Below is a list of Russian male names:
Russian male names starting with the letter A:
August- majestic, great, sacred
Augustine(old) – summer
Avdey- servant of the god Yahweh, priest
Avenir(old) – from French. avenir – coming, future
Averky- taking flight
Averyan- putting to flight, invincible
Avksentiy(old) – alien “xenos”, growing
Auror/Aurory(new) – son of the morning dawn
Autonomous- independent, a law unto itself
Agape- Darling
Agathon- virtuous, noble
Haggai- solemn, festive, having fun
Adam- created from the dust of the earth
Adonis(old) – lord
Adrian- strong, mature
Azary- God's help
Akim- statement, Resurrection of the Lord
Alevtin(new) – alien to evil
Alexander(old) – protector of people
Alexey(old) – defender
Albert(new) – wise
Albin(new) – “white”
Alfred(new) – good advisor
Ambrose- belonging to immortals, divine
Amos- loaded, carrying a burden
Ananias- marked by the grace of God
Anastasy(old) – resurrected
Anatoly(old) – eastern
Andrey- courageous, courageous
Andrian- courageous, courageous
Andron- courageous, courageous
Andronik- winner of husbands
Anikey- historically established name
Anikita- invincible
Anise/ Anisiy(old) – sweet-smelling
Anisim- execution, completion
Antip- opponent
Anton/ Anthony (old) – entering into battle
Antonin(old) – kind
Antoine(new) – foreign language reading of Anton
Apollinaris(old) – son of the sun
Apollo(old) – sun god
Argent(new) – from French. argent – silver
Arefiy- vital
Aristarch(old) – head of the best
Arkady(old) – shepherd or “Inhabitant of Arcadia”
Arsen(new) – courageous
Arseny- courageous, sublime
Artem- perfect health
Artyom/ Artemy(old) – unharmed
Artemy- unharmed, healthy
Arthur(new) – big like a bear
Arkhip- chief of horses
Askold- golden voice
Atheist(new) – not a believer
Afanasy(old) – immortal
Afinogen- descendant of Athena
Russian male names starting with the letter B:
Bazhen- desired, beloved
Benedict(old) – blessed
Bogdan(glory) – given by God
Boeslav(glory) - famous in battle
Boleslav- great fame
Borimir(glory) – fighting for peace
Boris- fighter, warrior
Borislav(glory) – fighting for glory
Boyan- fighter, violent
Bronislav(glory) - glorious protector
Budimir(Old Russian) – peace-loving
Bulat(new) – “strong”
Russian male names starting with the letter B:
Vadim(old) – sowing confusion
Valentine- strong, healthy
Valery- be strong, healthy
Valerian- be strong, healthy
Walter(new) – manager of people
Bartholomew- son of Tolmay
Vasily(old) – royal
Vasilko(folk from Vasily) – prince
Vaclav- great fame
Velimir(glory) – ruler of the world
Velislav(glorified) – illustrious
Velor/ Velorius (new) – wealthy
Venedikt- blessed
Benjamin- son of the right hand ( right hand), beloved son
Vikenty- winner
Victor(old) – winner
Victorin- winner.
Vilen(new) - abbreviation for V.I. LENIN
Vissarion(old) – forest man
Vitaly(old) – vital
Witold(slav.) – forest ruler
Vlad(slav.) – owning
Vladilen(new) – similar to VLADImir LENIN
Vladimir(old, famous) – owner of the world
Vladislav(old, famous) – possessing glory
Vladlen(new) – similar to VLADIMIR LENIN
Vlas- lethargic, clumsy
Warrior(Old Russian) – “warrior”
Vojislav(glory) – “famous in war”
Volodar(staroslav.) – “lord”
Voldemar/ Valdemar (new) – famous ruler
Volmir/ Volemir (slav.) – lord of the world
Vsevolod(old, old Russian) – ruler of all the people
Vsemil(slav.) - dear to everyone
Vyacheslav(old, famous) - more than once famous
Russian male names starting with the letter G:
Gabriel/ Gavrila/ Gavrilo/ Gavril(old) – divine warrior
Gavrila- divine warrior
Galaktion(old) – starry
Harry/ Harry(new) – tolerant
Gideon- warrior
Helian/ Helium(new) – sunny
Genius(new) – “genius”
Gennady(old) – well-born
Georgiy(old) – farmer
Gerasim- venerable
Hermann(old) – native
Gertrude(new) – HERO OF LABOR
Gleb(old, old Russian) – big, tall
Gorimir(slav.) – “bright world”
Gorislav(glory) – “bright glory”
Granite(new) – “solid”
Gregory(old) – not sleeping
Gury- lion cub
Russian male names starting with the letter D:
David- Darling
Davyd/ David(old) – favorite
Damir(new) – peace-loving
Dan(old) – god of the moon
Daniel/ Danila/ Danilo/ Danil(old) – “God’s judgment”
Danila- my judge is God
Gift(new) – “gift”
December(new) – winter
Dementy- taming, pacifying
Demid- thought of Zeus
Demyan- captivating
Denis(vernacular from old Dionysius) – god of the vital forces of nature
Gerald(new) – another reading of Harald
Joseph(new) - another reading of Joseph, Joseph, Osip
John(new) - another reading of Ivan
Dionysius/ Dionysus (old) – god of vegetation
Dmitry/ Demetrius (old) – god of fertility
Dobrynya(Old Russian) – good fellow
Donalt(old) – ruler of the world
Donat(old) – strong
Dorofey- God's gift
Russian male names starting with the letter E:
Evgeniy(old) – noble
Evgraf- well-written, well-written
Evdokim(old) - well-known
Evlampius- radiant
Evsey- pious
Eustathius- stable
Evstigney- a good sign
Elizar- God helped
Elisha- saved by God
Emelyan- flattering
Epifan- prominent, noble
Eremey- exalted by God
Ermil- forest
Ermolai- people and Hermes
Erofey- sanctified by God
Eruslan(Old Russian) – “lion”
Efim(old) – pious
Ephraim- prolific
Russian male names starting with the letter Z:
Zhdan(Old Russian) – waiting
Russian male names starting with the letter Z:
Zakhar(old) – “God’s memory”
Zinovy(old) – “Zeus’s power”
Zoriy(new) – morning
Zosima- going on a journey
Russian male names starting with the letter I:
Ibrahim(new) - another reading of Abram, Abraham, Avrom
Ignatius/ Ignat (old) – unknown
Igor(old, old Russian) – protector of God
Ishmael- God will hear
Izot- life-giving, life-giving
Izyaslav- gained fame
Hilarion- cheerful, joyful
Ilya- the fortress of the Lord
Innocent- innocent, immaculate
Joseph- God's reward
Ipat- highest
Hypaty- highest
Hippolytus- unharnessing a horse
Irakli- glorified hero
Isaiah- salvation
Isidore/ Sidor(old) – patron of fertility
July(new) – summer
Russian male names starting with the letter K:
Callistratus- a wonderful warrior
Kapiton- head
Carp- fruit
Kasyan(vernacular from old Cassian) – empty
Cyprian(old) – native of Cyprus or copper
Cyrus(old) – sir
Kirill(old) – lord
Claudius(old) – lame or from the Claudian family
Clement(old) – merciful
Clementius- sir, lord
Klim- grapevine
Clement/ Klim (old) – indulgent
Clementius/ Clementius(adv. from Clement) – meek
Columbia(new) – “dove”
Kondrat- quadrangular
Kondratiy- warrior carrying a spear
Konstantin- persistent, permanent
Roots- dogwood horn or berry
Cornil- horn
Cornelius- dogwood berry
Kuzma/ Kozma(vernacular from old Kosma) – decorated
Kupriyan(popular from Cyprian) – native of Cyprus or copper
Russian male names starting with the letter L:
Laurel(old) – famous
Lavrentiy(old) – crowned with laurels
Ladislav- good fame
Lazarus(old) – “God’s help”
Larion(verb from Hilarion) – joyful
Lion(old) – “lion”
Leon- lion
Leonard(new) – strong
Leonid(old) – son of a lion
Leonty(old) – lion-like
Longinus- long
Luke(old) – “happiness”
Lukyan/ Lucian (old) – happy
Luchezar- luminous, radiant
We love you(Old Russian) – handsome
Luxen/ Lucian(new) – light
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Russian male names starting with the letter M:
Mauritius(old) – black
May(new) – warm heart
Maislav/ Maeslav(new) – famous in May
Makar/ Macarius (old) – happy
Max(new) – majestic
Maxim(old) – majestic
Maximilian/ Maximilian(old) – majestic
Marian- sea
Mark- hammer
Martin- dedicated to Mars, warlike
Matvey- man of God
Methodius- tracking, searching
Mieczyslaw- glorious sword
Milan- Cute
Milen- Cute
Milius(old) – dear
Miloneg(slav.) – dear
Miloslav(glory) - glory is sweet
Mine- monthly, lunar
Miron(old) – kind
Mitrofan- found by mother
Michael/ Mikhailo (old) – equal to God
Micah- equal to God
Modest(old) – modest
Moses(old) – extracted from water
Mokiy- mocker
Monolith(new) – unshakable
Mstislav- glorious avenger
Russian male names starting with the letter N:
Nazar/ Nazariy(old) – dedicated to God
Nathan(old) – bestowed
Nahum(old) – consolation
Neon(old) – brilliant
Neonil(old) – principled
Nestor/ Nester (old) – returned to his homeland
Nikandr(old) – winner of men
Nikanor- seeing victory
Nikita- win
Nikifor- victorious
Nicodemus- victory and people
Nikolay- victory of the people
Nikon- Victorious
Nifont- reasonable, judicious
North(new) – north (ny)
Russian male names starting with the letter O:
Ovid(old) – savior
Odysseus(new) – angry
Octavian(old) – (Roman) – eighth
Oktyabrin(new) – autumn
October(new) – autumn
Oleg(old, old Russian) – saint
Olympius- Name sacred mountain Olympus
Onesimus- execution, completion
Onuphry- free
Orestes(old) – savage
Oscar(old) – “God’s spear”
Ostap- stable
Russian male names starting with the letter P:
Paul(old) – small
Palladium(old) – dedicated to Pallas Athena
Pankrat- the strongest, omnipotent
Panteleimon/ Panteley(old)
Panfil(old) – loving everyone
Paramon- reliable, faithful
Parfem- virgin, pure
Groin- broad-shouldered
Peresvet(Old Russian) – light
Peter- stone, rock
Peter(old) – “rock” or “stone”
Pimen- shepherd, shepherd
Plato- broad-shouldered
Polycarp- fruitful
Porfiry- purple, crimson
Potap- mastered
Proclus- fame precedes him
Prokhor(old) – choir director
Russian male names starting with the letter R:
Radium(new) – “radium”
Radislav(glory) - glad for the glory
Radomir(glory) – glad for the world
Ratibor- warrior
Ratmir- protecting the world
Rodion- song to the lord
Novel- Roman; Roman
Rostislav- increasing fame
Ruben- ruby, blushing
Ruslan- lion
Rurik- glory of the king
Russian male names starting with the letter C:
Savva/ Sava(old) – desired
Savvaty- Saturday
Savely(old) – desired
Samson- sunny
Samuel- the name of God, God heard
Light(new) – “light”
Svetlana(glory) – light
Svetoslav(glory) – “glory is bright”
Svyatogor(Old Russian) – “holy mountain”
Svyatopolk(Old Russian) – “holy regiment”
Sevastyan- highly respected
North(old) – “north”
Severin(old) – cold
Severyan/ Severian (old) – northern
Northerners(new) – northern
Selivan- forest
Semyon- heard
Semyon(popular from old Simeon) – heard by God in prayer
Seraphim(old) – fiery
Sergey(old) – highly respected
Sigismund(new) - ...
Sidor- gift of Isis
Strength- forest, wild
Sylvester- forest
Simon- heard
Socrates- maintaining power
Solomon- peaceful
Sofron- sensible, prudent
Spartacus- organizer, leader
Spiridon- box
Steel/ Steel (new) – hard
Stanimir- peacemaker
Stepan/ Stefan (old) – “wreath”
Stoyan- strong
Russian male names starting with the letter T:
Taras(old) – restless
Tverdislav- solid glory
Tvorimir-creates the world
Teimuraz(new) – analogue to Timur
Terenty- rubbing, shabby
Timofey- God-worshipper
Timur- iron
Titus- honor, honor
Tikhon- successful
Tristan(old) – sad (tristia)
Tryphon(old) – pampered
Trofim(old) – pet
Russian male names starting with the letter U:
Ulyan- belonging to Julius
Ustin- fair
Russian male names starting with the letter F:
Thaddeus- a gift from God
Fadey/ Thaddeus(old) – “praise”
Fevralin(new) – winter
Fedor(old) - God's gift
Fedosy- gift of the gods
Fedot- given by the gods
Felix(old) – successful
Feoktist- created by God
Feofan- appearance of God
Ferapont- student, servant
Filaret- lover of virtue
Philemon(old) – favorite
Philip(old) – lover of horses
Phlegont(old) - ...
Florenty(old) – blooming
Florentine- blossoming
Florenz(new) – blooming
Florin(new) – blooming
Foka- seal
Thomas- twin
Fortunatus- happy
Photius- light, glowing
Frol(vernacular from old Flor) – blooming
Russian male names starting with the letter X:
Khariton(old) – benefactor
Kharlampy- joyful light
Brave(Old Russian) – brave
Christophe(old) – (Christopher) – bearer of Christ
Christopher- professing faith in Christ
Cheslav- honor and glory
Russian male names starting with the letter E:
Electron(new) – amber
Elbrus(new) – “mountain”
Emil- diligent
Emmanuel- God is with us
Energy(new) – energetic
Erast- adorable
Ernst- serious, strict
Russian male names starting with the letter Y:
Juvenaly(old from Juvenalia) – young
Eugene(new) – noble
Julian(old from Julian) – curly
Julius(old from Julius) – fluffy
Jupiter(new) – “Jupiter”
Yuri(old, popular from Georgiy) – farmer
Russian male names starting with the letter I:
Yakov(old from Jacob) – imitating God
Yakub- next
Januarius(old from Iannuarius) – January
Jaromir(old, famous) – “sunny world”
Yaropolk(old, famous) – “sunny”
Yaroslav(old, slav.) – “burning glory” or glorifying Yarila, the ancient Slavic god
Names are another aspect of fashion. U different generations their choice was determined by completely different criteria. However, like the entire fashion world, the fashion for names is characterized by a kind of cycle.
Tell me what is your name...
Fate, inner self, rock and signs - according to astrologers, numerologists, as well as numerous Internet sites, all these confusing concepts are extremely influenced by a person’s name. And despite the fact that some consider this nonsense, and others - the truth, it is difficult to argue that, in the end, there is something here. It’s not for nothing that sometimes a name seems completely inappropriate for a person. So how could it be if it were just a word? Everyone goes through life with him, and it is he who is asked first of all when meeting someone. This means that it is obviously believed that with the help of a name you can get to know a person better.
Origin
Modern male names are an assortment of ancient and modern, foreign influences and Slavic motifs. So, when choosing what to name a child, they now use the most unexpected options. Apparently, right now a generational change is taking place, in which there is a kind of fashionable revolution, a return to the roots. The styles of past centuries begin to appear in the clothes, and in the names - something ancient, half-forgotten. Now it’s not so difficult to meet kids on the street running to their mother’s call “Kiryan!” or "Elisha!"
The beauty of sounds
It is difficult to say how to determine whether a name is beautiful. After all, this is a matter of taste. But at one point one of them becomes more popular, more famous, begins to be associated with aesthetics and grace, and in the case of male names, also with strength and masculinity. An inexplicable phenomenon!
So, about five years ago the name Maxim turned out to be the most beautiful, and the rest of the modern male names lost in this battle. Newborn boys are often called Maxims to this day. This is the third most popular choice in Russia.
The most unusual beautiful male names
Modern resources allow you to get open access to information on almost any issue. Thanks to them, it’s not so difficult to choose original male names from thousands of options. Modern Russian young couples are not limited to the banal choice in favor of Ivanov and Petrov; when thinking about what to name the boy, they strive for mystery in sound.
So, the rarest and beautiful names men of our time are given below:
Christian;
Mstislav;
- Eric.
Whatever the choice from this list, the ideal option is when the name is combined with a surname and patronymic, which emphasize its sonority. Exclusivity in something always imposes certain obligations on its owner. IN in this case: compliance with your extraordinary name and wearing it with dignity, willingness to face misunderstanding from others.
Closer to the heart
Despite the fact that unusualness usually closely borders beauty, which was literally confirmed by the previous section, we should not forget that simplicity has its own sophistication. Russian male names are no worse than foreign ones. Modern girls they choose Mikhailov and Konstantinov instead of Edwards and Anvars, feeling in them a security that stands above pathos. By “Russian” we mean not origin, but prevalence.
Among the names whose popularity has not faded over the years:
Alexander;
Alexander and Dmitry are a separate conversation; These have long been very popular beautiful male names in the vastness of Russia. Modern boys, guys and men wear them with pleasure, just as nobles, princes and kings did back in the 19th century.
What's in your name?
Every time, looking anywhere for male names, beautiful, modern, Russian - it doesn’t matter, most of all the searcher is interested not so much in a specific list, but in the meaning. It's always interesting to know the secret hidden behind a combination of letters.
Modern male names and their meanings correlate with each other quite clearly: for example, Alexander, already mentioned in this article, is translated as “protector.” It’s not for nothing that the famous commander immediately comes to mind. Interestingly, the name Alexey has the same etymology. As you can see, the common root “alex” is responsible for the semantic energy, although in short forms it is precisely this that is lost, leaving much nicer versions of Sasha and Lesha.
How indicative this example is: modern realities force beautiful male names to simplify and shorten, all their majesty is lost. Sometimes this comes in handy, but I wouldn’t want the origins to be forgotten one day and the power to be lost forever.
Modern male names: list
So, the young couple is waiting for a miracle to happen - the birth of a child, in this case a son. She begins to look for suitable male names in all sources of information. List (Russian modern dictionaries fortunately, they are full of such “databases”), the choice is usually extremely large, and each source tries to classify them in its own way.
Some (even most) of them present lists where male names, beautiful, modern, Russian - all in one listing, but distributed alphabetically.
Below, in turn, is a list where the classification is made by meaning. After all, of course, every parent wants their child to have exceptional qualities.
Andronik;
Alexander;
Bronislaw;
William;
Valentine;
Vladislav;
Vyacheslav;
Sevastyan;
Stanislav.
"Winner":
"Defender":
"Strong, mighty":
"Great, glorious":
"Bold, Brave at Heart":
Leopold;
"Noble, generous, peaceful":
"Wise, reasonable":
Meanings of the most popular names for men
In the previous paragraph, male names were considered: the list (Russian modern ones for the most part, foreign ones for the lesser part) pleased with new, extraordinary combinations of sounds and long-known ones, loved in the vastness of our homeland. In Russia, the most used male names over the past ten years are:
Alexander;
What does each of them mean?
Alexander
Alexander was and remains the most famous male name. It is popular not only in the post-Soviet countries, but also abroad. Many famous personalities bore this name: Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin, Alexander the Great.
Its origin is Greek. The name is made up of the phrase “I protect people.” Alexandras are always persistent and strong individuals, real men with a reputation for fair people.
Dmitry
The name Dmitry also comes from Greece. Sunny country so called the young men in honor of the goddess of fertility Demeter.
Men named Dmitry have a strong will to live, they are kind at heart, although they sometimes commit harsh acts. Loyalty - distinguishing feature Dmitry throughout life path. Sometimes they are too talkative, which interferes with achieving goals, but natural perseverance wins, so they never stop if they really want to achieve something.
Maxim
The name Maxim is distinguished among the three most popular male names by its origin - it is Latin. Translated from this language - “greatest”.
Maxims are often altruists, they love people and believe in them - they want to see something good in every person, which is why they sometimes suffer. At the same time, such men are strong in character, persistent and stubborn, they are not afraid of responsibility, and they make good and caring fathers. By the way, children are loved in principle, both their own and those of others.
Conclusion
To believe or not to believe that a name has sacred power is everyone’s choice. But even the most cynical person on earth is unlikely to be able to call it just a word.
Male names of any time are amazing because, no matter how majestic their sounds full form, always keep a short, diminutive, for those closest to you. She reveals sensuality and softness, without which even the sternest man would be nowhere.
When choosing names for boys, parents should remember that by doing this they largely determine the fate of their child and lay down the characteristics of his character. Sometimes rare, strange or funny name given to a baby at birth can cause ridicule among peers and misunderstanding among others.
The choice of a male name for your heir and successor of the family must be balanced and meaningful. It should be remembered that the child will grow up and will then have to bear this name for the rest of his life.
In order not to create unnecessary difficulties for the baby from childhood, it is necessary to adhere to a number of rules when choosing male names for a newborn. This will help to do right choice and choose for your son not just a sonorous, but also a really beautiful name that will harmoniously combine with the child’s middle and last names.
The name is an important phenomenon for every person; it largely determines his character and destiny. It is especially important to choose the right one for the future man, since in this case the parents also bear responsibility for the well-being of future grandchildren. Boys' names are more important in that they then become middle names for their future children.
Exists large number beautiful male names, from which you can choose just one for your own son. Parents can be guided by different selection criteria:
- the ancestral tradition of your family;
- church calendar;
- a combination of the child’s first name, patronymic and last name;
- fashion trends
- meaning of a man's name.
But at the same time, you should always pay attention to how the chosen name will be combined with the patronymic and surname. It is important to choose a harmonious and harmonious combination of name and patronymic, so that later, in adult life, the baby did not experience any difficulties.
To choose the right name for a boy, you should pay attention to the fact that there are names that can be used not only for boys, but also for girls:
- Sasha;
- Valya;
- Zhenya.
It is important that from childhood the boy does not experience psychological discomfort due to the fact that he is confused with a girl. This happens in cases where the child's last name ends with the letter o. Thus, Sasha Sidorov will feel more confident than Sasha Sidorenko, who in kindergarten and school will have to constantly clarify during roll call that he is a boy and not a girl.
How to name a male child correctly
Parents should remember how important choosing a male name is. If a daughter can eventually change her surname by getting married, then the son will bear his first name, patronymic and surname all his life. For a man, a harmonious combination of his first name, patronymic and last name is very important. This helps him quickly find his place in life and gain confidence in his own abilities.
How to choose a name for a boy so that it will help him in his future adult life, reflect his individual traits and help in his personal development? Parents can start from different criteria, making your choice. The most important thing is to avoid ambiguity and irrelevance.
The first name should be harmoniously combined with the patronymic and surname. This will allow the boy, over time, to realize all the responsibility that is placed on him by the family as the successor of the family and will help to cultivate in himself the character traits necessary for a man.
In honor of a relative
Often the choice is made in favor of the name of a famous grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle or other relative in the family. Thus, parents want their baby to repeat the success of the one after whom he is named. However, a child can inherit, along with the name of a relative, in addition to his positive qualities, also negative aspects, repeating the fate of his ancestor.
When deciding to name a son in honor of their relative, the mother and father should remember that it is not recommended:
- naming a child after a person who passed away early is considered bad omen and inheritance of the same fate;
- name your son in honor of a still living relative, since the name can attract not only positive, but also negative characteristics this person's child;
- naming boys after their fathers, as this will burden the child’s psyche and impose on him the responsibility of being just like his father.
If there is a tradition in the family of calling the eldest son by a certain name, then in this case you can not pay attention to the fact that the child and the father may have the same name, since in this case the name will carry the generic meaning of “seniority”.
Selection by last name and patronymic
If a parent finds it difficult to choose a name for his son, then he can select male names for a specific patronymic and surname. In this case, it is necessary to select a short middle name for the long middle name. male name, and to short – long.
If the child’s father’s name is Konstantin, Vyacheslav or Stanislav, then it is better to choose a short name for the son:
- Peter;
- Oleg;
- Ilya;
- Gleb;
- Yuri;
- Igor, etc.
For short middle names, such as Petrovich, Lvovich, Ilyich, long names are suitable:
- Alexey;
- Alexander;
- Anatoly;
- Evgeniy;
- Maxim;
- Valery.
When choosing a male name suitable for the patronymic and surname, one should proceed from the combination of vowels and consonants. To get a harmonious combination of initials, you should choose a name so that its letters are not often repeated in the middle name.
You should also avoid consonant combinations famous personalities, type:
- Vladimir Ilyich;
- Leonid Ilyich;
- Nikita Sergeevich, etc.
Names and patronymics that sound similar to each other do not combine well for pronunciation and are poorly remembered by people. You should pay attention to ensure that the patronymic does not begin with the same letter that ends the male name. This combination of sounds is very difficult to pronounce correctly.
It is important that the name is native linguistic culture patronymic, so that inappropriate combinations such as Peter Sidorov or John Ivanov do not arise.
The most fashionable names for boys in the coming year
Often modern young parents, when choosing a name for their newborn son, adhere to the fashion for names. The most popular and beautiful names for boys in this area, according to registration statistics, are:
- Kirill;
- Elisha;
- Benjamin;
- Vladimir;
- Bogdan.
While focusing on fashion, parents should not forget about the well-being of their child. A fashionable male name should be harmoniously combined with the child’s middle name and last name.
According to the church calendar
You can name your son according to the church calendar. To do this, it is best to choose those names of saints that are closest to the child’s date of birth. This will create some protection and simplify compliance. Orthodox traditions when raising a child.
You should also remember about the harmonious combination of the baby’s full name with his middle name and last name.
We focus on the meaning of the name
If parents want a name to help shape a certain character of their son, then they should use a list of male names with their meaning to select the appropriate option. If parents want their baby to be purposeful and unbending, then they can choose names that denote such character traits. For example:
- Gleb;
- Boris;
- Egor;
- Maxim.
In order to soften the child’s character, make him more flexible and good-natured, preference should be given to names that denote these character traits. These male names include the following:
- Alexey;
- Ilya;
- Leonid, etc.
In order to choose the most appropriate male name, you will need to study the dictionary of male names and choose the most suitable one for your child.
By time of year and month of birth
Those parents who trust horoscopes can choose a name for their son based on the time of his birth. Zodiac horoscope often offers a list of names that are most suitable for a particular sign. You can find them on specialized resources on the Internet, where they publish forecasts and descriptions of each sign of the zodiac, eastern and even Slavic horoscope.
Popular wisdom says that it is in winter that the brightest, but at the same time complex people are born; it is believed that communicating with them is not easy because of their character. You can try to soften the temper of the December child by choosing the right name for him.
We focus on nationality and traditions
Russia is a multinational country, home to a large number of representatives of a wide variety of ethnic groups and cultures. When trying to choose a name for their son in the spirit of the child’s nationality, parents should not forget that the baby will have to go to kindergarten and to school, where he will communicate with children of other nationalities and cultures.
Therefore, his name should not be too difficult to pronounce in Russian, which is the state language of the Russian Federation. Otherwise, the baby may have problems communicating with peers.
Other options
It is not necessary to adhere to the above methods of choosing a name for your son. Perhaps parents will have other options for choosing a male name for their child. The most important thing is that both parents agree with the choice, and that the name is consistent with the patronymic and surname.
Young parents should remember that there are special legislation prohibiting giving children names in the form of numerical designations and abbreviations.
Conclusion
The fate of the child largely depends on the correct choice and harmonious combination of first name, patronymic and last name. Parents should remember this, because by choosing a name for their son, they determine his future life.
Mother of two children. I have been running a house for more than 7 years - this is my main job. I like to experiment, I constantly try different means, methods, techniques that can make our life easier, more modern, more fulfilling. I love my family.
Hooray! An ultrasound showed who lives under my mother’s heart. “Son,” you are touched. “Heir!”, the future father rejoices. 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. The right thing to do in such a situation is to gather 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. The clergyman determines it according to the 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 unnecessary 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 the family surname is not elegant, 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 first name and patronymic. Because there is a high probability that in a conversation people will involuntarily distort them. An example of a not entirely successful 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 derived 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 not grow up loving son and an assistant, but an irritable and insecure eternal fatherly competitor.
In pursuit of fashion: how do Ikars and Masons live?
Parents want their son to have a rare, energetically strong and fashionable name. But 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.
During the Soviets, Perkosrak (in honor of the launch of the first space rocket) and Dazdraperma (in honor of May Day) were popular.
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 cannot come to a common decision on what to name their son, then they can resort to the help of a calendar. Observations by old-timers show that children born in different times 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.
And the 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, Alexander has always been in the lead since 1991. 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 an unusual name for a 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 Russian name Ivan. It means “God’s grace” or “God’s mercy.”
- Maxim. From Latin - “greatest”.
- Dmitry. 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 Greek name Georgy. 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 of God.”
- Alexey. 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. 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”.
- Pavel. From Latin - “baby”.
When a baby is born, the first thing parents think about is what to name him. It happens that the child is given a name while the mother is pregnant. How to choose a name for a boy so that it brings him happiness? Now it is very fashionable to name children with foreign notes, and simple Russian names have also become very popular. Such as, for example, Ivan, Peter, Dmitry.
In this article we will look at all the beautiful names for boys, including all Russian, foreign and the most interesting.
Whatever the parents name the child, they must consider the following:
Boy's name by season
There is an opinion what time of year When a child was born plays an important role in his future fate.
A must when choosing a name for a boy you need to try to choose one that will go perfectly with his patronymic and surname. There should not be too many consonants and it is desirable that the name have the same consonants as the surname and patronymic. For example, Sergey Viktorovich Petrov, Igor Viktorovich Gorbov, Dmitry Alekseevich Nikolenkov, etc.
If it fits well with the last name and patronymic and is easy to pronounce, then it will make it easier for your child to communicate in the future.
Parents who follow new fashionable names, of course, will want to name their child some fashionable name. The list of fashion names changes every year.
In 2017, the most fashionable names for boys are:
Matvey - when translated means Gifted by the Lord. This child truly is a gift. He is very calm, does not act up at all without reason, and is always clean and tidy. He always listens to his parents. These boys grow up to be very fair, well-mannered men.
Artem - Unharmed. This is a very smart boy who constantly wants to learn something new. He is very friendly and kind.
Maxim - Great. A very multifaceted child. He either reads books or runs with friends on the street. He is very interested in sports and loves collecting collections. He has many friends and is very sympathetic.
Alexander – translated as Defender. The most popular name that will never go out of style. Alexander is a very good student, always tries to be honest and obey his parents.
Timothy - Worshiper of the Lord. A very gentle child. It’s very easy to offend him; he doesn’t like criticism. At the same time, he is an excellent conversationalist who listens carefully and is always ready to help. This child is very obedient, studies well and does not cause much trouble to his parents.
Now it is very fashionable to call boys with Old Russian names, such as Zakhar, Khariton, Bogdan, Nazar. Anyway, parents need to think about whether it will be very difficult for a child or strange for others.
Names for boys by name day
Previously, children were named after the day of the Angel in church calendar. And it is still believed that this is correct and a child named after his name will have a strong guardian angel and will be healthy and happy.
The only downside to this method of choosing a name is that the church calendar has a fairly small list from which to choose. In this case, you can name the child with the name that is closest to the birthday.
The mystery of the name
It's no secret that what was the child's name?, determines the character of a person after birth. Each of them has its own meaning and translation from ancient languages.
Adam is a man
Alexey – defender
Anatoly - sunrise
Andrey – courageous
Anton – fight
Arseny - courageous
Artem – dedicated to the goddess of hunting Artemis
Bogdan – given by God
Valentin is healthy
Valery - be strong
Vasily - royal
Benedict - blessed
Vladimir - reign
Victor is the winner
Georgy - farmer
Gleb - God's Favorite
Gennady - noble
David - beloved
Danil - God is my judge
Dmitry - belongs to Dimetra
Denis - inspirational
Dobrynya - dexterous
Evgeniy – noble
Egor - farmer
Zakhar - life
Ivan - favored by God
Ilya - fortress
Kirill is the owner
Konstantin – permanent
Leo is the king of beasts
Michael - like God
Maxim is great
Nikita is the winner
Nikolai - winner of nations
Oleg is a saint
Pavel is small
Peter - stone
Roman - resident of Rome
Ruslan - lion
Svyatoslav - holy glory
Stanislav - nice
Sergey – highly respected
Timothy - God Worshiper
Timur - iron
Fedor - given by God
Philip – loves horses
Edward - wants to be rich
Yuri - farmer
Yaroslav - strong
Important conditions for choosing a name for a boy
Country where the child lives. This also includes the nationality of the child. So that there are no contradictions between parents and the child integrates normally into the team, you need to take this feature into account and name the child so that it only helps the child in later life.
The affectionate form of the name is also very important. Parents need to think about what they will name their baby. This form of the name doesn't have to be funny or complicated.
If the city in which the child lives is not very populous, then very exotic names are unlikely to be understood by others. Life is much easier for the Alfreds and Emmanuels in huge, densely populated cities.
By month of birth
Beautiful Russian names for boys: list.
Aksentiy Adam Alexander Andrey Anton Aristarkh Arkady Arseny Artyom Arthur Afanasy Bogdan Boris Budimir Bulat Vadim Valentin Valery Vasily Victor Vitaly Vlad Vladimir Vladislav Gabriel Gennady Georgy German Gleb Gregory David Damir Daniil Denis Dmitry Evgeny Egor Zakhar Ivan Ignat Igor Kirill Kuzma Lev Leonid Makar Maxim Miron Oslav Mikhail Modest Nazar Oscar Pavel Peter Svyatoslav Sergey Stanislav Taras Fedor Philip Eduard Yuri Yaroslav Alexey Alfred Anatoly.
Beautiful foreign names for boys:
Renal Leonard Raphael Marcus Spiridon Arthur Daniel Javid Michael Richard Ewald Grant Levon Reval Sanjar Andrian John Martin Samson Akram Dominic Modest Sebastian Benedict Donat Nikon Theodor Wildan Justin Omar Thomas Wiley Witold Iskander Osman Tony Voldemar Irakli Hovhannes Fidan Vissarion Karl Patrick Franz.
Conclusion
For that, so that the child is not ashamed of his name, and wore it with pride and self-confidence, you need to take its choice seriously. The list of names is quite long, but sometimes they say you just need to look at your baby after birth and you will immediately understand his name, your heart will tell you.