There were so many good things in the old days: clean air, clean waters, environmentally friendly products. And most people had pure souls. People lived by their labor and knew what love was. There were a lot of good things in those old days - things that people have forgotten now.

For example, there were a lot of good names. Names that gave people the qualities of kindness, hard work, wisdom, generosity. These are exactly the qualities that people lack nowadays.

Maybe someone will think about this and name their child an old, long-forgotten name.

Even 100-200 years ago, the following male names were actively used, were in use, and were well perceived by ear. Now they are forgotten.

Everyone knows that life develops in a spiral. People forget something, then discover the same thing, but in a new way. Maybe someday it will work out that way with long-forgotten, old, good names.

There are many forgotten names, but they remain in the cultural space of the country forever, even if they are outdated and out of use. Forgotten names are part of the country's cultural heritage. At any moment, some of the worthy, undeservedly forgotten names may become in demand.

Through an undeservedly forgotten name, a person can connect to the roots of his people. Who knows, maybe in one of the past incarnations the person already bore this name. And if he was given the same name again, then the programs that were developed in that incarnation will help the person realize himself already in this life.

List of forgotten and rare male names and their meaning

Forgotten and rare male names starting with the letter A:

August(Roman) – majestic, sacred, royal

Agape(gr.) – beloved

Agapion(gr.) – beloved

Agathon(gr.) – kind, noble

Aglay(gr.) – brilliant, magnificent, beautiful

Agniy(gr.) – pure, immaculate

Adrian(Roman) – resident of Adria

Azary(ancient Hebrew) – God’s help

Akakiy(gr.) – good-natured

Ambrose(gr.) – immortal, divine

Amos(ancient Hebrew) – loaded, bearing a burden, heaviness

Amur(Roman) – love

Amphibrachium(gr.)

Ananias(ancient Hebrew) – the grace of God

Anastasy(gr.) – resurrected, reborn

Aniky(gr.) – victory

Anisiy

Antigonus(gr.) – instead of someone, child

Antip(gr.) – persistent, strong

Anthymius(gr.) – covered with flowers

Apolinarius(Roman) – dedicated to Apollo, destroyer

Apollo(gr.) – destroyer. The name of the sun god Apollo among the Greeks meant: the sun, scorching, burning

Apollonius(gr.) – destroyer

Arefiy(Arabic) – farmer, virtue, eagle

Arius(ancient Hebrew) – brave

Aristarch(gr.) – head of the best

Arseny(gr.) – courageous

Afanasy(gr.) – immortal

Afoniy(gr.) – generous, rich, unenvious

Forgotten and rare male names starting with the letter B:

Benedict(Roman) – blessed

Bonifatiy(Roman) – good, rock

Bogolep(Russian) – pleasing, pleasing to God

Forgotten and rare male names starting with the letter B:

Varakhisiy(eastern)

Bartholomew(Aram.) – son of the plowed land, son of the fields

Vakhtisiy(Persian.)

Venedim(Rome.)

Benjamin(e.) – beloved son

Vivian(r.) – lively

Vikenty(r.) – victorious, overcoming

Victoria(r.) – winner

Vissarion(gr.) – forest

Vlasiy(gr.) – simple, rough

Vukol(gr.) – shepherd, bootes

Forgotten and rare male names starting with the letter G:

Galaktion(gr.) – milky, milky

Guidon

Hector(gr.) – almighty, guardian

Helium(gr.) – sun

Gerasim

Hermann(b.) – native, half-blooded

Hermann(German) – warrior, warrior

Hermogenes(gr.) – born of Hermes (Mercury)

Gleb(glory)

Glycerium(gr.) – sweet

Gordey(gr.) – Phrygian king

Granius(r.) – grain

Gury(e.) – lion cub

Forgotten and rare male names starting with the letter D:

Darius(gr.) – possessing, owning

Dementy(r.) – tamer

Demid(gr.) – ruling

Demyan(gr.) – conqueror

Dionysus(gr.) – dedicated to Dionysus, Bacchus, god of wine and winemaking

Dominic(r.) - master's

Dorimedont(gr.) – spear, chief

Dorofey(gr.) – gift of the gods, God

Dosifey(gr.) – given by God

Forgotten and rare male names starting with the letter E:

Evgraf(gr.) – well-drawn, handsome man

Evdokim(gr.) - surrounded by good fame, honor

Eucarpius(gr.) – fertile, prolific, fruitful

Evlampius(gr). – beautifully luminous, blessed

Evmeniy(gr.) – supportive, merciful

Eusebius(gr.) – pious

Eustathius(gr.) – constant, stable, balanced

Eustachius(gr.) – lushly eared

Evstigney(gr.) – a good sign

Eustratus(gr.) – good, warrior

Eutyches(gr.) – happy

Egor(gr.) – farmer

Elefery(gr.) – free

Elizar(ancient Hebrew) – God's help

Elisha(e.) – saved by God

Emelyan(gr.) – affectionate, friendly, cheerful

Epifan(gr.) – prominent, famous, glorious

Erasmus(gr.) – beloved

Erast(gr.) – beloved

Eremey(ancient Hebrew) – messenger

Ermak(gr.) – messenger of the people

Ermiy(gr.) – giving wealth

Ermil(gr.) – living in the Hermes Grove

Ermolai(gr.) – messenger of the people

Erofey(gr.) – sanctified by God

Efim(gr.) – pious

Ephraim(ancient Hebrew) – prolific

Efrosin(gr.) – joy, fun

Forgotten and rare male names starting with the letter Z:

Zakhar(ancient Hebrew) – God remembered

Zeno(gr.) – divine

Zosima(gr.) – alive, living

Forgotten and rare male names starting with the letter I:

Iakinf(gr.) – yakhont, hyacinth (name of a precious stone)

Ignatius(r.) – unknown, unknown

Ilarius(gr.) – cheerful, joyful

Hilarion(gr.) – fun, cheerful

Iliodor(gr.) – gift of the Sun

Ilya(ancient Hebrew) – fortress of God

Innocent(r.) – innocent, harmless

Hypaty(gr.) – the highest

Hippolytus(gr.) – unharnessing horses

Irakli(gr.) – dedicated to Hercules

Isidore(gr.) – gift of the goddess Isis

Forgotten and rare male names starting with the letter K:

Kazimir(glory) – predict, tell the world

Kalinik(gr.) – good winner, triumphant

Callistus(gr.) – the most beautiful, wonderful

Kalistrat(gr.) – a wonderful warrior

Calisthenes(gr.) – beauty, strength

Kapiton(r.) – big-headed, stubborn

Carp(gr.) – fruit

Kasyan(r.) – helmet-bearer, empty, empty

Cyprian(gr.) – Cypriot, from the island of Cyprus

Cyrus(gr.) – lord, ruler, power

Kyriako(gr.) – born on Sunday

Claudius(r.) – lame

Klim(r.) – merciful

Clement(r.) – merciful

Kondratiy(gr.) – square, broad-shouldered

Concordia(r.) – consonant, unanimous

Cornelius(r.) – horned

Xenophon(gr.) – stranger, foreigner

Kuzma(gr.) – decoration

Forgotten and rare male names starting with the letter L:

Laurel(r.) – laurel tree

Lavrentiy(r.) – crowned with laurels

Larion(gr.) – cheerful, joyful

Leon(r.) – lion

Leonard(r.) – lion

Leontes(gr.) – lion

Leonty(gr.) – lion

Liverius(r.) – free, free

Livy(gr.)

Luke(r.) – light, glowing

Lukyan(r.) – light, light

Lukiy(r.) – light, shining

Loop(r.) – wolf

Forgotten and rare male names starting with the letter M:

Mauritius(gr.) – black, Moor

May(glory) – month of May

Makar(gr.) – blissful, happy

Macedon(gr.) – Macedonian, great

Macedonius(gr.) – Macedonian, great

Maximian(r.) – the greatest

Maximillian(b.) – descendant of the greatest

Malachi(ancient Hebrew) – messenger of God

Mardari(gr.)

Mardonius(gr.)

Mari(r.) – sea

Mark(r.) – hammer, dry, withered

Markell(r.) – warlike

Markian(R.)

Martin(r.) – dedicated to the god of war Mars

Matvey(ancient Hebrew) – gift of God

Meletius(gr.) – caring

Meliton(gr.) – honey

Methodius(gr.) – trace, search

Milan(slav.) - dear

Milen(slav.) - dear

Miletius(gr.) - a city on the northern coast of Crete

Milius(gr.) – apple

Milovan(slav.) – caress, care

Menaeus(gr.) – month

Miron(gr.) – exuding fragrant myrrh, fragrant

Mitrofan(gr.) – glory of the mother, having a glorious mother

Micah(ancient Hebrew) – who is like God

Modest(r.) – modest

Mokey(gr.) – mocker, ridiculing

Mokiy(gr.) – mocker

Forgotten and rare male names starting with the letter N:

Nazar(ancient Hebrew) – dedicated to God. The name of the Jewish town of Nazareth

Nathan(ancient Hebrew) – God gave

Nahum(ancient Hebrew) – consolation

Nestor(gr.) – returned to homeland, home

Nikandr(gr.) – victorious warrior

Nikanor(gr.) – winner

Nikita(gr.) – winner

Nikifor(gr.) – victorious, winner

Nicodemus(gr.) – conquering people

Nikon(gr.) – winner

Nile(gr.) – black river

Niphon(gr.) – sober, reasonable

Forgotten and rare male names starting with the letter O:

Octavian(b.) – eighth

Olympius(gr.) – Olympic, light

Onisius(gr.) – benefit

Onesimus(gr.) – execution, completion, useful

Onname(gr.) – useful

Onuphry(Egyptian) – sacred bull

Orestes(gr.) – highlander, savage

Forgotten and rare male names starting with the letter P:

Pavsikaky(gr.) – fighter against evil

Palladium(gr.) – protection, stronghold

Pamphilus(gr.) – dear to everyone, everyone’s favorite

Pankrat

Pankratiy(gr.) – omnipotent, omnipotent

Panteleimon(gr.) – all-merciful

Paramon(gr.) – solid, reliable, faithful, durable

Parmyeon(gr.) – persistent, firmly standing

Parfion(gr.) – pure, virgin

Patrick(b.) – son of a noble father

Paphnutius(Egyptian) – belonging to God

Groin(gr.) – broad-shouldered, strong

Pimen(gr.) – shepherd, leader, mentor

Plato(gr.) – broad-shouldered

Polyene(gr.) – highly praised

Polycarp(gr.) – prolific, fertile

Porfiry(gr.) – purple-red. Red porphyry stone

Potap(gr.)

Prov(r.) – honest, kind

Proclus(gr.) – born in the absence of a father

Procopius(gr.) – grasping the sword by the hilt, success, prosperity

Proculus(b.) – distant, born in the absence of a father

Protasius(gr.) – advanced, in first place

Prokhor(gr.) – lead singer, choir director

Forgotten and rare male names starting with the letter P:

Reasoner(slav.) – reasonable

Rem(r.) – oar

Renat(r.) – reborn, returned to life

Robert(Old German) – glory, splendor, splendor

Rodion(gr.) – pinkish, pink

Rubentius(r.) – blushing

Reuben(ancient Hebrew) – see: son

Ruslan(Arabic) – lion

Forgotten and rare male names starting with the letter C:

Savva(Aram.) – old man, grandfather, captivity

Savvaty(Old Hebrew) – Saturday

Savely(ancient Hebrew) – begged from God, hard work

Samson(ancient Hebrew) – sunny, like the sun

Sevostyan(gr.) – venerable, worthy

Selivan, Silvan(r.) – forest

Semyon(ancient Hebrew) – heard by God in prayer

Serapion(gr.) – Egyptian God of life, death and healing

Seraphim(e.) – fiery, fiery

Sylvester(r.) – forest

Silvius(r.) – forest

Simon(ancient Hebrew) – noble name, glory

Spiridon(b.) – illegitimate

Solomon(Old Hebrew) – peaceful, prosperous

Sosipater(gr.) – saving father

Sofron(gr.) – sensible, prudent

Spartacus(r.) - in honor of the leader of the rebel gladiators in Rome

Stachy(gr.) – ear

Stepan(gr.) – ring, wreath, crowned

Forgotten and rare male names starting with the letter T:

Taras(gr.) – restless, rebel, troublemaker

Terenty(r.) – annoying, tiring

Timofey(gr.) – God-fearing, worshiper of God

Titus(r.) – defending honor

Tikhon(gr.) – bringing happiness

Triphylium(gr.) – clover

Tryphon(gr.) – living luxuriously

Troadium gr.) - from the mountains of Troy

Trofim(gr.) – well-fed, pet

Forgotten and rare male names starting with the letter F:

Favst(r.) – favorable, happy

Thaddeus(e.) – praise

Falalei(gr.) – blooming olive

Thalassius(gr.) – marine, experienced in navigation

Fedot

Felix(r.) – happy

Themistocles(gr.) – glorified for justice

Fiogen(gr.) – god-born

Fedos(gr.) – God-given or dedicated to the gods

Feklist(gr.) – God’s creation, creation

Feofan(gr.) – revealed by the gods

Theophilus(gr.) – lover of God

Filaret(gr.) – loving virtue

Philemon(gr.) – beloved

Theophylact(gr.) – guarding, protected by God

Ferapont(gr.) – servant, admirer, companion

Firs(gr.) – decorated with flowers, grape branches

Flavian(b.) – descended from the Flavian family (or their freedman)

Phlegont(gr.) – flaming, burning

Frol(r.) – blooming

Florenty(r.) – blooming

Florian(r.) – blooming

Foka(gr.) – seal

Thomas(e.) – twin

Photius(gr.) – light, bright, illuminate, enlighten

Forgotten and rare male names starting with the letter X:

Khariton(gr.) – generous, grateful

Kharlampy(gr.) – shining with love and joy

Chrysanthos(gr.) – golden flower

Christopher(gr.) – Christ-bearer, anointed, anointed for the kingdom

Forgotten and rare male names starting with the letter C:

Celestine(r.) – heavenly

Forgotten and rare male names starting with the letter E:

Edward(Old German) – property, protection

Elim(ancient Hebrew) – muteness, silence

Emilius(gr.) – affectionate, flattering

Erast(gr.) – adorable, sweet; enamored

Ernest(Old German) – serious, strict

Forgotten and rare male names starting with the letter Y:

Juvenaly(r.) – always young

Julian(b.) – from the Yuli family

Julius(r.) – curly, sheaf

Yust(r.) – fair

Justinian(r.) – fair

Forgotten and rare male names starting with the letter I:

Yakov(ancient Hebrew) – follows someone

Jan(glory) – God’s mercy

Among the forgotten and rare male names you can find really good characteristic names with good characteristics (programs).

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The science of onomastics – translated from Greek means “the ability to choose a name.” Studies the history of the appearance, changes and borrowing of proper names. Today, beautiful and rare male names are in fashion. It has been proven that the name influences the quality of life and destiny of a person, his health and career.

To give your baby the right name, it is advisable to adhere to the following rules:

  • the name should sound, be courageous;
  • a patronymic that is too long and florid requires a shortened name;
  • if there is a vowel at the beginning of the patronymic, there must be a voiced consonant at the end of the name;
  • avoid repeating the same sounds;
  • Do not give the baby names of cousins.

The most beautiful Russian male names

Beautiful and modern names represent a mixture of Latin, Greek and European roots, modified to suit the Russian language.

Therefore, most Russian names have an ancient, Asian or European basis:

  • Anatoly – rising sun, dawn, east.
  • Anton is militant, opposing.
  • Boris is tall, prominent, stocky.
  • Vitaly is vital, life-giving.
  • Vladislav - glorifies the world.
  • Grigory is cheerful, not sleeping.
  • Egor is a land-loving, hard worker.
  • Ivan - pardoned by God, marked.
  • Nikita is a winner, unbending.
  • Nicholas is the winner of all nations.
  • Oleg is a saint, lucky.
  • Peter is as reliable as stone and rock.
  • Stepan is the crown.
  • Svyatoslav - holy glory, news.

Russian modern names

The Directory of Modern Names lists male names used in Russia. Many Russian names are borrowed from Hebrew, Roman, Persian, and Greek.

They have been adapted and are considered modern Russians:

  • Alexander is the protector of the people.
  • Albert is noble, giving light.
  • Andrey is brave, fearless.
  • Anton - entering the battle.
  • Artem is big and healthy.
  • Bogdan – gifted by God.
  • Boris is a warrior, a fighter.
  • Vadim is a debater, a rebel.
  • Valery is powerful, strong, healthy.
  • Victor is the winner.
  • Vladimir is powerful, owns the world.
  • George – cultivator of the land.
  • Daniel is God's judgment.
  • Emelyan is hospitable, cheerful, affectionate.
  • Ignat – stranger, unknown.
  • Innocent - harmless, honest, chaste.
  • Leo is brave, lord of beasts.
  • Mark – sledgehammer, hammer.
  • Pavel is small, baby.
  • Rostislav - increasing glory.
  • Stanislav is calculating, prudent, rational.
  • Timothy is a religious believer.
  • Philip is a horse lover.
  • Yuri is a land cultivator and plowman.

Slavic names

The Slavs were brave, beautiful and tall people. When choosing a name for a newborn, the Slavs, first of all, found out its meaning. Male names of that time spoke about the character of a person and his spiritual connection with nature.

The parents named the boys according to their occupation and in honor of their venerable grandfathers.

The names were sonorous, beautiful and strong-willed. It is easy to distinguish a Slavic name. Often it consists of 2 basics. The first one was given immediately after the baby was born. The second was added to an adult for great feats and merits: Bogdan, Svyatoslav, Yaropolk, Tihomir.

Today the following Slavic names are found:

  • Absey – creative, talented.
  • Aliy – energetic, active.
  • Bazhen is my favorite.
  • Belogor – white mountains, stubborn.
  • Belomir is decent, honest.
  • Vadislav is strong, strong-willed, and owns fame.
  • Vitoslav is reliable and strong.
  • Gradimir is a sociable and skilled organizer.
  • Gleb is a huge block, fair.
  • Gorisvet is bright, balanced, intellectual.
  • Gostimir is a laughing, well-rounded, talented person.
  • Daniyar is knowledgeable, smart.
  • Daromir is fearless, independent.
  • Dobrynya is good-natured, better than everyone else, daring.
  • Yeseniy is reliable, loves science.
  • Zhelislav is decisive, freedom-loving, brave.
  • Zvenislav is the wisest, independent, successful.
  • Zlatozar is a philosopher and lover of foreign languages.
  • Krasimir – peace-loving, handsome.
  • Ladislav is reasonable, calm, successful.
  • Luboslav – independent, brave.
  • Miroslav – glorifying the world, peace-loving.
  • Peresvet - independent, fearless.
  • Radim is talented, cheerful, and loves art.
  • Radislav is efficient, reliable, diligent.
  • Ratmir is a warrior, hospitable, cunning, going towards the goal.
  • Svetozar is persistent, independent, talkative.
  • Tihomir is good-natured, peace-loving, calm.
  • Jaromil – decisive, sociable.
  • Yaroslav is persistent, passionate, successful.

Slavic names are filled with nobility, strength, courage and good energy. They mean a return to Russian roots and origins.

Unusual and rare names

Psychologists advise not to name your child a name that is too pretentious. Often this does not go well with the surname and causes ridicule from peers.

Unusual names:

  • August is sacred, majestic.
  • An angel is a messenger of joy and happiness.
  • Bayan is a keeper of the old, a follower.
  • Volodar is a free spirit.
  • Vysheslav is the most famous, illustrious.
  • Georg is the owner of the land.
  • Grigor - wakeful, unsleeping.
  • Dan – given from above.
  • Damian is a pacifier, a conqueror.
  • Dementia – pacifying, taming.
  • Ermolai - the army of Hermes, the army of Hermes.
  • Zhdan – long-awaited.
  • Zosima is an ascetic, alive.
  • Jiri is a farmer.
  • Iskander - defender, winner
  • Klim is merciful, responsive, supportive.
  • Leo is brave, daredevil.
  • Lel – loving, passionate.
  • Michael is like God.
  • Milovan – caring, affectionate.
  • Nestor - returned to his native place.
  • Ovid - saving people, the world.
  • Paramon – hard, hard.
  • Savvaty - Saturday.
  • Svyatovik - bright, light.
  • Titus - respect, honor.

List of male Orthodox names

According to Russian traditions, a Christian or religious name is a personal, proper name. It is assigned to a boy according to Orthodox canons. The names are taken from church sources.

They are based on Greek roots, occasionally Slavic and Latin:

  • Adam – man, earth. Character traits: noble, purposeful, strong-willed. Independent, reserved, not too sociable.
  • Alexy is a rescuer, protector. Reliable, kind person. Appreciates and respects family traditions and values.
  • Vasily - king, royal. Educated, intelligent, easy to communicate. Loves animals, earth, nature.
  • Benjamin is the son of his beloved wife. A soft, quiet, non-conflict person.
  • Vsevolod - owner of many, everything. Talented, talkative, sociable. He does not forget insults, he loves himself more than other people.
  • Gennady is the noblest. Tenacious, purposeful, calm. Noble in actions and deeds.
  • Herman is half-blooded. Has high intuition. Tends to invent implausible stories. Hot-tempered, anxious.
  • Dmitry is the god of fertility and agriculture. Persistent, sociable, kind-hearted. It is difficult to endure failures and life difficulties.
  • Efimy is a good-natured person. Hardy, hardworking, sensitive to people.
  • Zachary is the memory of the Lord. Loves people. Hospitable and hardworking. Prone to depression.
  • Jacob is the second born. Brave, decisive, courageous. Makes decisions quickly.
  • Elijah is the strength of the Lord. Calm, reserved and balanced. Attentive to people, purposeful, quickly reaches a high position.
  • John - God's grace. Sensitive, warm-hearted. He has a broad soul.
  • Joseph - multiplied. Successful, goal-oriented, firm in his beliefs and thoughts.
  • Konstantin is constant, stable. Decent, responsible, with an inexhaustible sense of humor.
  • Lavrentiy - laurel, laurel. Leader nature, stubborn and tenacious.
  • Leonty - lion, lion. Arrogant, serious, intelligent. A good boss, leader.
  • Macarius is blessed. Efficient, punctual, peaceful. Character changes throughout life.
  • Maxim is the greatest. Discreet, independent. Easy to communicate, sociable.
  • Modest is quiet, modest. Hardy, strong-willed, charming.
  • Nahum is the comforter. Flexible, modest, calm. Often takes offense at others.
  • Plato is broad. Intelligent, efficient, self-sufficient, proud.
  • Rodion is a hero, heroic. Sociable, noisy, ambitious.
  • The novel is Roman. Smart, reasonable, strong-willed. Closed, closed to communication.
  • Savva - wine. Whole, spiritual nature. Prefers solitude and silence.
  • Seraphim - flame, fire. Active, sociable, fair. Prone to ambition.
  • Stefan is the crown. Optimist and leader. Great boss. Good-natured, not remembering evil or insults.
  • Tarasius - God-worshipper. Strong-willed, with unconventional thinking, energetic, active.
  • Felix is ​​happy. Independent, intelligent, sociable.
  • Theodore is a gift from God. Reliable, kind, calm.
  • Filaret – lover of goodness. Demanding, purposeful, amorous.
  • Chariton - grace. Authoritative, reliable, deeply moral.

Believers believe that a person with an Orthodox name is helped by an Angel and is shown the right path in life by a star.

English and American

Men's names (beautiful, rare ones in England and America are chosen thoughtfully and seriously) are chosen by specialists. They believe that the name affects the life and health of the child.

The following names are considered popular and lucky:

  • Aaran is a huge, big mountain.
  • Alissander is a protector, a guardian of people.
  • Basil is king, king.
  • Barnaby is the son and heir of the preacher.
  • Wilburn – fresh, spring.
  • Ward – keeper, watchman.
  • Gabby is powerful, strong, sent by God.
  • Henry is the ruler of the house.
  • Day - daytime, day.
  • Zed is God's justice.
  • Issak is cheerful, laughing.
  • Louis is a fighter, a warrior.
  • Mackintosh is handsome and pretty.
  • Niles is the first, the champion.
  • The prince is the boss, chief, leader.
  • Ridley – pure, reed.
  • Sigmand – protector of victory.
  • Terrell is stubborn, stubborn.
  • Walter is an army commander.
  • Felis is lucky, successful.
  • Hardy is brave, strong, persistent.
  • Shan - God of goodness, grace.
  • Eustace – rich harvest, stability.

The most sonorous and beautiful names:

  • Ash - clear, ash.
  • Brennan is an infant, a prince.
  • Vin is impartial, lucky.
  • Hector is an intercessor, patron, protector.
  • Earl – prince, count, aristocrat.
  • Lucky is talented, lucky, lucky.
  • Martial is an alien from Mars.
  • Nat – gift, offering, present.
  • Sunny is mischievous, playful, and funny.
  • Philbert - famous, famous, successful.
  • Elwood - lord, ruler, lord of the elves.

Ukrainian names

Ukrainian names are familiar and understandable to Russians. Directories - name books are traditionally similar to Belarusian and Russian ones.

They explain this by common religion, culture, way of life:

  • Anthony is a fighter, charming, reserved.
  • Benjamin is a beloved son, a versatile person.
  • Gerasim is a respected assistant.
  • Dalemir is stubborn, persistent, curious.
  • Ephraim is fruitful, reserved, reserved.
  • Zhitomir – calling to live in peace.
  • Zoreslav - glorifying the morning dawn.
  • Kvitan is a compromiser.
  • Clement – ​​merciful, supportive, kind.
  • Oscar is the spear of God, restless, restless, persistent.
  • Peremil - handsome, kind, sweet.
  • Potap – possessive, serious, consistent, thoughtful.
  • Svyatozar – illuminating with light, curious, nervous.
  • Terenty is refined, good-natured, balanced.

The following are considered beautiful and rare male names:

  • Dorotheus is a gift from God.
  • Zvenislav - famous, illustrious.
  • Kurilo - ruler, lord.
  • Mstislav is a brave defender.
  • Radim - caring for the world.
  • Timur is mighty, iron.
  • Thomas is one of the twins.
  • Ernest is reasonable, strict.

Today, Ukrainians choose names for their babies that do not stand out from the list of usual ones and are identified with intelligence, strength and courage.

Belarusian names

Belarusians sincerely believe that a name has an impact on human destiny. Therefore, they take their time - they name the boy 1-2 months after birth. Modern names contain Greek, Latin, Jewish, and Polish roots.

  • Adamus is a humane person.
  • Andrus is brave, courageous.
  • Boguslav - glorifying the Lord God.
  • Vaclav - the greatest glory.
  • Gapey – powerful.
  • Dominic belongs to God.
  • Zmitser is a tiller who cultivates the land.
  • Hippolytus unharnesses the horses.
  • Casimir is the guardian of the world.
  • Lukash is a mentor, teacher.
  • Marik is militant.
  • Nahum is the comforter.
  • Prokop is a sharp, naked sword.
  • Romus - Rome, Roman.
  • Svirid is strong, stable, reliable.
  • Tadues deserves praise.
  • Khvedar is a gift from God.
  • Yakim – kind, complacent.

Male names (beautiful rare ones are given to the first-born or the long-awaited successor to the family), which are not common:

  • Ales - forest, from the forest.
  • Bratislav is the brother of good glory.
  • Volodar – having, owning.
  • Genadz – selfless, noble, generous.
  • Demian is a conqueror, conqueror.
  • Izyaslav - striving for glory.
  • Ladimir – bringing peace to people.
  • Myron – fragrant, fragrant.
  • Nastas – resurrected, reborn.
  • Rogvolod is the wisest ruler.

Before finally choosing a name, parents consider many options and consult with relatives. They consider this process serious, important and significant.

Czech names

The basis of most Czech names has Slavic roots and combinations. Boys are called by foreign names that came from Europe. Also in the Czech Republic, Polish, Ukrainian, and Russian names are often found.

  • Jairk – spring, spring.
  • Dobromil is the kindest.
  • Jean is a good God.
  • Ignatz – no knowledge.
  • Kajin - chicken, chicken.
  • Ludvik is a famous, brave warrior.
  • Marek is warlike, formidable.
  • Otokar – careful with wealth.
  • Patrick is from a noble family.
  • Sinek is a conqueror.
  • Havel is a rooster.
  • Shimon is a listener.

The following options are considered beautiful:

  • Julius is a youth.
  • Zdenek is from the city of Sidon.
  • Imrich is the ruler of the house.
  • Lubomir - peaceful love.
  • Milan - sophistication, grace.
  • Aldrich – power, wealth.
  • Rados – peaceful glory.
  • Stepan - crown, crown.
  • Eliash - My God.

When deciding to give a boy an unusual name with a Slavic basis, you can safely choose a Czech one. In addition to the melodic and beautiful sound, it will endow the child with the most wonderful qualities.

Bulgarian names

In Bulgaria, names are distinguished by the presence of Slavic, Thracian roots and deep meaning. Popular names consisting of 2 bases: Miroslav, Lubomir, Krasimir, Borislav.

  • Andon – precious, priceless.
  • Bojidar is a gift from God.
  • Vazil – august, royal.
  • Damyan – listening, subordinating.
  • Zachary – God remembers often.
  • Joseph - increasing, adding.
  • Kaloyan is handsome and attractive.
  • Lyuben - desired, beloved.
  • Penko - made of stone, frozen.
  • Radko – joyful.
  • Samuel - heard by God.
  • Todor is God's gift.
  • Christo is a knight, a crusader.

Male names (beautiful, rare ones are chosen for babies by young, creative parents) can be like this:

  • Asen is a big, strong guy.
  • Branimir is the defender of the world.
  • Daniel is a servant of God.
  • Iveylo is a predator, a wolf.
  • Crastayo - crucifix, cross.
  • Ognian – crimson, fiery.
  • Stanimir is the ruler of the world.
  • Timothy is a servant of God.

Bulgarians take choosing a name seriously and responsibly. They try to give a sonorous name that can be combined with the surname and patronymic. Often these are the names of noble ancestors, outstanding politicians, and national heroes.

Polish names

Almost all male Polish names contain Slavic, Christian and Catholic roots. There are borrowings from Latin, Hebrew and Greek nominal calendars.

Names for boys are chosen to be strict and majestic:

  • Aloyza is a fearless, renowned warrior.
  • Bagumil - for the benefit of God.
  • Vaclav - the greatest glory.
  • Dariush – owner of wealth.
  • Jerome is a man with a holy name.
  • Zibor is a fair, fair fight.
  • Ignatius - he knows little.
  • Klimek – kind-hearted, merciful.
  • Leslav is an intercessor, protector.
  • Maximilian is a serious opponent.
  • Nikodem is a victory won by the people.
  • Piotr - made of stone.
  • Richard is a wise ruler.
  • Svyatomirz - the world blesses.
  • Timon is honest.
  • Urlik – dominance, prosperity.

Male names (beautiful rare ones stand out with an unusual sound and pronunciation), found in Poland:

  • Ales is the defender of humanity.
  • Bozidar - God gave.
  • Witold is the lord of the forests.
  • Gabriel is God's messenger.
  • Druji is a protector, a warrior.
  • Karol - ruler, sovereign.
  • The snapper is as bright as light.
  • Marseille is the protector of the seas.
  • Patrick is from a noble family.
  • Celestine - appeared from the sky.
  • Felix – gracious, happy.

100 years ago, Polish law allowed newborns to be given multiple names. Recently they made a restriction; parents have the right to write down 2 names on birth documents.

Armenian names

Names in Armenia are divided into 2 groups: borrowed from other countries and ethnic, own. The first group includes the names of saints and Russian names popular in the USSR: Solomon, David, Vilen, Yurik, Valod. The second contains the names of the national ancient gods (Ara, Hayk); famous kings (Tigran, Artashes, Ashot); great military leaders (Gevorg, Vardan).

The video presents the ten most popular names in Armenia:

It also includes names derived from the geographical names of rivers, mountains, stars, lakes:

  • Azat – independent, independent, free.
  • Bagrat – joy, happiness of love.
  • Vardan - retribution, reward.
  • Gevorg is a hard worker, a farmer.
  • Jeevan is the personified soul.
  • Zurab – holy, fragrant.
  • Karen is a missionary, preacher, generous.
  • Levon is a formidable lion, the king of the forests.
  • Mher – radiant, bright, sunny.
  • Mikael is godlike.
  • Narek - in memory of the oldest settlement in Armenia.
  • Hovik - pardoned, saved by God.
  • Ruben – shiny, red.
  • Sarkis – guarding, guarding.
  • Tigran is strong, like a tiger.
  • Unan – sunny, golden appearance.
  • Eric is a lord, ruler, ruler.

Armenian names combine deep, philosophical meaning and charming sound.

Popular foreign male names

Foreign names are beautiful and unusual. But they are not always combined with Russian surnames. Child psychologists advise taking this into account. The lists of fashionable foreign names are constantly updated and changing. Foreign names for boys sometimes consist of 2 words.


Beautiful, rare male names are better to borrow from another nation than to come up with yourself

The following names are considered popular:

  • Ahmed is deserving.
  • Alan is an elf, beautiful, friendly.
  • William is a brave intercessor, protector.
  • Henry is the head of the family.
  • Justin is impartial.
  • Dominic – belonging to God.
  • Ludwig is a famous warrior.
  • Marat is the most desirable, stubborn.
  • Nathan is a gift given.
  • Oliver is a protector, a warrior of the elves.
  • Tagir is from the order of birds, sinless.
  • Sean is marked by God.
  • Edwin – luck, treasure, wealth.

Russian culture is rich in beautiful and rare male names. It depends only on the adults what name the son will receive and how it will affect his fate.

Male name August

MEANING OF THE NAME

"Augustus" translated from Latin means "great", "sacred", "royal". The title “August” next to the name of the emperor in ancient Rome spoke of his divine origin and was a sign that his power was sacred. In Russian calendars the name “August” is absent.

The boy, given such a majestic name, grows up as an ordinary child, often even more frail and sickly than others. In appearance and character he is very similar to his mother. Men named August are distinguished by modesty, punctuality and commitment. Whatever task they undertake, everything will be done exactly as required and very carefully. Augusts are not very sociable, they find it difficult to get along with people, and they experience betrayal and human callousness all the more painfully.

Augustus faces many failures and blows of fate; he finds happiness and peace of mind only in his own family. Augustus's sexuality depends on the degree of affection and flourishes in a happy marriage. A “safe haven” is especially important for Augustus, born in the summer. He always marries for love, but for those born in winter, as a rule, only the second marriage is successful. “Summer” August is more open and trusting. He is a zealous, economical and even somewhat stingy owner, hardworking and selfless. “Autumn” August is a good diplomat, able to find a common language with any person, and makes any decision only after careful consideration.

Augustus trusts not intuition, but reason; his actions always meet moral requirements. He has the gift of finding a way out of even the most hopeless situations. With a measured, correct lifestyle, he maintains excellent health and good spirits until old age. Otherwise, a nervous breakdown awaits him.

August is attracted to medicine, and his rich imagination helps him become a good writer or teacher. Among the owners of this name there are many deeply religious people.

Male name Augustine

MEANING OF THE NAME

Although this name also comes from the same Latin root as Augustus, the character of its owner is distinguished by peculiar traits.

Augustine is a sociable, but very calm, imperturbable and even phlegmatic person. He has good intuition, an analytical mind, and the gift of persuasion. Lives by the principle: “Doing nothing is a mistake, but working a lot is stupidity.” As a rule, he knows his business perfectly and will never allow himself to be drawn into an adventure with an unpredictable result.

He knows how to please people, he always has many friends. Friendship is sacred to him. Sex belongs to the realm of beauty. He wants to love and be loved, marriage with a cold woman is tragic for him. He adores children, and at heart he is a supporter of patriarchal marriage. He loves beautiful women and is touching with animals. He is fluent with a pen, in a word, artistic, always full of optimism.

Male name Agathon

MEANING OF THE NAME

Translated from ancient Greek, this name means “good”, “good”.

Reserved by nature. As a rule, he does not care about being liked by people whose opinions do not interest him too much. Agathon rarely talks about himself and does not flaunt his merits and therefore often does not make the right impression on others.

In life, Agathon prefers the position of an outside observer, rarely interferes in other people's affairs and never gossips. However, Agathon's restraint is only a mask behind which passions rage. He is well versed in financial matters, has business acumen and knows the value of true love. In family life he is usually lucky, he is able to make any woman happy. Agathon loves children and his own home very much.

Male name Adam

MEANING OF THE NAME

The name “Adam” translated from Hebrew means “from red clay” - it was from it, according to biblical tradition, that the first man was created.

Adam has an analytical mind and excellent memory, knows how to restrain his emotions and never draws conclusions without thoroughly studying the situation. Very sensitive to defeats and failures. Disciplined and pedantic, demands the same from others. He easily achieves success - he sets a clearly defined goal and is ready to work a lot and hard to achieve it. Not verbose, he prefers action to talking about what he is going to do.

He takes moral requirements seriously and does not accept jokes on this topic. Sex occupies an important place in Adam's life, but he has absolutely no understanding of female psychology and therefore often experiences disappointment. He is not very lucky in marriage: often the reason for a quarrel is Adam’s jealousy or his tactlessness. Adam is very vulnerable, but tries to hide it. Stubborn, difficult to compromise.

Usually Adams have very good health, but are prone to diseases of the cardiovascular system. Nerves may be a weak point.

Adam likes medicine, he easily achieves success in sports, commerce, agronomy and veterinary medicine, painting, cybernetics, and poetry. Among the Adams there are famous writers and clergy.

Male name Adolf

MEANING OF THE NAME

An ancient Germanic name meaning “noble wolf.”

A bright, mysterious personality with a mysterious power to influence others. He is very self-confident, has remarkable organizational skills, but gives his all only when he is given complete freedom of action. In general, Adolf cannot stand it when they try to “pressure” him, forcing him to do something he doesn’t want. He does not succumb to the influence of others, but listens carefully to any advice and suggestions. He is distinguished by his curiosity, good imagination, and a great dreamer. Adolf, born in winter, is a good organizer, distinguished by accuracy and discipline, “autumn” is calculating, never takes rash steps, “summer” is very vulnerable, withdrawn, participating in a general conversation, prefers to listen rather than talk. He has an innate sense of decency and a clear mind, which allows him to quickly and well navigate life situations.

He is very sexy, but his feelings and emotions are controlled by reason. He marries late, choosing a calm and balanced woman as his life partner, since he cannot tolerate violent manifestations of emotions.

Adolf is in good health, but his weak point is the endocrine glands.

Carefully chooses the area of ​​application of his abilities. Thanks to hard work and the ability to quickly make the right decisions, he achieves high leadership positions and success in scientific and invention activities and business. Among the Adolfs there are many talented engineers, doctors, artists, and writers.

Male name Azary

MEANING OF THE NAME

Translated from Hebrew - “God’s help.”

This is a warm-hearted and sympathetic person, devoid of guile and not looking for workarounds. He makes decisions only after careful consideration and does not like to be rushed. He sees only the good in people and therefore often becomes a victim of deception. Azary, born in winter, has a strong character; those born in summer are very hardworking, a jack of all trades, care about their appearance, sometimes even too, very vulnerable; those born in autumn are unpretentious, often even careless with all the material objects that surround them.

Family is a sacred thing for him. He takes the upbringing of children with great responsibility.

Male name Alan

MEANING OF THE NAME

Arabic name, translated as “most significant.” Perhaps it comes from the name of the Alan tribe - the ancestors of the Ossetians.

Very capable, has good intuition and inner strength. Not devoid of some romance, but, nevertheless, stands firmly on the ground and does not have his head in the clouds. He is quite ambitious, but he makes his career honestly, without deceiving others. Rarely changes his mind, although in a dispute he often concedes in order to avoid conflicts. “Winter” Alans are quick-tempered, but easy-going, easy-going and happy to go on long trips; getting ready takes them very little time. They marry calm, homely women. They love to play preference, chess, backgammon, and when they lose, they never lose their temper. “Spring” Alans are very musical and very vulnerable.

Male name Alexander

MEANING OF THE NAME

Translated from ancient Greek - “protector of people.”

He is often born weak and gets sick a lot in childhood, but regular exercise physically strengthens him, and a sickly boy grows into a strong and strong man. He knows his worth and stubbornly pursues his goal. Not without vanity and thirst for power. Alexander is able to successfully manage even a large team, relying on capable subordinates. He is strict but fair. He cannot stand criticism, he can flare up, it is always difficult for him to publicly admit that he is wrong, but he will certainly try to correct his mistakes. If you find the right approach to Alexander and do not step on his “sore calluses,” he will be your most devoted friend.

From the outside it may seem that Alexander is not emotional enough; in fact, he is often simply afraid of “losing face.” He is not averse to drinking and quickly loses control of himself. Loves women. He is passionate in love, capable of losing his head, but chooses his life partner carefully. Alexander's wife usually finds herself in the position of a queen who reigns, but does not rule - in his family, he makes all decisions himself. Those born in summer love children very much, including strangers; those born at other times of the year are more reserved in their relationships with children.

He has a sober, slightly ironic mind; his characteristic feature is a certain detachment from real life. Carefully protects himself from shocks. He can be generous and magnanimous, but he is not inclined to sacrifice himself.

Male name Alexey

MEANING OF THE NAME

The name is of ancient Greek origin and means “protector.”

Friendly, taciturn, from early childhood he feels like a protector of his mother, and later of all the women around him. Alexey is a man of action. He is diligent, loves painstaking work, strives for completeness and perfection in any undertaking. Thanks to pronounced creative abilities and subtle intuition, he easily achieves success in professional activities, sports and business, as well as a good position in society. Almost always calm and balanced. When solving minor problems, he is ready to make concessions, but in matters affecting his principles, he shows firmness, and it is very difficult to convince him.

Alexey is touchy and easily hurt. He is not very experienced in flirting and is very cautious in relationships with women, but nevertheless easily wins. Prefers women somewhat older than himself, experienced, but affectionate and delicate. He is caring in the family, values ​​neatness and neatness in a woman and always makes it clear that his wife’s sloppy appearance is unpleasant to him. In conflicts between his wife and others, he always takes her side. Without being jealous, he is able to forgive betrayal. Until old age, he retains a tender attachment to his parents. He treats his children with love, sometimes even surrounding them with excessive care.

Male name Alois

MEANING OF THE NAME

Alois translated from Old French means resourceful, wise.

Phlegmatic, calm, patient. Some imbalance prevents him from acting consistently. Capable of noticing the slightest insincerity in the words and actions of others, but very trusting. He moves towards the intended goal slowly but persistently.

He prefers leisure time with his family to communicating with friends. Alois is torn between strong sexual desire and marital duty, as he has a strongly developed sense of family. Needs understanding and clear expression of feelings. Attachment to home and family helps him out in ambiguous situations.

Alois monitors his health and follows a diet. His weak point is the musculoskeletal system.

Characterized by strong will and stubbornness. Achieves good results in sports, medicine, technical fields, agronomy, and veterinary medicine.

Male name Albert

MEANING OF THE NAME

An ancient Germanic name, translated as “noble splendor.”

Sentimental and phlegmatic, he has excellent intuition and a synthetic mindset, which allows him to instantly assess the situation. He is very curious, has an excellent memory, but laziness often interferes with the execution of his plans. Proud and not aggressive, Albert lives a rich inner life. He is capable of self-sacrifice, in relationships with people he is tactful and delicate, and almost never openly demonstrates his feelings.

Albert is not in good health. Weak point - digestive tract, poor metabolism, prone to obesity. He must beware of mental overstrain, which can result in deep depression for him.

Albert loves his family, is proud of the successes of his children and wife, and is not too demanding in everyday life.

He is interested in everything related to religion and occult sciences.

Male name Albin

MEANING OF THE NAME

Translated from Latin - “white”.

Nervous, sometimes sentimental. Often immersed in his inner world, while not forgetting to monitor what is happening around him. His interests are strictly selective, but delving into the details, he often passes by truly significant events. Before getting down to business, he weighs and calculates his strength. Not too confident in himself, timid, indecisive, susceptible to influence. He is sociable only when he is in a good mood. Doesn't like to give up old attachments. His sex life is subordinated to feelings and has two aspects: impressionability leads to the idealization of the object of love, followed by severe disappointment. He is too indecisive to directly express his thoughts, much less to confess his love.

Albin's activity and activity alternate with idleness. We must stop him from withdrawing into himself.

Tires quickly, is susceptible to infectious diseases and bronchitis, the weak point of the body is the eyes. He needs a measured lifestyle.

Achieves success in the scientific and technical field of activity.

Choosing a name for a newborn child is an important and responsible matter. The future fate of the baby depends on the decision of the parents. When choosing names for boys, you should take into account that the name should reflect natural human qualities, be harmonious, goes well with middle name. In the old days, children were given names according to the calendar. Nowadays, some religious parents adhere to this, others often name their children based on family traditions and personal preferences.

The name given to the baby determines the character and destiny of the child. Since ancient times, the naming of a baby has been given special significance. There are many different beliefs and customs associated with the name. It is believed that you cannot give a baby the name of a deceased relative; you can repeat his fate. However, in many families there are traditions of naming a child after his father, grandfather. The main thing is that the ancestor was a worthy person, so that the child takes an example from him and grows up to be a good person.

You should take into account the meaning, sound, intuition, combination with patronymic, traditions, preference. How to choose a name so that the boy calls it with pride, so that it evokes a friendly reaction from other people. Ancient sages linked the boy's fate with his name. This name became a kind of amulet; the true name was hidden from everyone until a certain time. A fictitious middle name was given to the baby so that the child would not be jinxed and his best happy life would not be taken away from him.

The name may indicate that the little man belongs to a certain nation. Depending on the character, it can highlight the talent and dignity of its owner. Some names form masculine traits, emphasize power, strength, others express the love of parents for children, connection with nature. There are different approaches for selection. Some people look at the calendar, others at popularity; each nation has its own traditions. When a person is happy with a name, it helps him achieve his life goals. When choosing, the following points are taken into account:


Many parents choose names following fashion. The most common and popular male names These days the names considered are:

  • Maksim.
  • Nikita.
  • Daniel.
  • Artem.
  • Andrey.
  • Egor.
  • Kirill.
  • Yaroslav.
  • Sergey.
  • Alexei.
  • Alexander.
  • Novel.
  • Egor.
  • Matvey.
  • Semyon.
  • Ruslan.

The child himself likes such names, and he says his name with joy. Many parents prefer to call their babies with established, time-tested, ancient names. Long names are shortened. Preference is given traditional names. The religious factor also influences the popularity of the name. Easy-to-understand names are becoming common. The fashion for names for boys can change the established ratings. But such names as Alexander, Alexey, Vladimir do not go out of popularity.

Beautiful names for boys exist in every nation. Use your intuition and common sense when choosing a name for your child. So that it is euphonious, you should say it out loud, listen to how it will be combined with the patronymic and surname. You should think about the middle name that the future man will give to his children so that it does not sound extravagant to the ear.

An overly unusual name may result in ridicule at school. It should be remembered that when the child grows up and possibly takes a leadership position, will be addressed by full name. A favorable combination of first name and patronymic plays an important role. An adult man is addressed by his first name and patronymic. You need to choose a combination that is easy to pronounce.

If the middle name is of medium length, the name will be of the same size. If you have a long middle name, it is better to choose a short name. For example, Lev Evgenievich goes well. Nationality must be taken into account. Some parents name their sons after a famous actor or famous historical hero. It's better not to do this. Each person lives his own destiny.

You should not call a boy the same name as his father. This is not the best combination. Repetition enhances the energy of the name and the properties inherent in the character of the spouse. This creates confusion when communicating when 2 people have the same name.

Since ancient times, people with certain names have been hardy, strong, reached the peaks in life. These qualities are valued at any time. Therefore, modern parents are looking for strong masculine names for their children. These include:


Strong names include: Igor, Ruslan. Evgeny, Kirill, Dmitry. They are combined with a patronymic, are beautifully pronounced and have powerful energy.

Some parents choose too original and extravagant names for their children. In pursuit of popularity parents come up with unusual names, without thinking about their meaning and how a boy can live with him. Parents call the child so that even the registry office employees refuse to register him under that name. The Muscovites who were born received such unusual names as Mir, Justin, Cosmos, and Elka. Choosing names for boys, sometimes parents are guided by astrology and numerology and name their child after famous actors and literary heroes.

In the USSR, at the dawn of communism, strange names were given. Tractor, Kim. Unusual names invented in those years are unlikely to be used. For example - Vladlen in honor of Vladimir Lenin, Pofistal - meant: The winner of fascism Joseph Stalin. There is a real boom in unusual names in the USA. What you should know when choosing rare names, what recommendations there are from psychologists, nuances, you need to think about this. Some rarely seen names resonant and reflect energy and meaning.

  • Lubomir (loving peace).
  • Yaroslav (bright glory).
  • Damir (giver of peace).
  • Bronislav (armor, protection).

Choosing the right name is important factor influencing future life path child.

According to the Orthodox Church, from birth the child is protected by a Guardian Angel. In Rus' it was accepted naming a child after that saint, on whose memorial day the baby was born. Parents often choose the names of prominent historical figures. Slavic princes were called by such names as Igor, Vyacheslav, Rostislav. Some beautiful Orthodox Russian names:

  • Ivan is the grace of God.
  • Nicholas is the winner of nations.
  • Georgy is a farmer.
  • Fedor is a gift from God.
  • Pavel is small.
  • Peter is a stone.
  • Alexey is a defender.

Russians are closer to Russian traditions. Boys are often called Yaroslav, Elisha, Svyatoslav. Nowadays, we are increasingly turning to the origins of Russian history, remembering the names of the ancient Slavs who became part of it. Russian names have good meaning and understandable to anyone.

The birth of a child is a significant event for all family members. Choosing a name is a crucial moment. Today there are a huge number of names for boys, from Orthodox to modern and unusual in sound. The information provided will help you find the right solution. And you chose names for boys: strong, cool. The most Russian name, or some others? Read more about names below.

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How to choose a beautiful name for a newborn boy?

Harmony and prudence are the main principles that should be followed when naming a newborn. A correctly chosen name should be combined with the patronymic and surname, and not be overly pretentious or difficult to pronounce.

The baby should be named in accordance with cultural and religious traditions. For example, it is better not to name a Russian boy Said or Domenik, which may cause ridicule in the future.

Before naming a boy, you should familiarize yourself with several rules:

  1. Preservation of individuality. You should not name your baby after the father, other close relatives or great figures. By giving preference to such names, mom and dad often have high hopes for their son, which he will not always be able to justify. In the future, this often leads to conflicts between parents and child.
  2. Preference for “masculine” names. By naming the baby Zhenya, Sasha, Valya, you can provoke ridicule of the boy in the future. Coupled with an inflexible surname, such a naming may cause strangers to mistake him for a girl.
  3. Respect for tradition. Despite the mixing of cultures and global integration, you should not name your baby with a name from another tradition, which will be disharmonious with the Russian patronymic and surname.

Beautiful male names according to the church calendar


Believing parents adhere to the method of naming their sons according to church canons. Often babies are named after saints. Being mediators between God and people, even after death they grant parishioners faith, which allows them to survive the adversities of fate. It is believed that with their help you can protect the baby from evil.

You can name your son according to the calendar, and if it is impossible to make a choice on your own, consult with a spiritual mentor. Today, most often they are guided not by the calendar, but by the list of saints revered by the church. The most popular names are:

  • Nikolai;
  • Vladimir;
  • Basil;
  • Andrey;
  • Michael;
  • Mark;
  • Konstantin;
  • Kirill and others

Choosing a name by horoscope

This ancient tradition involves naming a baby by date of birth. The method involves drawing up a natal chart, from which a suitable name is accurately determined. This method remained for a long time the exclusive prerogative of the wealthy aristocracy. Today, anyone can use it after receiving expert advice.

To determine a name based on a horoscope, it is not necessary to contact an astrologer. You can choose it from a list of names that best suit a particular zodiac sign.

The following beautiful names are often used to name boys:

  • Aries – Alexander, Alexey, Artem, Egor, Nikolay, Yaroslav;
  • Taurus – Anton, Bogdan, Daniil, Ilya, Maxim, Nikita;
  • twins - Heinrich, Evgeniy, Igor, Konstantin, Sergei;
  • cancer – Andrey, Vitaly, Stanislav;
  • lion – Alexander, Artem, Ivan, Kirill, Mark;
  • maiden - Vsevolod, Gennady, Gleb, Denis, Rostislav, Stepan;
  • Libra – Anatoly, Anton, Vitaly, Leonid, Mikhail, Oleg, Plato;
  • Scorpio – Arseny, Rodion, Ruslan, Fedor, Yuri;
  • Sagittarius - Vladimir, Vyacheslav, Peter, Roman, Yan, Yaroslav;
  • Capricorn - Arthur, Vadim, Gleb, Denis, Egor, Nikolai;
  • Aquarius - Leonid, Gennady, Oleg, Ruslan, Svyatoslav;
  • Pisces - Bogdan, Valery, Vasily, Ivan, Maxim, Roman.

Trendy vintage names


Over the past few years, children have been actively given old names. This trend is connected with society’s interest in history and native culture. By naming their sons in the old manner, parents strive to turn them to their national roots. Often a name is chosen under the influence of the prevailing fashion and mentality in society.

The most popular ancient names are:

  1. Matvey. He is distinguished by hard work and perseverance, but at the same time reserved. He often chooses a profession that requires concentration and methodfulness - surgery, sports, banking. He has natural uncertainty, and therefore it is necessary to encourage Matvey’s initiative from early childhood so that he achieves success.
  2. Zakhar. Despite some harshness in sound, this name denotes a sentimental and good-natured person. He is distinguished by a caring and flexible character, which largely determines his future profession. He is not attracted to office work. Most often, he connects his life with a technical or agricultural specialty.
  3. Vsevolod. Rarely finds himself in unpleasant situations, which is associated with prudence and the ability to suppress dangerous moments in the bud with the help of humor and diplomacy. He has the gift of persuasion and the ability to get along with others, for which he enjoys the respect of people. Vsevolod is persistent, firm and diligent, but does not always strive for victory. He may concede the palm to a more worthy person, in his opinion.
  4. Gordey. He is peaceful and optimistic. Although outwardly modest, he has inner strength and energy. He is an interesting storyteller and an attentive listener.
  5. Luke. Despite the similarity with the verb “to deceive,” this name denotes an honest person. The purposefulness of his character is combined with impulsiveness. He thinks carefully about solving a problem and persistently moves along the path to achieve results. In defending his interests he can show uncompromisingness and impetuosity.

Beautiful Russian names for a child

When parents want to name their son in accordance with Russian tradition, they often mistakenly give preference to ancient names, which today look somewhat pretentious - Svyatogor, Varlaam, Dobrynya, Ostromir are not very suitable for modern children and are accepted by society as the extravagance of their parents. The ranking of 10 Russian names that are most relevant today includes:

  • Elisha;
  • Plato;
  • Nikolai;
  • Michael;
  • Paul;
  • Yaroslav;
  • Vladislav;
  • Denis;
  • Dmitriy;
  • Andrey.

Popular foreign names for boys: English and American


In English-speaking countries, there is a popular tradition of naming children with two names: personal and middle. The first is the distinctive naming of the baby and is used in everyday life. The second is most often given in honor of a close relative, and in official documents it is indicated between the main name and surname.

If in the post-Soviet environment names are of Greek, Latin, and Old Russian origin, then in English culture authentic names are predominantly popular:

  • today in Britain boys are often called Pauls, Davids, Georges, Jacobs, Alans, Marks;
  • in the United States, sons are named Richard, William, Noah, Robert, Aaron.

How to choose a beautiful Muslim name?

In Muslim culture, the method of naming children in accordance with ancient documents is especially popular. The wrong choice of name for a boy can cause bad luck, poverty, illness, laziness in the future, which pushes parents to name him in honor of the saints: Muhammad, Abdul, Idris, Qadir, Rahim, etc.

Muslim culture is characterized by the same meaning for several names that differ in sound. For example, Hasan and Elmir mean beauty, while Zabir, Qavi and Ali characterize a person who is strong and powerful. It is noteworthy that there are no negative names, which explains the desire of parents to provide their children with a better destiny.


Muslim traditions are replete with names denoting beauty. You can call the boy Anwar (light, bright), Jamil (handsome), Dilyair (soulful), Ihsan (merciful), Ramil (magical), Fazil (talented). If parents cannot decide on their own the issue of naming their son, they can turn to the imam.

Before the revolution, on the territory of the Russian Empire, Muslims had a common practice of using two names. The child received his first naming as a talisman. To protect his son from the evil eye, this name was hidden from strangers. The second was of lesser importance and was used in everyday life. During Soviet times, this tradition died out, but today there is a return to it.

Unusual and rare names

By calling their sons unusual names, parents strive to give them a bright personality. Such children may deviate from public opinion, and sometimes go against it. Wanting to achieve any success despite the influence of external factors, they can only count on their perseverance and fortitude.

Parents sometimes make the mistake of calling their son a rare name in order to endow him with the qualities of a fighter. If for some boys it becomes an impetus for the formation of a bright individuality, with the help of which they achieve success under any circumstances, then for the other it is a cause of constant psychological discomfort.


For thoughtful, calm children, a non-standard name is an annoying factor that attracts unnecessary attention. By calling the baby Oscar, Azat, Mikel or Radislav, parents endow him not with the strength to defend his beliefs, but with a source of internal conflict. He is expected to constantly prove his worth, while he requires solitude to develop his personality.

The rare name must be combined with the child's last and patronymic names. Combinations such as Petrova Madonna Alekseevna or Kozlov Marcel Ivanovich sound disharmonious.

When naming the baby, they take into account the national and cultural characteristics of the prevailing mentality in society. For example, names such as Arkhip, Bronislav, Borislav, Lavrentiy go well with surnames of Slavic origin.

Choosing a name depending on the time of year

When choosing a name, parents are traditionally guided by the month of their son's birth. There is an opinion about the relationship between the seasons and certain character traits of the baby.

It is believed that children born in winter are stubborn and domineering. To soften these traits, sons are named with names containing soft sounds:

  • Alexei;
  • Leonid;
  • Nikita;
  • Paul;
  • Basil.


Babies born in spring are distinguished by a romantic and sublime character. It is recommended to call them by traditional male names to balance their subtle nature, giving them courage and strength:

  • Konstantin;
  • Stepan;
  • Bogdan;
  • Egor;
  • Sergey.

Children born in summer have a brave and kind-hearted character. To enhance these qualities, it is recommended to choose sonorous names:

  • Elizar;
  • Philip;
  • Denis;
  • Yuri;
  • Vitaly.


“Autumn” children are often distinguished by mistrust and some egocentrism. To give your baby sociability and friendliness, choose simple sonorous names:

  • Anton;
  • Nazar;
  • Yakov;
  • Nahum;
  • Tikhon;
  • Semyon.

Rating of the most popular modern names

Today there is a decline in interest in foreign names. Children are called in the Old Russian manner less and less often. In 2018, boys often began to be called neutral names: Levs, Alexanders, Ivans, Maxims, Romans, Rodions and Kirills. The TOP of popular names also includes Daniil, Vladislav, Gleb and Mark.

The choice of a name is no less important in the formation of a child’s personality than his further upbringing. In an effort to name their son unusually, parents sometimes forget about correctness and appropriateness in resolving this issue. The purpose of naming is to designate the boy’s individuality and direct his destiny onto a prosperous path, and not pretentiousness and expression of the tastes of moms and dads.