up on special benefits in order to make a decision?!

What do the guides say?

Every year in Russia, statistics are compiled on the most chosen names. For example, in 2011, the name Maxim was named the most beautiful and popular. By the way, it is not of Russian origin at all, but boys are called that quite often. This is a name with a specific application for a leader position. Maxim grows up to be a reliable and calm guy, moderately cheerful and hard-working. He is a perfectionist at times, but rarely proves capable of the liberal arts.

Alexander, Andrey and Alexey are regularly included in the ratings of the most popular names. But they will not work if you are interested in rare male names. The list of Russian variants is replenished infrequently. Will you meet Svyatogor or Ingvar now? No, the most common names are Byzantine, Greek and Arabic. Now Kuzma, Arkhip and Herman are not in fashion. They became archaic, just like Leo, Myron, Aristarchus. Let's try to put together rare male names.

List: Russian and foreign variants

In order for the child to like the name, it is necessary to choose it according to its euphony. For example, the combination of two roots in a word gives in total beautiful and sonorous rare male names: Yaropolk, Yaroslav, Svyatoslav. It is noticeable that the options are similar, they are easy to confuse, but they are majestic and courageous.

Abroad, by the way, the names are not always very different either. Among Muslims, you almost never meet the previously popular Abbas, Abdulmajid, Abdulvahid or Abudlhamid. Such guys grew up strong, strong and pious, which was especially appreciated in the old days.

Among the British recently, rare male names are Jacob, Michael, Joshua, Matthew, William, David. Once their carriers were a dime a dozen, but times are changing, and with them the tastes of people.

In Germany, rare male names are Lucas, Luka, Tim, Leon, Max or Jan. If you name your boy like that, then there is little chance of meeting a namesake.

Previously, in Georgia they were very fond of calling boys with the letter “A”, but now Amayak, Abig, Arsen, Artem or Argishti are rare male names. Modern children do not want to be named after their ancestors. Therefore, names with a cluster of consonants or difficult pronunciation are not particularly popular.

Tranquility and beauty

So how not to miscalculate with the most important choice in life for your child? Gather a council on this issue or make a decision by chance? In directories, you can select suitable male names. The list of rare options is supplemented only when they are especially successful and remain relevant. The bulk of the same disappears in the past. For example, they have become a byword, but in reality there are no Armenian names Ashot, Bagram, Zurab or Vakhtang. French Alar, Jean and Jacques, Baptiste or Honore have not been used for a long time. In Italy, beautiful rare male names Enrico, Giovanni, Silvio and Vittorio belong to public figures or have become stage names.

There is a tendency for Russian performers to adopt pseudonyms of American origin. For example, one of the rappers is called Dominic, and the hero of the youth series is called Michael. Choosing a name at a conscious age is very different from how this process goes at birth. Parents have hundreds of options, and the opinion of the child is not to be expected. Often parents look for beautiful male names (Russian) in books. Rare families remember their roots and name their children after their great-grandfathers. Calling a child a proven and old name is somewhat beneficial, because it is clear that the meaning cannot be negative, otherwise the name would have long gone out of use. When choosing exotics, you have to delve into reference books. Suddenly the chosen option has a terrible meaning? Will the child be grateful for this?

Rare, but apt

If the parents showed imagination and named the child in a way that others had not thought of before, then the boy's life will be bright. He is unlikely to have a person with the same name in his environment. But the name should be harmonious, because there was a time when it was believed that terrible names protect children from evil spirits. Now the beautiful, but forgotten name Renat is gradually returning to fashion. The male name Demid remains very peculiar, but very beautiful. Also interesting options are Rafil and Albert. Do you want to give your child a blessed and clear name? Then maybe Svetozar or Nazarius will suit you. Long names, such as Innokenty, Christopher or Cornelius, will not be combined with a short and capacious surname. But even in Russia, the beautiful name Christian will be relevant and fashionable.

Specific Choice

Even the most original name can be digestible if you find an interesting abbreviation for it. It is unlikely that parents will give a name to their child in the hope that he will replace it with a nickname. The abbreviated version is not a nickname, but a convenient pronunciation. With such an attitude, the archaic but noble names Kondrat, Bronislav, Lavrenty, Veniamin or Vissarion can get a second life. When choosing, you should not pay attention to options with a pronounced national flavor. For example, the most beautiful name Suleiman can only harmonize with the corresponding surname. Exactly the same problems will arise with the names Odysseus, Vivien, Vakhtang or Stefan.

Message in meaning

Parents always believe that their child will become more serious, successful and significant than they are. For this, they spare neither effort nor money. The first serious step, which depends on the parents, is the choice of a name. What do you want from your child? To be kind and bright? Then it makes sense to understand the "solar" names, such as Helian or Helium, or maybe May. Peacefulness gives the child the name Damir. Innocent embodies innocence and purity of soul, Luxen brings light, and Illarion - joy. A boy named Milad will be cute and well-behaved, and Miron will amaze with his kindness. A cute child can also be called Mily. Those who want to express their attitude towards the baby can use the Radim (“native”) option.

Strength and courage

A number of names are intended to emphasize the vitality of the owner and his masculinity. Do you want your son to be courageous? Give him a beautiful and ancient name Arseny. Or maybe Leonard to be strong?

The names Ovid (“savior”), Staliy (“solid”), Nikifor (“bringing victory”) or Miroslav (“winner”) remain very pretentious. Such a peaceful and pleasant-sounding name Leonid characterizes the boy as “the son of a lion”, and the name Marsen, which is quite rare now, means “warrior”.

With God in my heart

There has already been talk about religious names, but modern parents do not want to focus only on the divinity of the name. Let beauty and kindness be combined in one word. For example, Yang is the "god of the sun". Such a boy will grow up confident, responsible and kind. Matvey will have a good character, it’s not for nothing that he is “God’s man”. And Benedict is completely “blessed”. By no means rare, but very original are the names Oscar ("God's spear"), Bogdan ("given by God"). The name "Jacob" seems to many to carry elements of blasphemy, because it means "imitating God."

For the mighty of this world

For any parent, his child is the best and most worthy. Are you afraid to develop pride in your son? Then choose among the royal names. They are beautiful and symbolic. A boy with that name will not become a subordinate or eternal second place. It aims only at the first places. Velimir will become the "ruler of the world", and Aristarchus will strive to become "the head of the best." Yeruslan is a potential "lion" who has won back his possessions. Voldemar will become the “famous ruler”, but Vitold is closer to nature, and he feels like “the head of the forest”.

Last step

So, how do you make a decision if the choice is dizzying? First, it is necessary to take into account all the facts, wishes and intentions. Secondly, you need to know the meaning of the chosen names. And thirdly, even the most ideal name may turn out to be irrelevant after the first glance at your child. After all, he is the most important critic and interested person. The first impression of him will indicate all the pros and cons of the chosen names. If it seems awkward for you to give your baby a rare or outdated name, then listen to your inner voice and give up this idea. Let the name better be consonant with the surname, capacious and beautiful. Many people stop at simpler options, realizing that names such as Volodar or Epifan only strain their ears and cause rejection. It is important not to overdo it in search of the exotic, otherwise the child may find the only way out - to change the name upon reaching the age when this action is allowed.

Choosing a name for a newborn baby is not an easy task for moms and dads. I so want the future name of the child to have a beneficial effect on the fate of the baby, help him through life, so that the name of the child does not bring inconvenience.

Today, parents have a huge number of names for boys in their arsenal, from Orthodox to modern and very unusual. How to name a boy is up to you and your beloved spouse to decide, but of course it’s better to first read a little information about the meaning of the boy’s name in order to choose the right one.

Female portal Mikrusha.ru prepared for you a complete list of Russian names for a boy, as well as modern and unusual male names. We hope you choose the best name for your son!

Auror / Avrory (new) - son of the morning dawn

Adonis (old) - lord

Alevtin (new) - alien to evil

Ambrose

Anastasy (old) - resurrected

Russian names for boys starting with the letter B

Bazhen (other Russian) - saint

Benedict (old) - blessed

Vilen (new) - short for V.I. LENIN

Vissarion (old) - forest man

Eruslan (other Russian) - "lion"

Innocent

Isidore / Sidor (old) - patron of fertility

July (new) - summer

Russian names for boys starting with the letter K

Casimir (glor.) - announcing peace

Kuzma / Kozma (nar. from old Cosmas) - decorated

Kupriyan (nar. from Cyprian) - a native of Cyprus or copper

Russian names for boys starting with the letter L

Laurel (old) - famous

Lawrence (old) - crowned with laurels

Lazar (old) - "God's help"

Larion (nar. from Hilarion) - joyful

Mily (old) - cute

Miloneg (glor.) - cute

Miloslav (glor.) - glory is sweet

Mir (new) - "peace"

Miron (old) - kind

Miroslav (glory) - winner

Russian names for boys starting with the letter N

Nazar / Nazarius (old) - dedicated to God

Nathan (old) - bestowed

Naum (old) - consolation

Neon (old) - shining

Neonil (old) - principled

Nestor / Nester (old) - returned to his homeland

Nicander (old) - the winner of men

Nord (new) - north (ny)

Russian boy names starting with the letter O

Russian names for boys starting with the letter P

Polycarp

Porfiry

Prokop (Prokofy)

Procopius

Prokhor (old) - head of the choir

Russian names for boys starting with the letter R

Radium (new) - "radium"

Radim (glor.) - native

Radislav (glor.) - glad to glory

Radomir (glor.) - glad to the world

Russian names for boys starting with the letter C

Savva / Sava (old) - desired

Savely (old) - desired

Light (new) - "light"

Svetlan (glor.) - bright

Svetozar (glor.) - bright as the dawn

Svetoslav (glor.) - "glory is bright"

Svyatogor (ancient Russian) - "holy mountain"

Svyatopolk (other Russian) - "holy regiment"

Tristan (old) - sad (tristia)

Tryphon (old) - pampered

Trofim (old) - pet

After the birth of a child or even before birth, the parents face the question of how to name the baby. With the help of a beautiful name, mothers and fathers seek to direct the child's life on the path of good luck and prosperity, designate 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 a patronymic and surname, not be overly pretentious and difficult to pronounce.

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

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

1. Maintaining individuality. You should not name the baby in honor of the father, other close relatives or great figures. Giving preference to such names, mom and dad often have high hopes for their son, which he will not always be able to justify. In the future, this often leads to conflicts between parents and the child.
2. Preference for "male" names. Naming the baby Zhenya, Sasha, Valya, you can provoke mockery of the boy in the future. Together with an indeclinable surname, such a naming can cause strangers to take him for a girl.
3. Respect for tradition. Despite the mixing of cultures and world integration, you should not call the baby a name from another tradition, which will be out of harmony 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 their sons according to church canons. Often babies are named after saints. Being mediators between God and people, even after death they give their parishioners the faith that allows them to endure the hardships 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, consult with a spiritual mentor on your own. Today, most often they are guided not by a calendar, but by a list of saints revered by the church. The most popular names are

• Nicholas;
• Vladimir;
• Basil;
• Andrey;
• Michael;
• Mark;
• Konstantin;
• Kirill and others

Name selection by horoscope

This ancient tradition is to name the baby by date of birth. The method involves the compilation of a natal chart, which accurately determines the appropriate name. This method has long remained the exclusive prerogative of the wealthy aristocracy. Today, anyone can use it, having received the advice of a specialist.

To determine the name by 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.

For naming boys, such beautiful names are often used:

• Aries - Alexander, Alexei, Artem, Yegor, Nikolai, Yaroslav;
• calf - Anton, Bogdan, Daniel, Ilya, Maxim, Nikita;
• twins - Heinrich, Eugene, Igor, Konstantin, Sergey;
• cancer - Andrey, Vitaly, Stanislav;
• lion - Alexander, Artem, Ivan, Cyril, Mark;
• maiden - Vsevolod, Gennady, Gleb, Denis, Rostislav, Stepan;
• scales - Anatoly, Anton, Vitaly, Leonid, Mikhail, Oleg, Plato;
• scorpion - Arseny, Rodion, Ruslan, Fedor, Yuri;
• Sagittarius - Vladimir, Vyacheslav, Peter, Roman, Jan, Yaroslav;
• Capricorn - Arthur, Vadim, Gleb, Denis, Yegor, Nikolai;
• Aquarius - Leonid, Gennady, Oleg, Ruslan, Svyatoslav;
• fish - Bogdan, Valery, Vasily, Ivan, Maxim, Roman.

Fashionable vintage names

In recent years, children have been actively called by old names. This trend is connected with the interest of society in history and native culture. Naming their sons in the old manner, parents tend to turn them to their national roots. Often the name is chosen under the influence of the fashion and mentality prevailing in society.

The most popular old names are:

1. Matthew. Differs in diligence and perseverance, but at the same time isolation. Often chooses a profession that requires concentration and method - surgery, sports, banking. It has natural insecurity, and therefore it is necessary to encourage Matvey's initiative from early childhood so that he succeeds.
2. Zakhar. Despite some severity of sound, this name means a sentimental and good-natured person. He is distinguished by a caring and complaisant character, which largely determines his future profession. He is not attracted to office work. Most often, he connects his life with a technical or agricultural specialty.
3. Vsevolod. Rarely finds himself in unpleasant situations, which is associated with discretion, the ability to nip 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 is respected by people. Vsevolod is stubborn, firm and diligent, but does not always strive for victory. It can give way to a more worthy, in his opinion, person.
4. Proud. Differs peacefulness and optimism. With outward modesty, he has inner strength and vigor. He is an interesting storyteller and an attentive listener.
5. Luke. Despite the similarity with the verb "dissemble", this name denotes an honest person. Purposefulness of his character is combined with impulsiveness. He thinks carefully about the solution to the problem and perseveres along the path to achieve results. In defending his interests, he can show uncompromising and impulsiveness.

Beautiful Russian names for a child

When parents want to name their son in accordance with Russian tradition, they often mistakenly prefer ancient names that look somewhat pretentious today - Svyatogor, Varlaam, Dobrynya, Ostromir are not very suitable for modern children and are accepted by society for the extravagance of parents. The top 10 Russian names that are most relevant today include:

• Elisha;
• Plato;
• Nicholas;
• Michael;
• Paul;
• Yaroslav;
• Vladislav;
• Denis;
• Dmitriy;
• Andrey.

Popular foreign names for boys: English and American

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

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

• today in the UK boys are often referred to as 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 a name for a boy can cause him bad luck, poverty, illness, laziness in the future, which pushes his parents to name him in honor of the saints: Muhammad, Abdul, Idris, Kadir, 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, Kavi and Ali characterize a strong and powerful person. 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 (bright, bright), Jamil (handsome), Dilyair (soulful), Ihsan (merciful), Ramil (magical), Fazil (talented). If parents cannot resolve the issue of naming their son on their own, they can turn to the imam.

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

Unusual and rare names

Calling sons unusual names, parents tend to endow them with a bright personality. Such children may deviate from public opinion, and sometimes go against it. Wishing to achieve any success despite the influence of external factors, they can only rely on their perseverance and fortitude.

Parents sometimes make the mistake of calling their son a rare name in order to endow him with the qualities of a fighter. If for one part of the boys it becomes an impetus for the formation of a bright personality, with the help of which they achieve success under any circumstances, then for the other it becomes a cause of constant psychological discomfort.

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

A rare name should be combined with the child's surname and patronymic. Combinations such as Petrova Madonna Alekseevna or Kozlov Marcel Ivanovich sound disharmonious.

Naming the baby, they take into account the national and cultural characteristics of the mentality prevailing in society. For example, names such as Arkhip, Bronislav, Borislav, Lavrenty 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 mitigate these features, sons are called names containing soft sounds:

• Alexei;
• Leonid;
• Nikita;
• Paul;
• Basil.

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

• Konstantin;
• Stepan;
• Bogdan;
• Egor;
• Sergey.

Children born in summer have a bold 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 distrust and some egocentrism. To give the baby sociability and friendliness, choose simple sonorous names:

• Anton;
• Nazar;
• Jacob;
• Nahum;
• Tikhon;
• Semyon.

Rating of the most popular modern names

Today there is a decline in interest in foreign names. Less and less children are called in the old Russian manner. In 2018, boys often began to be called neutral names: Lions, Alexanders, Ivans, Maxims, Romans, Rodions and Kirills. The TOP of popular names also includes Daniil, Vladislav, Gleb and Mark.

The choice of a name is no less important moment in the formation of a child's personality than his further upbringing. In an effort to name their son unusually, parents sometimes forget about correctness and appropriateness in resolving this issue. The task of naming is to designate the individuality of the boy and direct his fate to a prosperous path, and not pretentiousness and expressing the tastes of moms and dads.