Fashion for different names is gradually changing. At a certain period, some names necessarily become popular. A very important step in life is choosing a name for a child. A name is given for life, so its choice and meaning requires careful study.

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How to choose a beautiful modern name for a girl?

Nowadays it is fashionable to call girls in a foreign way: Nicole, Evelina, Jacqueline. Such names sound quite modern and beautiful. If such a name does not correspond to the patronymic and surname and looks ridiculous in such a combination, you should not condemn the child to such difficulties in the future. Also, your daughter may not be ready for such an unusual name and may be embarrassed by it in the future. But, definitely, a rare name will distinguish the child from other boring names.

Old Russian names have also gained popularity: Vasilisa, Praskovya, Pelageya. These are names with old school and energy, they sound quite solemn. When choosing old Russian name For your daughter, look at shortened versions of such names. This will help avoid embarrassment when children in kindergarten are teased with Palazhki and Vaska.

Picking up modern name, try to choose one that is easy to pronounce.

Modern Russian names for girls

Having settled on the choice of Russian names, you should pay attention to universal names that mean feelings: Love, Faith and Hope.
Choose a name for your princess based on the time of year of your baby: a winter baby can be called Snezhanaya, autumn - Golden, summer - Augusta, spring - Maya.
Most popular Russian names are:

• Sofia
• Victoria
• Varvara
• Daria
• Maria
• Catherine
• Elizabeth
• Anastasia
• Pauline
• Hope
• Love
• Veronica.

Most of these names do not have Russian roots, but they have taken root among us and have been popular for a long time.
Popular Old Russian names :

• Pelagia
• Ustinya
• Darina
• Miroslava
• Vasilisa
• Yesenia.

Find out more about the meanings of female Old Russian names from our article.

Rare and unusual female names

Many parents want to emphasize the individuality of their child and distinguish him from other children with an unusual name.

• When choosing a name for your daughter, remember that she will live with it all her life. Try to choose one of the rare names that are typical for your country of residence and nationality.
• Study the diminutive version of the name you like; it should not hurt your ears. You should definitely like the diminutive version, because that’s what your daughter’s peers and relatives will call you.
• Study the meaning of the name, because it can influence fate. It will be unpleasant to find out that the meaning beautiful name your girl is “lame” or “sad.”
• Analyze the list of popular names over the past few years. Perhaps the rare name you chose for your child has not been that name for a long time.

Examples unusual old Russian names :

• Bozena
• Vesnyana
• Veroslava
• Zlatislava
• Darena
• Lyubomir
• Miloslava
• Stanislava
• Slav
• Tsvetana.

Foreign names will also sound unusual:

• Dominica
• Beatrice
• Gloria
• Cassandra
• Ariadne
• Mirabella
• Medina
• Flora.

Unusual names , which in the last few years had to be registered by the registry office:

• Golub
• Rosiyana
• Byzantium
• Ocean
• Cherry
• Cassiopeia
• Kupava.

Beautiful female names by month according to the church calendar

It has long been customary among Orthodox believers to name a child in honor of the memory of the saint who falls on the child’s birthday. Take a closer look at church calendar, you might like a name that matches your daughter's birth month.
IN January The memory of saints who help those in need, who are persistent and brave, is honored.

• Anastasia
• Tatiana
• Maria
• Sofia
• Melania
• Vasilisa.

February- a month in which the memory of women who know how to balance their character is honored.

• Rimma
• Vasilisa
• Ksenia
• Pelagia
• Svetlana
• Sofia.

IN March modest and submissive girls are born, but according to the calendar it is possible to award a daughter with a strong name:

• Marianne
• Irina
• Varvara
• Alexandra
• Antonina
• Daria
• Hope
• Nika.

U April Girls are usually stubborn and strong in nature. Therefore, it is best to choose soft names from the calendar:

• Svetlana
• Maria
• Pauline
• Lydia.

To hardworking girls born in May, the following names are suitable:

• Elizabeth
• Ulyana
• Juliana
• Faina
• Taisiya.

IN June If you want to reward your daughter not only with a beautiful name, but also with a reliable patroness, pay attention to the following names:

• Valeria
• Christina
• Elena
• Pelagia
• Maria.

For July According to the church calendar, there is the following list of names for daughters:

• Olga
• Zhanna
• Marina
• Margarita
• Elizabeth
• Juliana.

A girl will grow up decent and honest if she August you will choose her name from the calendar:

• Angelina
• Christina
• Irina
• Daria
• Elena.

The calendar has a fairly wide selection for girls born in September:

• Sofia
• Hope
• Love
• Lyudmila
• Tatiana
• Natalia
• Raisa.

The choice of female names is also good in the church calendar for October:

• Maria
• Veronica
• Pelagia
• Maria
• Taisiya
• Hope
• Zinaida
• Zlata.

If you are having difficulty choosing a name for your daughter, November Saints will help solve this problem:

• Elizabeth
• Anastasia
• Neonilla
• Seraphim
• Olga
• Elena.

In the first month of winter, December, honor such saints:

• Tatiana
• Catherine
• Varvara
• Margarita
• Anfisa.

Foreign female names in Russian style

Most names have the same origin, usually Greek, Hebrew and Latin, but they are translated into other languages.

• Popular name Maria, which has Jewish roots, is quite common among us. In England it is - Mary, in France - Marie.
• English name Elizabeth and German Lizhen translated as Elizabeth.
• French Julie and Italian Juliet they will become in the Russian way Julia.
• Spanish Catarina, English Catherine- this is ours Katerina.
• Spanish and Italian Lucia(translated as “light”) - an analogue of the name Svetlana.
• Similar to an English name Dolly in Russia - Daria, A Barbara – Varvara.
  Almost everything foreign names have analogues in Russian.

Beautiful Tatar female names

The meanings of Tatar names are mainly divided into those denoting certain features:

Beautiful Muslim female names

Women's Muslim names They are also quite popular among other nations due to their beautiful sound and meaning.

• Alsou – pink-faced
• Aliya – sublime
• Aisha - life
• Amira - princess
• Amina - faithful
• Leile - night
• Maram - aspiration
• Nadira - rare
• Rashida - walking right
• Halima - patient
• Zukhra - morning star
• Malika - queen
• Rahima - merciful
• Samia - precious
• Farida is unique
• Firuza – light
• Habiba - beloved
• Yasmina - similar to jasmine.

Beautiful Kazakh female names

If you want to give your daughter any qualities, then you need to know what the name means. Kazakh names, in addition to native Kazakh ones, include names from Arabic, Russian, Persian and other languages. Each female Kazakh name has its own unique meaning, mainly pleasant and necessary meanings in life, character traits.

• Ademi - graceful
• Azhar – pretty
• Aigul - moon flower
• Alma - apple
• Balzhan – sweet, smart
• Balym is my smart girl
• Gulnaz – graceful
• Dameli - reliable
• Zhanar - sparkle in the eyes
• Kunsulu is a ray of sunshine.

Modern Armenian female names

For Armenians, a newborn girl is, first of all, a future mother, so the name should mean care, purity, and warmth. Many female names come from the names of pagan goddesses. Anahit– mother goddess, goddess of motherhood and war – Nane, Astghik- goddess of beauty and love. There are a lot of names derived from the names natural phenomena, plants and celestial bodies: Suzanne– lily, Lusine- moon, Garunik- spring. Many female names are formed from male names with certain endings added. The ending "ui" represents feminine– male Tigran + ui = female Tigranui. The ending “uht” is translated as daughter and holy oath. Vormizd's daughter will Wormizduht. The most euphonious modern Armenian names:

• Anush – means “sweet”
• Hasmik – jasmine
• Arevik - sunshine
• Gayane - earthly
• Zara - gold
• Zarui - Priestess of the Fire Temple
• Mariam – Maria
• Naira – free
• Nana - mother
• Narine - wife
• Ruzanna – rose
• Siranush - love
• Ermina is courageous, dear.

List of the most beautiful female modern names

The most popular and beautiful names:

• Anastasia
• Milan
• Angelina
• Valeria
• Christina
• Yesenia
• Arina
• Marina
• Svetlana
• Snezhana
• Zlata
• Siyana
• Regina
• Pauline
• Lilith
• Pelagia
• Emilia
• Elina
• Violet.

Meanings of the most beautiful female names

Anastasia– from Greek “resurrected”, “immortal”.
Milan– Slavic name, means “sweetheart”.
Angelina– from the Greek “angelos” - angel.
Mia– Swedish origin, meaning “rebellious.”
Valeria– from the Latin “strong”.
Christina– from Latin - “Christian”.
Yesenia – Slavic meaning"autumn".
Anna- translated from Hebrew as “brave”, “gracious”.
Marina– has a Latin origin “sea”.
Svetlana– from the Slavic “bright”, “pure”.
Snezhana- from the Slavic “snowy”.
Thea– from Greek “goddess”.
Zlata- from the Slavic “golden”.
Nika– from the ancient Greek “victory”.
Regina– translated from Latin – “queen”.
Pauline– from the Greek “solar”.
Eve– is of Hebrew origin, meaning “life-giving.”
Pelagia- from the Greek “sea”.
Violet– from Latin means “violet”.

Whatever you name your child, let reason and wisdom guide you in your search for a name. common sense. Harmonizing with the surname and patronymic, having good value a name that pleases the child and parents is best option choice. Remember that your daughter will live with him all her life, so be responsible when choosing a beautiful name.

The question of what beautiful female name to name a girl born in Russia in 2018 worries all future parents. Usually, the choice of name takes place throughout the entire 9 months of pregnancy, and sometimes even after the birth of the baby. Disputes, disagreements, exploration of meanings and even lots await the young couple and their entire family.

In the process of choosing a name for their child, parents are guided by the following principles:

1. Meaning. Almost the most important thing for moms and dads is the meaning of the chosen name. Unfortunately, not every name carries some wonderful meaning. For example, Marina is translated as “sea”, and Tamara is translated from Greek as “palm tree”.
2. Prevalence. This is also an important factor when discussing this issue, after all, no one wants all of their daughter’s friends to be called Katya or Masha, like herself.
3. Nationality. If there are any other nationalities represented in the family besides the Russians, the choice can be made in favor of an international name that is convenient for each of the family members. Beautiful international women's options: Alexandra, Diana, Julia, Maria, Milana, Tatiana, Violetta or Sofia.
4. Year and month of birth. For those who believe in astrology, the stars will help in this matter. For such people, it is extremely important in what year the child was born and under what zodiac sign.
5. Compatibility. Almost all mothers and fathers try on the names they like to match the baby’s last and patronymic names. Although people like Petrova Evangelina in our time also do not surprise anyone.
6. Family tradition. Sometimes they decide to name a child like all the girls in the family, in honor of a grandmother or some beloved relative.
7. Saint's Day (name day). When the child is already born, some mothers look at the church calendar and see which Saint was born on that day.

Everyone knows that a person’s name influences his character and destiny in a certain way. To give your child a name that he will be proud of throughout his life, you should refer to the list of names and their meanings. Each of us has been asked at least once in our lives what our name means. That's why beautiful meaning, embedded in this word, will give us the opportunity to show ourselves with the best side. Girls especially like to answer that their name translates as “moonstone” or “fire flower.”

Some couples prefer traditional female names such as Dasha, Katya, Nastya, Varya or Anya. These options do not lose their relevance at all times.

Others, when deciding what to name a girl, look for something original, but in the end they call the child a name that was fashionable for its time. IN last years Alisa, Milana, Eva, Milena, Kira and Darina are very popular among girls.

Those who want their child to be one in a million, remembered by every teacher, and perhaps even become a star, call daughters rare names such as Quita, Valencia, Rodina or Ofelia. Some people name their daughter like an Egyptian queen (Cleopatra) or a Greek goddess, while others simply name them after their favorite singer (Rihanna or Beyoncé).

Modern beautiful Russian names for girls 2018

If you pay attention to the coming year, it is worth noting that 2018 is the year of the yellow earthen Dog, which has a loyal character and good disposition. People born this year are believed to be talented, friendly and self-confident. So what name is suitable for such a girl? Let's look at the female names of 2018.

The names Victoria, Daria, Vasilisa, Margarita and Elizaveta remain relevant and beautiful in 2018. Many mothers also choose to cheat traditional names, thereby standing out from the crowd. This is how Daria, Alesya, Sofia, Natalia and Olena appear.

Another theory, not related to the Saints calendar, distributes names according to the characters of the seasons. Winter girls are quite strict and strong, they are called Lyubov, Asya, Snezhana, Yaroslava, Lesya, Mirra, Nika, Polina and Svetlana. Spring children have a softer character, so they are called Ruslana, Stella, Stanislava, Claudia, Irina, Sabina and Sophia. Born in summer active and persistent, such girls are called Margarita, Valeria, Elizaveta and Antonina. For autumn, calm and patient natures, Zlata, Zoya, Olga, Nastasya, Kapitolina and Vera are suitable.

Choosing a female name according to the Saints

In deciding what to name the baby, you can turn to the Saints (church calendar of names), which are a list of names distributed over all 12 months.

If parents choose this method of choice baby name, they should contact a priest or priest, who will tell you what to name a child born on a certain day. It is recommended to name January girls Ulyana, Anastasia, Nina, Emilia, Evgeniya and Nina. If a girl is lucky enough to be born on January 25, then she can be called by the beautiful female name Tatyana. Suitable names for February babies: Inna, Ksenia, Maria, Anna, Svetlana and Rimma.

If a woman gave birth to a daughter in the first month of spring, then she should pay attention to Vasilisa, Nika, Christina, Marina and Kira. In April, the little lady can be called Daria, Alexandra, Lydia, Galina or Larisa. For May, the calendar of church names suggests Martha, Tamara, Pelageya, Julia, Irina or Taisiya.

For those who are about to celebrate a birthday on a hot June day, the names Elena, Ulyana, Akulina, Antonina and Valeria are suitable. July means Margarita, Marina, Julia, Angelina, Agrippina and Valentina. Girls born at the beginning of August can be called Maria, Ekaterina, Anna and Anfisa, and at the end – Maria, Nonna, Seraphima and Evdokia.

The autumn beauties born in September are called Natalia, Anfisa, Anna, Rufina, Elizaveta and Iya. October girls - Irina, Sofia, Ariandna, Veronica, Zinaida and Praskovya. For November, the Saints offer Anastasia, Mavra, Matryona, Alexandra and Stefanida.

If the child appears in December, then attention can be paid to the names Augusta, Ekaterina, Varvara, Angelina and Zoya.

It is also possible to change the date-appropriate male name for women's. For example, Alexander to Alexander, Darius to Darius, Oles to Olesya. All proposed options are relevant among female names in 2018.

Whatever name the parents choose, the main thing is that they like it and that it goes well with the surname and patronymic.

Every expectant mother, expecting the birth of her long-awaited daughter, wants to choose the best for her. beautiful name, which will not only decorate it, but also bring good luck. If you are in this situation, then this article is for you. Here you can find a list of the most unusual and beautiful names for girls.

When choosing a name for a child, each woman is guided by different principles.

Someone considers it necessary to name a child after his own close relative, someone wants to give their baby the name of an idol. Very popular and fashion trend In our time, it has become common to call children by church, ancient names, because they are rare. People who want to emphasize high in a child’s name social status families prefer to call it after Western monarchs.

When choosing a name, some mothers are guided by the advice of astrologers, who select names for babies that are suitable by date of birth, or by season, as our ancestors did. If a child appeared in a family in a harsh winter, then he was given soft and solar name, and if in the spring, then it is hard and tough.

Beautiful names for girls and their meanings

The list of names in this article is not compiled according to any of the above principles.

The main criterion that was taken into account was the nationality of the newborn girl. After all, a name is business card any person. Introducing himself strangers, it should be immediately clear to them which country you come from.

Now let's move on to top list of the most beautiful names for girls in each in some countries of the world.

Beautiful Russian names for girls

Most modern Russian names for girls given to newborn girls are of Greek or Roman origin. Many of them will be in trend more than ever in 2017. Despite fashion, Russian mothers prefer to name their daughters, guided by primordially Russian principles in this matter:

1. Traditions. This includes the names that were borne by representatives of the royal and imperial families of Russia. They sound beautiful, noble, go well with any patronymic and are associated with Russian history. Based on this, girls are most often called:

1. By time of year

1. By month:

Of course, this list is just a hint for those who are looking for a name for their child. It is not necessary to strictly adhere to it.

Beautiful old names for girls

The beauty of ancient names is that they denote qualities of character - kindness, hard work, wisdom, generosity. If you want your daughter to have some such quality, then you can name her with the appropriate ancient name.

We have compiled a list of the most popular such names in our time and described the meaning of each of them. We invite you to name your princess:

Beautiful church names for girls

According to Orthodox tradition Names for newborns should be given according to the calendar - the list of saints in the church calendar. People have long believed that by naming a child after a saint, a strong bond develops between the baby and his guardian angel. The saint will become the patron saint of the baby and will accompany him through life, protecting him from adversity, misfortune and bad weather.

Every day according to the church calendar we celebrate the name days of saints. Based on this, you can give your child a name. Just look in the calendar on which saint’s day your daughter was born, and give her the appropriate name.

There is a more simplified option - to name girls according to the church calendar, taking into account not the day of her birth, but only the month. The list of these names is as follows:

Beautiful Muslim names for girls

Female Muslim names have Persian, Iranian and Turkic roots. They are very melodic and beautiful. Muslims sacredly honor their traditions and culture, therefore they believe that the name predetermines the fate of a person. Among the many wonderful Muslim names, we have identified the top 14 that are most often used:

Beautiful Tatar names for girls

The Tatars are a very distinctive people. Sometimes young parents even come up with names for their children themselves, making them up from different words, thereby emphasizing the uniqueness of your child.

However, there is a certain list of Tatar names that are the most popular:

1. Aigul - “a flower that grows under the moonlight”
2. Aisylu - “mystery of the Moon”
3. Guzelia – “a very beautiful girl”
4. Guzel - “a girl to be admired”
5. Damira – “a girl with a strong character”
6. Ilsiyar - “patriotic girl”
7. Yulduz – “ bright Star in the sky"

Beautiful Kazakh names for girls

Kazakh female names are in many ways similar to Tatar and Muslim ones, because the origin of these peoples is historically connected. Most often, Kazakh mothers call their daughters:

Beautiful Arabic names for girls

To the very beautiful foreign names for girls are Arabic. Their beauty isn't in how they sound. For the Russian-speaking population, it is sometimes not possible to pronounce them. All their charm lies in their meaning. For example:

Beautiful Turkish names for girls

Continuing to list beautiful eastern names for girls, one cannot fail to mention the Turkish ones. Often female Turkish names associated with the date of birth of the girl or some important holiday of national importance. As an example, here is the list:

1. Names of Quranic origin:

1. Names denoting natural phenomena:

• Eileen – “light of the moon”
• Goksel - “rain from the sky”
• Tan – “color of sunset”

1. Names denoting flora and fauna:

1. Names meaning water element:

• Derya - “ocean”
• Su – “water”
• Damlya - “drop”

Beautiful Armenian names for girls

Armenians name their children according to the same traditions as all Muslim peoples. Among the most beautiful Armenian female names are the following:

Beautiful Bashkir names for girls

To the number beautiful islamic names for girls include the Bashkir ones, who, just like the Tatar ones, praise beauty and best qualities women. Among them:

Beautiful Azerbaijani names for girls

When a girl is born in an Azerbaijani family, guests who come to the house where the newborn lives wish her to grow up in accordance with the meaning of her name. Therefore, Azerbaijanis are very attentive to the issue of choosing a name for their daughters. By the way, these names are similar in sound to Armenian and Kazakh ones. For example:

Beautiful Caucasian names for girls

The Caucasian peoples have a lot of different female names, which can mean the same thing, but sound differently. This is due to the linguistic characteristics of these peoples. Some of the most popular names for newborn girls in the Caucasus include:

• Aliya – “exalted girl”
• Alma - translated from Turkic language this name means "apple"
• Balzhan – “honey sweetness”
• Malika - “royal person”
• Sholpan - “bright morning star”

These same names are considered the most beautiful for Uzbek girls.

Beautiful Chechen names for girls

Chechen names represent simple words, consisting of a pair of syllables. Most often they have meanings of precious metals, rare plants, animals, human character traits and temperament. For example:

Beautiful Georgian names for girls

Georgian names are words consisting of a noun and an adjective, that is, they mean some kind of object with main characteristic. As an example, here are the most beautiful female names that Georgians give their daughters:

• Dariko – “a girl given by God”
• Mamuka – “rising sun”
• Manana - “she who was revealed by heaven”
• Angela – “snow fluff, snowflake”
• Kekela – “beautiful girl”

Beautiful Japanese names for girls

The Japanese can be called a people who sacredly cherish their traditions and history. But in Lately Japanese names ceased to reflect such a feature of the mentality of this Asian people. Modern families in Japan name their daughters after anime characters. We included the most beautiful of them:

• Kumiko – “beautiful child”
• Aika – “love song”
• Izumi – “fantastic girl”
• Katsumi – “victory of beauty”
• Naomi - "beauty"
• Harumi – “beauty of spring”

Beautiful English names for girls

In England, for several years in a row, the same female names have remained at the peak of popularity. And all because the fashion is set by the royal family, which honors and observes the historical traditions of their homeland, therefore, naming new family members after outstanding English warriors, monarchs and artists. In the list of the most beautiful female names:

• Amelia – “hard worker”
• Jessica - "foresighted"
• Isabella - "beauty"
• Scarlett - "bright"
• Charlotte - "free"
• Hannah - "merciful"
• Emma - "divine"
• Julia – “from the Yuli family”
• Katie – “bringing happiness to everyone”

Beautiful American names for girls

American female names are similar to English ones. In addition, Americans call their daughters by many names typical of the British. Among the most popular there are several:

• Abby - "daddy's girl"
• Sharyl - "aristocrat"
• Holly – “close, kindred spirit”
• Alice - "noble girl"
• Angelina – “angelic”
• Chris - "great"
• Amanda - "nice"
• Emily - "rival"

Beautiful French names for girls

French names for girls are the most romantic and sophisticated. They sound melodious. Among them there are those that can be considered native French, as well as those that were formed from other names, for example, German. We will tell you a few original French names for girls:

• Vivien - "living"
• Virginie – “innocent”
• Jannet – “merciful”
• Giselle – “swift”
• Josephine - “she who gives blessings”
• Edith – “struggling”
• Eloise – “possessing good health”

Beautiful Ukrainian names for girls

Ukrainian names have common roots with Russian names, since both Ukrainians and Russians are Slavic peoples having the same ancestor, history up to a certain point and Orthodox faith. To the original Ukrainian names relate:

• Yaryna – “calm”
• Bogdana – “given by God”
• Lyubava - “beloved”
• Chacluna – “magical”
• Mikhailina – “divine”
• Solomiya – “light”
• Odarka – “gift”
• Marusya – “kind at heart”
• Orina – “peaceful”

Beautiful Italian names for girls

All Italian names are of Latin origin. Many of them are similar to Russian names - those that we or our relatives are called by. However, Italians still prefer to name their daughters after their loved ones or great figures in their history. Nowadays you can often meet girls with the following Italian names:

• Gabriella – “endowed with divine power”
• Conchitta - “pure and immaculate”
• Donna - "true lady"
• Bella - "beautiful"
• Paola – “modest”
• Stafania – “royal”

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In this video you will learn about how our name affects our destiny and luck.

Full Russian names– this is both a patronymic, a first name, and a surname. Moreover, the patronymic is precisely what distinguishes the system Russian names from systems adopted in other countries. And as additional forms of the name there are diminutives or nicknames. A person could be given a nickname at any age. It was connected with its owner even more closely than the name itself received at birth. A nickname spoke, for example, about some character trait of a person or about the place where he once lived. Most often, the nickname was known only to family and some good friends, but in Everyday life it was used very actively. Despite the thin line between Old Russian names and nicknames, they were still not the same thing. It is very difficult to define the boundaries between these concepts.

For example, Russian women gave names to their children in order to protect them from evil or unkind deeds. Such names were formed from words that denoted any plants, animals or household items - and, naturally, were very similar to nicknames. The year of baptism (988) became a turning point for Rus'. From that moment on, much changed in naming, predetermining the naming system for many centuries to come. Now the Russians are like the rest East Slavs, who were accustomed to calling their children personal names until the end of the 10th century, were forced to get used to the concept of “baptismal name.” That’s when most of the names that are considered modern Russian to this day appeared. The new rules obliged parents to give their children a name only through the rite of baptism - only in this way could the name be considered correct and real.

Christian names had the most different origins- Latin, Greek, Hebrew, since the Byzantine Greeks brought together “representatives” of the names of those peoples who came into contact with them. The calendar even included some “common Slavic” ones (Vladimir, Vsevolod, Svyatoslav, Yaroslav), as well as Scandinavian names(Igor, Olga, Oleg). True, they were considered a privilege of the high class, and commoners, as a rule, were not honored with them.

Only after 1917 did much change, and such “princely” names began to be used much more often. Closer to end of XVI centuries, personal pagan nicknames and names were practically forced out of everyday life. Foreign names took root with great difficulty, especially for common people, who found it difficult to pronounce them in their original form. In those days, there was an active struggle for the correct naming. A “humiliating” misspelling of a name was equated with causing shame and dishonor. The perpetrators were punished through the courts.

Only in 1675 a royal decree was issued, which prescribed a more loyal attitude towards this kind of “crime.” Now this situation seems curious to us, since all the names to which the Russian people got used to at that time with incredible efforts have long become familiar and familiar to us. Many are even surprised to learn that the majority, it would seem, Russian men's And female names have a completely different origin. This is such an interesting and eventful history of our names.

The meaning of Russian female names

Russian names for girls starting with the letter A

• Alvina- from Old German - noble, friend, all.
• Angelia- from German name Anelie, sworn to God.
• Augusta / Augustine(old) - summer
• Avdotya(folk from Evdokia) - famous
• Avelina(Hebrew) - life force
• Aurelia(new) - gold
• Aurora(new) - goddess of the dawn
• Agapia(old) - from Greek. agapao - I love.
• Agatha(new) / Agafya / Agathia(old) - from Greek. agathos - good, honest, kind.
• Aglaida(old) - sparkling / daughter of beauty, charms
• Aglaya(new) - brilliant
• Agnes /Agnes(old) - chaste
• Agnia(old) - immaculate or fiery
• Agrippina / Agrefena(old) - from the Roman family name Agrippus (Agrippa)
• Ada(old) - decoration
• Adina -Jewish name, translated as “delicate, refined.”
• Adele /Adelia/ Adelaide(Old German) - from adal - noble and heyd - state, class.
• Aza(old) - first
• Azalea(new) - flowering bush
• Aida(new) - giving a harvest
• Isadora- gift of Isis (Greek)
• Aisylu- lunar beauty
• Aquilina / Akulina(old) - eagle
• Aksinya(vernacular from Ksenia) - hospitable or, on the contrary, alien (“xenos”)
• Akulina(lat.) - eagle
• Alevtina(old) - alien to evil
• (old) - protector of people
• Alyona(full Elena) - sunny, scarlet, graceful
• (lat.) - alien, other
• (new) - charming
• (old) - (from Semitic languages) "goddess"
• Albina(old, cf. new Alvina) - “white”
• Almira(new) - peaceful
• Alfia(Arabic) - long-lived
• Amina(new) - faithful
• (old) - resurrected
• Anatolia(new) - eastern
• (old) - angel
• Anelia(Greek) - light
• Angela(new) - angelic
• Animaisa(old) - soulful
• Anisiya / Anisya(old) - sweet-smelling
• Anita(new) - obstinate
• (old) - “grace”
• Antonina / Antonida(old) - kind
• Antonia(old) - entering into battle
• Anfisa/ Anfusa(old) - blooming
• Anthia(old)
• Amira(old Arabic) - princess
• Apollinaria(old) - sun goddess
• Arevik(Armenian) - sun
• Ariadne(old) - sleeping
• (folk from Irina) - calm
• Arcadia(new) - shepherdess
• Arsenia(new) - courageous
• Arciana
• Artemia(old) - unharmed
• Asel- Kyrgyzstan Asel; /æˈsel/; from Arabic عسل - “honey”, “sweet”
• Asta(old)
• Aster(new) - “flower”
• Astrid(scand.) - passionate
• Afanasia(old) - immortal
• Aphrodite(old) - emerged from sea foam
• Aelita(new) - from Greek. aer - air and litos - stone
• Aella(new) - from Greek. aello - whirlwind, hurricane

Russian names for girls starting with the letter B

• Bazhena(Old Russian) - saint
• Beata(new) - blessing (Latin) - happy (Greek)
• Beatrice(old) - blessing (Latin) - happy (Greek)
• Bela(glory) - beautiful
• Bella(new) - beautiful
• Bellatrix(lat.) - warrior
• Bertha(new) - magnificent
• Bogdana(glory) - given by God
• Bozena(Old Russian) - God's, blessed, gifted by God
• Boleslav(glory) - more glorious
• Borislava(glory) - fighting for glory
• Bridget(new) - space
• Bronislava(glory) - glorious protector

Russian names for girls starting with the letter B

• (old) - strong
• (old) - healthy
• Wanda(slav.) - hospitable
• Varvara(old) - savage
• Vasilina(new) - royal
• (old) - regal
• Vassa(old) - queen
• Vaclav(glory) - more glorious
• Vevey(old) -
• Velora / Veloria(new) - from the Great October Revolution
• Venus(old) - “love”
• (old) - “faith”
• (old) - faith in victory
• Veselina(slav.) - cheerful
• Vesta(old) - patroness of the home. hearth
• Vidana(glory) - prominent
• Quiz(old) - winner
• (old) - “victory”
• Vilena(new) - from V. I. LENIN
• Viola/ Violet / Violanta(new) - “violet”
• Virinea(old) - green, fresh
• Vitaliy/ Vitalina(new) - vital
• Viulena(new) - from V.I. Ulyanov LENIN
• Vlada(slav.) - owning
• Vladilena(new) - abbreviation for “Vladimir Ilyich Lenin”
• Vladimir(new) - owning the world
• Vladislav(glory) - possessing glory
• Vladlena(new) - similar to Vladilena
• Vlasta(glory) - ruler
• Will(new) - freestyle
• Vseslav(glory) - glorious everywhere

Russian names for girls starting with the letter G

• Gaia(new) - spouse
• Gali(old) - bright
• (old) - calm
• Ganna(Ukrainian folk from Anna) - blessed
• Guyana/ Gayaniya (old) - from Greek. ge - earth
• Gwyneth(Welsh) - happiness, luck
• Helena(new Ukrainian from Elena) - light
• Helium(new) - solar (Helios)
• Gella(old) - fell into the water
• Henrietta(Old German) - noble beauty
• Gertrude(new) - patroness of women
• Glafira(old) - sophisticated
• Glyceria(old) - sweet
• Gloria(old) - “glory”
• Golub(Old Russian) - tender
• Gorislava(glory) - kindling glory
• Gulane- (Greek) - flower
• Gulnara- (Azerbaijani) - pomegranate flower
• Gyulchatay

Russian names for girls starting with the letter D

• Dazdraperma(new) - “Long live the First of May!”
• Daina(new) - another reading of the name Diana
• Dana(new) - goddess of the river
• (old) - winner
• Darina/Darena(slav.) - gifted
• Daryana(new) - winner
• Dekabrina(new) - winter
• Deya / Diya(new) - divine
• Ginevra- on behalf of King Arthur's wife Guinevere
• Juliet(old) - analogue of Julia
• (new) - on behalf of the Roman goddess Diana
• Dilia
• Dilya- soul (from Turkmen)
• Dilfuza- silver soul (from Turkmen)
• Dina / Diniya(vernacular from old Digna) - “faith”
• Diodora(old) - given by God
• Dionysius(old) - patroness of winemaking
• Dobrava(Old Russian) - kind
• Blast furnace / Domina(old) - madam, mistress of the house.
• Domnika / Dominica(old) - belonging to God
• Donara(new)
• Dorothea / Dorothea(old) - from Greek. doron - gift, gift and theos - god.

Russian names for girls starting with the letter E

• Eve(old) - giver of life
• (old) - noble
• Evdokia(old) - well-known
• Eulalia(Greek..) - eloquent
• Eulampia(Greek) - light
• Eupraxia(old) - doing good deeds, virtuous woman
• Evstolia(old) - well dressed
• Euphalia(old)
• Euphrosyne(Greek) - well-meaning, joyful
• (old) - immaculate
• (old) - chosen, shining, sunny
• (old) - worshiping God
• Eliconidas(old)
• Hermione(old)
• Efimiya / Euphemia(old) - pious

Russian names for girls starting with the letter Z

• (new) - “gift of God”
• Zhdana(Old Russian) - awaited
• Jasmine

Russian names for girls starting with the letter Z

• Fun(old) - cheerful
• Zaira- an Arabic female name, popular among many peoples. Translated it means “bright, blooming, beautiful.” There is also a form ending in -at: Zairat.
• Zara- a Persian female name, included in the list of frequently used names among many peoples - means “gold”. There are many derivatives from this name, each of which has the root “zar” - “gold”: Zarema, Zarai, Zarbiyke, Zargishi, Zarifa, etc.
• Zarema- Persian female name, meaning "gold". There are options: Zarnigar - “golden beauty”, Zarbaft - “golden brocade”, Zarbanu - “golden lady”
• Zarina / Zorina(new) - light, golden
• Zaryana- other glory
• Saure - 1) morning Star, Venus. 2) shiny, sparkling.
• Zvenislava(glory) - spreading glory
• Zemfira(Arabic) - rebellious
• Zilya
• Zinaida(old) - born of Zeus
• Zinovia(old) - “Zeus’s power”
• Zlata(glory) - golden
• Zozan(Kurdish) - alpine meadows
• (old) - “life”

Russian names for girls starting with the letter I

• And bath(nar. from John) - “God’s gift”
• Ida(new) - mountain, “descendant”
• Ilaria(old) - cheerful
• Iliana(new)
• Ilona(new)
• Inga(new) - from other Scand. Invio is the name of the god of abundance.
• Inessa(new) - serene
• (old) - name of Rome / stormy stream
• Joanna(old) - “God’s gift”
• And she(old) - “dove”
• Hypatia(new) - related to horses, equine (hippos)
• Hippolyta(new) - from “(g)ippo” - horse and “litos” - stone, slab
• Irada- Persian female name, found among many peoples, translated as “desire”, “desired”
• Iraida(old) - goddess of the rainbow
• Irena(old) - peaceful
• Iroida(old) - heroic, daughter of a hero
• Irakli(old)
• (old) - “peace”
• Isidora(old) - patroness of fertility
• Spark(new) - sincere, bright
• Iphigenia(old) - immortal
• And I(old) - from Greek. ia - violet

Russian names for girls starting with the letter K

• Kadriya
• Kermen(from Kalm.) - squirrel
• Kalisa(old) - hot, ardent
• Callista(from Greek) - beautiful, wonderful
• Camilla- (with German) - chamomile
• Camila- (from Muslim Kamil) - perfection
• Capitolina(old) - main
• (new) - striving forward
• Caroline (Old German) - queen
• Katerina(adv. from Ekaterina) - immaculate
• (old) - “madam”
• Kirill(old) - mistress
• Claudia(old) - lame or from the Claudian family
• Clara(new) - clear
• Clarice /Clarissa(new) - light
• Cleopatra(old) - beauty
• Clio- short for Cleopatra
• Claire
• Concordia(old) - consonant, agreeing
• Constance(old) - persistent
• (new) - baptized
• (old) - alien

Russian names for girls starting with the letter L

• Lada(Old Russian) - sweetheart
• Lana(new)
• (old) - “seagull”
• Laura- from "Lavr"
• Leila(Arabic) - Moonlight night, darkness
• Lena- torch
• Leniana(new) - from Lenin
• Lenin(new) - from Lenin
• Leonida(old) - “descendant of a lion”
• Leonila(old) - lioness
• Leontia(new) - lion's
• Lesya(new) - courageous
• Libya(old) - originally from Libya
• (old) - first
• Lillian(new) - blooming
• (new) - “flower”
• Lilith(old) - “night”
• Lina(new) - independent name or diminutive of Elina
• Lyra(other gr.) - patroness of the arts
• Leah/ Lei(old) - lioness
• Laura(French) - laurel
• Louise(new) - from the male name Louis, which means “famous battle”
• Lukeria(folk from Glykeria)
• Luciana(old)
• Lukina / Lucina(old)
• Lusine(Armenian) - moonlight
• Lyubava(Old Russian) - beauty
• (old) - “love”
• Lyubomir(glory) - darling of the world
• (old, slav) - dear to people
• Lyalya(new) -

Russian names for girls starting with the letter M

• Mavra(old) - dark-skinned, dark-skinned
• Magda(new) - see Magdalene
• Magdalene(old) - sounding / originally from Magdala, in Palestine
• Madeleine(new) - see Magdalene
• Mayan /May(new) - goddess of spring
• Malvina(Old German) - From mal - justice and wine - friend..
• (old) - “pearl”
• Mariana / Maryana(old)
• Marianne(folk from old Mariamne)
• Marietta / Marietta(new)
• Marika(new)
• (old) - sea
• / Marya (old) - bitter
• Marie(new) - Maria's version
• Marlene(German) - Combination of the names Mary and Magdalena
• Marlena(new)
• Martha(new) - mistress
• Marfa(old) - mentor
• Matilda(Old Germanic) - from makht - strength and hild - battle.
• Matryona/ Matron(old) - madam, mother of the family, mother
• Melania / Melania(old) - dark, dark
• Melitina(old)
• Milada(slav.) - kind
• Milan / Milena/ (slav.) - sweetheart
• Militsa(old, famous) - cute in person
• Milia(new)
• Miloslava(glory) - glory is sweet
• Mira(glory) - peaceful
• Myrrh(slav.) - fragrant, fragrant
• Miroslava(glory) - winner
• Metrodora(gr.) - a gift from the mother.
• Mlada(slav.) - young
• Mstislava(glory) - conqueror
• Muse(old) - goddess of art / inspiration

Russian names for girls starting with the letter N

• Nada(old) - “hope”
• (old, famous) - “hope”
• Nadiya(vernacular, from Nadezhda) - “hope”
• Naina(new)
• Naira(Armenian)
• Nana(old) - nymph
• Nastasya(nar., from Anastasia) - resurrected
• Natalia/ Natalia(old) - native
• Nellie(new) - young; solar
• Neonila(old) - principled
• (old) - “victory”
• (old) - ruler
• Ninella(new)
• Ninel(new)
• Novella(old) - new
• (old)
• Nora(new) - cold
• Nasiba(Arabic) - Bringer of light, leading along true path

Russian names for girls starting with the letter O

• (Ukrainian folk, from Ksenia) - hospitable
• Octavia(old) - eighth
• Oktyabrina(new) - autumn
• Olesya(Ukrainian, from Alexander) - courageous
• Olivia(Greek) - tree
• Olympics(old) - keeping calm
• Olympia(new) - named after Zeus
• (old, old Russian) - saint

Russian names for girls starting with the letter P

• Pavel(old) - small
• Pavlina(old) - beauty
• Patricia(old) - aristocrat
• Pelagia(Greek) - sea
• Platonida(old) - descendant of Plato
• Polyxena(old) - Trojan princess

The mystery of a woman's name is one of the most mysterious and exciting of the human imagination. It reflects the fate, character traits and temperament features of the lady. Therefore, in preparation for the birth of their daughter, parents begin to study women's names in advance. Modern married couples They name their babies differently. Someone is looking good sound, for some - a way to stand out, and for others - hidden meaning. Let's figure out which female names are the most popular now.

How to choose a name for a girl

Despite the importance of how the chosen name will affect the baby’s fate, it is important first of all to pay attention to its euphony. Check how harmoniously it will combine with your last and middle names. A simple rule: make sure that two consonants are not formed at the junctions of words. This may make it difficult to pronounce your first and middle names or your first and last names.

Next, take care of the correct sound. Multi-letter female names do not go well with long surnames. Modern short options They sound very melodic and beautiful. It is equally important to pay attention to the semantic combination of the first and last names. It should be harmonious and not hurt the ears. So, if a girl has a simple Russian surname (for example, Ivanova), then call her exotic name, such as Angelica or Amelia, would be completely inappropriate.

Female names of Slavic origin

Many parents strive to stand out by calling their children the most in unusual ways. However, despite this, the vast majority of mothers and fathers do not dare to undertake such experiments and choose the usual Slavic female names. Russian modern anthroponyms are represented by such options as:

• Lyudmila;
• Tatiana;
• Natalia;
• Elena;
• Irina;
• Svetlana;
• Olga.

However, ancient Slavic names have recently gained particular popularity. Nowadays you can often find babies named Varya, Ulya, Frosya, Martha or Tonya.

Muslim names

In the Muslim community, it has always been customary to name daughters so that the chosen name reflects the entire essence of the fair sex - tenderness, kindness and generosity. In Islam, unusually melodious and pleasant-to-hear female names are common. Muslim modern families name their babies in such a way that the chosen name not only sounds soft and pleasant, but also carries a positive meaning. Therefore, it is better to avoid in every possible way options with a pronounced negative connotation. It is believed that they can affect the baby’s fate. It is preferable to call girls by names such as:

• Alsou is kind and flexible, a good housewife;
• Amira is outwardly unapproachable, but at heart she is sensitive and compliant;
• Varda - beautiful as a rose;
• Gulnara - pomegranate flower;
• Rashida - not leaving the right path;
• Fatima - understanding, always ready to help;
• Hamira is loyal and has patience.

These are not all existing Islamic female names. Muslim modern girls may be called differently. However, this list has presented you with the most popular options currently available.

Names with Tatar roots

Parents who have not yet decided what to name their daughter can pay attention to the names Tatar origin. They are interesting and varied, so new mothers and fathers will have plenty to choose from. Some of the names are somewhat similar to Slavic ones, and some contain exclusively national Tatar motifs in their sound. So, a girl can be called:

• Adeline;
• Asia;
• Dana;
• Zalia;
• Irina;
• Liana;
• Mayan;
• Emilia.

For those who lack the sharpness and brightness in the Slavic traditional options, the above female names would be an excellent choice. Tatar modern anthroponyms combine a pleasant sound and some exclusivity.

Names for girls in the French style

The “highlight” of a baby can be her exquisite sounding name. After all, nothing can compare with the beauty of the French language. Names that came to us from this country can recently be heard not only in movies, but also in many families. Now young parents, striving to be resourceful in everything, call their babies this way:

• Angelica;
• Amelia;
• Gabriella;
• Julia;
• Inessa;
• Emma.

Name for a girl according to the Saints

Despite the special interest of many parents in foreign culture, there was and remains a popular opinion that only Slavic female names are beautiful. Modern Russian, ungrouped by month (or Saints), name options allow you to name a girl in accordance with her date of birth. This is explained by the fact that, according to religious beliefs, each day of the year corresponds to one or another saint. This narrows the range of options for what to name the baby, making it much easier for parents to make a choice. Moreover, according to church beliefs, the name given to the child according to the Saints, will bring him luck and prosperity in life. In ancient times, such a choice was not just a parental decision, but an obligatory tradition.

January: names for babies born this month

It is believed that the “January” representatives of the fair sex are endowed with incomparable luck. Certain female names can enhance it. Beautiful modern Russian names for girls born in the first month of the year:

• Anastasia;
• Aglaya;
• Vasilisa;
• Irina;
• Evgenia;
• Maria;
• Nina;
• Pauline.

Girls named one of these names will easily achieve what they want, and will also become faithful wives and flexible housewives.

February

Women who were born at the end of winter usually become bright and creative personalities who love to be the center of attention. They often have two marriages, the last of which turns out to be the happiest. According to Saints, girls born in February are usually called as follows:

• Aksinya;
• Valentina;
• Veronica;
• Ksenia;
• Christina;
• Inna.

March: modern female names according to the Saints

Young ladies born at this time have an unusually developed mind. With their amazing intelligence, they attract influential and respectable people, whom they then often marry. Most suitable names for girls March:

• Antonina;
• Vasilisa;
• Galina;
• Kira;
• Christina;
• Nika;
• Regina;
• Ulyana.

April

The main trump card of representatives of the fair sex born in April is their calm character and prudence. Such ladies often get jealous husbands, but, thanks to their peace-loving nature, they manage to maintain happy family. A variety of female names are suitable for “April” girls. Beautiful modern Russian options for babies born in mid-spring:

• Alexandra;
• Anna;
• Elizabeth;
• Lydia;
• Svetlana;
• Tamara.

May

Such women are not only beautiful, but also very smart. They are good at negotiating, although sometimes they say a lot of unnecessary things. As a rule, these ladies have many envious friends, so they have to carefully filter their social circle throughout their lives. It is better for parents to name their daughter one of the following names:

• Evdokia;
• Euphrosyne;
• Claudia;
• Christina;
• Tamara;
• Faina;
• Julia.

June: modern female names, list of options

Such a girl exhibits noticeable lightness and selflessness. It’s easy for her to make friends, as well as useful acquaintances. The only drawback that others notice is his temper. Babies born in June are named like this:

• Akulina;
• Alyona;
• Antonina;
• Valeria;
• Kaleria;
• Elena;
• Sophia;
• Ulyana.

July

In the middle of summer, passionate and temperamental women who know what they want from life. These young ladies do not have to suffer from loneliness - they skillfully use the skill of seduction, and therefore there are always a lot of fans around them. Such women love to look bright and noticeable, which often causes concern among their life partners.

Below is a list of female names. Russian modern anthroponyms for “July” ladies can be as follows:

• Alevtina;
• Angelina;
• Irina;
• Marina;
• Margarita;
• Olga;
• Rimma.

August

Representatives of the fair sex, who saw the light in August, are extremely calm and non-conflict people. It is quite difficult not to please them in anything. If you ask such a young lady for help, she will happily agree. The most suitable female names in this case (Russian modern):

• Anita;
• Maria;
• Milena;
• Nonna;
• Suzanne;
• Seraphim.

September

Girls whose birthday falls on the Velvet season, there is no need to borrow enthusiasm from anyone. They are always ready to act, even if they have already missed once. Optimistic view on the world gives such women the opportunity to reach heights. Despite their love for noisy companies, over time these ladies acquire strong family. Female names, modern and ancient, that are suitable for babies born in September, according to the Saints:

• Anfisa;
• Vasilisa;
• Faith;
• Love;
• Marfa;
• Hope;
• Sophia.

October

If your daughter was born this month, then she is destined to live in deep love. Certain feminine names are suitable for girls born in mid-autumn. Russian modern, month-by-month options for complaints include a list for representatives of October:

• Ariadne;
• Veronica;
• Zlata;
• And she;
• Marianne;
• Taisiya.

November

A characteristic feature of such women is inconstancy. They often change their minds and do not like to stay in one place for a long time. Because of this, they may be judged by others. The following name options suit them:

• Alyona;
• Elizabeth;
• Euphrosyne;
• Zinovia;
• Nellie;
• Natalia.

December

The last month of winter usually patronizes romantic natures. They are somewhat melancholic, but at the same time strive for independence, which leads to some contradictions in their relationship with their life partner. Parents can name their daughter like this:

• Augusta;
• Angelina;
• Varvara;
• Catherine;
• Ulyana.

Recently it has become very popular to name daughters unusual names, and, as a rule, foreign ones. This makes the baby special, sets her apart from the rest. However, not only foreign female names are beautiful and modern. Russian, by month (or, as they say, by Saints) ungrouped options are now no less common. They allow you to give a girl a name that will not only sound good, but will also become her lucky talisman.

What to name a daughter is a purely personal decision of the parents. The most important thing is that the name is given to the child with love.