Nowadays, people born in the 80s and early 90s are becoming parents; at that time, the Soviet people did not focus on Special attention When choosing a name for a child, Soviet citizens rarely named their children unusual. The monotony led to the fact that 5 Olya, 4 Natasha, 3 Lena studied in the same class. Therefore, older children try to give the child a special name that will make him stand out from the crowd. Some parents choose names from various books, and many look at church calendar for the baby's birth month. But how to choose the right name for your child according to the calendar? Before choosing Orthodox names for your daughter, you need to remember one rule: never name a child after a deceased person. It is believed that the newborn, along with the adverb, receives all the burdens past life deceased. Now let's see what names for girls by month according to the Orthodox calendar can your daughter choose?
How to find an Orthodox name
After the baptism of Rus', people began to use the calendar, naming their children in honor of one or another saint. It is believed that along with the adverb, a person receives a direct spiritual relationship with the deceased saint and his protection for life. Therefore, before naming a child in honor of a saint, you need to carefully study the life of the righteous man, find out who this person was during his life, and how he earned the right to be canonized as a Saint. It is worth saying that the list in Orthodox calendar contains more male names than female ones. Each day on the calendar is dedicated to one or more birthday people. Some names are often repeated, so they are suitable for children born in different time of the year.
Often, in order to give a child an Orthodox name, parents use the Monthly Book, which contains Russian, Greek, and Jewish Orthodox names. True, sometimes the calendar contains such rare names for girls that naming your child this way can turn the little girl into an object of ridicule among her peers. But most are popular names in our time.
By the way, if the calendar does not contain a suitable name for the child’s birthday, then the church allows it to be named in honor of the saint who is honored on the next day or in the first 8 days from the baby’s date of birth.
During the sacrament of baptism, the girl is given the name of a saint, canonized Orthodox Church.
Now let's see what names you can call a girl by month of 2018? What do the most mean? beautiful names, how do they combine with the seasons in which the child is born?
The relationship of the name with the seasons
A baby born at one time or another of the year is endowed with character traits characteristic of that period. Thus, winter girls have a more persistent and tough disposition, strong will and good health, they are active and purposeful, they clearly know what they want in life. Therefore, a name for a girl born in winter should pacify the cold in her soul, be gentle and melodic, and reveal her feminine nature.
As you know, spring is a changeable and capricious time of year, constantly changing weather, unpredictability, you don’t know what to expect the next day, and the spring girl is capricious and windy. However, spring children can easily adapt to any changes, so it is good to choose a firm, resonant name that shows strength of character.
Summer is a bright and warm time of year, at this time friendly, open and optimistic girls are born. Summer girls are extremely emotional, sometimes it is difficult for them to cope with the surging emotions, the most ordinary act from the opposite sex can delight them or, conversely, cause negativity. However, Summer women are very faithful spouses and caring mothers, they are faithful and wise.
Names, born in summer, it is better to choose neutral ones that will restrain their fiery temper.
The most common character of autumn children is a quiet, leisurely and compliant disposition. Girls born in autumn will never act under the influence of emotions; their decisions are always thoughtful and balanced. Top names for autumn babies - those that have a real deep meaning.
Names by month
If you think that Mesyatseslov is missing modern names, then you are mistaken, the list also contains beautiful names for girls that are relevant at any time. Each month honors one or another saint, after whom you can name your daughter.
Let's look at all the rare and beautiful names by month.
January. The horoscope states that most often January girls have a rather tough character, so it is better to avoid the sounds “r” and “d” in their names. In January there are girls' birthdays: Anastasia, Yulia, Evgenia, Alisa, Antonina. IN Lately Claudia, Anfisa, Melania, Ulyana, Agnia are gaining popularity. Quite new and quite unusual names: Olympia, Clementina, Emilia, Anisia.
February. One more winter girls A gentle name is perfect; February children are born leaders with a strong character, so the name should soften their character a little. The most popular names for girls in 2018, born this year winter month: Rimma, Agnia, Ekaterina, Agata, Ksenia, Pelageya, Anna, Bella, Sofia.
March. March girls - gentle creatures who need constant care, so names should show the strength of their character. The most fashionable names for this month: Marianna, Camilla, Alexandra, Lyudmila, Varvara, Karina, Teresa, Kira. Let us remind you that the dialect of March babies must contain letters such as “r”, “d”.
April. Girls born in April are purposeful and persistent, so it is better to soften their proud disposition. Sofia, Yulia, Svetlana, Olesya, Ulyana, Taisiya, Alla would be perfect.
May. May girls are born optimists, with an easy and compliant character. For babies you can choose Valeria, Violetta, Elizaveta, Glafira, Tamara, Nina, Arina, Christina.
June. June girls are naive creatures, so the name should strengthen their spirit. For their zodiac sign, people like Alena, Ulyana, Diana, Maria, Angelica are suitable.
July. July children are always impressionable and vulnerable, so the name should sound firm. You can choose: Rimma, Zinaida, Yana, Angelina, Varvara.
August. Girls born in August always strive for freedom and independence, so Christina, Elizaveta, Anna, Arina, Daria, Margarita are perfect for them.
September. September babies are wise, calm, and always looking for a compromise. It's better to call them simple names: Kira, Lilia, Natalya, Anna, Tatyana, Ksenia, Vasilisa, Elena.
October. Babies have a sharp mind and always look at things realistically, so their names should contain a deep meaning. Here original list October names: Sofia, Maria, Pelageya, Nadezhda, Victoria, Miroslava.
November. November girls have the most complex character, so it is better to soften their harsh disposition. Anastasia, Anna, Victoria, Yulia, Alena, Nina, Olga are suitable.
December. Girls born in December are usually impulsive, with an explosive character. Names should be gentle: Ulyana, Alisa, Tatyana, Vera, Alena, Sofia, Zoya.
Each name is beautiful in its own way; before naming your child according to the calendar, carefully study the life of the saint in whose honor the child will be named. Perhaps the parent will be used to a more familiar and simple list of Russian names, and some will want a more original version. The main thing, remember, is that your daughter will live with her name all her life, and it should bring only good and positive emotions.
Every parent knows how responsibly they need to approach choosing a name for their future baby, since it is no secret that a name can have a direct impact on the fate of a little person. Therefore, it is not surprising that as the date of birth of a little miracle approaches, families are vying with each other about whose name is most suitable for the child.
Some proceed from a harmonious combination with a surname and patronymic, others, on the contrary, believe that an unusual and rare name will help your child succeed in adulthood. Still others choose a name based on family history - often babies are named after outstanding representatives of the family, known for their achievements, character or good fortune. And still others simply follow the lead of their relatives and name the child a name that they like.
To avoid quarrels and dissatisfaction on the part of loved ones, many turn to the church calendar of names, which greatly facilitates the complex process of choice - you just need to take the calendar and see which names are relevant for a particular month of birth.
As a rule, choosing a name using the church calendar is quite simple: the child is given the name of the saint on whose memory he was born. If parents do not like this name (and it also happens that the baby himself begins to react poorly to the sound of the chosen name), then you can give the baby one of the recommended names on the eighth and fortieth day of birth.
The main thing that parents should remember is that when choosing a saint who will patronize a future person, they should not name their children in honor of the great martyrs, since there is a high probability that the child will repeat his fate
Name for a girl
Girls born in 2018 will be different high level optimism, balance and calm.
As a rule, future parents are most sensitive to maiden names, since the character of the girl will largely depend on the name. On the one hand, the name should be beautiful and rare, on the other hand, it should carry a good meaning.
Therefore, the church calendar can serve parents well by giving the future girl exactly the name that suits her best and which she will proudly wear all her life.
January
Girls born this month will be distinguished by good health, a logical mindset and a rational attitude to life. In order to emphasize all the best character traits, the church calendar recommends such names as Irina, Eva, Tatyana, Natalya, Ulyana, Alexandra, Ksenia, Polina, Maria and Valentina.
February
Those born in the last month of winter will have a persistent and purposeful character. Often, February girls have a penchant for creativity in general and art in particular, and their ambitious nature will help them achieve success in any business they choose. Most suitable names– Anna, Valeria, Ekaterina, Natalya, Anastasia, Christina and Olga.
March
In the first month of spring, as a rule, very kind and bright people are born, who charge everyone around them with their energy. Very often they have organizational skills and know how to find a way out of any situation. It is recommended to call March girls by the following names: Valentina, Camilla, Marianna, Varvara, Praskovya, Elizaveta, Irina or Victoria.
April
Girls born in April are usually cheerful and very sociable girls who are drawn to others. However, at the same time, they are quite stubborn and proud, therefore, in order to soften these character traits, you need to choose names with appropriate meanings, for example, Sophia (wise), Alexandra (protector), Vaselina (cheerful), Polina (sunny), Anna (blessing ).
May
May girls are distinguished by their pragmatic character and possess mercantile values. They look at the world without rose-colored glasses and do not like to rely on other people. However, despite all the difficulties of character, they are quite constant and faithful to their choice. Suitable names for such girls are Louise, Irma, Valeria, Olesya, Victoria, Taisiya, Anastasia, Inessa, Ulyana and Arina.
June
Girls born in June have a penchant for needlework, have high intelligence and good wit. An integral feature of their character is kindness, responsiveness, some frivolity and the ability to quickly adapt to life circumstances. It is recommended to name such girls by the names Elena, Angela, Paulina, Ilona, Emma, Diana, Maria, Karina and Antonina.
July
Girls born in mid-summer are born homemakers and family comfort, so it is not surprising that the main traits of their character are the ability to support in difficult times, the ability to care and the desire to give warmth to loved ones. It is recommended to name such people as Angelina, Vasilisa, Inna, Alina, Ulyana, Christina, Olga, Pelageya, Marfa, Olesya and Angelika.
August
In August, girls are usually born with a strong and fighting disposition, self-confident and possessing feminine charisma, in fact, born leaders. At the same time, they are very straightforward and ambitious. To help your daughter in the future and emphasize her bright individuality, you should choose from such names as Anna, Milena, Iraida, Evdokia, Anfisa, Anastasia, Raisa, Agnia and Yulia.
September
Girls who were born in September can be impulsive, but quite non-conflicting. Their naturally phlegmatic character makes them organized, punctual and efficient, so it is best to emphasize these qualities with the names Adeline, Tatyana, Varvara, Kira, Seraphima, Praskovya, Ksenia and Vasilisa.
October
Girls born in mid-autumn are very kind and sociable and quickly get along with strangers, and never get into trouble, because they know how to defend their position with reason. At the same time, they are sufficiently susceptible to other people’s influence, which means that they need additional protection. Therefore, the church calendar recommends choosing from the following names: Arina, Sofia, Agnia, Vladislava, Ustinya, Akulina, Juliana, Olesya, Polina and Vera.
November
In November, as a rule, girls are born who are purposeful, stubborn, ambitious, proud, and also very sociable, using which they can find mutual language with almost any person who meets them on life path. To soften a tough and strong-willed character, names should be given based on the recommendations of the calendar - Elizabeth, Ilona, Agatha, Anna, Elena, Renata, Evdokia, Victoria, Margarita and Inessa.
December
December girls are distinguished by strong emotionality and hot temper; they often have a rather explosive choleric character and a high desire for social activities. Such girls are born leaders, very ambitious and interested in self-development.
At the same time, it cannot be said that they are proud and ambitious, far from it - they are extremely responsible, and are very respectful of the people around them. The names that suit them best are Polina, Ada, Varvara, Ekaterina, Angelina, Valentina, Alice, Victoria, Sofia, Yana and Evdokia.
Name for a boy according to the church calendar
Parents of boys, as a rule, face the same problem as parents of girls - the name of the future man should not only sound beautiful, but also have a noble meaning that will influence the fate of the child.
Recently, there has been a tendency to increase the number of Old Russian names. Thus, such names as Ratibor, Yaroslav, Yaropolk and Mstislav began to enjoy particular popularity.
January
Boys born in the first month of the year become polite and responsible young men who know what they want to get out of life. They are distinguished by high intelligence and good health. To enhance these characteristics, the church calendar recommends choosing from the names Victor, Gregory, Daniel, Jacob, Constantine, Prokhor and George.
February
In February, boys are usually born who are energetic, active and with well-developed leadership qualities. Most often they take the position of a “gray eminence”, as they prefer to remain in the shadow of ongoing events and observe. The most suitable names for such children are Arseny, Makar, Peter, Nikolai, Fedor, Alexander, Lev, Victor and Dmitry.
March
Boys born on the first day of spring can hardly be called fighters and hard workers. Moderately lazy and absent-minded, they nevertheless have an analytical mind and strong logic, which helps them achieve success in many endeavors. It is recommended to choose a name for such a boy from the following - Ilya, Felix, Roman, Nikolai, Arkhip, Evgeniy, Yaroslav, Klim, Arseniy, Vyacheslav and Pavel.
April
But boys who were born in April can be called ambitious stubborn people who think only about their desires. Quite hot-tempered and arrogant, they often misjudge the situation and act rashly. To soften character traits and add stability to him, the church calendar recommends the names Innocent, Miron, Plato, Zakhar, Ilya, Cyril, Veniamin, Egor, Tikhon, Nikita and Gregory.
May
Boys who were born in the last month of spring undoubtedly claim to be the most stubborn children, and it is often pointless to argue with them. Unlike the April ones, they are quite calm and balanced, and never do stupid things. They prefer to achieve their goals consistently, without rushing and without compromising their principles, so the best names are Anton, Victor, Alexander, Maxim, Alexey, Vitaly, Ivan, Nikolay, Mikhail, Pavel, and Roman.
June
In the first month of summer, kind and energetic children are usually born, distinguished by a high level of intelligence, self-sufficiency, and determination. It cannot be said that they have pronounced leadership qualities, but they are always in the center of attention - they love noisy companies and intimate conversations. It is best to name those born in July by the names Timofey, Vasily, Alexey, Nikita, Mikhail, Fedor, Ivan, Peter, Zakhar, Mark and Konstantin.
July
Boys born in midsummer grow up to be balanced young men. Such children will not cause any special problems, but will be support and support for their parents. Distinctive feature julyat is extreme emotionality, a tendency to worry and deep analysis of your actions. Most suitable names for them are Vladimir, Peter, Philip, Semyon, Lev, Arkady, Sergey, Dmitry, Savva, Andrey, Bogdan and Stepan.
August
A boy born in August will experience success in life and will relate to any endeavor. A persistent, ambitious and purposeful young man will be distinguished by his amazing capacity for work and hard work, which is why he is simply doomed to achieve his goals. Character flaws that you need to be prepared for include touchiness, unreasonable outbursts of anger, and being sensitive to criticism. The most suitable names are Vitaly, Valery, Boris, Makar, Klim, Ivan, Maxim, Nikolai, Alexander and Ostap.
September
Boys born in the first month of autumn have a calm, balanced character and the ability to stand up for themselves and others. They are distinguished by a sharp mind, perseverance, purposefulness and creative approach to life. The church calendar recommends naming such children Matvey, Ivan, Vadim, Pavel, Vladimir, Fedor, Nazar, Makar, Gennady and Ignat.
October
Those born in October have a developed intellect and a thirst for knowledge. Friendly and sociable, they are more drawn to books than to others, but at the same time they manage to be the life of the party. Disadvantages in the character of such boys include inconsistency of actions and the optionality of fulfilling promises, therefore, in order to smooth out negative traits, it is recommended to give names such as Nikolai, Feoktist, Dmitry, Eduard, Gregory, Leonid, Zakhar, Prokhor and Veniamin.
November
Boys born in mid-autumn are endowed with a tough and unyielding character, and are practically unable to compromise. They will not be stopped even by the fact that everyone around them will be against them - they will still continue to stick to their line and defend their position. Parents are strongly recommended to choose softer-sounding names in order to level out negative traits– Arseny, Elisey, Ivan, Anton, Emelyan, Felix, Peter, Evgeny and Alexey.
December
Like girls born in the last month of the year, boys are characterized by an extreme degree of emotionality and temper. Finding a common language with such children is difficult, but possible - despite their difficult nature, December children easily make contact. They are freedom-loving, energetic and straightforward. In order to emphasize strengths and brighten up character flaws, the church calendar advises choosing soft but sonorous names, for example, Yakov, Boris, Gleb, Oleg, Yuri, Andrey, Egor, Arthur, Makar, Mark and Ostap.
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A name is a gift from parents to a child who remains with him for life, so it is very important not to make a mistake with the choice. Today we will choose names for boys - rare and beautiful, Slavic and foreign, and we will deal with fashion trends.
When choosing a name for your son, you should not be led by emotions, follow exclusively fashion trends You have 9 months to make a choice. The first name should go well with the middle name, last name, even the initials should be harmonious so that there are no double interpretations in the future.
Individuality - you should not name your son in honor of relatives, famous people. Subconsciously you will place on the child big hopes, not every baby can bear such a load. For you, this is fraught with a particularly acute conflict between fathers and children in adolescence.
Avoid “neuter” names – Valya, Zhenya. Boys with such names often have to listen to a lot of ridicule from their peers, and if there is a namesake girl in the class, then your son’s life can turn into a complete nightmare.
Solid male names with a predominance of consonants - Egor, Grigory, Dmitry, endow the boy with strength and stubbornness.
In soft names there are more vowel sounds (Ilya, Veniamin), such children are distinguished by their calmness and easy-going character.
Neutral (Andrey, Arkady, Pavel) boys with such names will be moderately purposeful and wise.
Russian names for boys are rare and beautiful
Russian and Orthodox names always remain relevant; you can choose to name your son according to the calendar if you doubt your choice.
Orthodox and old names for boys rare and beautiful:
- - this is the name given to hardworking, persistent children, but they can be somewhat reserved, so you will have to respect their personal space from an early age. Men named Matvey often choose professions that require painstakingness, meticulousness, and concentration; they make excellent surgeons, bank employees, and athletes.
- Jaromir - a boy with this name will be strong, diligent, devoted.
- Zakhar - children are distinguished by good nature and sentimentality, compassion, very caring, with an easy-going, non-conflict character. Such boys often choose jobs that involve technology, construction, and farming.
- Vsevolod is prudent, lucky, his innate humor, diplomacy and sense of tact allow him to nip any unpleasant situation in the bud. From an early age, such boys get along well with people, occupy leading positions, they are stubborn but fair, and are not afraid of losing to a more worthy opponent.
- Gordey is the embodiment of peacefulness and optimism, outwardly modest, but inside there is a core that allows you to achieve success in life. Boys with this name are good storytellers and attentive listeners, so they never suffer from loneliness, they always have many friends.
- Luka is an honest, purposeful, but sometimes overly impulsive person. Boys are good tacticians, carefully think through each step, confidently move towards their intended goal, and can be uncompromising when defending their rightness.
The names still remain relevant: Platon, Mikhail, Pavel, Denis, Andrey, Nikolay, Dmitry, Lyubomir, Radomir.
Among the rare and original Old Church Slavonic names, the following can be distinguished: Lucheslav, Svetozar.
Modern names for boys are rare and beautiful
The meaning and choice of a name for a child - these queries occupy leading positions in all search engines; this problem never ceases to be relevant. According to the statistics of traffic to such resources, a rating of the most popular male names was compiled.
So, the most beautiful and popular names for boys are:
- Diaz or Yakov is a name for an ambitious boy, as it means “one who follows on the heels.”
- Matvey - gifted by God.
- Robert is famous, of unfading fame.
- Ernest is serious and strict.
- Janis is God's grace.
- Damir, Timur – translated means “iron”.
- Demid - ruler, ruler.
Among modern names, many are of German origin - Benedict, Waldemar, Heinrich, Arnold, Karl. Such boys are distinguished by rigor, isolation, incredible determination and efficiency, which allows them to become successful businessmen, politicians, and diplomats.
Often parents, following the example of popular people, began to call their sons English names– Justin, Gary, David, Matthew. Italian names are also gaining popularity - Alessandro, Matteo, Riccardo.
Popular Islamic names Abdullah, Ali, Rustam, Omran remain.
What name to choose for a boy
Boys who will be born in the coming year will be distinguished by their hard work, perseverance, and will clearly move towards their goal. They will be good family men, caring fathers, wonderful husbands. To enhance all these positive qualities, you need to choose the right name for your son; simple, Slavic, biblical, uncomplicated names are coming into fashion.
Rare and beautiful names for boys:
- Arseny - for such men, the family will always come first; they are happy to deal with everyday issues, raising children, and always treat their parents with respect and reverence. Boys are distinguished by courage, they always fight for justice, and do not know how to lie.
- Daniel is sociable, creative child, often in the future chooses a profession related to people. Men are distinguished by loyalty and constancy, choosing a life partner once and for all.
- Elisha is a boy with a fine mental organization, loves literature and art, but at the same time chooses work related to intellectual activity.
- Konstantin is a smart, inquisitive boy who, from an early age, strives to broaden his horizons as much as possible, a leader, leader and organizer. People are always drawn to such men, they consult with him, they listen to him.
- Kirill is a rather selfish person, but this trait will help the boy achieve success in any endeavor. Among men with this name there are many successful businessmen and tough leaders.
- Laurus, Lavrentiy - this name gives the boy pride, even some vanity, energy, such children achieve success in various types sports, because they constantly strive for recognition.
The following male names will also be popular this year: Clementy, Bogdan, Semyon, David, Efim, Gabriel.
Among the rare names, the leading positions are occupied by: Oles, Bronislav, Walter, Lev, Rinat.
Name and time of birth
Parents wonder how to choose a name depending on the time of year, and how to guess the name “according to the season.” Here are the tips.
Winter boys stubborn and domineering, if you want to soften these character traits somewhat, name your son Pavel, Vasily, Leonid.
For romantic and sublime spring boys Traditional names that give them strength and courage are suitable - Egor, Sergey, Stepan.
If your baby is due in the summer, he will be brave, fair, kind-hearted. A correctly chosen name will help enhance these qualities, best choice will become: Philip, Elizar, Yuri.
Autumn boys distrustful and self-centered, to make them more sociable and friendly, name your son Tikhon, Semyon, Nazar.
Conclusion
Today we figured out how to choose a rare and beautiful name for a boy, what you need to consider, how not to make a mistake.
The coming 2018 will be a happy time for many people, especially for those who will have children at this time. In the Year of the Dog, babies are born obedient, smart, focused and athletic - it’s hard to wish for anything better. However, some character traits of the 2018 patron may not be to the liking of new parents. Let's find out what kind of character a boy born in 2018 will have.
Character of boys born in 2018 Year of the Dog
Boys born in , grow up to be devoted sons, faithful husbands and hardworking workers. They understand others well and know when to say the necessary phrase of support or give advice. They have a positive outlook on the world, easily assimilate new information, and quickly adapt to unusual conditions.
In a family, a man born in the year of the Dog displays the traits of a faithful spouse. He respects his woman as an equal, but the nature of such a companion is such that his love does not turn out to be endless. The careers of such people are often at their best because they can work quickly and efficiently. The most strong point Dog men - the ability to communicate, make friends, help, and be a worthy life partner both as a spouse and as a good friend.
How to choose a name for a boy according to the church calendar
Some people prefer to name their child famous person as a sign of respect for his talent. You can also choose a name for a boy according to the zodiac circle. There are a huge number of books that help parents choose a name for boys and girls that matches their date of birth. This custom is quite new and is not yet used often.
Depending on your date of birth, you can choose a name for a born boy according to the Saints- a church book, which contains a list of the names of all the saints revered by the Orthodox Church (see. church calendar of male names below). This is the most traditional and time-tested method of choosing a name for a boy, because it is believed that along with a new name, a child at baptism also receives a heavenly patron - an angel who follows and guides the child throughout his subsequent life.
Orthodox calendar of names for 2018 by month
Depending on the name, the child can have some personal qualities, which will help or, on the contrary, hinder him in the future.
Beautiful male names
Alexander (“courageous defender”), Gleb (“favorite of the gods”), Maxim (“great”), Stanislav (“most glorious”), Taras (“disturbing”), Fedor (“God’s gift”), Julius (“fluffy” ), Yaroslav (“glorifying the sun god”).
Popular names in 2018 for boys in Russia
Bogdan (“given by the gods”), Benjamin (“beloved son”), Elisha (“salvation”), Cyril (“little master”), Mark (“strong”).
Rare male names
Bronislav (“guardian of glory”), Walter (“manager of people”), Oles (“protector”), Rinat (“born again”), Lev (“king of beasts”).
Also see: born in 2018, according to the church calendar of names.