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European names
European (Western) female names and their meaning
Brief energy information characteristics of some names
Leah
Leah– this name carries the energy of femininity, tenderness, and vulnerability. Under the influence of this name most of energy accumulates in sexual sphere(2nd energy center).
At the same time, her 1st energy center will always be tense, since the name Leah carries with it self-doubt as a woman, uncertainty about business qualities, and uncertainty about the future. The name creates many complexes. A constant subconscious fear appears: what if they understand you wrong, they won’t accept you right, it won’t work out right. These thoughts gradually attract negative events into a person’s life, and then periods of depression begin. But in general, a person is still gentle, fragile, sensitive, and for some man a woman with this name can become an ideal wife and a good mother for children, because there is little selfishness in this woman.
This name does not give business qualities. Running a business is not for her. This is a woman without ambition. This name slightly reduces intelligence. Leah is a person who needs to be managed. She feels better if there is someone nearby who tells her what to do and takes full responsibility.
But there will always be a lot of men around Leah.
This name gives high energy-informational sensitivity, the qualities of a good psychologist. Such a person feels the people who are nearby - who is strong, who weaker character, and unerringly chooses the strongest, the leaders, and knows how to fit in with them.
A woman with this name needs a man with a strong character, who knows how and is capable of taking on all the worries of the family, who is ready not only to provide for Leah financially, but also to constantly encourage her, to give her an additional source of energy in the form of kind words, gifts.
Typically, a woman named Leah does not have a very large supply of vitality, and she is fueled with energy through positive impressions - such as a romantic heart-warming film, sentimental novel, words of admiration for her as a woman. In general, a woman named Leah is a relationship person. Sometimes, unconsciously, she will vampire the man who is next to her and absorb his energy. For some aggressive men this is the most suitable option. Through sex they are able to release a colossal amount of energy, and it is the woman named Leah who will gratefully accept all their sexual energy, and both will be satisfied.
Image of this name- a type of vine that clings to surrounding objects and survives in this world.
Marceline
Marceline– this name gives a lot of joy in life, increased sexuality, humor, playfulness, and great seductiveness for men. Surrounded by such a woman, men behave like bees who have sensed the divine nectar of a fairy-tale flower and will hover around this flower.
Moreover, despite the external lightness and playfulness, Marceline has a fairly clear mind and good share willpower. She knows what she wants and systematically achieves it.
She is definitely confident in herself. In case of danger, uses non-standard moves for self-defense. Capable of deceit. She loves children and men, but she loves herself more. ABOUT a loved one can care, but if it becomes a complete burden for her, then she will find an opportunity for other people to take care of this person, and she will step aside. This is not the person who will drag a cart to the limit of his capabilities. She needs an easy one successful life. and this name aims at this, changes a person’s character in this direction.
This name gives healthy egoism and prolongs youth.
This name is more suitable for sophisticated and creative people.
Irena
Irena– the vibrations of this name block the 4th center (heart and lungs, the ability to love and be loved), causing unhappy love. A person can be decent, but under the influence of the name, carry a load of sadness throughout his life.
The name Irina carries completely opposite qualities and a different destiny.
Wanda
Wanda– the name activates quite well female sexuality. She will be irresistible in sex. Men will be crazy about her. She also loves men very much. Children will be born easily.
She will most likely have a penchant for studying foreign languages. She is sociable and smart.
She is unlikely to make a career, but financially she will feel good.
It is best for her to work in men's team, or sell products for men.
This name promises a woman interesting life. With this name a woman can be truly happy.
The name is material.
A good choice for woman.
Yana
A woman named Yana is haunted throughout her life by a deep subconscious fear. This is a karmic program. This program encourages her to take active steps in making her way in society, career, and business.
Yana has a fairly strong will, increased sexual appetite and clever mind. Her energy is of a masculine type.
In childhood she may be a shy child, but in most cases, as soon as a little strength appears in her muscles, from the age of 8-9, her willpower, pressure, and punchy character begin to manifest themselves more and more to a greater extent. In order to achieve her goal, she can resort to cunning, pushing with her elbows those who interfere with her. Yana's belligerence is quite high.
A woman named Yana is a cunning warrior in a skirt. Where there is a lack of talent, mental abilities, and physical strength, Yana will use cunning, deceit, intrigue. In principle, she is even capable of setting things up for profit.
Women named Yana are rarely beautiful. Therefore, in order to attract a partner, they use psychological tricks, official position and even magic. You must clearly understand that if fate brought you and Yana together, then she will stop at nothing to achieve her goals.
Of course, there are exceptions, but they are very rare. Only a person with very high positive spiritual developments can resist the energy of the name Yana and remain a decent person in every sense of the word.
Yana, unlike Anna, is picky about her sexual partners. And if someone gets into her bed, it will be only because she wanted it.
Yana's lovers are most often men with a pronounced Yin character, or men significantly younger than her.
The man who is next to Yana must be subordinate to her. She wouldn't agree otherwise. Therefore, a strong, self-confident, strong-willed man will not even look at Yana.
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From time immemorial, a person’s name has been given great sacred meaning; it was believed that it bears the imprint of fate. This means that at birth a whole direction of life was chosen.
Male names were supposed to reward the owner with strength, courage, and power. Women's, on the contrary, were supposed to bring femininity, beauty, harmony, highest protection and family happiness to the owner.
How to choose names for girls
Choosing a name for a girl often becomes a point of contention among relatives. Sometimes you have to resort to the help of lots, church calendar and even astrology.
And here it persists a subconscious desire to choose the most favorable fate for the girl along with her name.
Female names are popular today: modern Russian, beautiful Slavic, rare and unusual. See the list and their meanings below.
What names should not be given to children?
When choosing a name, it is best to be guided by an understanding of how comfortable the child will be with it in a social environment. It is desirable that the name corresponds to the traditions of the area, nationality, and customs.
The lack of prohibitions has given rise to a tendency in society to give the most unimaginable names to their offspring. And yet, you should not name a child so that he later becomes an object of ridicule in society.
The most popular female names
- Sophia or Sophia;
- Anastasia;
- Darina or Daria;
- Victoria;
- Pauline;
- Elizabeth;
- Ksenia;
- Varvara;
- Maria;
- Veronica;
- Alyona;
- Alexandra;
- Ulyana;
- Alina;
- Margarita;
- Arina;
- Vasilisa;
- Milan;
- Christina;
- Alice;
- Kira;
- Diana;
- Anna.
These names are statistically found in 75% of all registered newborn girls.
Songs with female names
Love for a woman has always inspired poets and composers, and, as a result, a huge number of beautiful songs with women's names have appeared. They have always been loved all over the world.
The most famous Russian songs from different times:
- “Pink Roses (Svetka Sokolova)” (Jolly Guys);
- “Katyusha” (Blanter – Isakovsky);
- “Ksyusha” (Alena Apina);
- “A stewardess named Zhanna” (Vladimir Presnyakov);
- “Alexandra” (from the film “Moscow Doesn’t Believe in Tears”);
- “Natalie” (Mikhail Shufutinsky);
- "Olesya" (Syabry);
- “Faina” (Na-Na);
- "Liza" (Andrey Gubin).
In Russia, songs dedicated to women have always been very popular, and not only here. There are also many songs with women's names in the world. This is the most favorite topic among songwriters.
The most famous foreign songs on English language:
- “Michelle” (The Beatles);
- “Carry” (Europe);
- “Nikita” (Elton John);
- “Maria” (Blondie);
- “Susanna” (Adriano Celentano).
Female names: modern Russian, beautiful Slavic, rare, unusual. List and values
Slavic beautiful female names
Among the Slavs, the main purpose of a woman was motherhood and family. This main meaning was invested in the girl’s name: she was supposed to become the keeper of the family hearth in the future.
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Female names: modern Russian, beautiful Slavic, rare, unusual, ancient - the list and meanings are very extensive.
Russian modern female names
Modern Russian female names are mainly of Slavic, Greek, Jewish, Latin and Germanic origin.
Greek, Jewish and Germanic names appeared in Rus' with the arrival of Christianity from Byzantium in the 10th century, some Latin ones - during the period of Peter the Great's reforms.
Slavic names are the most ancient, but some of them are still popular:
- Arina or Yarina - dedicated to the sun god Yarila;
- Bozhena – gifted by God, divine or blessed;
- Bronislava - glorious with protection;
- Faith - knowledge, faith;
- Vlada, Vladislava - owns fame;
- Darina – gift of the Gods;
- Zlata - golden;
- Lada - okay, kind;
- Love or Lyubava – giving love;
- Lyudmila - dear to people;
- Milana - she's cute;
- Miroslava - glorious in the world;
- Hope - hope;
- Radmila – caring, caring, sweet;
- Snezhana is cold and snowy.
Interesting fact! The name Svetlana, very popular since the second half of the 20th century, has a controversial origin. According to some unconfirmed versions this is Slavic name. But a version that is closer to the truth is that the name Svetlana was invented in the 19th century by Russian poets Vostokov and Zhukovsky.
After the release of Zhukovsky’s ballad “Svetlana,” the name gained enormous popularity. Gradually they began to call girls by it, and it firmly entered into everyday life.
With the advent of Christianity in Rus', new female names took root, which we now consider to be originally Russian. Today they are familiar to our ears and are quite common throughout Russia.
But their Greek origin not entirely clear. The fact is that the name book was formed on the basis of cultural and trade ties, so in Byzantium itself there were not only Greek, but also Syrian, Latin, Egyptian, Persian, German, Babylonian and other names.
The most beautiful and common Russian names that came from Byzantium:
- Alexandra (Greek) – human protector;
- Alena (Greek) – light;
- Alice (German) – protector;
- Alla (Greek) – next;
- Anastasia (Greek) – resurrection;
- Anna (Hebrew) - God's mercy;
- Antonina (Latin) – eager for battle;
- Valentina (Latin) – healthy and strong;
- Valeria (Latin) – strong and strong;
- Varvara (Greek) – foreigner, barbarian;
- Vasilisa (Greek) – majestic, regal;
- Galina (Greek) – serenity, silence, sea surface;
- Daria (pers.) – possessing good;
- Catherine (Greek) – pious, immaculate;
- Elena (Greek) – bright, chosen;
- Eugenia (Greek) – high-born;
- Elizabeth (Hebrew) – vow to God;
- Zhanna or Yana is a variant of the name John (Hebrew) - God's mercy;
- Zoe (Greek) – alive, life;
- Irina (Greek) – calm and peace;
- Inna (Latin) – a stormy fast stream;
- Karina (Latin) – dear, dear;
- Ksenia (Greek) – wanderer, foreigner;
- Christina (Greek) – dedicated herself to Christ;
- Larisa (Greek) – seagull;
- Maya (Greek) – mother, nurse, goddess;
- Margarita (Greek) – pearl;
- Mary (Hebrew) – desired, serene, bitter;
- Marina (Latin) – marine, living in the sea;
- Natalia (Latin) – dear, given by God;
- Nina (Georgian) – queen, mistress;
- Olga – (has Scandinavian origin from Helga) sacred;
- Sophia or Sophia (Greek) – wisdom, science;
- Tatyana (Latin) – mistress, organizer;
- Tamara (Hebrew) – date palm, fig tree;
- Taisia (Greek) – wise, late;
- Ulyana, Julianna, Julianna and Julia (Latin) - belonging to the Yuliev family;
- Evelina or Eve (Hebrew) – life force;
- Emilia (Latin) is an unyielding rival.
Interesting fact! The name Victoria means victory and is of Latin origin. It firmly entered Russian usage after Russia’s victories in the Northern War (1700-1721).
Orthodox Russian female names - saints
Russian Orthodox Church has its own unique name - these are the saints who came to us from Byzantium. They contain the names of Orthodox saints, each of which is associated with great martyrdom and righteous deeds.
Until 1917, the names of newborns were given by the church at baptism. Some of them are actively used today. The rest are rarely used or have fallen out of use. Each name in the calendar has its own day of the year, sometimes more than one.
Here are some of them:
- Agnia – immaculate;
- Anisiya – accomplishment, success;
- Anfisa – blooming;
- Evdokia - favor;
- Euphrosyne - joy;
- Zinaida – divine;
- Ilaria – clear, joyful, quiet;
- Capitolina - born on the Capitol;
- Claudia – lame;
- Nonna – dedicated to God;
- Paraskeva, Russian version of Praskovya, - Friday, the eve of the holiday;
- Raisa – carefree, easy;
- Rimma – Roman;
- Rufina – reddish;
- Seraphim - fiery;
- Faina – light;
- Photinia, Fotina (analogous to the Russian Svetlana) – light.
This is interesting! The name Polina or Paulina, popular today, originates from male name Paul, which in turn is the French version of the biblical name Paul.
This name is not in the Orthodox calendar, but there is Apollinaria (Greek) - dedicated to the God Apollo.
Old Russian female names
Old Russian names were formed not only on a Slavic basis. The cultural ties of our ancestors contributed to borrowing from the traditions of our neighbors. This also affected names, some of which were of Scandinavian origin.
Not everyone today Old Russian names forgotten, some are very relevant. Lately Due to the undying interest in their roots, many name their children according to the ancient Russian tradition.
Such names are found more and more often, especially:
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Ukrainian female names
Most Ukrainian female names have common roots with Russian ones. This is due to the Slavic origin of both peoples, common history, as well as the Orthodox tradition.
The lion's share of names in the Ukrainian name book coincides with Russian ones. The only difference is their spelling and pronunciation.
For example, some Russian names in Ukrainian tradition written with an “o”: Olena, Oleksandra, Orina. There are also differences in the spelling of the letter “i”; in the Ukrainian language its Latin analogue “i” is used. This is due to the influence of Polish culture.
Some Ukrainian names with pronunciation features:
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Belarusian female names
Belarusian female names are similar to Russian and Ukrainian ones. Here, too, instead of “and”, “i” is used, and the letter “y” also has its own pronunciation features.
Writing features:
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There are also traditional Belarusian names that are very popular among the people and have their own meaning:
- Alesya, Lesya, Olesya - forest;
- Alena is a wonderful torch;
- Ulada – okay, peaceful;
- Yana - God's mercy;
- Yarina, Yaryna – sunny.
Czech female names
Even though the Czechs are Slavic people, their traditions are somewhat different from Russian, Belarusian and Ukrainian.
The Czech Republic is a country with a predominantly Catholic culture. Therefore, Czech female names are a mixture of Slavic, Catholic and European. They are very unusual and interesting.
Some of them have their own unique features and value:
- Abena – the one born on Tuesday;
- Bara, Baranka, Barbara, Barka - a strange foreigner;
- Branca is a great defender;
- Vlasta – power;
- Daska – soul;
- Willow is a good God;
- Cape - a small stork;
- Libena, Libuz – love;
- Otili – rich;
- Radka – happy;
- Sarka - forty;
- Stepanka – crowned;
- Hedvika – struggling;
- Tsjenka - originally from Sidon;
- Evika – life;
Bulgarian female names
Traditional Slavic names are the most popular in Bulgaria. Although, since the 20th century, the Bulgarian name book has been enriched with various Western European borrowings.
Traditionally, children are named after their ancestors. There is one more feature: names are given that are universal for both boys and girls, for example Spaska and Spas, Zhivka and Zhivko.
Some traditional Bulgarian names and their meaning:
- Cornflower - queen;
- Jordanka – flowing downwards;
- Mariyka is an analogue of the biblical name Maria;
- Rositsa - Rosa;
- Stefka – crowned;
- Parking is worthwhile.
Polish female names
In Poland, children are traditionally given Latin, Slavic and Greek names. There are also pronunciation features here that make these names unique.
For example, popular names:
- Agnieszka – immaculate;
- Beata - blessed;
- Wanda - from the Vened tribe;
- Wojciech - consolation of soldiers;
- Wenceslas - more glory;
- Casimira – peacemaker;
- Małgorzata is a pearl;
- Franziska is French;
- Jadwiga is a battle of rivals.
Rare female names
Very popular now beautiful rare names. They come from other cultures, films, songs, etc.
Some of these rare names are:
- Bella (European) – beautiful;
- Venus (Latin) – Roman goddess of love;
- Helium (Greek) – solar;
- Daniela (Hebrew) – divine judge;
- Ida (Greek) – fertile;
- Oia (Greek) – violet;
- Caroline (German) – queen;
- Liliana (Latin) – lily;
- Melania (Greek) – dark-skinned;
- Nellie (Greek) – new, young;
- Olympiad (Greek) – Olympic;
- Palmyra (Latin) – palm tree;
- Regina (Latin) – queen;
- Stella (Latin) – star;
- Ellina (Greek) – Hellenic, Greek;
- Junia, Yunna, Juno (Greek) – goddess of marriage and love;
Unusual female names
A large number of modern Russian children are called very unusual names. Some of them belong fairy tale characters, some come from the names of cities, countries, historical events, animals, plants, etc.
Here's a short list:
- Byzantium;
- Moon;
- Russian;
- Cherry;
- Fox;
- Joy;
- Ocean.
Elven female names
Elven names are quite common today. These are the names of elves from the wonderful world created by the English writer John Ronald Tolkien.
Invented heroes have given rise to a new fashion for names that have a wonderful sound and secret meaning.
Some of them:
- Amanael - daughter of Haman;
- Anariel – daughter of the sun;
- Eariel – daughter of the sun;
- Lairiel is the daughter of summer.
The endings -iel denote daughter.
There are also names consisting of two words, for example:
- Arvel - noble maiden;
- Irvil - sparkling shine;
- Nimlot is a white flower.
Funny girl names
At all times, people have shown imagination in the matter of naming. Now this is a very common phenomenon. But sometimes fantasy leads to frankly funny and absurd choices.
Some funny names:
- Aria;
- Blandina;
- Villa;
- Kazdoya;
- Nunehia;
- Scandulia.
The happiest female names
Parents always want to give their daughter a name that will bring her happiness. Everyone has their own criteria for lucky names, but there are general views to this question.
Most people are of the belief that the Russian names Tatyana, Natalya, Elena, Olga, Irina and Ekaterina are the happiest.
Although no one has proven this, and no studies or observations have been carried out. Probably, the favorable sound of these names has filled them with light energy for many centuries.
Biblical female names
Biblical tales contain a large number of beautiful female names. And many parents are inclined to name their daughters after pious biblical heroines.
The most beautiful of these names and their meaning:
- Sarah is the ancestor;
- Rebekah is a faithful wife;
- Leah – heifer, heifer;
- Rachel - lamb;
- Dina - avenged;
- Delilah – curly;
- Susanna - lily;
- Magdalena is a resident of Magdala.
The most common female name in the world
From all the variety of names The most common and beloved name in the world is Anna.
In each language it sounds unique, and yet it is the same name. Anna can sound in different languages, like Ann, Annette, Anita, Hannah, Ankhen, Ganna, Anika, etc.
Mythical names for women
Myths, especially those of ancient Greece and Rome, are replete with a huge number of magnificent female names. These are the names of goddesses, queens and beautiful maidens.
The most beautiful names and their meaning:
- Aphrodite – Greek goddess love;
- Artemis – Greek goddess of the hunt;
- Grace – Roman goddess of beauty;
- Diana – Roman goddess of the hunt;
- Cassandra - Trojan princess and fortune teller;
- Muse – Greek patroness of art and science;
- Selene is the goddess of the moon.
Strange female names
There are also very strange names, which, as a rule, are the result of the creative thinking of parents. Their popularity peaked in Soviet era, when working professions were glorified and revolutionary ideas.
Some weird and wonderful names from that era:
- Tractor;
- Pravdina;
- Railcar;
- Stalin.
Among foreign bohemians, there are also parents with imagination who named their children rather strange names.
Translated from English they sound like this:
- Apple is the daughter of Gwyneth Paltrow;
- Hazelnut is the daughter of Julia Roberts;
- Bell - daughter of Madonna;
- Ireland is the daughter of Kim Bessinger.
Strong female names
It is believed that some names have a special energy of power and are amulets for the owner. Basically, these are names whose decoding includes strength, strength, health, protection, and victory.
It is believed that the highest patronage is given to the owner by Russian names:
- Alexandra;
- Victoria;
- Valeria;
- Valentina;
- Evgenia;
- Olga;
- Faith;
- Catherine;
- Daria.
Made up female names
In the creative Soviet era, parents created, with the help of their imagination, very interesting names. They were half-hearted abbreviations formed from the names of leaders and revolutionary slogans.
Some of them:
- Gertrude - heroes of labor;
- Velira is a great workforce;
- Vilena, Vladlena - Vladimir Ilyich Lenin;
- Krarmiya - red army;
- Raitiya – district printing house;
- Dazdraperma - long live the first of May;
- Dinera is a child of the new era.
Female names of the peoples of the world
English female names
In England, children are often given a double name, which gives room for parental imagination. However traditional names also popular.
The most common female names in England are:
- Olivia - olive tree;
- Deborah - bee;
- Scarlet is a fabric saleswoman;
- Jennifer is a sorceress;
- Kimberly - born in the royal meadow;
- Britney - Little Britain;
- Monica is an advisor.
In England and the USA, short Russian female names are very popular, and even some male names, which have become feminine there. For example: Sasha, Natasha, Nikita, Misha, Tanya.
Irish female names
Irish traditions go back to Celtic culture, that's why they give the girl's name great importance. It reflects beauty, piety, and everything excellent qualities women.
The most interesting traditional Irish names and their meanings:
- Abiagil - pleasing father;
- Aerin – peace;
- Brida – exalted;
- Kaoilinn – fair and slender;
- Morrigan is a big queen;
- Orlaith is the golden princess.
German female names
There is an opinion about cacophony German language, and, nevertheless, German female names sound very beautiful.
In Germany, it is customary to give complex names; their number can reach up to 10.
Most beautiful German names and their meaning:
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French female names
By tradition, French female names have always been considered very beautiful. They are popular far beyond France. Indeed, the French language caresses the ear with its pleasant nasal pronunciation.
This people gave the world the most beautiful female names, such as:
- Adele – giver of goodness;
- Blanche – white;
- Vivien – alive;
- Brigitte – majestic;
- Jacqueline – driving away;
- Emmanuel - God is with us.
Jewish female names
The traditions of the Jewish people are closely connected with Christian culture. European and Russian names are partly derived from Jewish culture. But there are also native national names.
Most beautiful:
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Italian female names
Italians are extremely emotional and passionate people. This trait manifests itself in everything, even in names.
The most interesting of them:
- Adriana is a resident of Adria;
- Bianca – white;
- Gabriella - the power of God;
- Ornella – flowering ash;
- Lucretia is rich.
Tatar female names
Of the Tatar names in demand:
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Swedish female names
Swedes often call girls with the following names:
- Agnetha – chaste;
- Botilda - battle;
- Greta is a gem;
- Inger – body;
- Frederica is a peaceful ruler.
Lithuanian female names
Popular names in Lithuania:
- Laima – goddess of life;
- Yumante – insightful;
- Saule – sun;
- Gintare – amber.
Greek female names
Beautiful Greek names:
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Spanish female names
The Spanish people often call women with the following names:
- Dolores – sadness;
- Carmen – dedicated to Our Lady of Carmel;
- Pilar – column;
- Leticia – joy;
- Consuela is persistent.
Georgian female names
In Georgia you can often hear such variations of names as:
- Aliko - omniscient;
- Dariko is a gift from God;
- Mgelia – wolf;
- Nani – baby;
- Salome is peaceful.
Turkish female names
The following name options are popular in Turkey:
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Armenian female names
In the corners of Armenia you will often hear girls’ names:
- Anush – sweet;
- Gayane – earthly;
- Siranush – love;
- Shushan – lily;
- Eteri - ether.
Korean girl names
In Korean villages, parents call their daughters:
- Mi – beauty;
- Jung – love;
- Mei – flower;
- Kim – golden;
- Yuong is brave.
Japanese female names
Interesting Japanese names:
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Chinese female names
Among Japanese young ladies you can hear the following names:
- Wenling – purified jade;
- Jieying – household;
- Xiu – graceful;
- Meirong – self-control;
- Xiangjiang - fragrant.
Scandinavian female names
Scandinavian girls are often called like this:
- Asgerda - protection of the Gods;
- Ingeborga – fertile;
- Alva - elf;
- Astrid – divinely beautiful;
- Brunnhilde is warlike.
Azerbaijani female names
Variants of such names can be heard among girls and women of Azerbaijan:
- Aishe - alive;
- Diamond – beautiful;
- Billura – crystal;
- Zulfiya – curly;
- Leila - night.
Arabic female names
Arabs often call their babies with similar versions of names:
- Lamia – shine shine;
- Aziza - dear, valuable;
- Fatima - daughter of the prophet;
- Daliya – grape wine;
- Khalida is immortal.
Egyptian female names
The Egyptian population in its female part often has the following names:
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Chechen female names
Interesting options for Chechen names:
- Amira is a leader;
- Jamila - beautiful;
- Nazira – equal;
- Ruwayda - smoothly walking;
- Salima is healthy.
Kazakh female names
The following names are popular in Kazakhstan:
- Aigansha – moon-like;
- Balbala is a smart child;
- Dilara – beloved;
- Karlygash - swallow;
- Marzhan is a pearl.
Indian female names
Picturesque India is famous for the following female names:
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Uzbek female names
You will often come across such names in Uzbekistan:
- Asmira - the first princess;
- Guldasta – bouquet of flowers;
- Intizora – long-awaited;
- Olma – apple;
- Farkhunda is happy.
Gypsy names for women
The perky gypsy people baptize their girls like this:
- Mirela – admirable;
- Lala – tulip;
- Lulaja – flower of life;
- Esmeralda - emerald;
- Jofranca is free.
At all times, parents, when giving a name to their daughter, wanted to give her beauty, love, happiness, wealth, fertility, and protection. This desire is reflected in the names of almost all peoples of the world.
From this video you will learn modern Russian, beautiful Slavic, rare and unusual other female names, their list and meanings.
Interesting article. I would still like to make some clarifications. About Georgian names. “Mgelika” (“wolf cub”), or “Mgelia” (wolf), is a non-baptismal, pagan name; now used in the form of "Gela"; this is a male name. Popular female names: Tamari, Nino, Ketevan, Khatuna, Khatia, Natali (“bright”, synonymous with Svetlana), Mariami... By the way, “Tamari” is Georgian for “temple”.
A beautiful name - Maayan... I would say, although I am a grandmother, I am brave))
A person’s name is an integral part of his personality, so many parents take a very responsible approach to choosing a name for their child. Every name has a unique sound and meaning, and English names are no exception. Names, like the language itself, can change over time and adapt to the norms of the language into which they are transferred or translated. English female names are beautiful in their own way. In this article you can get acquainted with the meanings of some of them.
English name |
Russian pronunciation | Translation |
Agatha | kind, good | |
Innocent, immaculate | ||
Adelaida | Adelaide |
Noble |
Ida | Hardworking | |
Iris | Iris |
Rainbow Goddess |
Alice | Noble | |
Amanda | Pleasant | |
Amelia | Hardworking | |
Anastasia | Anastasia |
Resurrection |
Angelina | Angelina |
Angelic |
Ann | Anna | |
Ariel | Ariel |
God's Power |
Arya | Noble | |
Barbara | Foreigner | |
Beatrice |
Blessed |
|
Bridget | Bridget |
Worthy of respect |
Britney | Britney |
Little Britain |
Batty | Betty |
Oath to the Gods |
Valerie | Strong, brave | |
Vanessa | ||
Wendy | Wendy | |
Veronica |
The one that brings victory |
|
Vivien | ||
Victoria | Victoria |
Winner |
Viola | violet flower | |
Gabriella | man of God | |
Gwen | Fair | |
Gwinnett | Gwyneth | |
Gloria | Gloria | |
Grace | Grace |
Grace |
Debra | Honey bee | |
Juliet | Girl with soft hair | |
Jane | Jane |
God's mercy |
Janice | Janice |
Gracious |
Jenny | Jenny |
Gracious |
Jennifer | Enchantress | |
Jesy |
God's mercy |
|
Jessica | Jessica |
Treasure |
Jill | Curly | |
Gina | Gina |
Immaculate |
Joan | Gift from a merciful god | |
Jody |
Gemstone |
|
Joyce | Joyce |
Ruler, leader |
Jocelyn | Cheerful | |
Judy | Judy |
glorification |
Julia | Soft-haired | |
June | June |
Soft-haired |
Diana | Divine | |
Dorothy | Dorothy |
Divine gift |
Eve | Life | |
Jacqueline | Jacqueline |
May God protect |
Jeannette | Young woman | |
Josephine | Josephine |
Fertile woman |
Zara | Dawn | |
Zoe | Zoey | |
Evie | Goddess of food | |
Isabella | Isabel |
Goddess of oath |
Irma | Noble | |
Irene | Irene | |
Worthy of serving the gods | ||
Caroline | Caroline | |
Karen | Purity | |
Cassandra | Cassandra | |
Catherine | Purity | |
Kimberly | Kimberly |
Born in the royal meadow |
Constance | Constant | |
Christine | Christina |
Christian |
Cayley | Warrior | |
Candy | Candy |
Sincere |
Laura | Laurel | |
Leila | Leila |
Night beauty |
Leona | Lioness | |
Lesley | Leslie |
Oak Garden |
Lydia | Rich | |
Lillian | Lillian |
Immaculate Lily |
Linda | Beautiful girl | |
Louise | Loys |
Famous warrior |
Lucy | Bringer of light and luck | |
Madeline | Madeleine | |
Margaret | Pearl | |
Maria | Maria | |
Marsha | Goddess of War | |
Melissa | Melissa | |
Marian | Grace | |
Miranda | Miranda |
Amazing |
Mia | Obstinate, rebellious | |
Molly | Molly |
Mistress of the sea |
Mona | Hermit | |
Monica | Monica |
Adviser |
Maggie | Pearl | |
Madison | Madison |
Kind-hearted |
May | Young woman | |
Mandy | Mandy |
Worthy of love |
Mary | Lady of the Seas | |
Muriel | Muriel | |
Naomi | Delight | |
Nataly | Natalie |
Born on Christmas |
Nicole | Victory | |
Nora | Nora |
Ninth daughter |
Norm | Approximate | |
Nancy | Nancy |
Grace |
Audrey | Noble | |
Olivia | Olivia | |
Pamela | playful | |
Patricia | Patricia |
Noble |
Paula | Small | |
Peggy | Peggy |
Pearl |
Paige | Child | |
Penny | Penalty |
Weaving in silence |
Poly | The bitterness of rebellion | |
Priscilla | Priscila | |
Rebecca | Trap | |
Regina | Regina |
Integrity |
Rachel | Lamb | |
Rosemary | Rosemary |
sea dew |
Rose | rose flower | |
Ruth | Ruth | |
Sabrina | Noble | |
Sally | Sally |
Princess |
Samantha | God listened | |
Sandra | Sandra |
Protector of men |
Sarah | Princess | |
Selena | Selena | |
Sandy | Defender of Humanity | |
Cecil | Cecilia | |
Scarlet | Fabric saleswoman | |
Sophia | Sophie |
Wisdom |
Stacy | Rising again | |
Stella | Stele | |
Susan | Lily | |
Susanna | Suzanne |
Little lily |
Theresa | Reaper | |
Tina | Tina |
Small |
Tiffany | Manifestation of God | |
Tracy | Tracey |
Market Road |
Florence | Blooming | |
Heather | Heather |
Blooming heather |
Chloe | Blooming | |
Charlote | Charlotte | |
Sheila | Blind | |
Cheril | Cheryl | |
Sharon | Princess | |
Sherry | Sherry | |
Shirley | Beautiful settlement | |
Abigayle | Ebilele |
Father's Joy |
Evelyn | Small bird | |
Edison | Edison |
Edward's son |
Edith | Welfare, struggle | |
Avery | Avery | |
Eleanor | Outlander, other | |
Elizabeth | Elizabeth |
My oath is god |
Ella | Torch | |
Emily | Emily |
Rival |
Emma | Comprehensive | |
Ester | Esther | |
Ashley | Ashley |
Ash Grove |
Nowadays, there are few original English names left: many names were borrowed from Celtic, Norman, Hebrew, Greek and other cultures. Names praising the power of the gods, the forces of nature, and the individual qualities of a person’s character were common in the past. And as a result, the meaning of ancient names may be unusual for modern people.
After the arrival of Christianity in Europe, the names of biblical characters became common: Sarah, Agnes, Mary. A certain type of human activity is also reflected in the names: Abella is a shepherdess, Bailey is a sheriff’s assistant.
Sometimes a shortened version of a name becomes an independent name, for example, Victoria - Vicky; Rebecca - Becky; Angelina - Angie.
Popular English female names
Fashion is a passing and recurring phenomenon. The fashion for names is no exception. According to the UK Office of National Statistics, the most popular female names are Olivia, Emma and Sophie.
The top 10 English female names are presented below:
- Olivia
- Emma.
- Sofia
- Isabel
- Charlotte
- Emily
- Harper
- Abigail
The entertainment industry, and specifically cinema, also has an impact on the popularity of names. Thanks to the Game of Thrones series, the following names have become popular among the British: Arya (24th place in the ranking of popular female names in Great Britain in 2014), Sansa, Brienne, Catelyn and Daenerys.
The name Isabella was given new life by the heroine of the Twilight saga, Bella Swan.
At first glance, the name Hermione seems outdated, but thanks to the film adaptation of the Harry Potter book series, this name seems to have acquired a “second life.”
The status of the bearer of the name also affects the prestige of the name itself. According to the results of a survey conducted in Great Britain, the most and least “successful” female names were identified among the residents of Foggy Albion.
The most successful female names
- Elizabeth
- Caroline
- Olivia
- Amanda
Less successful female names
- Julia
- Emily
As we can see from the above results, the full forms of the name sound more aristocratic and sublime, which gives weight to their bearers, while simpler names are associated with “simpler” girls. Despite the fact that Lisa is a shortened form of the name Elizabeth, nevertheless, full form the name took the leading position in the ranking, while the shortened form is not popular.
Rare English female names
The names below are not even temporarily popular in the ratings. Named outsiders include:
Russian pronunciation |
Name translation |
Benefit, grace |
|
Allin | |
Attractive | |
Bernays |
Bringing victory |
Child | |
Bekkay |
Trapping |
My oath | |
Willow | |
Power from God | |
Dominic |
Lord's property |
Multiplying | |
Delours | |
Gemstone | |
Georgina |
Peasant woman |
Bird | |
Kiva |
Beautiful |
Blonde | |
Lukinda | |
Babbling | |
Morgan |
Sea circle |
Darling | |
Melissa | |
Gorgeous | |
Mindy |
Black snake |
Pearl | |
Penelope |
The cunning weaver |
Poppy | |
Rosaulin |
Tender mare |
Young woman | |
Phyllis |
Tree crown |
Heather | |
Edwena |
Wealthy girlfriend |
It is likely that the unusual sound of the name, its meaning and cacophony are the reasons for the rare use of the name. However, the combination of euphony and meaning in no way guarantees the popularity of the name in the modern world. For example, the native English name Mildred, in different sources means “noble” or “gentle strength,” despite its euphony and meaning, it is not popular today.
Beautiful English female names
The beauty of a woman can be compared to a flower, and her name to its fragrance. Therefore, the euphony and beauty of a name is very important for a woman. Despite the fact that everyone's tastes are different, there are still names that sound beautiful to most people:
- Agatha
- Agnes
- Adelaide
- Alice
- Amanda
- Amelia
- Anastasia
- Angelina
- Ariel
- Barbara
- Beatrice
- Bridget
- Britney
- Gloria
- Diana
- Deborah
- Dorothy
- Caroline
- Cassandra
- Constance
- Christina
- Catherine
- Olivia
- Cecilia
- Charlotte
- Cheryl
- Evelina
- Eleanor
- Elizabeth
- Emily
- Esther
Unusual names of celebrity children
Unusual names among ordinary people are quite rare, because when choosing a child’s name, parents try to choose an attractive name, in their opinion, without risk to the unborn child.
To attract attention to their person, celebrities do the opposite, because a child’s name is another way to stand out. But can the exclusivity of a name compensate for its meaninglessness?
Such inventors include:
1. Bruce Willis. Name your youngest daughters after horses? No problem, because the horses won the race! This is exactly what Bruce Willis did, naming his youngest daughters after his favorite horses that won at the races - Scout Larue and Tallupa Bell.
2. Gwyneth Paltrow named her daughter Apple (Russian - “apple”). The actress's favorite fruit? It is not that simple! The girl's name is associated with the biblical legend of the paradise forbidden fruit.
3. 50 Cent.“Grant” a child a title by means of a name? Why not...yes! Rapper 50 Cent named his child Marquis. But Marquise is a boy. A good way to develop self-respect, indifference to other people’s opinions and fortitude in a child.
4. Singer David Bowie picked up the baton and named his son Zoe (a female name). Only because he thought the combination of Zoe Bowie was funny.
5. Beyoncé and Jay-Z. Blue Ivy, or Blue Ivy, is the daughter of Beyoncé and Jay-Z. Choosing a name star couple argued with excerpts from the novel by Rebecca Solnit, where the color blue (Blue) gives “beauty to the whole world.” And the word Ivy is similar to the Roman numeral IV, with which many events in the singer’s life are connected.
6. Actress Milla Jovovich named her daughter Ever Gabo. The second part of the name consists of the first syllables of Mila's parents - Galina and Bogdan. Perhaps the combination of parts of a relative's name guarantees happiness for the child?
7. Frank Zappa. American rock musician Frank Zappa named his daughter Moon Unit. (Lunar Satellite). Isn't the desire to be a musician a good reason for choosing a child's name?
8. Christina Aguilera. The music of summer rain... Let it sound in your daughter’s name too! Singer Christina Aguilera, not wanting to give her daughter a banal name, simply called her “ Summer rain"(Summer Rain).
In modern cinema you can really find masterpieces that you want to immortalize in names. Why limit yourself to a flight of fancy that does not go beyond the names of your favorite characters? Let's expand the boundaries using ordinary words, which are not proper names. Khaleesi, a new female name, a tribute to “Game of Thrones”: (Khaleesi is the title of one of the heroines of the series, synonymous with queen or queen). Today at real world There are already 53 girls with this name.
There are no limits to human imagination, so it will not bypass names either. Over time, we will definitely find out which of the new names will take root and become loved, and which will soon be forgotten.
A famous proverb says: “How name the ship, so he will float.” The same thing happens in human life, since a name can not only endow a child with certain character traits, but also influence his fate. Modern parents pay attention to everything foreign, so they prefer to name their children in accordance with foreign trends.
How can a name affect one's destiny?
What to name a child is a question that worries parents from the first days of a mother’s pregnancy. It has been proven that a name directly affects a person’s destiny. When choosing, you need to pay attention to the translation and consonance with the surname and patronymic. Many modern parents like beautiful foreign women. If your daughter becomes Angelina, Sandra, Zemfira, Lilian or Teresa, she will always stand out in the crowd and will be able to make a career for herself as an actress or singer.
5 beautiful international names for girls
Sarah. This name is found in almost any nation, since when translated it means “lady”, “princess”, “noble”. What parent would not agree to prescribe a happy destiny and a prosperous future for his daughter?
Alina. When named like this, they give a new name “Alla”. Translated, it means, according to the first version - “noble”, according to the second - “other”.
Angelina. By naming your daughter this way, you will give her an angelic character, since the word “angel” is at the core. Angelina Jolie, the most famous owner of this name, fully lives up to it.
Eve. The name of the first woman will have a positive effect on the fate of your daughter, if you want to call her that. Translated, Eve means “life giver.”
Rose. There are often beautiful foreign names for girls in the world - modern and outdated, which are somehow related to flowers. By naming your daughter Rose, you will convey to your daughter the fragility and confidence of this plant.
The most beautiful female foreign names for all letters of the alphabet
Sometimes mothers and fathers strive to name their child, taking into account the consonance with the surname and patronymic. A certain combination of sounds can affect not only the character, but also the fate of the child. The list contains beautiful names for girls (foreign) and their meaning for all letters of the alphabet.
A. Aelita (“airy”).
B. Bella (“beautiful”).
V. Vivien (“alive”).
G. Gloria (“glory”).
D. Dominica (“belonging to the Lord”).
E. Eve (“life”).
J. Jasmine (“gift of the gods”).
Z. Zemfira (“air”).
I. Irene (“peace”).
K. Kayla (“fair”).
L. Lilian (“lily”).
M. Melanie (“dark”).
N. Nicole (“victor of nations”).
O. Olivia (“olive”).
P. Penelope (“faithful wife”).
R. Regina (“queen”).
S. Sandra (“protector of people”).
T. Teresa (“protector”).
W. Ursula (“bear”).
F. Phillipina (“who loves horses”).
H. Chloe (“young escape”).
C. Cecilia (“blind”).
Ch. Chulpan (“morning star”).
S. Charlotte (“person”).
E. Emma (“precious”).
Yu. Justina (“fair”).
Ya. Yasmina (“jasmine”).
The most beautiful foreign names for girls (list with translation)
Britney. This is what Americans call their babies in honor of their favorite pop singer Britney Spears. Translated, the name means “little Britain.”
Kimberly. Girls named this way are called upon to win always and everywhere, since the name means “leader” when translated.
Jessica.“Stronger, higher, faster” is the motto of all the girls named after herself beautiful actress in the world. Jessica Alba has not only exceptional appearance, but also positive personal qualities such as sincerity, kindness, and reliability.
Pamela.“Sweet as honey” - this is the meaning behind this name. You can see this by looking at the magnificent actress and fashion model Pamela Anderson.
Tiffany. Not the most popular, but very beautiful female name, which means “manifestation of God.” After the release of the film "Breakfast at Tiffany's" in 1961 with Audrey Hepburn in leading role it has become widespread in Europe and America.
Charlotte. This name has been given to the greatest women in history; according to statistics, it ranks 10th on the list of “the most beautiful foreign names for American girls.”
Marilyn. After the popularity of the famous blonde blossomed in the world, girls began to be called this name very often. Marilyn Monroe was talented, but closed, so you should think a thousand times whether you should pass on these character traits to your daughter.
The most beautiful Russian ones for girls (list with translation)
Zhanna. The baby will be a real gift for parents, since the name means “mercy of God.” This is what fans of Zhanna Friske’s work might call their daughter.
Angelina. Translated from means “messenger,” but the obvious root “angel” will be reflected in the daughter’s character, which will truly be angelic.
Victoria. This is what girls are called in the West and in Russia. Translated, this royal name means “victory.”
Evelina. The name is believed to be a form of the name Eve. Based on the translation from Hebrew - “life force” - we can conclude that a girl named so will grow up active and healthy.
Snezhana. Let the root “snow” in this name not scare young parents: despite the translation - “snowy” - a girl named so will grow up active, but balanced.
Pauline. Translated, the name means “solar” and “sent to Apollo.” Usually girls named this way are distinguished by activity and determination from childhood.
Names for girls in the language of love
If you are expecting a daughter, imagine for a moment what kind of character and behavior you want to give her. When considering the most beautiful names for girls (foreign), pay attention to French, since the language itself is beautiful, melodious and romantic. You can name your daughter Aurora, Beatrice, Vivian, Gabriella, Julian, Jacqueline, Ines, Claudina, Lucinda, Melissa, Nicole, Odile, Penelope, Roberta, Suzanne, Florence, Chloe, Charlotte or Edith. By the way, according to sociological surveys, French names are considered the most beautiful and melodic.
Star pick
Gwyneth Paltrow and her husband knew that they were going to have a girl, so they made their choice right away. Parents are familiar with biblical story, so they named the girl in honor of the fatal fruit - Apple (English - “apple”).
Julia Roberts also gave her daughter the delicious name Hazel (English - “nut”).
Jessica Alba is the most charming actress and caring mother named her daughter Marie Aunor. By the way, the second part translated from English means “honor”.
The director decided to continue the family tradition of naming children with names starting with the letter “R”. So, he named his four sons and daughters Rocket, Racer, Rabel and Rogue. As you can see, the choice of Hollywood stars is very original, and ordinary citizens rarely decide to follow their example. However, there are beautiful foreign names for girls and boys that are more popular.
Steven Spielberg's daughter is named Sasha, Jennifer Lopez's twins are Max and Emma; Lionel Richie called his favorite Sofia, John Travolta named Ella, Dustin Hoffman called Alexandra, Jeff Gordon called Ella Sofia. Zoya - Leni Kravitz, Natalya - Kobe Bryant. All these “Western” names are also popular in Russia, so many people wonder about their origin.
What can the time of year say?
The tendency to name a child according to the month in which he was born comes from ancient times. Beautiful foreign names for girls, chosen in honor of the season in which they were born, will allow you to fully reveal your character and influence your destiny.
“Julius” and “Julia” have similar etymological features to the second summer month - July. August (Augustine) and Augusta (Augustina) are less common names used to call children mainly in Russia. The revolution in 1917 brought about fundamental changes in people's lives. The fashion of naming children October and Oktyabrina appeared almost a hundred years ago and is connected precisely with this event. Noyabrina and Dekabrina are the names of girls born in these months.
Actress Jennifer Love Hewitt named her daughter Autumn - this is how “autumn” sounds in English. Choice star mom It’s no coincidence, because the baby was born on September 28th. Martha and April, beautiful for girls, are very common in Europe and America. Apparently the name Maya also comes from the month of spring.
A resident of Arkhangelsk distinguished himself with originality, who has difficulty changing his passport. Andrei Valentinovich Khristoforov changes his name 12 times a year and chooses a name in honor of the corresponding month, and a middle name in honor of the season. So, he was October Osenievich, December Zimnievich. The man admits that he would like to name himself after the day of the week and change his name every day, but the registry office employees would hardly make a concession to him.
In the variety of English names you can find an option for every taste. In this article, we will look at the main English girl names and their meanings, and you can safely choose your favorite.
The choice of a name has long been taken seriously. It was believed that the meaning of a name could largely determine a person’s fate and the qualities of his character. But even today, great attention is paid to the meaning of the name and its origin.
Meaning of the name
Before choosing a name for a child, many people want to know what the origin of the names are and what they meant in their original form.
Let's analyze popular female English names with translation. There may be different versions about their origin and meaning, and it is not always possible to unambiguously establish the translation - we will give the most established meanings.
- Melanie: comes from Greek and means “dark”
- Florence: Latin for “blooming”
- Agatha: Greek for "good"
- Zoe: Greek for "life"
- Rebecca (Rebecca): originates in Hebrew and means “to bind, to fasten”
- Ruth (Ruth): translated from Hebrew as “friend”
- Barbara (Barbara): from Greek - “stranger”
- Amanda (Amanda): derived from the Latin amandus - “worthy of love”
- Victoria (Victoria): translated from Latin as “victory”
- Irene (Irene): in Greek- “peace, tranquility”
- Miranda: from the Latin word mirandus (“wonderful”)
- Bridget (Bridget): Irish name, which originally had the form Brighid with the meaning "exalted, enthusiastic"
- Sophia (Sophia): translated from Greek as “wisdom”
- Margaret: from the Greek word for "pearl"
- Katherine: Greek name, most common version of the meaning is "pure"
- Deborah (Deborah): translated from Hebrew as “bee”
- Vivian: Derived from Latin vivus "living"
- Emma (Emma): from Germanic names meaning “whole”
Some girls' names in English have transparent origins. Ruby is similar to the word ruby and is of Latin origin meaning “red”. And the name Harper, which the famous American writer Harper Lee (Harper Lee), originally served as a surname and referred to harpists (harp - harp).
It's even easier to guess the meaning of names like Daisy and April. The first repeats the word daisy (daisy), and the second - April, which, in turn, is related to the Latin verb aperire "to open." Both of these names did not come into active use in English until the 19th century.
When choosing names for girls in English, we pay attention to the meaning; it is not always possible to find out. And it’s not just that it’s difficult to establish the history of a word: the meaning may simply be missing. like this interesting story has a female name Vanessa (Vanessa). It was invented by Jonathan Swift for the poem "Cadenus and Vanessa", combining the first letters of his friend's name.
Royal names
If we are talking about Great Britain, then for many the first association with it is the royal family. Although politics has historically been a man's business, women have also had their influence. What beautiful female names in English do we find at the royal court?
Perhaps one of the main women in British history and the most famous queen is Queen Victoria. She ruled the country for more than 60 years until 1901. Victoria is her first name. At birth she was also given the middle name Alexandrina. But the main one was Victoria, and it was this that was entrenched in history: the era of her reign is called Victorian. Many geographic areas are named after the queen, such as a city in Canada and a state in Australia. Name Victoria remains popular today.
The current Queen of Great Britain is Elizabeth II. Her full name is Elizabeth Alexandra Mary. Every element in it is a tribute to other members of the royal family. She received the name Elizabeth in honor of her mother, Alexandra in honor of her great-grandmother, and Mary in honor of her grandmother. Elizabeth II ascended the throne in 1952 and has already surpassed her famous predecessor Queen Victoria in terms of the length of her reign.
The name Diana is very popular in England. In the royal family, it was worn by Princess Diana, the first wife of Prince Charles. Often her name was shortened and called simply Lady Di.
Influential in politics English women- it's not just the royal family. One of the most significant politicians was Margaret Thatcher. She became the first woman in Europe to hold the post of prime minister.
Name options
We must not forget that English names often have abbreviated versions, which are very popular. As the example of Lady Di shows, abbreviations are used even in relation to government officials.
It often happens that abbreviated versions become fixed in the language and become independent names. For example:
- Sandra (Sandra): shortened version of Alexandra (Alexandra)
- Stacy: short for Anastasia
In this case, the original version may be completely lost. For example, the form Alice (Alice / Alice) is derived from Adelaide (Adelaide), and in its original form the name sounded like Adalheidis.
Some names have different variants writing. This is probably best seen in the forms Katherine / Catharine / Catherine / Catherina / Katharine / Katherina. Added to this variety are abbreviations that can be used as a full name: Cat / Cathy / Kat / Kate / Kathie / Kathy / Katie / Kitty / Cate.
Male-female
In the English language, it is quite common to find names that can refer to both women and men, without differing in any way in form.
- Ash
- Cameron
- Kerry (Kerry)
- Kim (Kim)
- Morgan (Morgan)
- Parker
This situation is often typical for abbreviated versions. Therefore, beautiful English female names can also be obtained from shortening the male form.
- Alex (Alex): short for the male name Alexander (Alexander) and the female name Alexandra (Alexandra)
- Billie: short for Bill and the feminine form of William - Wilhelmina
- Chris: can be derived from Christopher, Christian or Christine
- Frankie (Frankie): from the male Frank (Frank) or the female Frances (Francis)
- Jackie (Jackie): from Jack (Jack) or Jacqueline (Jacqueline)
- Nat (Nat): variant of the forms Nathan (Nathan), Nathaniel (Nathaniel), Natalie (Natalie)
- Robbie: abbreviation for the masculine Robert or feminine Roberta.
- Ronnie (Ronnie): can be derived from Ronald (Ronald) or Veronica (Veronica)
- Sam: abbreviation of male Samuel, Samson or female Samantha.
- Steph (Steph): a variant of the forms Stephen (Stephen) or Stephanie (Stephanie)
- Terry (Terry): derived from the male Terence (Terence) or the female Theresa / Teresa (Teresa)
English names in Russian
Already in the given examples of English female names you can find ones for which it is easy to find Russian analogues. They have a single source of origin (for example, Greek or Biblical) and have long been entrenched in the Russian language.
- Anna - Anna
- Maria / Mary - Maria
- Sophia - Sofia
- Katherine / Catherine - Catherine
- Victoria - Victoria
- Alexandra - Alexandra
- Eva - Eva
- Diana - Diana
- Anastasia - Anastasia
- Veronica - Veronica
Other names, although not typical for Russian-speaking people, are borrowed into Russian. Therefore, if you want to find beautiful English female names that sound unusual, but at the same time do not hurt the ears in our society, pay attention to these options:
- Emma - Emma
- Sabrina - Sabrina
- Camilla - Camilla
- Laura - Laura / Laura
- Irene - Irene