Come up with a beautiful last name for VK. How can a girl choose or come up with a suitable nickname?

The Russian language, great and powerful, is replete with funny surnames, which their owners would gladly get rid of if it were their will. And in this list all sorts of Round, Bezuglovy, Short, Soft surnames are just flowers. There are much more dissonant ones. The owner and especially the owner of such a surname will have a hard time in life. Fortunately, Russian legislation allows any citizen who has reached a certain age to change both his first and last name. All that remains is to choose the most suitable one. So, we choose beautiful surnames for girls.

Russian surnames

The names of noble families sound beautiful. Rather, it’s not even a matter of euphony, but of our associations - from the history course I remember that this family was successful/rich/noble. And that’s why the surname seems attractive. Examples noble families for girls:

Vorontsova;
Derzhavina;
Romanova;
Goncharova;
Larionova;
Orlova;
Davydova;
Donskaya;
Obolenskaya;
Martynov;
Isaeva;
Avdeeva;
Guseva;
Grigorieva;
Kovaleva;

Surnames also usually have good associations famous people, for example, poets and writers. So the surnames of Pushkin, Nekrasov, Akhmatova, Chernyshevskaya can decorate any name.

Surnames formed from nouns and adjectives

Queen. Exactly like this, through the letter “E”. Why isn't it beauty? Smart girl. Gorgeous. You can take any surname, just don’t forget that it can go to your children. So it’s still better to be prudent. Surnames formed from nouns must be indeclinable: Panther, Fashionista, Beauty.

Beautiful surnames formed from adjectives: Solnechnaya, Snezhnaya, Raduzhnaya, Affectionate, etc.

Foreign surnames

You can choose the surname of your favorite foreign writer or actor, for example:

Austen;
Bradbury;
Pete;
Fleming;
Adams;
Alexander;
Argan;
Baer;
Chandler;
Kramer;

Here it is important to ensure that the surname is harmoniously combined with the name (and preferably also with the patronymic). That is, Catherine Adams or Angelica Fleming sounds beautiful, but Avdotya Roberts somehow doesn’t sound so good.

Double surnames

Two ordinary surnames combined into one often magically become at least twice as harmonious. Let's remember the examples famous people with double surnames:

Grigoriev-Apollonov;
Fedoseeva-Shukshina;
Saltykov-Shchedrin;
Melnikov-Pechersky;
Mamin-Sibiryak;
Soloviev-Sedoy;
Novikov-Priboy;
Mikhalkov-Konchalovsky;

So you don’t have to reinvent the wheel and add something else to your last name. For example, dig around in the family tree- perhaps there will be a wonderful match for your last name.

Ivanova-Ilyinskaya;
Zarudneva-Preobrazhenskaya;
Sergeeva-Beletskaya;
Dolgovo-Saburovs;
Kuzmin-Korovaevs;
Rimsky-Korsakov;
Skornyakovo-Pisarev;
Ivanchin-Pisarev;

It is useless to argue with the magic of double surnames.

established in late XVIII V. The American nation is very heterogeneous and currently unites not only the descendants of immigrants from all parts of the world, but also indigenous people- Indians. Therefore, it is not surprising that in the surnames and names of US residents one can trace various national roots: European, African, South American, Asian. These features often make American surnames and the names are so interesting and exotic.

How are they formed?

The basis for many modern surnames became nicknames, including Indian ones. Also, quite often, surnames were formed from the names of professions (Smith, Miller, Taylor), geographical places (England, Lancaster) and objects (Bush, Rock, Moore), father's name (Johnson, Stevenson) and just names (Stewart, Williams, Henry) , as well as animals, flowers and various objects (Fish, White, Rose, Young).

At the beginning of the 20th century, there was a tendency to change difficult-to-pronounce national surnames: shortening, translation, transformation in order to make them similar to English-speaking ones. But in last decades the reverse process is observed: the desire for one’s own national and cultural identity, which is manifested in the refusal to Americanize first and last names. This is especially true for people from African countries, Spain and Latin America. Modern American surnames and given names increasingly emphasize a person's origins.

Inventing pseudonyms is also a very common phenomenon. Most often they are taken creative personalities: musicians, actors, artists.

American names, male and female, are often abbreviated in everyday communication. Examples: Adam - Ed; Gilbert - Gil; Michael - Mike; Robert - Rob, Bob, Bobby, Robbie; Richard - Dick, Richie; Arnold - Arnie; Eleanor - Ellie, Nora; Elizabeth - Lizzie, Liz, Elsa, Betty, Beth; Katherine - Katie, Kat. Young guys (and even mature men) are often addressed by their initials. For example, a man named T.J. Most people you know will probably call Morris TJ.

As in English language, American male and female surnames sound exactly the same. In official communication, it is customary to address men by last name with the prefixes “Mister” or “Sir”, and “Miss” or “Mrs.” for women.

Female names

The top ten most beloved girl names by American parents include Isabella, Sofia, Emma, Olivia, Ava, Emily, Abigail, Madison, Chloe, Mia.

Are formed female names often from names beautiful plants or precious stones. Examples: Rose, Daisy, Olive, Evie (Ivy), Lilly, Violet, Ruby, Beryl, Jade, etc.

Male names

According to statistics, American parents most often name boys Jacob, Ethan, Michael, Jayden, William, Alexander, Noah, Daniel, Aiden, Anthony.

There is a strong tradition of naming after a father or grandfather. In this case, the word “junior” (junior) or a serial name is added to the name: second, third, etc. For example: Anthony White Junior, Christian Bell Second.

American male names are often consonant with surnames (White, Johnson, Davis, Alexander, Carter, Neal, Lewis, etc.). And all because once upon a time both of them were formed from nicknames.

The most popular American surnames

More than two million people in the United States bear the surnames Smith and Johnson. With slightly more modest results (over a million people) follow the holders of the surnames Williams, Jones, Brown, Davis and Miller. Wilson, Moore and Taylor round out the top ten.

The most beautiful American surnames and names

Of course, there is no arguing about tastes, but you can still highlight a list of the most euphonious and even poetic names. Some of them were specially formed from suitable English words: Summer - “summer”, Joy - “joy”, May - “May”, Love - “love”, Hart - “heart”, etc.

Alisha.
Bonnie.
Vanessa.
Gladys.
Jade.
Imogen.
Cassandra.
Lillian.
Miriam.
Nancy.
Olivia.
Pamela.
Sabrina.
Tess.
Heidi.
Angie.

Alex.
Brandon.
Darren.
Kyle.
Mitchell.
Nicholas.
Peter.
Ronald.
Stephen.
Walter.
Fraser.
Hunter.
Charlie.
Sheldon.
Adrian.

There are not only beautiful American names, but also surnames.

For example:

Beverly.
Washington.
Green.
Crawford.
Aldridge.
Robinson.
Stone.
Florence.
Wallace.
Harris.
Evans.

In general, given names and surnames in the USA can be found to have different origins: Smith, Will - English; Miller, Brunner, Martha - German; Gonzales, Federico, Dolores - Spanish; Magnus, Sven - Swedish; Peterson, Jensen - Danish; Patrick, Donovan, O'Brien, McGill - Irish; Mario, Ruth - Portuguese; Isabella, Antonio, de Vito - Italian; Paul, Vivienne - French; Lee is Chinese, etc. Combinations are not uncommon when the name is purely American, but the surname contains National character. Or vice versa. For example: Martha Roberts, Brandon Lee, etc.

The more you study American surnames and names, the more interesting discoveries can be done. In addition, the American nation is still forming, so it is possible that soon new unusual and beautiful names of varied origin.

No one will argue that some surnames are considered funny. There were several boys and/or girls in each class who were teased about this. Kozlovs, Durakovs, Petukhovs... We can say that they were not very lucky: their “middle name” was successfully transformed into offensive nickname. How many boys and girls received serious psychological complexes just because they were born into the Korytkin or Trusikhin family? Many people even strive to start a family as quickly as possible just to change their last name, and one of the main criteria for choosing a “soulmate” is the euphony of his “middle name.” This is especially true for girls: some of them are ready to forgive their chosen one for many shortcomings just because he is the bearer of a noble or beautiful foreign surname.

The most beautiful surnames in the world, euphonious and giving confidence, will be listed in this article.

What is a surname?

The word "surname" literally translates as "family". That is given value indicates that a person belongs to a certain clan. In Russia most of surnames come from the profession or village where the family lived. The ancestors of the Kuznetsovs were the most skilled blacksmiths, the Popovs were clergymen, and the Tolmachev family was probably started by a translator with Tatar language- interpreter You can list such examples endlessly: the Rybakovs, the Goncharovs, the Melnikovs... If you are the bearer of such a generic name, it’s worth thinking: maybe the genes of your ancestors are dormant in you and you should change your occupation, focusing on your own middle name?

Surnames that come from the name of the founder of the family are very popular in Russia: Ivanovs (Ivan), Semenovs (Semyon), Zakharyevs (Zakhar) and so on.

Initially in Russia there was no such distinction - there were only first names and patronymics. In the 14th century, the first owners of surnames were noble people - boyars and nobles. Peasants received the right to a “second name” only after the abolition of serfdom.

Beautiful Russian surnames

It is interesting that the most beautiful surnames for Russians are those that once belonged to nobles: Vyazemsky, Orlovsky, Obolensky. This is not surprising, because it emphasizes belonging to the aristocracy, giving its owner an indescribable charm. However, surnames ending in -skiy can also belong to people whose ancestors came from Poland.

By the way, the surname Romanov, which was borne by representatives of the last ruling dynasty Russian Empire, considered one of the most beautiful in the world. This is not surprising, because Rome has always been one of the most powerful powers that created a unique cultural heritage. In Russia, she is considered not only one of the most beautiful, but also crowned.

Naturally, Russians make a rather positive impression male surnames, derived from the names of animals. Certainly, we're talking about not about banal roosters, cows or even pigs. Volkov, Orlov, Lebedev are male surnames that evoke associations with sublime, noble animals and, of course, seem beautiful and pleasant. Similarly, the best female surnames are those that are associated with beauty, tenderness, kindness, and motherhood. These could be: Krasnikova, Mariinskaya, Rucheikova, Tsvetkova.

“Cool” Russian surnames are very popular, the bearers of which have left their mark on history Russian state. For example, the Mamontovs, Tolstoys, Dostoevskys, Golitsins, Trubetskoys, Yusupovs, Potemkins. Usually their bearers actually belong to a noble family: such “middle names” were given to high-ranking people, while the rest had to be content with a surname derived from the profession or name of their great-grandfather.

The most beautiful foreign surnames

As polls show, the most popular surname in the world - this is Rodriguez. She seems beautiful and very euphonious. Maybe that's why actor Antonio Rodriguez managed to achieve his popularity?

By the way, that's his last name great amount people: it is very common in the world. Interestingly, it came from the name Rodrigo, which, in turn, comes from the ancient Germanic name Rodrigue. The first part of the name - "genus" - is translated as "glory", and the second - "rig" - has the meaning of "strength", "power". This means that the Rodriguezes are simply doomed to great fame and inexhaustible energy.

In second place on this list is Francois. The sound of this word evokes associations with a leisurely walk through the quiet streets of Paris, the aroma of coffee and croissants and wonderful French chanson. Yes, and by ear it is perceived easily, unusually soft and euphonious.
Fitzgerald is rightfully in third place. This “middle name” was taken as a pseudonym by writers, musicians and artists: apparently, it contains a creative charge that fuels creators and gives them strength for new works. This surname is a transliteration of a Norman phrase, which can be translated as “son of Gerald.”

Another beautiful foreign generic name is Werner. It has German origin and translates as “to protect and arm.” However, there is another, very prosaic hypothesis: some researchers believe that the word “Werner” means a banal stye on the eye. Therefore, it is possible that the ancestors of all living Werners had a common physical defect. Of course, this does not exclude the possibility that they were brave warriors. But be that as it may, the name sounds simply great: it is associated with the “gloomy German genius,” pedantry and accuracy.

Beautiful English surnames - Buckingham, Clifford, Mortimer, Lincoln, Cornwall, Wiltshire. As you can see, English illustrious family names are associated with the aristocracy.

This list must include oriental motifs. Japanese surname Yakamoto is considered one of the most beautiful in the world. When you hear it, associations arise with cherry blossoms, medieval Japanese engraving and laconic, succinct haiku. And this is no coincidence, because it is translated as “the foot of the mountain.” Probably, the ancestors of all Yakomoto lived near the famous Fuji and, admiring its peak, wrote magnificent poems.

American residents prefer hereditary name King. They find it very beautiful and, so to speak, prestigious. Indeed, “king” is translated from English as “king”. It is this family name that the recognized king of horror Stephen King bears: it is possible that it was his beautiful surname that brought him worldwide fame and success. At the very least, it is difficult to imagine that the king was a shy and insecure person.

The surname Miller is extremely popular in the English-speaking world. This is what is usually chosen by people who decide to change their “middle name”. Miller indicates the nature of the occupation of the ancestor of the family, as it is literally translated as “miller”. In England you can find a huge number of Millers: the profession of a miller in this country was very in demand. Very often, American citizens are also Millers.

Lehmann completes the list. This surname sounds quite beautiful. In addition, psychologists have found that its carriers inspire trust in business partners. Therefore, if you are planning to do business abroad, you should start collecting documents to change your passport, as Lehmann will become a real talisman for you!

Should I change my last name?

A natural question may arise: maybe you should just change your last name? After all, people automatically treat owners of beautiful surnames a little better, giving them certain qualities associated with their second name. Indeed, it is difficult to imagine that Durakov and Vyazemsky will be treated equally. Should I change my last name? The answer to this question will be ambiguous.

On the one hand, people really respond to the sound of your name. If it evokes pleasant associations, then those around you will subconsciously perceive you a little better. However, it is known that people are greeted by their clothes and seen off by their minds. Before becoming Dostoevsky or Romanov, it is worth thinking about whether you will fit the chosen big name.

Many people dream of becoming owners of a foreign surname. After all, it has always been customary in Russia to treat foreigners with some reverence. But there is no need to rush to change documents. "Cool" foreign surnames beautiful in combination with foreign names: It’s worth thinking about how this combination will turn out in your case. Owners of international names, such as Elena or Maria, are lucky: they can safely take foreign surnames. But for girls “Love King”, “Nadezhda Francois” or for guys “Sergei Rodriguez”, “Vasily Miller” sounds quite ridiculous.

In addition, your last name has some influence on you. The point is that the full name contains some information about your family. Do you want to erase this information and record new information? This question should concern girls who are getting married: fortunately, in our society there is no need to take the husband’s surname. In extreme cases, you may well become the owner double surname. By the way, they seem especially beautiful and noble to many people.

This list is subjective. Each family name is beautiful in its own way, because they are all evidence of the history of our country and your family!

There have always been beautiful surnames for girls interesting topic for discussion. Sometimes we don't get the best ones. Surely, everyone in the class had at least one student with a funny last name, for which he was teased by the whole class. Sometimes, this remains a stumbling block, causing an irresistible desire to change your last name at the first opportunity.

Today it’s easy to change data by choosing any you like family name. There is an opinion that the meaning hidden in a surname can greatly influence a person’s character. Individual people, claim that their lives changed radically after her change. It is unlikely that it will be possible to verify the authenticity of such statements, however, a surname can really store mysterious story and talk about ancient ancestors. Before you are tempted by beautiful female names, we recommend that you find out your family history.

Guaranteed to be interesting and an amusing trip into the past, which can change the attitude towards both the surname and family values.

Where did Russian surnames come from?

The curious history of Russian surnames goes far back to the 13th century. Previously, they were more like nicknames or nicknames given to each other based on the type of craft or occupation. Later, by the 16th century, real surnames began to appear, but this only concerned families of aristocratic origin.

The origin of such surnames mainly came from the names of localities or possessions of wealthy gentlemen. Ordinary peasants did not have surnames until the beginning of the 19th century, but after the abolition of serfdom they became mandatory for everyone. Nicknames given by occupation began to be written down as surnames.

It is likely that your last name carries with it some very interesting historical meaning, capable of completely changing your past opinion about yourself. Along with the way Russian surnames arose and changed in the course of history, in other countries the history is slightly different.

Origin of German surnames

For example, the first German names are found in chronicles of the 6th century BC. They consisted of two parts and had a magical meaning, that is, the name endowed its bearer with certain powers and character traits. Much later, in German began to "flow in" Italian names, carrying Christian meaning, for example, the name Adam meant “first-born.”

With the development of Christianity in the 15th century, they began to bear the names of saints or names of biblical characters. German surnames began to appear in the Middle Ages, they were formed from the names of the bearer’s birthplaces. Many surnames also came from nicknames, but here they reflected a characteristic physical trait of a person, for example, Frederick Barbarossa - Redbeard.

Origin of English surnames

English also have very interesting story. They were built from a person’s belonging to a certain family. As in most countries, the English did not have surnames until a certain time. In England, the same names were often used, creating a huge number of namesakes.

For example, in the 11th century, about 25% of the male population of England bore the name John. This created the need to give individuality to each John by adding a nickname to his name. Historical analysis deduced the main 4 groups of origin of English surnames:

Genealogical origin. Many surnames were derived from the father's name and did not change their form - Mark Anthony. There is also English surnames containing an additional explanation, such as – son (son). The result was: Thompson is Tom's son.
Place of Birth. The family name was determined by the name of the locality, city or country. For example, Wales, Langley, Ingleman.
Profession or position. Depending on what activity a person was engaged in, he was given a family name that reflected this occupation: Spencer is the manager, Sayers is the one who tastes food before serving it to the royal table.
Descriptive. This group surnames reflect the physiological characteristics of a person, originating in nicknames. For example, Cudlipp is a cleft lip.

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As we can see, a surname can tell a lot interesting information about its carrier. Perhaps you are a descendant of some aristocratic family - or your ancestors are from overseas countries, then the history of the surname can have multinational significance and an interesting history.

However, we are talking specifically about beautiful surnames that the fair sex would like to have. Here are the top 10 most beautiful, forcing their bearers to walk with their heads held high:

Tsvetaeva;
Lebedeva;
Voskresenskaya;
Zolotareva;
Obolenskaya;
Romanova;
Tverskaya;
Volkonskaya;
Illarionova;
Sheremetyev;

It is equally important for boys to have a strong family name that can build confidence and determination in them. Beautiful male surnames contain power, dignity, nobility and many other magnificent qualities that a man should have.

We present only a small list of the strongest male surnames in terms of energy and sound:

Gromov;
Almazov;
Derzhavin;
Majors;
Lyubimov;
Sobolev;
Morozov;
Bogatyrev;
Vorontsov;
Admirals.

As a result of a little analysis, you can see how interesting and informative it is to find out the origin of the surname. Such analysis can lead to respectful and responsible treatment of family history. Most grandparents keep rich history own origin, the origin of surnames and family traditions.

The family tree may well turn out to be a luxurious historical chronicle. Changing your last name is quite a serious step that can change the life of the person himself. If you decide to take a new one, make sure it goes well with your name and patronymic. The surname should be in harmony, sound and resonate with him.

By the way, I would like to note one more interesting fact. Any family probably has unique story origin of the name.

It is interesting to find out who exactly gave the name - the mother or the father, or maybe both parents came to a unanimous opinion. What names sounded initially and why the choice fell on one specific name. It often happens that a name is given in connection with family history, carrying completely unique value. Some parents name their child after a deceased close relative as a tribute in memory of him.

You can always change something in your life, even your last name. Beautiful surnames for girls– it’s like the “clothes” by which you will be greeted. In this regard, it is easier for a girl, if she didn’t like her last name as a child, then she can always change it when she gets married. However, it often happens that a girl with a dissonant surname marries a man who is also far from a fountain. Paradoxical but true. You won’t specifically look for a husband with a beautiful last name; you won’t live with her, but with a man. Don’t be discouraged; you can always change your last name yourself at the passport office.

Beautiful Russian surnames for girls: list

There are many wonderful surnames among Russian options, the list has been expanded. Only they must be combined with the name and patronymic, otherwise it will turn out ugly.

Pay your attention to the surnames that belonged to the noble family. Romanova, Vorontsova, Obolenskaya.
Beautiful surnames can have meaning. Sweet, Happy, Cold, Queen.
For girls, surnames derived from proper names are suitable. Pavlova, Vladimirova, Maksimova.
Names of animals and birds. Orlova, Panterov, Solovyov.
Surnames of Russian poets and writers. Bulgakov, Akhmatov, Nekrasov.
Originally Russian. Birch, Wood.

Beautiful foreign surnames for girls: list

You can choose your last name in foreign version. Sounds nice.

Beautiful names from the world of cinema. They give sophistication, a sign of elitism. Hemburn, O'Hara, Jolie, Diaz.
The Poles have excellent options. Podolskaya, Vilenskaya, Koval.
The Bulgarians are not far behind. Toneva, Vladova, Angelova.
Beautiful English surnames for girls. You immediately feel like a lady. Taylor, Mills, Day.
German list. Suitable for smart and educated girls. Wagner, Koch, Richter.

Beautiful surnames for girls on VKontakte

It’s very scary to immediately take and change your last name officially. Moreover, there are so many beautiful surnames, it is difficult to choose. Therefore, you can first conduct an experiment: change the last name on VKontakte. Social media will allow you to wear a mask in the form new name. You will be able to feel yourself in a new way.

An original version, a little eccentric. Luxurious, Fairy Tale, Beloved, Cat, Beauty.
Noble. Preobrazhenskaya, Voskresenskaya.
Indeclinable. A touch of individualism and rebellion. Grass, Us, Roofs.

When choosing a beautiful surname for yourself, be careful - you are doing important step. There is an opinion that for girls, a change in personal data means changes in their personal lives. Think about whether it will offend decision your loved ones. After all, a surname belongs to your family!