Modern parents are increasingly approaching the choice of a name for a child responsibly. The question of how to choose the most successful name for a child occupies the minds of young mothers and fathers. After all, the name is our most important companion on the path of life. It is no longer a secret to anyone that it affects the formation of personality and the choice of life purpose.

Choose a name - choose a destiny

Choosing the right name for a baby is not an easy process. By choosing a strange or dissonant name, parents doom their daughter or son to the ridicule of their peers. The semantic meaning of the future name is also important, which always has a special energy, thereby purposefully influencing the formation of character.

It is believed that, having given the parents of a child on a certain day, the Lord already says what to name it. The name is the main and very first property of a person, his spiritual component.

How to name a child? Names range from the common to the most unusual. It is argued that the more unique the name, the more chances for its owner to stand out from the crowd. Such people often break stereotypes accepted in society, become leaders, lead a team.

Nowadays, mothers and fathers often name a child by the names of the parents, name a son or daughter after a relative, close friend or deceased loved one. But before you do so, think about it. The child will grow up and learn that he was named after his father's childhood friend. The kid may think that his own personality is not so important. In addition, there is a belief that in this way it is possible to transfer the karma of the deceased to the child.

Why not take a look at the saints?

Among the many choices, an old tradition adopted in Rus' is becoming increasingly popular - to choose a name according to the church calendar. It is generally accepted that along with the name, the newborn acquires his own guardian angel, who will take care and protect the ward throughout his life.

Supporters of choosing a name according to the calendar are usually believers. They believe that the saint, whose name is given to the baby, becomes his personal protector in heaven. That is why the custom adopted in antiquity to choose the name of the child according to the church calendar, where each day has its own patron saint, has a deep meaning.

In the current 2014 year, according to the horoscope, there is a high probability of the birth of a large number of creative extraordinary people. Let's turn to the saints. At first glance, most of the options offered by the church calendar are not very suitable for modern children. Names such as Emelyan, Savva, Prokhor, Gerasim are unlikely to arouse the enthusiasm of parents.

But if you carefully look around and remember all the friends who have had children in recent years, you will be surprised how often babies have been called Russian names. This is truly the fashion of the XXI century.

It is often not clear what motivates parents more - a return to Orthodox roots or an attempt to be original and stand out from the background of peers. Sometimes parents compromise, because elderly relatives often insist on choosing a name according to the church calendar.

How did our ancestors

The tradition of choosing a name according to the holy calendar originated many centuries ago. In those days, parents did not have the right to name the child on their own. The church calendar regulated what name a baby born on a certain day can be called. Moreover, the name was chosen only after birth. The parents of the newborn did not think about how to name the child - according to the church calendar or otherwise. They came to church, and the priest offered to choose one of the names of Christian saints.

In the old days, people did not dare to go against the church. If it turned out that only one saint was venerated on the day the child was born, the parents had no choice. Later, these restrictions were no longer so strict. If there was no saint on the specified day, or the names were not at all liked, it began to be allowed to take the name of the saint, "falling" on the coming days.

If, according to the parents, there was nothing suitable on the calendar these days, it was possible to choose a name in the next 8-40 days. Thus, the list of acceptable names expanded significantly, and there was no problem how to choose a name for the child.

In the old days, all parents wanted their children to receive the protection of the saints. Everyone wanted to give their son or daughter a heavenly patron who would guide him throughout his life, protect him from evil spirits and help him in everything.

Even under Soviet rule, children managed to be baptized and given church names. Often the sacrament of baptism was performed far from home, for example, in a village with relatives.

What are saints

Saints is a list of names of saints revered in the Orthodox world. As a rule, several female and male names were attached to each day of the church calendar. Parents could choose from them they liked.

The Orthodox calendar contains names of Slavic, Greek, Latin, Hebrew origin. Truly church names were previously given only at baptism, over time they acquired a sound more convenient for the Russian ear. Many of them have an Old Slavonic pronunciation (for example, Yuri is the "secular" version of the name George).

According to the dictionary of V. I. Dahl, the calendar is a calendar that indicates the church, as well as the civil meaning of each month and day throughout the year.

Monthly calendar was officially used until the revolution of 1917. Under Soviet rule, with the beginning of the persecution of the church, this tradition was abandoned. New names for children appeared, often formed from several words - modern concepts. Many of them were artificial and difficult to pronounce, such as Dazdrasen (or Hail November 7th).

But in recent years, parents are increasingly turning to the Orthodox calendar, although for many of them this is just a tribute to modern fashion, according to which the old name is the last peep. Therefore, among modern babies you can often find Lavra, Barbara, Pelageya, Yefim, etc.

Most of the names contained in the calendar are male. That is, the names of boys according to the church calendar are much easier to choose than the names of girls. And there are about 1700 of them in total. Many names have already gone out of use and seem to modern people funny and dissonant.

Saints - who are they?

Who are these saints, whose names are forever included in the Orthodox calendar?

According to legend, they were especially revered by various religions for piety, righteousness and wisdom. The phrase "holy martyrs" tells us that the saints were subjected to endless persecution, persecution and torment. It was by steadfastness, unshakable faith, and the ability to endure any trial that these people earned the eternal glory of holy martyrs and were canonized.

So, one of the most revered saints is Nicholas the Wonderworker, the patron saint of sailors. The day of his death - December 19 - became the day of St. Nicholas. The tradition of celebrating a saint's day on the day of his death is widespread in Christianity, although there are exceptions.

Naming children according to the holy calendar is a tradition not only of Orthodox Christians, but also of other peoples, and the Slavs are no exception here. People have always believed that, having received the name of a saint, the baby will live a long happy life. At the same time, they tried not to name children by the names of the great martyrs, so as not to doom them to a similar fate.

According to other traditions, the child could be called the name of the saint who was especially revered in the family, or the name of a particularly revered relative. Most often, the names of saints were proposed, taken from the next three days from the birth of the baby, according to the testament of Theophan the Recluse, who proclaimed the possibility of naming the child by the name of the saint who was revered in the interval between the bodily birth of the baby and his baptism.

There are certain rules according to which you should choose a name according to the calendar. It would be more correct to consider not the day the baby was born, but the eighth day after birth. Previously, in Orthodox Rus', it was on this day that a child was baptized, naming a certain saint.

If none of these days had a suitable name, do not try to strictly follow the formalities. It happens that parents with all their hearts are drawn to a certain name. It happens that the name comes to the mother in a dream. Orthodoxy does not at all reject this method of choice, so you may well listen to yourself and your own feelings.

If you still can’t decide, find a special book - the calendar, where all Orthodox names are listed by day and month.

How to name a child according to the church calendar or according to the calendar correctly? You need to purchase a church calendar in advance, where the names of all the saints are listed in order. Such a calendar has more than 1100 names, that is, there are several different names for each day, which simplifies the task for parents.

Choose either the eighth or fortieth day from the date of birth of the child (since baptism in Rus' was also allowed on the fortieth day). From the proposed list, it makes sense to choose the names that are most consonant with the patronymic and surname of the baby.

What to consider when choosing a name

Before naming a child according to the church calendar, think carefully. When choosing a name, remember that it will leave a huge mark on his fate and character. Before finally deciding on the choice of a name, study its meaning in all available dictionaries, select the appropriate name for the child by date of birth. Also, do not forget to check it for compatibility with the last name and patronymic, religion and other important circumstances.

Choosing the names of girls according to the church calendar, you should discard the male options. Since ancient times, such a choice has been considered unsuccessful, allegedly imposing a male imprint on the character and fate of the newborn. It is customary to believe that "male" names for a female child (Victoria, Alexandra, Evgenia, Valeria) bring its owner a difficult fate, many difficulties and obstacles. It is also not recommended to choose a name from previous days.

The approval of relatives is important in this matter, so you should consult with them in advance. Of course, it is impossible to please everyone, but it is better if the names for the children chosen by the parents are approved by the majority of the relatives. This will have a beneficial effect on their attitude towards babies in general.

If parents are not particularly enthusiastic about the prospect of naming a child with an old and not always convenient name, but want to make concessions to the older generation, they can choose a name for their son or daughter of their own free will, but during christening choose another, according to the calendar.

name day

In the future, the calendar day on which the choice of the name of the newborn fell is considered the day of his angel or the day of the name day. On this day, it is customary to visit the temple and pray for the health of the chosen saint. Many people confuse concepts such as angel day, birthday and name day. Often on a birthday, congratulations on name days and vice versa. In fact, name days mean the day of memory of the saint, whose name the baby bears. Their other name is the day of the angel (or the day of the namesake). Previously, these days most often coincided, now this is rare, however, many celebrate the day of the angel along with the usual birthday.

Name days in ancient times were celebrated by the whole world, but the actual birthday of the child was not given much importance. Thus, the baptism of a child was considered a more important holiday. The names assigned at baptism do not change throughout life, except in cases of tonsure into monasticism or a change of religion.

The saint becomes the heavenly patron of the baby after the rite of baptism. It is believed that the guardian angel prays to God for his ward and protects from troubles. His prayers are more pleasing to God than the prayers of us sinners.

The name given at baptism accompanies a person throughout life and even after death. This name is used to commemorate the deceased in prayers for the repose of the soul.

Other days of the memory of the saint are called small name days. If a child is called a non-Orthodox name, during the rite of baptism, a consonant Orthodox version is most often chosen.

Name and zodiac sign

Whether you choose the name of the child by date of birth or not, it is worth checking it for compatibility with the sign of the Zodiac, and even better - so that it slightly corrects the effect of this sign. For example, for a boy born under the sign of fire (Aries, Sagittarius, Leo), it is better to choose a name with a predominance of vowels that soften the hard character (for example, Ilya or Pavel).

Representatives of the water elements (Scorpio, Pisces, Cancer) need a name that encourages decisive action, since these children are often inert and slow.

Earth signs (Capricorn, Virgo, Taurus) sometimes lack creativity. In this case, it is better to choose a name that stimulates creativity.

Air signs (Libra, Aquarius, Gemini) are shown names that carry determination and a firm position in life.

Do not choose either too rare or too popular name options. The best choice is a moderately common name. If you need to make adjustments to the character of the child already in the process of life and upbringing, you can use an abbreviated version of the name, which has a harder or, conversely, softened sound (for example, Dmitry - Mitya).

Mistakes of modern parents

Since there are many saints with the same names in the Orthodox calendar, some parents mistakenly celebrate the baby's name day several times a year. Actually this is wrong. Each person has one name day, like a birthday, and they celebrate them only on the day of "their" saint.

In addition, many confuse the concept of a guardian angel and a saint, whose name the child is baptized. According to church canons, a guardian angel is given by God to a newborn on the day of baptism.

Church calendar and modernity

Saints continue to grow to this day. At first glance, the choice of names from the calendar is very monotonous, but this is not so. Although many of the names have an outdated form and are not suitable for modern life, parents sometimes call the baby the most strange and dissonant names in order to stand out from the crowd. Thus, they go against the traditions of their ancestors, who tried to avoid strange and unclaimed names.

And the names of girls according to the church calendar, and the names of boys are quite diverse and there is always the opportunity to choose a classic beautiful and harmonious name.

Nowadays, modern parents often give their children a double name - both secular and church. Sometimes they do it on purpose, sometimes it happens by accident. If at birth the baby was given a name that is not Orthodox, parents who came to baptize the child in the church usually find out that the name given to the baby is consonant with the passport Orthodox version.

It is believed that an Orthodox Christian must have two names - secular and ecclesiastical.

In any case, the choice of a name for a newborn is a purely personal matter of the parents. The main thing in this business is love for the baby and concern for his future. We are only trying to explain how personal preferences can be combined with deeply meaningful true Orthodox values. Good luck to you, dear parents, happiness and health to your baby!

When the first thing parents think about is what it should be called. Some call the child the first that comes to mind, others try to come up with something interesting, and still others refer to church holidays. Today we’ll talk about what the name means for, why it’s so important not to follow fashion, and whether you should pay attention to the patronymic and surname.

The influence of the name on the fate of the child

Almost all parents come up with a name for the child before his birth, or immediately after him, but this does not allow you to name the baby so that his nickname suits him. Since there is a belief that it is dangerous to reveal the name of a newborn until a certain age, you can take advantage of this and wait a bit. If the baby does not have a nickname, then it is impossible to jinx him, no matter how strange it may sound.

After a while, the character of the child will appear, on the basis of which you can come up with a suitable nickname that will definitely suit him.

Separately, it should be said about fashion, which puts a stigma on children. For example, you like the sensational series, and you decided to name your daughter Daenerys after the main character. Now think about how her peers and teachers will call her at school, what the name will be in the abbreviated version and how it will be combined with the patronymic and surname. In a decade, everyone will forget about the series, and the nickname will not go anywhere, so before you name your daughter or son in honor of the movie character, try it on yourself.

Important! Remember that father and son or mother and daughter should not have the same name.

We name the child by date of birth

There are couples who want to give their baby a name that matches a certain time of the year, so next we'll talk about how to name a child born in summer, winter, autumn, or spring.

Winter. Children born in winter are distinguished by their persistent character and determination, but they suffer from problems associated with finding a soul mate. Soft options are suitable for winter children (Ilya, Svetlana).

Spring. Spring children are quite selfish, and their main problem is indecision. They do not differ in firmness and perseverance, therefore they require a solid nickname in order to harmonize the inner world. These include Diana, Igor, Dmitry, Daria.

Summer. Summer children are distinguished by purposefulness and an active position. They are always in harmony with the inner world, so they can be called by any nickname.

Autumn. Autumn children are stingy with emotions, they are practical and prone to quick decision-making. To add softness to the character, long romantic names should be used, such as Vladislav,.

Separately, it should be said that many parents are concerned about the question of whether children are named after the months of the year. This was practiced in the days of the USSR, but at the moment such nicknames have completely disappeared, so if you call a girl September or a boy August, this will lead to ridicule and excessive attention.

Did you know? The longest name consists of 1478 letters, representing one huge word, which contains the names of historical places, famous personalities, as well as scientists. To read it, you need to spend at least 10 minutes.

Name according to the church calendar

Many mothers are interested in what names of children can be used to name a child who was born on a particular church holiday. This practice is not something new, but it should be understood that most of the names are Old Slavonic, therefore they are not often used.

To choose a church name for the baby, you should look into the collection of saints. The church celebrates the memory of several saints every day, so you can choose from several options. However, it happens that a child is born during a big holiday, for example, on St. Andrew the First-Called, then it is better to give preference to this particular name, especially since it is common.

Important! Even if the baby is born before or after the holiday, the name of the saint can be used.

It is worth remembering that the church name should not conflict with the above principles of choice, that is, it is impossible for the son and father to have the same name, otherwise they will constantly swear.

Name for the child according to the horoscope

Astrologers believe that the correct name, which corresponds to the sign of the zodiac, can protect a person, give him the strength to overcome obstacles. However, the problem is that most of the proposed options are Old Slavonic, respectively, outdated. For example, if you have a girl who is Sagittarius according to the horoscope, then you will be offered inappropriate options, such as: Aza, Alevtina, Louise, Seraphim, etc.

Also, many now popular names are repeated in many signs of the zodiac. For example, Victoria can be used for girls who were born under the zodiac sign of Virgo, Libra, or Scorpio. It turns out that the most common names are simply universal, so they are worn by many children and adults.

Separately, it should be said that there are a huge number of such tables of names compiled according to the horoscope. Anyone can write their own unique list, which will not be supported by anything. For this reason, you should not think that the strange nickname that the zodiac sign offers you can really help the baby succeed in life.

Now you know why you can’t call a child strange names, as well as nicknames of people who have some popularity in our time. Remember that the name can break a person's life, so direct your creativity in a different direction. Do not forget that complex names are often misspelled, so your son or daughter may have problems with documents in the future. Listen to common sense, not to the words of acquaintances and friends.

In the vast majority of cases, a person turns to the help of numerology, having already reached adulthood. At the same time, he already understands the features of his personality quite well, soberly assesses his advantages and disadvantages. He takes the numerological description of his character as a given. Indeed, the numbers that form the name and date of birth have already deeply and firmly penetrated into all spheres of his life, formed his environment, set the necessary directions for development. In this case, there are no more ways to influence fate, you can only understand yourself deeper, become more flexible and learn how to reliably cover up those personality traits that, by definition, cannot be developed.

The fate and character of the child by name, date of birth

A completely different situation arises in the case of an unborn child. Future parents have a fantastic opportunity to give their baby something that they can no longer do for themselves. A competent approach to choosing a child's name allows you to lay the foundation for the development of outstanding and bright qualities of a future personality, make his character balanced, significantly reduce the risks of unwanted deviations (alcohol, drugs, mental trauma, etc.).

It all sounds like science fiction, but what about Fate? - You ask. And you will be absolutely right. The thing is that we cannot influence many parameters. First of all, this concerns the date of birth, as you know, the exact moment of birth cannot be predicted. Secondly, do not forget about the surname and patronymic of the child, they are already predetermined and very few are capable of such an ambiguous act as changing these components of the future name of the baby.

How to choose a name for a child, taking into account patronymics and surnames of parents ?

Each letter of the full name (last name, first name and patronymic) corresponds to a numerical value that contributes to the character, abilities and talents of the child. A large number of identical numbers indicates qualities that will manifest themselves clearly, missing numbers determine the weaknesses and pain points of the individual. The total value of the numerical series of the name sets the capabilities of a person, his predisposition to certain areas of activity and professions.

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Name selection by date of birth of the child or by month of birth

If your baby has already been born, but you have not yet chosen a suitable name for him, we suggest using the service for selecting a child's name by date of birth. This is the most accurate method that gives the most complete characterization of the future personality.

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The name given at birth remains with a person for life. It is not for nothing that during pregnancy, future parents think for a long time about how to name the child.

There is an opinion that names can influence the characters of people and even how their destinies will develop. After all, it is the sounds of his name that a person hears constantly from childhood.

Hard, clear sounds can make a person's character firm and stubborn, soft and melodious - to awaken complaisance and sensitivity in the soul. But this is only a general explanation. Let's figure out how to choose the right name for your child.

What does history say?

Since ancient times, people have treated the choice of a name for a child with great attention. It was believed that knowing him, it is possible to completely predict the fate of a person. Therefore, a lot of details were taken into account.

1. According to the precepts of our forefathers, it is impossible to name a child in honor of a living relative or a person living with the child in the same house. It was believed that one of them might die.
2. Also, our ancestors did not name children in honor of deceased relatives. You should not impose someone else's fate on a new soul and break it.
3. In ancient times, children were given two names. One was for everyday use, and the second was secret. It was believed that, knowing what a person's name is, you can find out absolutely everything about him, which means that he can be vulnerable to the enemy.
4. Giving girls a masculine name is also not the best option. The so-called "unisex" names - Sasha, Zhenya - can bring a difficult fate to their owners.
5. To name a boy after his father, for example, Ivan Ivanovich, means to complicate his fate. The name will constantly oblige the child to conform to the father, perhaps abandoning his path in some way.

Thus, we see that names are more than just an opportunity to distinguish one person from another. In our time, the customs of the ancestors have already been forgotten, however, to this day, parents pay a lot of attention to the choice when naming their baby.

By what principle are babies named in our time?

When choosing a name for your baby, you need to try to follow a few unspoken rules.

euphony

It is good when the name sounds harmoniously together with the patronymic and surname. For example, you can compare how Nadezhda Andreevna and Lev Lvovich or Mark Dmitrievich sound.

It is not good when the last letter of the name coincides with the first - in the patronymic. Usually, this is enough to simply say the name and patronymic out loud. Ideally, the combination should sound smooth and not cause difficulties.

Ease of pronunciation

By the way, about the difficulties of pronunciation. It is better not to choose exotic names that are not familiar to our ears. We quite agree that there are many unusually named celebrities and stars in the world, but what will it be like for a girl named Evlampia Josephovna, who lives in an ordinary city among ordinary people?

Or vice versa Cleopatra Petrovna? But, despite the rarity of use, for example, Glafira Petrovna sounds organically and smoothly.

Compatibility with patronymic

It is also worth thinking about how your grandchildren will be called by their patronymic. And this again applies to "exotics". What middle name will your offspring give to his son if you name him Joseph? That's what it is!

Don't fall for fashion. Agree, four Lenas in a children's sandbox or 3 Dimas in a class are too much. It can be unpleasant for a child, and other children, in order to distinguish yours from other namesakes, will give him a nickname.

Lack of "teasing" forms

The children's environment is also important. It is better to try to name the baby so that his name does not form offensive forms. For example, from Dima you get Dimka, but you can’t imagine a teaser from Igor.

But this, of course, is your personal choice. Because Dmitry also sounds quite beautiful and timeless.

We call the baby according to the saints

According to the rules of Christianity, the name of the child should be given in honor of the saints who are commemorated on dates close to the time of the birth of the child. However, it is not at all necessary that the dates correspond to the day.

Earlier, according to the canons of the church, the child was baptized on the eighth day after birth. Accordingly, it was necessary to find, according to the church calendar, which saint is commemorated on a given day. Parents could also choose from the names of the saints of the next three days.

By order of Theophan the Recluse, parents were given the right to choose from a list of saints from those eight days that passed between the date of birth and the date of baptism.

The meaning of the name chosen according to the church calendar

Previously, it was believed that, receiving the name of a saint, a person perceives a certain part of his spiritual qualities and stamina. In addition, parents can hope that the saint will protect the child throughout his life, providing support.

Features of the naming according to the holy calendar

The Orthodox calendar is replenished to this day. Even for those parents who are not deeply religious people, it can be useful and interesting to get acquainted with the calendar.

We will only add that recently, the naming of the child according to the holy calendar has become fashionable, without having a true understanding and faith.

In an effort to highlight the baby, parents choose the most unusual names for him, while even the clergy previously made it possible to abandon the dissonant choice of relatives and prefer the most convenient for use.

Choice by zodiac sign

The approach that involves a combination of a person's name with a zodiac sign according to the month of birth is radically different. However, at the same time, it coincides with the methods listed above in an effort to give the child maximum protection and support.

According to astrologers, both the names of people and the signs of the zodiac concentrate a certain energy charge in themselves. The name of a person consists of sounds that contain strong energy.

If the energy of the name is combined with the energy of the zodiac sign, the fate of a person is defined as successful, falling into favorable conditions for the development of his potential.

If you believe in astrology and want to choose a suitable name for your child by date of birth, pay attention to the tables for combining names with zodiac signs. We will give only the most common examples.

Aries

Men's: Andrey, Artur, Boris, Valery, Egor, Stepan, Yuri.

Women: Anna, Alexandra, Arina, Varvara, Galina, Daria, Larisa, Nadezhda, Maryana.

Taurus

Men's: Anton, Adam, Bogdan, Boris, Ilya, Maxim, Nikita, Pavel.

Women: Angela, Vera, Vasilisa, Diana, Ekaterina, Olga, Oksana, Tatyana, Polina.

Twins

Men's: Arkady, Valery, Gennady, Daniel, Evgeny, Konstantin, Mark, Sergey.

Women's: Alice, Alina, Angelica, Valeria, Elena, Christina, Inga, Maya, Nadezhda, Margarita, Oksana.

Cancer

Men's: Andrey, Vitaly, Vyacheslav, Maxim, Semyon, Stanislav

Women's: Elena, Sophia, Olga, Julia.

a lion

Men's: Alexander, Bogdan, Herman, Ilya, Kirill, Lev, Robert, Roman, Yaroslav.

Women: Alla, Arina, Veronica, Barbara, Clara, Christina, Natalia, Rosa, Uliana, Juliana.

Virgo

Men's: Boris, Vsevolod, Victor, German, Grigory, Gleb, Leonid, Nikita, Sergey, Timur, Felix.

Women: Anna, Angelina, Victoria, Irina, Inna, Maria, Raisa.

Scales

Men's: Artem, Anatoly, Veniamin, Victor, Konstantin, Nikita, Oleg, Mikhail, Pavel, Sergey.

Women: Angelina, Elizabeth, Zinaida, Victoria, Vera, Elena, Lyudmila, Tatyana.

Scorpion

Men's: Artem, Athanasius, Valery, Dmitry, Sergey, Philip, Yuri.

Women's: Alevtina, Anastasia, Varvara, Ekaterina, Zinaida, Lyudmila, Margarita, Yana.

Sagittarius

Men's: Alexander, Vladimir, Vyacheslav, George, Maxim, Nikolai, Stepan, Stanislav.

Women: Alina, Alexandra, Zhanna, Marina, Barbara, Lesya, Ekaterina, Tatyana.

Capricorn

Men's: Arthur, Boris, Vasily, Grigory, Denis, Igor, Maxim, Ruslan.

Women: Arina, Vera, Dina, Zinaida, Sophia, Christina, Olga, Maria, Regina.

Aquarius

Men's: Andrey, Vladimir, Vladislav, Evgeny, Gennady, Evgeny, Oleg, Gleb.

Women: Arina, Anna, Valeria, Victoria, Ilona, ​​Svetlana, Julia.

Fish

Men's: Anton, Vasily, Vladislav, Vadim, Maxim, Mikhail, Nikita.

Women: Alevtina, Valeria, Vera, Marina, Maria, Irina, Polina.

Of course, this is not a complete list of names that are combined with a single horoscope sign. However, when choosing, remember that each of them has its own meaning.

It is also important that it does not conflict with the energy of the constellation under which a person was born into the world.

The relationship of the name and character of a person with the time of year in which he was born

There is also an opinion that the time of the year when a child was born leaves its mark on his character. To correct possible weaknesses, parents should give the child a name with the opposite energy.

At the same time, one should also take into account the correspondence of his character to a person by months, according to the time of the year in which he was born.

What is the principle of choosing a name for "winter" kids?

For example, people born in winter acquire the features inherent in this season: a certain rigidity, coldness, stubbornness. But at the same time, these same traits can also have a positive meaning - perseverance in achieving goals, willpower, restraint and self-confidence.

Experts recommend choosing soft names for “winter” children that would smooth out the severity inherent in winter. We open the lists and see - "soft" names are melodic, easy to pronounce, melodious. This means that your baby, born in winter, will suit the name Alexei, Vasily, Anna or Natalia.

For "spring"

"Spring" children are distinguished by the subtlety of nature, touchy, sensitive and at the same time kind and complaisant. Well, then let's try to give them a little strength, self-confidence and fortitude. The names "solid" are characterized by a combination of several consonants - Arthur, Dmitry, Olga, Albina, Inga.

For "summer"

People born in the summer have adopted all the advantages and disadvantages of the season. Goodwill, openness and kindness are combined in them with a certain laziness and gentle character.

Here, as in the previous case, it is advisable to choose a “solid” name for the crumbs in order to give a core to character and develop perseverance.

For "autumn"

"Autumn" children have by nature practicality, reasonableness, the ability to draw conclusions and prudently manage their resources. Openness and responsiveness are combined in them with firmness and insight.

Here, most likely, it is not necessary to adjust the character in any direction. On the contrary, by giving excessive softness or hardness to the character, one can get an excessive bias in one direction or another.

In such cases, neutral names are chosen that do not affect the character too much with their sound. Children with such names have both willpower and perseverance, but they quite easily go to reconciliation and are amenable to persuasion. Examples include: Artem, Victor, Zoya, Zinaida, Roman, Irina, Peter.

To make the choice as easy as possible, we have put together a few tips for you that various researchers recommend taking into account when naming your baby.

Combination of hard and soft

When choosing names by sound, one should also take into account the energy of the patronymic. So, if both the name and patronymic are “solid”, the character of a person is formed authoritarian and tough.

However, there is an opinion that the hard sound of the name can be made softer using diminutive forms (Maria - Masha) - after all, a person gets more used to how he is called at home, and not to how he is written in documents.

Accounting for national and cultural affiliation

It is highly desirable to use names that belong to the culture and nationality of the baby and his family. And, on the contrary, try not to take those that have a clear coloring of foreign nations and cultures.

First, the traditional name carries the strength of the entire nation. And as for the second, then, for example, the combination of Pedro Ivanovich will sound somehow strange ...

Avoiding "star" combinations

You should not name the child by the name of a famous person if a complete match occurs along with the patronymic. The risk of comparisons is too great. Do not create yourself the ground for low self-esteem.

Participation in the selection of other family members

It is not true that a mother bears a child and brings it into the world, and only therefore has the right to name it alone. Naming a child is an important process both from the point of view of his fate and for the well-being of the family. Both mother and father should like the name of the baby and “fit”.

Hence one more piece of advice - maybe it goes against the rules of our ancestors, but we recommend that you take it into account if the microclimate in the house is important to you.

If you are expecting a younger child, allow the older child to participate in the discussion of the name. If the ideas of a daughter or son seem unsuitable or “childish” to you, you, as adults, can always find a compromise and be able to explain to the child what an important moment it is - choosing a name for a brother or sister.

Since ancient times, the choice of the name of the boy was treated with special attention, because he is the successor of the family, the protector and, of course, the future father. We will help you choose the best and most appropriate name for your child.

Even in ancient times, people knew and believed that the name affects fate, so they tried to call children the names of heroes, gods, or simply strong creatures (Wolf, Oak, etc.). Over time, many proper names appeared, but each name means something different, special. Therefore, before naming a newborn son, you should find out the origin, meaning and etymology of the name you want to call him.

Today there is a tendency to call sons some original or foreign names.

First of all, you need to remember that every boy will sooner or later become a father, so you need to choose a name that will make a good middle name.

Therefore, you should not call the child Bill, George, Murray, etc. Have pity on your grandchildren, who will have patronymics Dzhorzhevna, Dzhorzhevich, Billovna, Billovich, etc. After all, their patronymic will be used to judge the origin of their father.

It would be much more favorable to call the child an old Russian name, as they are rapidly returning to everyday life.

Such names, on the one hand, are familiar to everyone, and, on the other hand, are quite original, so you will not be mistaken if you name your son: Matvey, Miron, Luka, Mark, Gleb, Ignatius, Svyatoslav, etc.

Also, if you want to name your son after his father, then you should think several times before doing this, because:

• The boy can grow up very irritable, nervous and capricious.
• He's losing his personality
• This combination is not easy enough to pronounce: Nikolai Nikolaevich, Alexander Alexandrovich, Pavel Pavlovich, etc.

You should not name your son in honor of one of the dead relatives, especially if they did not die by their own death. This is highly discouraged.

Remember that children can be cruel, so giving your son a funny name is not worth it, as he can be offended. Think about him first.

It is very important to know the etymology, origin and meaning of the name, since you must know what you call the boy and he will be “protector” Alexei, “like God” Michael or “vigilant” Gregory.

Also, when considering how you can name a boy, choose those names for which the full and short forms are possible (Vladislav - Vlad, Vasily - Vasya) and which can be used in a soft children's form (Glebushka, Leshka, Leshenka, Lenechka, etc. ). If a boy grows up rude and cruel, then it is better to call him as often as possible affectionately, in a diminutive form.

Thanks to the name, certain qualities can be developed in the child. For example, if you want your son to become strong, purposeful, then choose names with paired voiced consonants, especially in combination with “p”: Igor, George, Dmitry, Bogdan ...

In order for the boy to grow up calm and sensitive, the most suitable names for boys will be those in which there are many vowels or sonorous sounds: Alexey, Vitaly, Mikhail, Alexander, etc.

There are also names of boys that cannot be attributed to either hard or soft, then the child will grow up balanced, and everything will be in moderation in him. These are such names as: Pavel, Roman, Arkady, Andrey and others.

First name combined with patronymic

It is important that the name chosen for your child is combined with his patronymic, because in adulthood he will be officially addressed, so the question “how to name a boy by his patronymic” is quite relevant.

First of all, the name must correspond to the “nationality” of the patronymic. Therefore, if the father has a Slavic name, then you should not call your son too “foreign”, for example: John Vasilyevich.

Also, if the patronymic is rather long, then the short name for the child will be most suitable: Lev Vasilyevich, Gleb Konstantinovich, etc. Names equal in size to the patronymic will sound good: Vladislav Nikolaevich.

It is equally important that the patronymic name be sonorous, therefore, if the child’s patronymic starts with a consonant letter, then choose a name that ends with a vowel and vice versa. Avoid joints of consonants at the end of the name and at the beginning of the patronymic: Nazar Romanovich.

Surname combination

How to name a child so that his name is combined with the surname? Do not forget that in addition to the patronymic, the child also has a surname, so the chosen name should be in harmony with it. If the surname is indeclinable, then you should not call your son a “unisex” name, since it will be difficult for a person to determine by ear who they are talking about, a man or a woman (Sasha Velk, Zhenya Kozak), if you call the child affectionately. If the surname is inclined and you can understand who it is, then call the child whatever you like, within reason, it will sound clear and beautiful: Zhenya Ryzhy and Zhenya Ryzhaya - it’s absolutely clear where the boy is and where the girl.

Depending on the season

I think you have noticed that people born at one time or another of the year have some common qualities. And this is true, because somehow the time of the year affects the character of the child. We will tell you how to name a boy born at one time or another of the year.

Boys who were born in winter are rather cold, purposeful, have iron willpower, perseverance, strong character.

To balance the harsh qualities of a winter baby, you should give him a beautiful soft name with sonorous and vowel sounds.

Spring boys are too soft and fickle, but at the same time, smart and sensual. Therefore, it would be preferable to call them by a solid name with consonants.

If your son was born in the summer, then give him a melodic soft name, as such boys can be overly persistent and proud.

Autumn boys are the most balanced, logical, reasonable, calm, so any name will suit them, but romantic playful names will sound especially beautiful.

Depending on date of birth

If you don’t know what to name your son and want to rely on fate, then you can name your boy in honor of the saint on whose day he was born.

It is enough just to open the church calendar and see on which saint's day your child was born.

Not only will this make choosing a name easier, but it will also ensure that your little one is protected by a saint for life.

We hope that we were able to make it easier for you to choose a name for your boy and suggest suitable ones. We wish you to choose the right name and give birth to a healthy baby!