Beautiful and original names for a child: a list of names for girls and boys, tips for choosing

Name and destiny

We select a name for a child based on our expectations. Someone wants the baby to repeat the fate of a famous person (saint, hero, poet) or beloved great-grandfather. Therefore, he names the baby the same name. Other parents value originality. They dream that their offspring will stand out among their peers. Still other mothers and fathers pay close attention to the characteristics of the child’s name. They name their son Arseny because they want to see him strong and courageous.

In any case, the name leaves its mark on a person’s character. Not only astrologers, but also scientists talk about this. The sounds that make up a name are of great importance. If they are soft (Ilya, Alina), the child grows up calm, obedient, and impressionable. Owners of a tough-sounding name (Herman, Daria) have been distinguished by independence and purposefulness since childhood. People with neutral names (Zlata, Anton) are balanced and prudent.

History also leaves a certain imprint. Children involuntarily remember information related to their namesakes. Admiring a brave commander or a brilliant scientist, they subconsciously copy their best qualities and become more confident. It is much worse if the same name was borne by a person with a difficult, ambiguous fate. This is why psychologists do not recommend naming children after prematurely deceased relatives.

Rare and strange names often become the cause of ridicule among peers. This leads to the emergence of psychological complexes. Having matured, a person still experiences discomfort. For this reason, some people decide to change their name.

Timur in love

In relationships with women, Timur loses all his self-control and becomes emotional and vulnerable, instinctively trying to protect himself from unpleasant emotions. He is meticulous in sexual relationships, but is much more willing to succumb to emotions and momentary impulses. He chooses his life partner very scrupulously, having a hard time coping with failure. He strives to marry once and for life. “Winter” Timurs choose sports and often make a career in this field. Such men are unbalanced and extremely determined. “Summer” Timur is a gentle and peaceful person, capable of listening to the judgment of other people. Timur, born in the fall, is far-sighted and cold-blooded, and the spring one is prone to adventurism, often throwing him from one extreme to another. Timur's amulet stone is obsidian, and its flower is elm. Video on the topic

Useful tips

To avoid regret later, choose a name for your child carefully. Please note the following points:

Euphony. The name should be beautiful, easy to pronounce and read. Otherwise, those around you will constantly distort it.
The name should not have any negative associations. Otherwise, the child cannot avoid the ridicule of classmates.
It’s good if you can form a diminutive form from the name. When naming your son, think about your grandchildren. Surely they will want to have a harmonious middle name. How to form it if dad's name is Dusten or Steven?
Choose a name that harmoniously combines with the child’s middle and last names. “Jessica Nikitichna” or “Talmas Ivanov” sounds ridiculous. Also avoid cluttering consonant sounds.
Pay attention to the initials. Sometimes they make up ambiguous words, which is unacceptable.
The name given to the child can borrow sounds from the parent's names: Matvey - Timofey, Christina - Arina. Psychologists say that in this case, the mother or father will experience more tender feelings for the baby.

Choosing a name for the baby to match the middle name

The first name must be combined with both the surname and patronymic. If it is difficult to pronounce, it will create interference in communication, especially if the middle name is also difficult. What is important here is the combination of sounds, namely consonants and vowels. It’s inconvenient to pronounce names, like Alexander Alexandrovich. This sound is distorted, sounds are shortened, and speech becomes slurred. This leads to awkwardness, both for the owner of the name and for the one who addresses him.

Therefore, when choosing a name, first say it slowly and then quickly. If all sounds are preserved, then it matches the patronymic.

According to the calendar

What names did our ancestors give to their children? They, unlike modern parents, did not have to rack their brains. The child was named after the saint who was commemorated on the child’s birthday or baptism. It was believed that the pious namesake becomes the heavenly patron of the baby and protects him from harm.

Today this tradition continues in many religious families. The choice is huge - the calendar contains about 1,700 names. Most of them are male, so parents of girls sometimes have to come up with derivatives: Victor - Victoria, Vasily - Vasilisa.

What is the process of choosing a name for a child according to the church calendar? Parents look at which saints are remembered on their child’s birthday. Sometimes there is nothing on the list that suits you. Or the names sound too exotic: Popius, Kurduva. In this case, you can look for saints who are revered on the eighth and fortieth days after the birth of a baby. In Rus', it was during this period that children were given names and the rite of baptism was performed. It is also permissible to name a child in honor of a saint especially revered by the parents.

What should you not name your baby?

in the name of father, mother, sister, brother - those people who died recently;
the same rule applies to naming a child after a deceased child, so that he does not repeat his unfortunate fate;
It is better not to name children by the names of their parents - it is believed that mother and daughter or son and father will often quarrel and will not be able to live together;
there is no need to give babies male names: this automatically makes them rude;
under no circumstances should you call three people by the same name at once: (for example, grandfather, son and grandson): our ancestors firmly believed that the first one who died would definitely take the last one;
You should not name the baby until he has undergone the baptism ceremony: this way no one will be able to jinx the little one.

Popular names for girls

It's not just clothes that can be fashionable. The choice of name is often determined by trends of the time. During the revolution, the Saints were banned, but Oktyabrins and Traktorins began to appear. In the 40s, simple names were at the peak of popularity: Ivan and Maria. In the 90s (influenced by Mexican TV series), girls were called Roses and Mariannes. Today, names for children with Old Russian roots are becoming popular.

Modern girls are most often called:

Sophia (from Greek “wise”);
Pauline (“dedicated to the Greek sun god Apollo”);
Anna (from Hebrew “joy, grace”);
Anastasia (from Greek “reborn”);
Angelina (Greek “goddaughter of angels”);
Alina (from German “gracious”);
Arina (from Greek “peace”);
Karina (Latin for “ship’s keel” or “sweetheart”);
Alice (translated from ancient German as “noble”);
Victoria (Latin for “winner”);
Varvara (from Latin “foreigner”);
Veronica (in Greek “bringing victory”, in Latin “true”);
Margarita (from Greek “pearl”);
Maria (from Greek “desired, stubborn, bitter”)
Yaroslav (from Slavic “bright, powerful glory”);
Ulyana (derived from Yulianna - “curly”);
Ksenia (from Greek “hospitable”);
Christina (from Latin “dedicated to Jesus Christ”);
Daria (Persian “strong, conquering”);
Diana (“divine,” the Romans called the goddess of the Moon, femininity and hunting).

Popular male names

Naming a boy is not an easy task. The name of the future man should not only be beautiful and sonorous, but also be associated with strength and firmness. Modern parents often turn to ancient sources, which is why Elishas are running around in the yards again. However, names familiar to our ears (like Alexander or Nikolai) also do not give up their positions.

Below is a list of the most popular male baby names:

Artem (from Greek “healthy”);
Bogdan (Slavic “given by God”);
Egor (simplified from Georgiy);
George (from Greek “farmer”);
Danil (from Hebrew “God is my judge”);
Nikita (from Greek “winner”);
Maxim (from Latin “greatest”);
Dmitry (from Greek “dedicated to Demeter, goddess of fertility”);
Timur (from Mongolian “iron”);
Arthur (from Celtic "bear" or from Latin "strength");
Denis (from Greek “dedicated to the god of fun and winemaking Dionysus”);
Timothy (from Greek “who worships God”);
Alexander (from Greek “protector”);
Matvey (from Hebrew “gift of God”);
Roman (from Latin "Roman");
Stanislav (Slavic “became glorious”);
Vladislav (Slavic “owner of glory”);
Yaroslav (Slavic “possessing bright glory”);
Michael (from Hebrew “equal to God”);
Luke (Latin for “light”).

Rare Russian names for girls

Studying history and getting to know national origins is very popular these days. In the 70s, parents, wanting to be original, named their daughters in a foreign manner: Isolde, Leonella. Today, forgotten Russian names for children are increasingly being chosen.

You can name your daughter:

Bozhena. In Old Church Slavonic it means “of God.” Women with this name are attractive, determined, and independent.
Vasilisa or Vasilina. Both names mean "royal". Vasilisa is distinguished by her breadth of soul, stubbornness, and determination.
Zoryana or Zarina. Stands for “colorful”, “starry”. Bearers of the name are cheerful, respectable and energetic.
Zlata (full version - Zlatoslava). Derived from "gold". Girls named this way are curious, lucky and love to be the center of attention.
Milana. Derived from the Slavic root "mil". Women with this name are charming, impressionable and caring.
Pelagia. The name is of Greek origin and translates as “sea”. It was common in Rus'. Its bearers are ambitious, charming and independent.
Karelia. Comes from the name of the people - Karelians. Its owner is a bright, active personality, gifted with creative talents.

How to choose a name for a child: tips for future parents

The most “universal” are autumn people . They are serious, reasonable, comprehensively gifted and will not repeat past mistakes (this is a rather controversial issue: the author of this article was born in November and periodically steps on the same rake). People born in autumn do everything slowly, thinking about every step; they are good diplomats with a clear mind and easy character. If you are expecting a baby in the fall, you can give him any name, because nothing can affect his natural character.

Russian male names

For a child, the originality of parents can sometimes lead to big problems. Svyatogor and Dobrynya will have a hard time in kindergarten and school. Pretentious names are especially difficult for shy children. Increased attention from others and constant ridicule aggravate existing psychological problems.

However, there are neutral Russian male names. For your child, you can choose those that have been forgotten over time, but continue to carry powerful energy. Here are some examples:

Radomir. Stands for "joy of the world." Boys with this name are active, enterprising and sociable.
Svyatoslav. Often translated as "sacred glory". The owners of the name are characterized by patience, nobility and determination.
Gordey. Means "proud, ruler." Men named this way are proud, friendly, energetic and hardworking.
Borislav. Stands for "fighting for glory." Bearers of the name are optimistic, good-natured, friendly and determined.
Rostislav. Derived from the expression “growing fame.” A child named this way will have a sharp mind. He is also distinguished by complacency, emotionality and impulsiveness.
Vsevolod. Stands for “owning everything.” Men with this name are balanced, personable and sociable.
Evdokim. Translated: “glorious.” The owners of the name are taciturn, sedate and kind. They are usually happy in their family life and have golden hands.

Foreign names for girls

When naming their daughter, parents go through many options. Sometimes the final choice falls on a beautiful foreign name. It is important that it combines successfully with the patronymic and surname. Also find out the meaning of the name. It should have a positive effect on the child.

Here is a small list of European names that are included in the Top Most Beautiful:

Anita (Spanish for “graceful”);
Bella (from Latin “beautiful”);
Vanessa (from Greek “swift”);
Grace (from Latin "gratitude");
Jessica (Heb. “foresight”);
Eve (from Hebrew “life-giver”);
Camilla (lat. “girl of impeccable origin”);
Caroline (German for “queen”);
Melissa (from English “bee”, this was the name of the ancestor of the nymphs);
Monica (from Greek “the only one”);
Patricia (from Latin “aristocrat”);
Stefania (from Greek “crowned”);
Suzanne (Heb. “lily”);
Charlotte (from the French “queen, free”).

In a Muslim family, parents can call their daughter the following names:

Alsou (from Tatar “pink-faced”);
Alfia (from Arabic “long-liver”);
Amira (Arabic for “princess”);
Amina (from Arabic “faithful”);
Varda (from Arabic “rose”);
Gulnara (from Persian “pomegranate flower”);
Zulfiya (from Persian “attractive, owner of beautiful curls”);
Jasmine (from Persian “jasmine flower”);
Ilnara (from Turkic “flame of the Motherland”);
Leila (from Arabic “night”);
Leah (from Hebrew “slender”);
Maryam (name of the mother of Jesus in the Koran);
Nadira (from Arabic “rare”);
Rashida (from Arabic: “walking the right path”).

Foreign names for boys

Do you want your son to have a European name? Below is a list of beautiful male baby names. They are especially popular among Europeans:

Alan (from Celtic “rock, beautiful”);
William (from English “desired”);
Gabriel (Heb. “God’s stronghold”);
Daniel (variant of the Russian name Danil);
Julian (from Latin “from the family of Julians”, according to another version - “born in July”);
James (from Hebrew “following”);
Kevin (Scandinavian for “handsome king”);
Leon (translated as “lion”);
Lucas (from Greek “light”);
Marcus, Martin (from Latin “warlike”);
Nathan (from Hebrew “gifted by God);
Oliver (from German “army of shining elves”);
Sebastian (from Greek “venerable”);
Eric (from Scandinavian “eternal ruler”).

Muslim names are noble and fascinating. Here is a short list that parents can use:

Adil (from Arabic “fair”);
Aziz (Arabic for “powerful”);
Diamond (derived from the name of a precious stone);
Amir (from Arabic “prince”);
Ildar (from Persian “ruler of the country”);
Ilgiz (from Turkic “wanderer”);
Ilyas (from Arabic: “Yahweh is my God”);
Kamil (from Arabic “perfect”);
Kamal (from Arabic “mature”);
Malik (from Arabic “king”);
Ramiz (from Arabic “marked with a special symbol”);
Sabir (from Arabic “patient”);
Fayaz (from Arabic “generous”);
Yasar (Arabic for “prosperous”).

We take into account the date of birth

Astrologers recommend choosing a name for the baby after drawing up an individual horoscope. At the same time, they argue, it is possible to correct some character traits. Many parents believe that the date of birth and name of the child influence his destiny.

Astrologers pay the closest attention to the time of year and month of birth of the baby. Winter children most often have a firm, stubborn, somewhat stern character. Therefore, they choose names that are soft, sunny, and calm. The girl can be called Olga, Svetlana, Polina, Anastasia, Natalya, Ksenia, Lyudmila. Suitable names for a boy are Arseny, Valentin, Alexey, Mikhail, Semyon, Pavel.

Spring children are talented and mischievous, but often doubt their abilities. They choose solid names. The girls are called Alexanders, Larisas, Irinas, Veronikas, Victorias. The boy can be named Ruslan, Boris, Gleb, Victor, Timur, Oscar.

Summer babies are very emotional, but stubborn, active and risk-taking. Neutral and short names are suitable for them: Kira, Valeria, Nelya, Ulyana, Elena, Gleb, Denis, Mark, Roman, Anton.

Autumn children are calm, intelligent and inclined to be creative. Romantic names, as well as those with a glorious history, are great for them. The girl can be called Anna, Elizaveta, Sofia, Zlata, Vasilisa. Suitable names for a boy are Peter, Felix, Nikolai, Plato, Sergei, Kirill.

Choosing a name for a child is not an easy task for most parents. Approach it responsibly, so as not to listen to the claims of your grown-up offspring later.

How to choose names according to your horoscope?

For help in choosing the right name, parents also resort to astrology, since this ancient teaching helps to highlight the relationship between a person and the outside world. Experienced astrologers usually first reconstruct the moment of birth of a baby using tables of planetary movements, thereby determining the aspects of his character.

Astrology also believes that an incorrect name can weaken the positive aspects of a child’s character, pushing his talent or abilities into a dark corner. It also happens that it negatively affects the entire fate of a little person, and not just some individual part of it.

Selection principle

All names are divided into 12 groups corresponding to the signs of the zodiac (which in turn can be determined by the baby’s date of birth). Therefore, according to the advice of astrologers, successful names for children according to the zodiac sign will be those that are in a related star group and in one of the four elements.

As examples, consider the four zodiac elements:

If your baby was born Capricorn (this is the element of Earth), it would be better to choose names for him such as Nazar, Robert or Emma so that they are not afraid to take risks, but also do not go far in their emotions.

If the child was born, for example, Leo (element of Fire), you should name him Valera, Oleg or Oksana - this way the baby will be more practical, but at the same time they will come to the rescue in difficult times.
Names for Libra (element of Air) should be sonorous, light, with letters such as “e”, “i” or “s”: Elena, Alexey. This will make it easy for these kids to communicate with other people.
Pisces or Cancers (Water Element) require gentleness on behalf of: Ulyana, Ilya, Yulia, so that their vulnerability and kindness do not interfere with achieving what they want.

Combination by zodiac group

It is also worth taking a closer look at names from other zodiac groups, the main thing is that they go well together. So Aries gets along well with the names of the Leo and Sagittarius groups, Taurus harmonizes with Cancers, Pisces and Libra, Gemini makes friends with the names of the Leo, Aquarius and Virgo groups, and so on.

To understand these nuances in detail, you need to look at the table of personal qualities, in which they are clearly reflected. This will help you achieve harmony with the energies of the planets under which your beloved children were born.