Russian male baby names. Modern male names: list and meanings

What is the most important event in any person's life? If you think about it, the answers will always be the same. After all, there is no greater joy than realizing that you have given a new life. A child ideally becomes the fruit of love and mutual tenderness. But great happiness comes with a number of questions. For example, what name should I give my child? After all, you want it to be happy, so that the child likes it. Surely everyone would like to have an original name. What are the most beautiful and rare male names?

The importance of choice

It is believed that a name can influence a person’s destiny, his character and personal life. A person hears it most often, and its effect on the inner self is important. Do you like your name? Did you want to change it? By the way, such an opportunity exists, but only after reaching a certain age. There are names that are soft and gentle, and there are names that are hard and hard. You need to choose your name wisely so that it is pronounced clearly and is in tune with your patronymic and surname. In adult life, a person will be treated with respect if he himself likes to hear such treatment.

When choosing, a number of factors are taken into account: from the time of year to the severity of character. Babies born in summer are active and playful, like a June afternoon. And those born in winter and autumn are more realistic, distrustful and intelligent. So it turns out that choosing a name for a child is very difficult. To help parents, appropriate reference books and name popularity tables are published.

Rare stupidity

What would you never name your child? Can you guess? Some parents experience a strong rampant imagination and “dig out” unusual and rare male names from their memory bins. I wonder if the children will be grateful for such originality?! Last year, names with references to religious prophets were common among newborns. For example, Buddha-Alexander, Master, Angel, Prince and Peace. And someone decided not to worry about the name at all and gave it a double name - Sasha-Alexander. Among the girls, there are also plenty of unusual names: Alena-Flower, Delphine, Fox, Russia or Sunny. Rare male names Chingiz, John, Spartak have become fashionable over the past five years, and many parents, apparently, paid tribute to antiquity by naming their children Luchezar, Altai, Caesar or Hector.
There have been recorded cases in Russia where boys were named Leonardo and Marcus-Aurelius. But in our country, names are still chosen that are more or less acceptable, but abroad there are extremely strange examples. In one family where triplets were born, the names were given after the rooms in the house. This is the kind of stupidity that occurs in the world.

The attractiveness of a male name

Why think about a name, because his beauty is not the main criterion for a guy? Some families choose a name based on religious reasons. For example, Muslims believe that male names should have a high meaning. Very few families continue to adhere to the choice of symbolic names when the choice should please Allah. Usually, when translated, such names are quite modest, not distinguished by pathos.

A striking example would be the name Abdullah. It is translated as “slave of Allah.” This name is for an obedient and pious man who follows all the laws of the Koran. Sometimes they named a child out of concern for his afterlife: it was believed that he would be rewarded by his name, and if the child’s name was ugly, then they would take pity on him and brighten up his life after death.

In America, names with meaning are rarely given, so Native Americans give little thought to this issue. They usually select short and succinct options that go well with the surname, but they do not give a middle name. Beautiful, rare male names are used here only by visitors, and no prejudices arise. In this, our country still lags behind others. Even despite their beauty, Russian people perceive rare male names with caution, shorten them or replace them with more familiar analogues. Now modern medicine has made great strides forward, and it has become possible to find out the sex of a child in the early stages of pregnancy. Therefore, there is a considerable amount of time to choose the rarest male name. Maybe it’s worth stocking up on special aids in order to make a decision?!

What do the reference books say?

Every year in Russia statistics are compiled on the most chosen names. For example, in 2011 the name Maxim was named the most beautiful and popular. By the way, it is not of Russian origin at all, but boys are called that quite often. This is a name with a specific claim to the position of leader. Maxim grows up to be a reliable and calm guy, moderately cheerful and hard-working. He is a perfectionist at some points, but rarely proves capable of the humanities.

Alexander, Andrey and Alexey regularly appear in the rankings of the most popular names. But they are not suitable if you are interested in rare male names. The list of Russian variants is rarely added to. Will you ever meet Svyatogor or Ingvar now? No, the most common names are Byzantine, Greek and Arabic. Now Kuzma, Arkhip and German are out of fashion. They became archaic, just like Leo, Myron, Aristarchus. Let's try to put together rare male names.

List: Russian and foreign options

In order for a child to like a name, you need to choose it according to its euphony. For example, the combination of two roots in a word gives the sum of beautiful and sonorous rare male names: Yaropolk, Yaroslav, Svyatoslav. It is noticeable that the options are similar, they are easy to confuse, but they are majestic and courageous.

Abroad, by the way, names are not always very different either. Among Muslims, you almost never see the previously popular Abbas, Abdulmajid, Abdulwahid or Abudlhamid. Such guys grew up strong, strong and pious, which was especially valued in the old days.

Among the English, there have recently been rare male names - Jacob, Michael, Joshua, Matthew, William, David. Once upon a time, their carriers were a dime a dozen, but times change, and with them the tastes of people.

In Germany, rare male names are Lucas, Luca, Tim, Leon, Max or Jan. If you name your boy this way, then there is little chance of meeting his namesake.

Previously, in Georgia they really liked to call boys with the letter “A”, but now Hmayak, Abig, Arsen, Artem or Argishti are rare male names. Modern children do not want to be named after their ancestors. Therefore, names with a cluster of consonants or difficult pronunciation are not particularly popular.

Calm and beauty

So how not to make a mistake with the most important choice in life for your child? Should we hold a consultation on this issue or make a decision by chance? In reference books you can select suitable male names. The list of rare options is supplemented only when they are especially successful and remain relevant. The bulk disappears in the past. For example, they have become the talk of the town, but in reality the Armenian names Ashot, Bagram, Zurab or Vakhtang are not found. The French Alar, Jean and Jacques, Baptiste or Honoré have not been used for a long time. In Italy, beautiful rare male names Enrico, Giovanni, Silvio and Vittorio belong to public figures or have become stage names.

There is a tendency for Russian performers to adopt pseudonyms of American origin. For example, one of the rappers is called Dominic, and the hero of the youth series is called Michael. Choosing a name at a conscious age is very different from how this process occurs at birth. Parents are faced with hundreds of options, but they cannot wait for the child’s opinion. Parents often look for beautiful male names (Russian) in books. Few families remember their roots and name their children in honor of their great-grandfathers. Naming a child with a proven and old name is somewhat beneficial, because it is clear that the meaning cannot be negative, otherwise the name would have long gone out of use. When choosing exotics, you have to delve into reference books. What if the chosen option has a terrible meaning? Will the child thank you for this?

Rare, but accurate

If the parents showed imagination and named the child something that others had not thought of before, then the boy’s life will be bright. He is unlikely to have a person around him with the same name. But the name should be euphonious, because there was a time when it was believed that terrible names protected children from evil spirits. Now the beautiful but forgotten name Renat is gradually coming back into fashion. The male name Demid remains very peculiar, but very beautiful. Also interesting are the options Rafil and Albert. Do you want to give your child a blissful and clear name? Then maybe Svetozar or Nazariy will suit you. Long names, such as Innocent, Christopher or Cornelius, will not be combined with a short and capacious surname. But even in Russia the beautiful name Christian will be relevant and fashionable.

Specific choice

Even the most original name can be digestible if you find an interesting abbreviation for it. It is unlikely that parents will give a name to their child in the hope that he will replace it with a nickname. The shortened version is not a nickname, but a convenient pronunciation. With such an attitude, the archaic but noble names Kondrat, Bronislav, Lavrentiy, Veniamin or Vissarion can receive a second life. When choosing, you should not pay attention to options with a pronounced national flavor. For example, the beautiful name Suleiman can only be in harmony with the corresponding surname. Exactly the same problems will arise with the names Odysseus, Vivien, Vakhtang or Stefan.

Message in meaning

Parents always believe that their child will become more serious, successful and significant than themselves. They spare no effort or money for this. The first serious step, which depends on the parents, is choosing a name. What do you want from your child? So that he would be kind and bright? Then it makes sense to understand the “solar” names, such as Helian or Helium, or maybe Mai. The name Damir gives the child peace-loving qualities. Innocent embodies innocence and purity of soul, Luxen brings light, and Hilarion brings joy. A boy named Milad will be sweet and kind, and Miron will amaze with his kindness. The cute child can also be called Milius. Those who want to express their attitude towards the baby can use the Radim (“native”) option.

Strength and Masculinity

A number of names are designed to emphasize the vitality of the owner and his masculinity. Do you want your son to be courageous? Give him the beautiful and ancient name Arseny. Or maybe Leonard to be strong?

The names Ovid (“savior”), Staly (“firm”), Nicephorus (“bringer of victory”) or Miroslav (“victor”) remain very pretentious. Such a peaceful and pleasant-to-hear name Leonid characterizes the boy as a “son of a lion,” and the now rather rare name Marsen means “warrior.”

With God in the heart

There has already been a conversation about religious names, but modern parents do not want to focus only on the divinity of the name. Let beauty and kindness be combined in one word. For example, Yang is the “sun god”. Such a boy will grow up to be self-confident, responsible and kind. Matvey will have a good character; it’s not for nothing that he is a “man of God.” And Benedict is truly “blessed.” By no means rare, but the names Oscar (“God’s spear”) and Bogdan (“given by God”) remain very original. The name “Jacob” seems to many to carry elements of blasphemy, because it means “one who imitates God.”

For the powers that be

For any parent, his child is the best and most worthy. Aren't you afraid to develop pride in your son? Then choose among the royal names. They are beautiful and symbolic. A boy with such a name will not become a subordinate or an eternal second place. It is aimed only at first places. Velimir will become the “ruler of the world,” and Aristarchus will strive to become the “head of the best.” Eruslan is a potential “lion” who has reclaimed his possessions. Voldemar will become the “famous ruler,” but Witold is closer to nature, and he feels like the “head of the forest.”

Last step

So, how do you make a decision if the choice is dizzying? First, we must take into account all the facts, wishes and intentions. Secondly, you need to find out the meaning of the names you choose. Well, thirdly, even the most ideal name may turn out to be irrelevant after the first glance at your child. After all, he is the most important critic and interested person. The first impression of it will indicate all the pros and cons of the chosen names. If it seems absurd to you to give your baby a rare or outdated name, then listen to your inner voice and abandon this idea. Let it be better for the name to be consonant with the surname, capacious and beautiful. Many people settle on simpler options, realizing that names like Volodar or Epifan only strain their ears and cause rejection. It is important not to go overboard in the search for exotic things, otherwise the child may find the only way out is to change his name upon reaching the age when this action is permitted.

Hooray! An ultrasound showed who lives under my mother’s heart. “Son,” you are touched. “Heir!”, the future father rejoices. This is the moment when a woman begins to refer to her belly quite specifically, and that means it’s time to call it “belly.” And although it is not the name that makes a person, often disputes from the series “Vladlen, Dionysus or Vanya” lead to the fact that the baby remains a “baby” until the very moment of receiving a birth certificate. It is right in such a situation to gather for a family council. And you need to go there, armed with information about what rare and beautiful names there are for boys.

Our ancestors believed that the name determines the fate and character of a person. For example, by calling their son Lazarus, adults believed that God himself would help him in life. And the Fadeev’s parents hoped that their children would become successful and deserve praise in everything. They expected protection from Alexei, and courage from Brave.

The name is protection and the basis for personal development

In Indian tribes it was customary to give a person two names. One of them is false. It became public and was determined as the child grew up, when he showed any of his special qualities or skills. For example, "Keen Eye".

And the other thing was true and secret. It was carefully hidden, especially from strangers. It was believed that the enemy, who learned the secret of your naming, would gain power over your destiny, life and death.

In Christian families even today, during the sacrament of baptism, the child is given a second name, which is recommended not to be advertised to strangers. The clergyman determines it according to the church calendar, taking into account the baby’s date of birth and the Orthodox name book. So, the child is named according to the calendar. That is, in honor of a certain saint, whose day coincides with the day the child is born or falls on the eighth or fortieth day from birth.

They say that the name of a ship determines the success of its voyage. That’s why parents often name their baby, taking into account the possible energetic influence of the Universe.

From a psychological point of view, a name is one of the main indicators of personality. This way the child can realize his gender identity, isolate himself from other people and take the path of independent development. Even new generations remember their ancestors based on their names.

How to name your son: 5 rules

All conversations regarding the influence of a person’s naming on his fate need not be taken seriously. But when choosing a beautiful and unusual name for a baby, you still need to take into account certain, quite mundane, nuances. There are five basic rules to follow when naming your son.

  1. Consonance with full name. Agree, the full name “Romeo Emelyanovich Sisev” will always attract unnecessary attention to the child. Not every teacher will say “Gremislav Abdelkhakimovich Eldarkhanov.” And Prince Mikhailovich Zhuk, quite likely, having matured, will want to change his name. Therefore, if the family surname is not elegant, it is better to find an unpretentious, simple name for the baby. For example, “Vadim Mikhailovich Zhuk” will look much more advantageous.
  2. Compatibility with patronymic. There are several recommendations here. First you need to take into account the nationality of the father. For example, if the father is Armenian Gegham, then it is better to name the boy accordingly. Agree, the combination “Avetis Geghamovich” sounds strong in comparison with the combination “Vasily Geghamovich”. Another tip: focus on the length of the middle name. Short names are better suited for bulky middle names, and vice versa. For example, “Lev Konstantinovich” sounds more melodic than “Innokenty Konstantinovich”. Also, you should not give your baby a “name” that ends with the letter that the father’s name begins with. For example, “Vadim Maksimovich”. Also think about avoiding the accumulation of vowels and consonants at the junction of the name and patronymic. Because there is a high probability that in a conversation people will involuntarily distort them. An example of a not entirely successful combination: “Peter Vladimirovich.” But combinations play well when there are beautiful sound matches or names begin with the same letter: “Andrey Alekseevich”, “Elisey Evgenievich”.
  3. Correspondence to time and place. No one condemns parents’ love for popular television products, but it’s unlikely that Batman or Nolik will feel comfortable in the village of Michurino. Edward and Barak will also look special in the Slavic environment. And Tirrion or Mason during puberty will not collect autographs, but will carry bruises home. Therefore, think carefully about your decision before naming your boy with a name that is too unusual.
  4. Transformation. Almost all names have derivative variations. They are transformed into diminutive forms or nicknames. And the latter may turn out to be offensive. This must be taken into account so that the child is not teased later. Please note that mom will be able to call Maxim “Maksyusha or Masya”, and friends - “Max” or “Maksyukha”. It’s more difficult with Gleb. Parents will address him: “Glebushka.” And peers will immediately twist it: “Bread.”
  5. Unisex names. Psychologists recommend to parents: “When naming your son, avoid options with vague gender references.” For example, these are the names Zhenya or Valya, which are suitable for both girls and boys. This is especially important if the child’s last name is not declined. For example, surnames like “Viligura” or “Katz” do not give an idea of ​​who their bearer is - a guy or a girl. Therefore, “Sasha Shuvalov” is still an acceptable option, but “Sasha Koval” is alas. This combination can provoke problems with the child’s self-identification and suppress exceptional masculine traits in character.

In Russia, the tradition of naming a child after relatives remains. For example, like a great-grandfather. This custom is a matter of debate. Some young parents are against him, because they believe that the baby can absorb the negative experiences of his ancestors and repeat their fate. And other mothers and fathers insist: naming according to the generic principle is additional protection.

It is better not to name your son after a relative who suffered a brazen, painful death or who had problems with the law. Psychologists also advise not to take your father's name. Otherwise, little San Sanych may grow up not as a loving son and helper, but as an irritable and insecure eternal fatherly competitor.

In pursuit of fashion: how do Ikars and Masons live?

Parents want their son to have a rare, energetically strong and fashionable name. But when considering unusual names for boys, it is important not to go too far. Fashion is a changeable thing. It is enough to look at history. Remember how, based on the events of 1917, the boys were named October, Revo, Vladlen.

During the Soviets, Perkosrak (in honor of the launch of the first space rocket) and Dazdraperma (in honor of May Day) were popular.

Subsequently, after the collapse of the USSR, there was a wave of naming children based on TV series. Enrique, the Masons, the Cruzes, Rogelio, and Guillermo were registered.

But practice shows that after a few years all the tricky options not only lose relevance, but even look funny. But traditional names in our culture like Nikolai, Vladimir, Oleg and Alexei always sound decent.

Today there is a tendency for Old Church Slavonic names to come back into use. And among them there are unusually beautiful names for boys. For example, in 1990, only seven Platons were registered throughout Russia. And in 2015, this male name was already among the ten most popular in the country.

What are men called: interesting facts

Male names are divided into soft and hard. In the first case, boys grow up calm and docile. In the second - stubborn and strong.

Soft ones include those in which there are many vowels, as well as quiet sonants - th, r, l, m, n. This is Ilya, Benjamin, Mikhail.

But in hard ones, voiced paired consonants predominate in the company of the growling letter “P”. These are the names of Yegor, Gregory, Dmitry.

There are also neutral options that endow their owner with moderate determination and wisdom. This applies to Arkady, Andrey, Pavel.

Romans are born in February, and Marks are born in July.

If parents cannot come to a common decision on what to name their son, then they can resort to the help of a calendar. Observations by old-timers show that completely different options are suitable for children born at different times of the year.

It is better to name winter boys by choosing from the following list: Roman, Anatoly, Peter, Semyon, Arseny, Ivan.

Spring children are comfortable if their names are Danila, Styopa, Nikita or David. For summer, good options are Sergey, Kostya, Nazar, Mark, Matvey or Pasha.

And the autumn baby will be in harmony with the name Timofey, German, Fedor or Anton. There are even special layouts where options suitable for naming are listed by month.

Naming by number and horoscope

Even adults resort to the help of numerology. To do this, the number of the baby’s date of birth is calculated and a name corresponding to this number is selected in special literature. Also, adults often pay attention to compatibility with the baby’s zodiac sign. And they even look at the combination with the names of the parents themselves in order to avoid conflicts and misunderstandings at the energetic level.

The most common name on the planet, given to more than 300 million men, is Muhammad. In Muslim culture, this is the customary name for all first-born children. But in Moscow, according to the capital's civil registry office, since 1991, Alexander has always been in the lead. In 2015, Muscovites also often registered boys as Maxims, Artems, Mikhails, and Daniils.

Top 30 trendy boy names

Today there are special thematic sites where you can find an unusual name for a boy, find out its meaning and see what children are called in different countries.

Based on the statistics of traffic to such resources, we can compile a list of the most popular modern male names. The top 30 trendy boy names of 2017 are given below.

  1. Diaz. This is the Spanish version of the biblical name Jacob, which is more familiar in our environment. Translated as “following on the heels.”
  2. Matvey. Translated from Hebrew as “given by the Lord.”
  3. Artem. In Greek it means "healthy" or "unharmed."
  4. Janis. Greek version of the Russian name Ivan. It means “God’s grace” or “God’s mercy.”
  5. Maksim . From Latin - “greatest”.
  6. Dmitriy . From Greek - “dedicated to the goddess of fertility and agriculture Demeter.”
  7. Timofey. From Greek - “who worships God.”
  8. Daniel. Translated from Hebrew as “God is my judge.”
  9. Novel . From Latin - “Roman”.
  10. Arseny. Comes from the Greek - Arsenios. The meaning is “courageous”, “mature”.
  11. Egor . Russian transformation of the Greek name George. Meaning: "farmer".
  12. Kirill . From ancient Greek - “lord”, “lord”.
  13. Mark. From Latin - “hammer”. However, from French it is “marquis”. There are also versions that the name is dedicated to the god of war, Mars.
  14. Andrey . From ancient Greek - “brave”, “courageous”.
  15. Nikita. From Greek - “winner”.
  16. Ivan. Comes from the ancient Hebrew John - “merciful by God.”
  17. Alexei . From ancient Greek - “protector”, “protector”.
  18. Bogdan. The Slavs interpreted this name as “God’s gift.”
  19. Ilya. Transformation of the Hebrew name Eliyahu - "believer" or "power of God".
  20. Yaroslav . Has Slavic roots. In different sources it is translated as “bright”, “glorious”, “strong”.
  21. Timur. A variation of the names Damir and Tamerlan. Translated from Mongolian as “iron”.
  22. Mikhail. From ancient Hebrew - “like God.”
  23. Vladislav. In Slavic culture - “possessing glory.” The Polish version is "good ruler".
  24. Alexander . From Greek - “protector”.
  25. Sergey . From Latin - “noble”.
  26. Gleb. In Scandinavian culture - “favorite of the Gods.” The Slavic version of the origin compares this name with the words “block” and “pole”.
  27. Demid. Has Greek roots. Translated - “advice of Zeus.” Zeus in mythology is the heavenly ruler, the world ruler.
  28. Denis. Derived from the ancient Greek - Dionysios. Interpreted as “reveler”, “merry fellow”.
  29. Ruslan. From Turkic - “lion”.
  30. Paul . From Latin - “baby”.

A modern male name for a child is a very abstract concept. Old Russian, foreign, “Russianized” names of predominantly ancient Greek and Latin origin, creative ones - in each of these groups there are names that are relevant today.

  • Consonance with full name. The abundance of letters “r” in the surname and patronymic can be balanced by a soft name devoid of this letter. And vice versa.
  • Harmonization with surname and patronymic. An ornate name with a simple surname and patronymic sounds ridiculous. As well as most ordinary, modest names, coupled with unusual or foreign surnames.
  • Some people believe that if there is no letter “r” in the baby’s middle name, then it must be in the name, otherwise the child will grow up to be too soft-tempered. An excess of the letter “r” also does not bode well, so if this letter is present in the patronymic, the name must be chosen without it.
  • It would be a good idea to familiarize yourself with the interpretation of the name before naming the child. Male names have a wide variety of meanings, and there is an opinion that a “weak” name can negatively affect the baby’s future.
  • It is considered bad luck to name a baby in honor of those who died, especially tragic deaths, relatives or great martyrs. There is an opinion that the child can repeat their fate.

Russian male names for children

Young parents, in contrast to pretentious overseas names, are increasingly calling their children names of Old Church Slavonic origin.

According to the method of formation, Slavic names can be divided into categories:

  • Names given by birth order. The first-born could be called Pervush, the next born boy - Second, the third child - Tretyak.
  • Names of the gods: Yarilo.
  • Names derived from the names of representatives of flora and fauna: Hare, Pike, Wolf, Eagle, Walnut.
  • Names derived from human qualities: Moguta, Brave, Stoyan.
  • Names formed from participles: Khoten, Nezhdan, Zhdan.
  • Two-basic names formed using two roots, as well as their derivatives: Bogdan - “given by God”, Miroslav - “praising the world”, Burislav - “stormy glory”. Princely family names, for the most part, were two-base.

It is the two-basic Slavic names that are most widespread these days, but in other categories there are very euphonious male names. A list of child-friendly options is provided below.





Orthodox male names for children

Orthodox names for children are recorded in the Saints. The calendar is a church book in which holidays and commemorated saints are listed in calendar order. The tradition of choosing male names for a child by month and birthday began more than 11 centuries ago. At that time, people believed that a saint and a child who was named after him would form a special bond.

Male names for the child were chosen according to the calendar from the list of those saints who are commemorated on the day the baby was born or on the eighth or fortieth day after birth. Sometimes it was allowed to name a child in honor of a saint especially revered by the parents.

Male names for children by zodiac sign

  • Those born under the sign of Aries (March 21 - April 20) are suitable for names such as Arkady, Yuri, Arseny, Oleg, Artem, Adolf, Andrey, Yaroslav, Alexander, August, Alexey, Valery, Georgy, Gabriel, Egor, Nikolay, Savely, Rostislav.
  • Taurus (April 21 - May 21) are better called Akim, Aristarchus, Timur, Fedor, Taras, Makar, David, Vasily, Matvey, Nikita, Mikhail, Borislav, Boris, Anisim, Egor, Anton or Ilya.
  • The nature of Gemini (May 22 - July 21) is emphasized by such names as Alexey, Innocent, Apollo, Gabriel, Arkady, Heinrich, Gennady, Nikita, Konstantin, Gerasim, Georgy, Ignat, Evgeny, Klim, Igor, Innokenty, Makar, Mark, Felix, Sergey, Nikolay.
  • With the sign of Cancer (June 22 - July 22) names such as Julius, Stanislav, Arseny, Andrey, Grigory, Valentin, Anisim, Vyacheslav, Denis, Vitaly, Demyan, Maxim, Ilya, Efim, Lev, Dmitry, Mstislav, Timofey are combined , Semyon.
  • For those born under the sign of Leo (July 23 - August 21), the names August, Robert, Avenir, Alexander, Rodion, Albert, Alexey, German, Aron, Anton, Anatoly, Savely, Ian, Mark, Kirill, Leo, Leonid, Daniil, David are suitable , Ilya, Ivan, Peter, Rostislav, Roman, Nikolai, Ruslan, Arthur.
  • Virgo boys (August 22 - September 23) are best called one of the names listed below: Adrian, Stepan, Gerasim, Agathon, Valentin, Arkhip, Gennady, Vsevolod, Gleb, Heinrich, Marat, Gordey, Demid, Demyan, Grigory, German, Igor, Dmitry, Konstantin, Innokenty, Klim, Nikita, Modest, Matvey, Rostislav, Prokhor, Stanislav, Sergey.
  • For boys born under the sign of Libra (September 24 - October 23) the names Akim, Abram, Yakov, Evgeniy, Alfred, Arkady, Julius, Alexey, Boleslav, Anton, Albert, Vitaly, Innocent, Evdokim, Ilya, Vilen, Demyan, Leonid are suitable , Konstantin, Lev, Miron, Nikita, Modest, Pavel, Oleg, Timur, Prokhor, Plato, Rostislav, Philip.
  • The zodiac sign of Scorpio (October 24 - November 22) combines such male names as Yaroslav, Azary, Yuri, Averyan, Efim, Anisim, Joseph, Zakhar, Prokhor, Mstislav, Rodion, Savely, Rudolf, Fedor, Taras, Yakov, Eduard , Artem, Afanasy, Ruslan, Sergey, Arseny.
  • The optimal male names for Sagittarius (November 23 - December 22) are Alexander, Yaroslav, Arseny, Aristarchus, Jan, Felix, Irakli, Illarion, Stepan, Semyon, Bulat, Vladimir, Vasily, Artem, Vyacheslav, Afanasy, Georgy, Joseph, Zakhar, Peter, Maxim, Roman, Miron, Svyatoslav, Rustam, Savely.
  • For a Capricorn boy (December 23 - January 20), the names David, Abram, Daniel, Bogdan, Arthur, Gleb, Vadim, Dmitry, Grigory, Vladlen, Igor, Ignat, Ephraim, Ivan, Egor, Leonid, Marat, Kirill, Nikolai, Modest, Matvey, Robert, Oleg, Peter, Jan, Rudolf, Rodion.
  • Aquarius babies (January 21 - February 19) are better called Adam, Ernest, Yuri, Svyatoslav, Ruslan, Andrey, Avenir, Valery, Arkady, Albert, Vsevolod, Gleb, Vilen, Gury, Eremey, Pavel, Illarion, Oleg, Leonid or Plato .
  • For a boy born under the sign of Pisces (February 20 - March 20), suitable names are Mikhail, Anton, Alfred, Bogdan, Afanasy, Daniil, Valentin, Valery, Borislav, Vadim, Vasily, Efim, Vladimir, Vyacheslav, Eremey, Vladislav, Maxim, Ivan , Timofey, Rudolph, Roman, Eduard, Philip, Yuri, Fedor.

Popular and rare male names for children and their meanings

The Moscow registry office kindly provided statistics on the choice of names for male babies, based on data from previous years and the first quarter of this year.

  • The rating of the most popular male names for children in 2017 was headed by Alexander. This long-loved name has Greek roots and means “protector of people.”
  • In second position is Mikhail, which translated from Hebrew means “who is like God.”
  • Artem received bronze. Initially, the name was just a colloquial form of the name Artemy, but now it is an independent beautiful male name for a child. Translated from Greek, Artem means “unharmed, in perfect health.”
  • In fourth place were Danilo and Daniil, names of biblical origin with Hebrew roots. Translated as “God is a judge.”
  • The fifth place in the list of male names for children, popular this year, was taken by Maxim - a Roman generic name. Translated from Latin it means “greatest”.
  • In sixth place is the hero of Russian folk tales, Ivan. One of the translations of this name from Hebrew sounds like “the grace of God.”
  • The seventh place was named Dmitry. This popular name has Greek roots and means “dedicated to the goddess Demeter.” Recall that Demeter is the goddess of earth and fertility in ancient Greek mythology.
  • The eighth position was taken by the name Kirill. A strong name with ancient Greek roots, translated as “lord”.
  • The ninth place also went to a name of ancient Greek origin. In this position is the name Timothy, which means “who worships God.”
  • The Russian name Egor closes the top ten. This name appeared as a phonetic variant of the name George, and the latter came from the Greek name Georgios, which means “farmer”.

The lion's share of the list of popular names in recent years consists of the same male names for children, while rare, unusual names annually supplement the corresponding lists.

  • In 2014, Sevastopol, Strength, Rassvet and Jazz were born.
  • In 2015, baby Mercury was born, named either in honor of a saint, or in honor of the god of trade, or in honor of the first planet from the Sun.
  • Last year, the list of unusual names was supplemented by the name of Latin origin Laurus, which can mean both the plant of the same name and is translated as “holiday”, the ancient Greek name Eustignaeus, translated as “good sign”. Also on the list of unusual names of the past year were the names of Achilles - the brave and practically invulnerable hero of ancient Greek legends. Caesar is a famous commander and dictator, Bartholomew is an Aramaic name translated as “son of the plowed soil,” which was borne by one of Christ’s disciples.

Conclusion

The range of names for boys these days is simply huge. If future or established parents are interested in current male names for a child in 2018, then it is worth turning to the top of the same name for the current year: practice shows that the “winners” of such charts remain in demand for a long time.

In general, it is not so important what origin the child’s name comes from. The main thing is that parents like it and suit the baby.

A name is something given to us by our parents. This is what we give to our children. It is very important, because it can become a reliable amulet and protective talisman for you.

Sergey. Sergei means "clear". Clarity is the purity and strength of the mind. This name is a good universal amulet, as well as a kind of lucky talisman. True, Sergei may still have frequent problems with his opponents.

Anton. A strong name that protects its owner from a love spell and from clouding of mind. There is weak resistance to the evil eye and curses. Anton is a warrior who fights for his freedom and recognition, so he is not always able to defend himself, because the essence of this name is fight.

Alexei. Translated from Greek it means “protector”. Protection is always good. The amulet from this name is good, but not always stable. This inconstancy prevents Alexei from being protected from the evil eye or love spell.

Michael. This name is controversially suitable for describing the ideal protection for a boy or an adult man, since the camp of specialists is divided into two large parts - those who believe that this name is one of the best, and those who consider it mediocre in terms of protection. Because of this confusion, we only give it sixth place on our list.

Kirill. This name means “lord,” which hints at a special energy. Kirill is his own boss, so simple evil eyes are definitely not scary for him. Do you want to provide the boy with protection and strength? — call him Kirill.

Valery. The meaning is similar to Cyril, but is interpreted a little differently. This is a stronger name-amulet, because it was always worn by the most persistent men. It provides stable protection from almost all types of energy effects.

Victor. The winner is the winner. The highest level of energy can give Victor protection from everything that comes from evil and hostile people. We give bronze to this excellent name, which is both beautiful and a talisman.

Igor. From time immemorial, Igor was painted with calmness, strength and equanimity. These qualities help you see the world in the right light, abstracting from everything that may be unnecessary. Igor is not at all bothered by the possibility of being damned. He knows it won't affect him. This makes Igor the most powerful amulet name on our list. Almost the strongest.

Alexander. An ancient name meaning “protector of the family.” This spiritual talisman is capable of providing stable protection not only to the boy or man himself, but also to his entire family. Thus, Alexander is the best name for protection from filth, evil eye, envy, curses and all invisible problems.

Don't forget that a name is like a name for a ship. Whatever you name a boy, that’s how his life will be. Our ancestors believed that names have special magic that gives a person strength, luck and protection.

We also advise you to familiarize yourself with female amulets names. Find out how strong your name is, or help yourself decide what to name your future child. Good luck and don't forget to press the buttons and

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