The question of how to name a child worries future parents long before the appearance of the long-awaited baby. Not only the parents themselves are often involved in the issue of choice. Grandparents, aunts and uncles, maybe even friends, are joining. Everyone certainly needs to express their point of view. Mom wants the child to bear the name of her beloved grandparents, but dad insists that the name be beautiful, solid, such as that of famous people from cinema and sports. Grandmothers insist on holy Slavic names, grandfathers can offer something completely original or out of the ordinary. The list of names is just huge now. Foreign names, celebrity names are very popular, sometimes even nicknames of fictional characters of computer games are found. But no matter how cute they were not specifically for parents, you still need to follow some recommendations before you name your child for a long life.
Some mandatory tips
- The name should not be too complicated. It is not easy at all if it is difficult to pronounce or too long. This is in the interests of the child himself. You must admit that it will bring a lot of difficulties in kindergarten and in elementary school if the child cannot introduce himself correctly …
- A few affectionate and diminutive alterations of the name are a good solution. The baby should have several options for the name. The first is that by which it will be possible to turn to him officially (at school and with strangers), the second for friends, and the third for parents.
- Pay attention to how the name will be combined with the middle name. It is also important to look at the initials (they can be not quite beautiful, politically correct, aesthetic and cause a lot of inconvenience). For a boy, choose a name from which you can form a beautiful middle name in the future.
- Do not call the child the most standard name. Frequently encountered combinations cut the ear and do not give personality to a particularity, charm.
- Confusion can arise if a child bears a name like Zhenya, Sasha, and the like. The child’s gender should be visible immediately, although this is not a mandatory item.
- A bad omen is to give the child the name of deceased relatives. In many national traditions, this is considered a bad sign. A child can repeat the fate of this person.
History of Slavic names
Nowadays, ancient Slavic names are especially popular. However, many Russian names, which are well-known to everyone, are not of Slavic origin. A large number are borrowed from the Greek language, Latin. Initially, Russian names were similar in meaning to any qualities and characteristics of a person (Birch, Cat, Lesser, Wolf). With the introduction of Christianity in Russia at the end of the first millennium, there was a gradual displacement of primordially Russian names. They were mixed with Byzantine church names. In addition to the Byzantine ones, there were also Hebrew, Egyptian, Ancient Roman, Syrian nicknames. All of them were not a simple set of letters; they indicated some specific qualities.
By the middle of the 19th century, all names changed their appearance, transformed under the then Russian pronunciation. Thus, Jeremiah became Jeremiah, and Diomede turned into Demides. In connection with the new ideology, at the beginning of the 20th century, names began to appear that reflected the time of industrialization: Diamar, Revmira. The names of characters from foreign novels were also borrowed: Arnold, Alfred, Rudolph, Lily. In 1930-1950, a rapid return to real Russian names began to take place (Sergey, Maria, Vladimir, Ilya). The ancient names of the Russian people are popular not only in Russia. Many Russian names are residents of Europe and Canada.
Does the name determine the fate of a person?
It was a custom in Russia to give a child two names. The first was intended for all those around him, the second was secret, only his closest people knew him. Thus, according to legend, protection was provided from evil eye, evil thoughts and spirits. Evil forces did not know the key name for the person (that is, his real church name), so they could not do any harm. Upon reaching adolescence, it was possible to judge the character traits of a person. Then a name was given based on such a list:
- Names of deities: Yarilo, Lada.
- Names of plants, animals: Wolf, Walnut, Eagle, Pike.
- Names from the category of personality traits: Stoyan, Brave.
- Two-part names: Mirolyub, Dobrozhir, Dobrynya, Yaropolk.
What are the most popular Slavic ancient boy names?
The ancient names of boys is a fairly popular topic for discussion in Runet in 2013 and the beginning of 2014. According to the average statistics for the cities of Russia, from the old Russian names such names as Stepan, Bogdan and Makar are rapidly gaining popularity. In addition, ancient names got into this top: Elisha, Miroslav, Gordey, Nazar, Rodion, Tikhon. The most unusual occurring name for boys is Diamond.
How to name a boy?
If you want to bring characteristic features to your child’s nature, check out the list of the most popular Slavic names. Perhaps this information will be the most important for you to choose the name of the child. Ancient names of boys and their meanings:
- great glory - Borislav;
- divine world - Bogumir;
- dear - Budimil;
- friend of glory - Bratislava;
- furious - Beloyar;
- ruling the world - Vlastimir;
- glorified - Vseslav;
- glorifying - Vyacheslav;
- the thinking - Daromysl;
- the giver of good is Daromir;
- the giver of the world is Damir;
- clear sky - Yesenius;
- Golden Glory - Zlatoslav;
- together with glory - Izheslav;
- beautiful world - Krasomir;
- in the rays of glory - Lucheslav;
- glorifying love - Luboslav;
- loving world - Lubomyr;
- glorious - Miloslav;
- going ahead of glory - Pervoslav;
- Rejoicing - Radimir;
- illuminated by light - Svetozar;
- quiet glory - Tikhoslav;
- pacification - Umir;
- world color - Tsvetomir;
- shining with glory - Yaroslav.
What are the most popular Slavic names for girls?
As you know, statistics know everything. So, she identified the most popular Slavic ancient female names of 2013. They became such ancient nicknames as Alena, Darina, Dana, Nadezhda, Rostislav, Snezhana, Yaromila. Girls are often called old Slavic names than boys.
What to call a girl?
Now check out the list of the most popular Slavic female names. Ancient names and their meanings:
- given by God - Bogdan;
- happy - Blessed;
- praising - Wanda;
- owning fame - Vladislav;
- acting - Goodness;
- given by God - Darina;
- loving - Ladomira;
- beauty - Krasomira;
- radiant - Radiant;
- sweetheart - Militsa;
- forest - Olesya;
- glorious - Rostislav;
- snow - Snezhana;
- young - Jaromila.
Slavic ancient Russian names for the child by the time of the year
Not only the date of birth, but also the corresponding time of the year can affect the character. Astrologers claim that you can correct fate and character traits with the help of the correct name. Ancient Russian names are endowed with thousands of years of knowledge of their ancestors, they have a special semantic load.
Serious and talented autumn children do not need to choose a special name. They can choose both soft and hard name.
Winter children are intolerant, quick-tempered, they have a certain amount of egoism. Light names, soft and tender, are preferred. Old names with a soft base can balance character traits.
Spring children have a sharp mind, they are self-critical and unstable. They often have a great sense of humor. You should opt for solid-sounding names.
Summer children are easily influenced, they are gullible and easy to climb. Therefore, it is better to stop your choice also on solid names.
