Interesting Russian female names. History of Old Russian female names

14.04.2019

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 fine 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. Towards the end of the 16th century, personal pagan nicknames and names were practically forced out of use. 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 the German name Anelie, swearing 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-Hebrew name, translated as “tender, 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!”
Dayna(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 the 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

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From time immemorial, a person’s name has been given great sacred meaning; it was believed that it bears the imprint of fate. This means that at birth a whole direction of life was chosen.

Male names were supposed to reward the owner with strength, courage, and power. Women's, on the contrary, were supposed to bring femininity, beauty, harmony, highest protection and family happiness to the owner.

How to choose names for girls

Choosing a name for a girl often becomes a point of contention among relatives. Sometimes you have to resort to the help of lots, the church calendar and even astrology.

And here it persists
a subconscious desire to choose the most favorable fate for the girl along with her name.

Female names are popular today: modern Russian, beautiful Slavic, rare and unusual. See the list and their meanings below.

What names should not be given to children?

When choosing a name, it is most reasonable to be guided by an understanding of how comfortable it will be for the child to live with it. social environment. It is desirable that the name corresponds to the traditions of the area, nationality, and customs.

The lack of prohibitions has given rise to a tendency in society to give the most unimaginable names to their offspring. And yet, you should not name a child so that he later becomes an object of ridicule in society.

The most popular female names

Sophia or Sophia;
Anastasia;
Darina or Daria;
Victoria;
Pauline;
Elizabeth;
Ksenia;
Varvara;
Maria;
Veronica;
Alyona;
Alexandra;
Ulyana;
Alina;
Margarita;
Arina;
Vasilisa;
Milan;
Christina;
Alice;
Kira;
Diana;
Anna.

These names are statistically found in 75% of all registered newborn girls.

Songs with female names

Love for a woman has always inspired poets and composers, and, as a result, a huge number of beautiful songs with women's names have appeared. They have always been loved all over the world.

The most famous Russian songs from different times:

“Pink Roses (Svetka Sokolova)” (Jolly Guys);
“Katyusha” (Blanter – Isakovsky);
“Ksyusha” (Alena Apina);
“A stewardess named Zhanna” (Vladimir Presnyakov);
“Alexandra” (from the film “Moscow Doesn’t Believe in Tears”);
“Natalie” (Mikhail Shufutinsky);
"Olesya" (Syabry);
“Faina” (Na-Na);
"Liza" (Andrey Gubin).

In Russia, songs dedicated to women have always been very popular, and not only here. There are also many songs with women's names in the world. This is the most favorite topic among songwriters.

The most famous foreign songs in English:

“Michelle” (The Beatles);
“Carry” (Europe);
“Nikita” (Elton John);
“Maria” (Blondie);
“Susanna” (Adriano Celentano).

Female names: modern Russian, beautiful Slavic, rare, unusual. List and values

Slavic beautiful female names

Among the Slavs, the main purpose of a woman was motherhood and family. This was included in the girl's name main meaning: she was supposed to become the keeper of the family hearth in the future.

Female names: modern Russian, beautiful Slavic, rare, unusual, the list and meanings of these names cannot be completely contained in more than one dictionary of names, they are countless.

Female names: modern Russian, beautiful Slavic, rare, unusual, ancient - the list and meanings are very extensive.

Russian modern female names

Modern Russian female names are mainly of Slavic, Greek, Jewish, Latin and Germanic origin.

Greek, Jewish and Germanic names appeared in Rus' with the arrival of Christianity from Byzantium in the 10th century, some Latin ones - during the period of Peter the Great's reforms.

Slavic names are the most ancient, but some of them are still popular:

Arina or Yarina - dedicated to the sun god Yarila;
Bozhena – gifted by God, divine or blessed;
Bronislava - glorious with protection;
Faith - knowledge, faith;
Vlada, Vladislava - owns fame;
Darina – gift of the Gods;
Zlata - golden;
Lada - okay, kind;
Love or Lyubava – giving love;
Lyudmila - dear to people;
Milana - she's cute;
Miroslava - glorious in the world;
Hope - hope;
Radmila – caring, caring, sweet;
Snezhana is cold and snowy.

Interesting fact! The name Svetlana, very popular since the second half of the 20th century, has a controversial origin. According to some unconfirmed versions, this is a Slavic name. But a version that is closer to the truth is that the name Svetlana was invented in the 19th century by Russian poets Vostokov and Zhukovsky.

After the release of Zhukovsky’s ballad “Svetlana,” the name gained enormous popularity. Gradually they began to call girls by it, and it firmly entered into everyday life.

With the advent of Christianity in Rus', new female names took root, which we now consider to be originally Russian. Today they are familiar to our ears and are quite common throughout Russia.

But their Greek origin is not entirely clear. The fact is that the name book was formed on the basis of cultural and trade ties, so in Byzantium itself there were not only Greek, but also Syrian, Latin, Egyptian, Persian, German, Babylonian and other names.

The most beautiful and common Russian names that came from Byzantium:

Alexandra (Greek) – human protector;
Alena (Greek) – light;
Alice (German) – protector;
Alla (Greek) – next;
Anastasia (Greek) – resurrection;
Anna (Hebrew) - God's mercy;
Antonina (Latin) – eager for battle;
Valentina (Latin) – healthy and strong;
Valeria (Latin) – strong and strong;
Varvara (Greek) – foreigner, barbarian;
Vasilisa (Greek) – majestic, regal;
Galina (Greek) – serenity, silence, sea surface;
Daria (pers.) – possessing good;
Catherine (Greek) – pious, immaculate;
Elena (Greek) – bright, chosen;
Eugenia (Greek) – high-born;
Elizabeth (Hebrew) – vow to God;
Zhanna or Yana is a variant of the name John (Hebrew) - God's mercy;
Zoe (Greek) – alive, life;
Irina (Greek) – calm and peace;
Inna (Latin) – a stormy fast stream;
Karina (Latin) – dear, dear;
Ksenia (Greek) – wanderer, foreigner;
Christina (Greek) – dedicated herself to Christ;
Larisa (Greek) – seagull;
Maya (Greek) – mother, nurse, goddess;
Margarita (Greek) – pearl;
Mary (Hebrew) – desired, serene, bitter;
Marina (Latin) – marine, living in the sea;
Natalia (Latin) – dear, given by God;
Nina (Georgian) – queen, mistress;
Olga – (of Scandinavian origin from Helga) sacred;
Sophia or Sophia (Greek) – wisdom, science;
Tatyana (Latin) – mistress, organizer;
Tamara (Hebrew) – date palm, fig tree;
Taisia (Greek) – wise, late;
Ulyana, Julianna, Julianna and Julia (Latin) - belonging to the Yuliev family;
Evelina or Eve (Hebrew) – life force;
Emilia (Latin) is an unyielding rival.

Interesting fact! The name Victoria means victory and is of Latin origin. It came firmly into Russian use after Russia’s victories in northern war(1700-1721).

Orthodox Russian female names - saints

Russian Orthodox Church has its own unique name - these are the saints who came to us from Byzantium. They contain the names of Orthodox saints, each of which is associated with great martyrdom and righteous deeds.

Until 1917, the names of newborns were given by the church at baptism. Some of them are actively used today. The rest are rarely used or have fallen out of use. Each name in the calendar has its own day of the year, sometimes more than one.

Here are some of them:

Agnia – immaculate;
Anisiya – accomplishment, success;
Anfisa – blooming;
Evdokia - favor;
Euphrosyne - joy;
Zinaida – divine;
Ilaria – clear, joyful, quiet;
Capitolina - born on the Capitol;
Claudia – lame;
Nonna – dedicated to God;
Paraskeva, Russian version of Praskovya, - Friday, the eve of the holiday;
Raisa – carefree, easy;
Rimma – Roman;
Rufina – reddish;
Seraphim – fiery;
Faina – light;
Photinia, Fotina (analogous to the Russian Svetlana) – light.

This is interesting! The name Pauline or Paulina, popular today, originates from the male name Paul, which in turn is the French version of the biblical name Paul.

This name in Orthodox calendar no, but there is Apollinaria (Greek) - dedicated to God Apollo.

Old Russian female names

Old Russian names were formed not only on a Slavic basis. The cultural ties of our ancestors contributed to borrowing from the traditions of our neighbors. This also affected names, some of which were of Scandinavian origin.

Not everyone today Old Russian names forgotten, some are very relevant. Lately Due to the undying interest in their roots, many name their children according to the ancient Russian tradition.

Such names are becoming more and more common, especially:

Ukrainian female names

Most Ukrainian female names have common roots with Russian ones. This is due to Slavic origin both peoples general history, as well as with the Orthodox tradition.

The lion's share of names in the Ukrainian name book coincides with Russian ones. The only difference is their spelling and pronunciation.

For example, some Russian names in the Ukrainian tradition are written with an “o” -: Olena, Oleksandra, Orina. There are also differences in the spelling of the letter “i”; in the Ukrainian language its Latin analogue “i” is used. This is due to the influence of Polish culture.

Some Ukrainian names with pronunciation features:

Belarusian female names

Belarusian female names are similar to Russian and Ukrainian ones. Here, too, instead of “and”, “i” is used, and the letter “u” also has its own pronunciation features.

Writing features:

There are also traditional Belarusian names that are very popular among the people and have their own meaning:

Alesya, Lesya, Olesya - forest;
Alena is a wonderful torch;
Ulada – okay, peaceful;
Yana - God's mercy;
Yarina, Yaryna – sunny.

Czech female names

Even though the Czechs are Slavic people, their traditions are somewhat different from Russian, Belarusian and Ukrainian.

The Czech Republic is a country with a predominantly Catholic culture. Therefore, Czech female names are a mixture of Slavic, Catholic and European. They are very unusual and interesting.

Some of them have their own unique features and value:

Abena – the one born on Tuesday;
Bara, Baranka, Barbara, Barka - a strange foreigner;
Branca is a great defender;
Vlasta – power;
Daska – soul;
Willow is a good God;
Cape - a small stork;
Libena, Libuz – love;
Otili – rich;
Radka – happy;
Sarka - forty;
Stepanka – crowned;
Hedvika – struggling;
Tsjenka - originally from Sidon;
Evika – life;

Bulgarian female names

The most popular in Bulgaria are traditional Slavic names. Although, since the 20th century, the Bulgarian name book has been enriched with various Western European borrowings.

Traditionally, children are named after their ancestors. There is one more feature: names are given that are universal for both boys and girls, for example Spaska and Spas, Zhivka and Zhivko.

Some traditional Bulgarian names and their meanings:

Cornflower - queen;
Jordanka – flowing downwards;
Mariyka is an analogue of the biblical name Maria;
Rositsa - Rosa;
Stefka – crowned;
Parking is worthwhile.

Polish female names

In Poland, children are traditionally given Latin, Slavic and greek names. This also has its own pronunciation features that make these names unique.

For example, popular names:

Agnieszka – immaculate;
Beata - blessed;
Wanda - from the Vened tribe;
Wojciech - consolation of soldiers;
Wenceslas - more glory;
Casimira – peacemaker;
Małgorzata is a pearl;
Franziska is French;
Jadwiga is a battle of rivals.

Rare female names

Beautiful rare names are very popular now. They come from other cultures, films, songs, etc.

Some of these rare names are:

Bella (European) – beautiful;
Venus (Latin) – Roman goddess of love;
Helium (Greek) – solar;
Daniela (Hebrew) – divine judge;
Ida (Greek) – fertile;
Oia (Greek) – violet;
Caroline (German) – queen;
Liliana (Latin) – lily;
Melania (Greek) – dark-skinned;
Nellie (Greek) – new, young;
Olympiad (Greek) – Olympic;
Palmyra (Latin) – palm tree;
Regina (Latin) – queen;
Stella (Latin) – star;
Ellina (Greek) – Hellenic, Greek;
Junia, Yunna, Juno (Greek) – goddess of marriage and love;

Unusual female names

A large number of modern Russian children are called by very unusual names. Some of them belong fairy tale characters, some come from the names of cities, countries, historical events, animals, plants, etc.

Here's a short list:

Byzantium;
Moon;
Russian;
Cherry;
Fox;
Joy;
Ocean.

Elven female names

Elven names are quite common today. These are the names of elves from the wonderful world created English writer John Ronald Tolkien.

Invented heroes gave new fashion to names that have a wonderful sound and secret meaning.

Some of them:

Amanael - daughter of Haman;
Anariel – daughter of the sun;
Eariel – daughter of the sun;
Lairiel is the daughter of summer.

The endings -iel means daughter.

There are also names consisting of two words, for example:

Arvel - noble maiden;
Irvil - sparkling shine;
Nimlot is a white flower.

Funny girl names

At all times, people have shown imagination in the matter of naming. Now this is a very common phenomenon. But sometimes fantasy leads to frankly funny and absurd choices.

Some funny names:

Aria;
Blandina;
Villa;
Kazdoya;
Nunehia;
Scandulia.

The happiest female names

Parents always want to give their daughter a name that will bring her happiness. Everyone has their own criteria for lucky names, but there are general views to this question.

Most people are of the belief that the Russian names Tatyana, Natalya, Elena, Olga, Irina and Ekaterina are the happiest.

Although no one has proven this, and no studies or observations have been carried out. Probably, the favorable sound of these names has filled them with light energy for many centuries.

Biblical female names

Bible stories contain a large number of beautiful female names. And many parents are inclined to name their daughters after pious biblical heroines.

The most beautiful of these names and their meaning:

Sarah is the ancestor;
Rebekah is a faithful wife;
Leah – heifer, heifer;
Rachel - lamb;
Dina - avenged;
Delilah – curly;
Susanna - lily;
Magdalena is a resident of Magdala.

The most common female name in the world

From all the variety of names the most common and favorite name in the world - Anna.

In each language it sounds unique, and yet it is the same name. Anna can sound in different languages, like Ann, Annette, Anita, Hannah, Ankhen, Ganna, Anika, etc.

Mythical names for women

Myths, especially ancient Greece and Rome, are dazzling a huge amount gorgeous female names. These are the names of goddesses, queens and beautiful maidens.

The most beautiful names and their meaning:

Aphrodite – Greek goddess love;
Artemis – Greek goddess of the hunt;
Grace – Roman goddess of beauty;
Diana – Roman goddess of the hunt;
Cassandra - Trojan princess and fortune teller;
Muse – Greek patroness of art and science;
Selene is the goddess of the moon.

Strange female names

There are some strange names, which, as a rule, are the result of the creative thinking of parents. Their popularity peaked in Soviet era, when blue-collar professions and revolutionary ideas were glorified.

Some are strange and amazing names that era:

Tractor;
Pravdina;
Railcar;
Stalin.

Among foreign bohemians, there are also parents with imagination who named their children rather strange names.

Translated from in English they sound like this:

Apple is the daughter of Gwyneth Paltrow;
Hazelnut is the daughter of Julia Roberts;
Bell - daughter of Madonna;
Ireland is the daughter of Kim Bessinger.

Strong female names

It is believed that some names have a special energy of power and are amulets for the owner. Basically, these are names whose decoding includes strength, strength, health, protection, and victory.

It is believed that the highest patronage is given to the owner by Russian names:

Alexandra;
Victoria;
Valeria;
Valentina;
Evgenia;
Olga;
Faith;
Catherine;
Daria.

Made up female names

During the creative Soviet era, parents created very interesting names with the help of their imagination. They were half-hearted abbreviations formed from the names of leaders and revolutionary slogans.

Some of them:

Gertrude - heroes of labor;
Velira is a great workforce;
Vilena, Vladlena - Vladimir Ilyich Lenin;
Krarmiya - red army;
Raitiya – district printing house;
Dazdraperma - long live the first of May;
Dinera is a child of the new era.

Female names of the peoples of the world

English female names

In England, children are often given a double name, which gives room for parental imagination. However, traditional names are also popular.

The most common female names in England are:

Olivia - olive tree;
Deborah - bee;
Scarlet is a fabric saleswoman;
Jennifer is a sorceress;
Kimberly - born in the royal meadow;
Britney - Little Britain;
Monica is an advisor.

In England and the USA, short Russian female names are very popular, and even some male names, which have become feminine there. For example: Sasha, Natasha, Nikita, Misha, Tanya.

Irish female names

Irish traditions are rooted in Celtic culture, so they attach great importance to a girl’s name. It reflects beauty, piety, and all the wonderful qualities of a woman.

The most interesting traditional Irish names and their meanings:

Abiagil - pleasing father;
Aerin – peace;
Brida – exalted;
Kaoilinn – fair and slender;
Morrigan is a big queen;
Orlaith is the golden princess.

German female names

There is an opinion about cacophony German language, and, nevertheless, German female names sound very beautiful.

In Germany, it is customary to give complex names; their number can reach up to 10.

Most beautiful German names and their meaning:

French female names

By tradition, French female names have always been considered very beautiful. They are popular far beyond France. Indeed, the French language caresses the ear with its pleasant nasal pronunciation.

This people gave the world the most beautiful female names, such as:

Adele – giver of goodness;
Blanche – white;
Vivien – alive;
Brigitte – majestic;
Jacqueline – driving away;
Emmanuel - God is with us.

Jewish female names

The traditions of the Jewish people are closely connected with Christian culture. European and Russian names are partly derived from Jewish culture. But there are also native national names.

Most beautiful:

Italian female names

Italians are extremely emotional and passionate people. This trait manifests itself in everything, even in names.

The most interesting of them:

Adriana is a resident of Adria;
Bianca – white;
Gabriella - the power of God;
Ornella – flowering ash;
Lucretia is rich.

Tatar female names

Of the Tatar names in demand:

Swedish female names

Swedes often call girls with the following names:

Agnetha – chaste;
Botilda - battle;
Greta is a gem;
Inger – body;
Frederica is a peaceful ruler.

Lithuanian female names

Popular names in Lithuania:

Laima – goddess of life;
Yumante – insightful;
Saule – sun;
Gintare – amber.

Greek female names

Beautiful Greek names:

Spanish female names

The Spanish people often call women with the following names:

Dolores – sadness;
Carmen – dedicated to Our Lady of Carmel;
Pilar – column;
Leticia – joy;
Consuela is persistent.

Georgian female names

In Georgia you can often hear such variations of names as:

Aliko - omniscient;
Dariko is a gift from God;
Mgelia – wolf;
Nani – baby;
Salome is peaceful.

Turkish female names

The following name options are popular in Turkey:

Armenian female names

In the corners of Armenia you will often hear girls’ names:

Anush – sweet;
Gayane – earthly;
Siranush – love;
Shushan – lily;
Eteri - ether.

Korean girl names

In Korean villages, parents call their daughters:

Mi – beauty;
Jung – love;
Mei – flower;
Kim – golden;
Yuong is brave.

Japanese female names

Interesting Japanese names:

Chinese female names

Among Japanese young ladies you can hear the following names:

Wenling – purified jade;
Jieying – household;
Xiu – graceful;
Meirong – self-control;
Xiangjiang – fragrant.

Scandinavian female names

Scandinavian girls are often called like this:

Asgerda - protection of the Gods;
Ingeborga – fertile;
Alva - elf;
Astrid – divinely beautiful;
Brunnhilde is warlike.

Azerbaijani female names

Variants of such names can be heard among girls and women of Azerbaijan:

Aishe - alive;
Diamond – beautiful;
Billura – crystal;
Zulfiya – curly;
Leila - night.

Arabic female names

Arabs often call their babies with similar versions of names:

Lamia – shine shine;
Aziza - dear, valuable;
Fatima - daughter of the prophet;
Daliya – grape wine;
Khalida is immortal.

Egyptian female names

The Egyptian population in its female part often has the following names:

Chechen female names

Interesting options for Chechen names:

Amira is a leader;
Jamila – beautiful;
Nazira – equal;
Ruwayda - smoothly walking;
Salima is healthy.

Kazakh female names

The following names are popular in Kazakhstan:

Aigansha – moon-like;
Balbala is a smart child;
Dilara – beloved;
Karlygash - swallow;
Marzhan is a pearl.

Indian female names

Picturesque India is famous for the following female names:

Uzbek female names

You will often come across such names in Uzbekistan:

Asmira - the first princess;
Guldasta – bouquet of flowers;
Intizora – long-awaited;
Olma - apple;
Farkhunda is happy.

Gypsy names for women

The perky gypsy people baptize their girls like this:

Mirela – admirable;
Lala – tulip;
Lulaja – flower of life;
Esmeralda - emerald;
Jofranca is free.

At all times, parents, when giving a name to their daughter, wanted to give her beauty, love, happiness, wealth, fertility, and protection. This desire is reflected in the names of almost all peoples of the world.

From this video you will learn modern Russian, beautiful Slavic, rare and unusual other female names, their list and meanings.

Interesting article. I would still like to make some clarifications. About Georgian names. “Mgelika” (“wolf cub”), or “Mgelia” (wolf), is a non-baptismal, pagan name; now used in the form of "Gela"; This male name. Popular female names: Tamari, Nino, Ketevan, Khatuna, Khatia, Natali (“bright”, synonymous with Svetlana), Mariami... By the way, “Tamari” is Georgian for “temple”.

A beautiful name - Maayan... I would say, although I am a grandmother, I am brave))

In ancient times, when the parents of their daughter wanted to give her a name, they always looked first at the manifestations of her character traits, abilities, and craving for something specific. Slavic names for girls must necessarily reflect not only the purpose of the future mother and wife, but also some of their personal traits. If today more people choose names of foreign origin or from the Orthodox naming book, then earlier the Slavs relied on ritualism and even religious traditions. Beautiful Slavic names for girls were given according to personality. In the naming ceremony, the key role was played by the sorcerer conducting the ceremony. Subsequently, traditions changed, Slavic Russian names for girls began to be assigned at birth. Perhaps now the time has come when we can use rare Slavic names for girls?

According to cultural experts, the Slavs had never previously given names to their children from infancy. In addition, it was their habit to always name children or an adult person by several names. It still happens with us folk custom give nicknames to a person who already has a first name, patronymic and family surname.

Beautiful Slavic names for girls were assigned in adolescence. Destination for every girl played special role. It could be both personal and tribal, having family or community significance.

The first feature includes the child’s personal qualities that will remain with him for life. And to the second - social role future mother, wife, successor of the family. There is also a third meaning - this is the identification of the girl with one or another Goddess of the Slavic pantheon of gods. Then the girl could unwittingly attract divine power to herself just by her name.

Features of Slavic names for girls

The original Slavic name for a girl is today considered a rare occurrence. People are already accustomed to naming girls with names of Greek, German, Roman and even English origin. It is also popular today to name children from the church Orthodox naming book. But most of them include Jewish names, mixed with Greek variants.

Women's names among the Slavs could be complex or simple, depending on the family structure, traditions and personal characteristics, time of birth, and circumstances. In Russian fairy tales today you can find names consisting of an additional nickname: Elena the Wise, Marya the Artisan, Tiny Khavroshechka, Varvara Krasa - Long Braid, Ognevushka-Jumping and others. In addition to fairy tales, in the life of the Slavs there were names: Zarina Svetlaya, Dobronrava Solnechnaya, Yasun Krasa, Dobryan Marten, Vedana Groza and others.

In addition to double names, which spoke about the special qualities of the child, or the special time and hour when he was born, the children of the Slavs were also called secret names. Only the priest conducting the ceremony, the Native Gods who blessed the child, and the girl herself knew about this name. This name should not be told to anyone, because there is a belief that with its help evil forces can completely take possession of a person bearing a secret name. The function of such a name is to protect against various failures and attacks. evil spirits, from the evil eye and other negativity.

If they wanted to mark a girl with the power of any Goddess, then she was given a name either with the root of the name of the Goddess, or by calling the child with the whole divine name. Such a relationship with the Native Gods allowed the future girl to get successfully married, the future mother to conceive, give birth and raise good children, the future wife to be a faithful friend, comrade-in-arms and caretaker of her husband.

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The following names are found associated with the pantheon Slavic goddesses: Lada, Zara (derived from Zarya Zaryanitsa), Maria (derived from Mary, Morena), Dana. Female names derived from the Gods: Yarila, Velesynya, Perunitsa.

How to choose Slavic names for girls

Rare Slavic names for girls (Vedagora, Gorislava and others) or common ones, such as Lada, for example, were chosen according to a special principle. It consisted of the following:

A temporary name was given. From the moment of birth until a certain age, girls were not called anything specific name, but were simply called “child”, “child”, “girl”, or even just a number - “second”, “third”.
Naming. After observing what inclinations the girl showed and what she was striving for, the parents could help choose a name.
Honor your ancestors. They could name the girl after some outstanding personality in the family. For example, great-grandmothers-handicraftsmen, grandmothers-witches, and so on.
Honor the ancestral God. When a particular god or deities were worshiped in a Slavic family, their names could also be passed on to people at the request of parents or grown-up children.

Naming was carried out for a girl in such a way as to first “wash away” the temporary name in a lake where there is no flowing water (for boys - in a river with flowing water). Then they “attached” the new name through a special ritual. The sorcerer performed the ritual at the temple. This is all done when the girl reaches a certain age:

if the qualities of a future sorceress, priestess, or sorceress manifested themselves, then the girl was named at the age of 9;
when a child shows all the qualities of a warrior, or she was a princess - at 12 years old;
children showing qualities of other classes - at 16 years old.

Slavic mythology describes a number of conditions in the traditions of the ancient Slavs, when children or adults could be renamed. This usually happened if a new name “from the language of the people” was already fixed in a girl or woman, taking into account the passage of one or another stage of life, where she showed herself in a special way. They could conduct new naming ceremonies when, for some reason, previously given name didn't fit. It rarely happens that a temporary name is assigned to a child for life.

The name of a girl, girl, woman must definitely sound! Our Slavic ancestors believed that spoken words had magical powers, including names that were repeated out loud more often than other words. The future mother and wife must receive strength from Nature, the elements, and the gods in order to successfully create virtuous offspring. The Slavic culture of the Russian North has in many ways now most fully preserved these traditions, especially in the villages.

Slavic female names

AGNIYA - fiery, enlightened
ALLA - highly spiritual
BAZHENA - desired
BELA - white, clean
BELOYARA - light-colored
BORISLAVA - fighting for glory
BOYANA - fighting, courageous
BRATISLAVA - taking glory
BELOSLAVA - glorifying purity
BELYANA - enlightened, spiritualized
BOGOLYUBA - loving her gods
VLASYA - long-haired
VELENA - commanding
VESNYANA - spring
VLADA - okay, slender
VELMIRA (Velemira) - ruler of the world (people)
VEDANA (Vedeneya, Vedenya) - in charge
VELIMIRA - very peaceful, balanced
FAITH - knowing Ra (sun, primordial Light)
VSESLAV - glorifying everything
GALA - soulful
GALINA - feminine, earthy
DANA (Danuta) - given
DARYANA (Daria) - courageous
DRAGOMIRA (Darling) - dear, dear to the world (society)
ZLATA (Zlatana) - golden, golden-haired
ZVENISLAVA - calling on glory
ZLATOYARA - ardent, strong like the sun
INNA (Inga) - feminine
KARINA - brown-eyed, little race
LYUBAVA (Lyuba, Lyubima, Lyubusha) - beloved
LUDA - humane
LUCHESARA - radiant, illuminating with light
LYUBOYARA - loving Yarila
LYUDMILA - dear to people, humane
MILA (Mlava, Militsa) - sweetheart
MIRA (Mirava, Mirana, Mirona, Mireta) - peaceful, reconciling
OLESYA - forest
OLGA (Olyana) - playful
OGNESLAV - glorifying Fire
POLADA - flexible
PEREYASLAVA - which took over the glory of its ancestors
RUSSIA - fair-haired
RITA - born in accordance with the Law of the Family
SVETANA (Sveta, Svetla) - light
SNEZHANA (Snezhina) - snowy, white-faced
SVETLANA (Svetlena) - bright, pure soul
FLOWER - blooming, tender
YADVIGA - nurse
YANA - courageous
YAROSLAVA - glorifying Yarila the sun

Choosing a name for your little princess is a pleasant and, at the same time, responsible process. Future parents, as well as grandparents, go through everything possible options before they settle on just one. The name with which a girl comes into this world largely determines her character and future destiny.

Sometimes you have to “sweat” over a name for a newborn baby.

Possible criteria for choosing a name for a girl

The most best name It can be very difficult to choose one for a daughter, especially when disagreements arise between mom and dad. Parents are sorting out maximum amount options, paying attention to both fashionable and old ones.

First of all, they consider the beautiful Russian royal names that the Rurikovichs called girls - Catherine, Sofia, Anastasia, Anna, Alexandra, Elizabeth, Maria. They remember unusual ancient ones - Aglaya, Angelina, Lukerya, Evdokia, Iraida, Claudia, Martha, Pelageya. Each option has a unique origin and meaning.

Someone wants to name a newborn in memory of a loved one. In this case, it is worth remembering that it is not correct to name your child after a deceased relative. Consider interesting and rare names for girls. They are also chosen according to their meaning, according to the church calendar, according to the horoscope and the advice of an astrologer.

By name meaning

When naming a child, they look at the meaning of the name in the case when they want to give his character certain features. Besides, no one wants a letter code to have a bad meaning.

Aglaya - “brilliant”. Aglais are bright personalities, they literally gush with ideas and emotions, they are always ahead and ready to lead their team.
Alexandra is a strong letter code, translated meaning “strong-willed.” Children use their natural abilities to their advantage and know how to carefully hide their emotions.
Anastasia – “resurrected”. Nastya's girls are kind and gentle, but with strong character. Very dreamy natures.
Angelina - “messenger”. The name is gentle, the word “angel” is clearly read in it, but its owners are energetic and determined.
Anna is one of the names royal family, translated as “brave.” Ani is principled, careful, patient.
Catherine – means “purity”. Katya grows up intellectually developed and purposeful, capable of achieving success.
Iraida – translated as “heroine”. Iraids are active and proud. Such people achieve whatever they want in life.
Claudia – “persistent.” Perseverance is main feature Klava’s character, and this helps her a lot in life.
Maria - means "serenity". An affectionate nature that wants to warm and protect everyone around.
Martha – “noble”. A young lady with a rare and beautiful name grows up calm, balanced and caring.
Sophia (Sofia) - means “reasonable, wise.” Girls with this name are usually rich inner world. In life they are lucky and happy.

According to the church calendar

The method of choosing a name according to the Saints is popular. It is believed that a child named according to the church calendar is under the protection of his guardian angel from the first days of his life. The day of a saint is celebrated every day. All that remains is to choose one of them.

The most beautiful church female names for daughters have Slavic, Greek and Hebrew roots. It is also worth finding information about why the person was canonized. If you have a difficult choice, look at nearby dates and the entire month.

Winter

In December, daughters are named in honor of the Saints: Anna, Anastasia, Varvara, Catherine, Zoya, Kira, Lilia, Margarita, Maria, Tamara, Tatiana, Ulyana, Yulia.
In January, the name days of Arina, Anastasia, Antonina, Agnia, Vasilisa, Varvara, Evgenia, Maria, Melania, Irina, Ksenia, Tatyana, Ulyana, Emilia, Yulia. Daughters born in January have a strong character. The name given according to the Saints can soften it and endow the girl with tenderness.
In February, Agnia, Anna, Alexandra, Alevtina, Arina, Vasilisa, Vera, Zoya, Ekaterina, Inna, Christina, Sofia have Angel Day. Just as in the case of January daughters, the name of the Saint will soften their unbending winter character.

It is believed that names according to the calendar protect the child throughout his life.

Spring

March Saints: Anna, Arina, Varvara, Galina, Daria, Kira, Maria, Marianna, Marina, Nadezhda, Olga, Ulyana, Yuliana, Yulia. Girls born in the first month of spring are often gentle and indecisive, but at the same time talented and charming.
In April in church calendar name days of Saints Anastasia, Anna, Varvara, Daria, Larisa, Lydia, Nika, Praskovya, Sofia. Children born in April are successful and talented.
According to the Saints, the May princesses can be called: Valeria, Zhanna, Zoya, Joanna, Tamara, Faina, Fedora, Elsa, Julia.

Summer

The June ones are called Alena, Vera, Elena, Zinaida, Lilia, Susanna, Yuliana.
In July, the days of the Saints are Agrippina, Valentina, Dinara, Lucia, Margarita, Rimma, Tatiana, Yana.
In August - Angela, Angelina, Anna, Anfisa, Daria, Eva, Ia, Melitsa, Ksenia, Nonna.

Girls born in autumn time kind, friendly and easy to talk to

Autumn

Autumn children are diligent, diligent and strive for perfection:

In September, the name day of Alena, Vasilisa, Elena, Lyudmila, Martha, Oksana, Regina, Seraphim, Sofia, Fekla, Elsa.
In October - Ariadne, Arina, Vera, Veronica, Virinea, Dora, Elizabeth, Zlata, Marianna, Polina, Tatiana, Fevronia.
In November - Arina, Anna, Alexandra, Glikeria, Elizabeth, Martha, Matrona, Neonilla, Nina, Olga, Stefania.

The list of beautiful Orthodox names can be continued for a long time. It can be obtained from the church in which the parents are going to baptize the child. The lists may differ depending on the monastery in which they were compiled.

Horoscope

Some parents turn to astrology and horoscopes to choose a name. In this case, there is also food for thought, since each zodiac sign is suitable for several options - simple and not so simple. The following are beautiful modern names according to zodiac signs.

Sometimes when choosing a name they are guided by astrological principles

Corresponds to the sign Aries girl names Alice, Alla, Raya.
Taurus people are called Angela, Diana, Maya, Monica.
Gemini women wear sonorous names– Aksinya, Albina, Ivetta, Clara, Taisiya, Eliza.
Cancer girls are very impressionable people. The names Bogdana, Lolita, Melania are suitable for them.
Majestic Leos are called accordingly - Aurora, Ilona, Emma.
The names Constance, Regina, Linda are suitable for the feminine Virgo.
Charming Libra - Veronica, Zlata, Lyubov, Milena, Pelageya, Snezhana.
Those with a changeable character, born under the sign of Scorpio, are called Louise, Martha, Elina.
Sagittarius is called Zhanna, Marianna, Thekla.
Capricorns - Varvara, Kira, Renata.
The Aquarius girl is given the name Ilona or Aelita.
Pisces - Amelia, Eve.

Other criteria

By time of year:

trying to balance the winter atmosphere, they call their daughters sunny and warm names - Svetlana, Lyudmila, Natalya;
in the spring, daughters are called more harshly - Irina, Victoria, Ruslana;
summer children can be called Margarita, Valeria, Antonina;
autumn - Yesenia, Zlata, Vera, Olesya.

When parents want to single out a girl, they give her rare name

When mom and dad want to highlight their child so that his name is the only one in kindergarten and school, in Russia they give rare and beautiful, sometimes forgotten, old feminine names - Ophelia, Valencia, Dominica. When replacing one letter in a traditional name, new unusual options are obtained: Alesya, Daria, Olena.

By the name of a loved one musical artist or actresses:

Rihanna;
Bianca;
Nastasya.

TOP most popular female names of recent years in Russia

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Sofia;
Alice;
Pauline;
Arina;
Victoria;
Valeria;
Elizabeth;
Karina;
Milena;
Maria.

Great options to name your child, but very common these days.

Rare and beautiful Russian names

Turning to the origins, you can remember Russian names, beautiful and ancient, and choose unusual name for girl. They are old, with history.

Each of them stores a letter code with a meaning:

Bozena;
Olympics;
Veroslav;
Augusta;
Zlatislava;
Ariadne;
Lyubomir;
Neonilla;
Pelagia;
Praskovya;
Stanislava;
Kaleria.

Unusual international names

There are many beautiful female names that sound almost the same in all languages. These names are international: Adeline, Alexandra, Anna, Adriana, Agatha, Agnes, Amalia, Diana, Evangelina, Isabella, Ilona, Clara, Liana, Linda, Laura, Marianna, Mia, Roxana, Sabrina, Stella, Evelina, Ella.

When choosing a name, you must also look at how it will be combined with the surname and patronymic

The list is, of course, not complete. There are still a lot of options. When choosing a name for your daughter from the list of international ones, you should think about its combination with the surname and patronymic. For example, combinations like Stepanova Adriana Petrovna do not sound very harmonious.

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The daughter's name must first of all correspond to her nationality and religion. To name a Russian girl, for example, Muslim name it would be strange.

It is important that it matches the last name and patronymic. It is better to choose a short name for a long last name and patronymic. For example, Ikonnikova Kira Stanislavovna is easier to pronounce than Ikonnikova Alexandra Stanislavovna.

The future woman will have to bear the name all her life. Perhaps the daughter will become a teacher, educator or director of a large company, and she will often be called by her first name and patronymic. The parents' task is to make sure that the sound does not hurt the ears and is not difficult to pronounce.

It's good when there is a full and shortened form of the name. Parents will definitely want to call their child affectionately, so before giving him a name, they come up with diminutive forms for him.

The name Eve, according to legend, is considered the most ancient biblical name, and belonged to the first woman who appeared on earth by the will of God, so that Adam would not be bored. Today, women's names number in hundreds of very different variations, and each has found a place in the name book of women's names...

Female names in different cultures of the world

Each country and each culture has its own rules and traditions regarding the naming of future women. Female names are chosen according to different rules: somewhere the basis is centuries-old traditions, somewhere parables and legends, and somewhere, as in Western civilization, girls are given names only for standard reasons, taking into account such factors as the beauty of sound, speed of pronunciation, fame and popularity.

Take, for example, Slavic culture. There has long been only one single tradition - girls, like boys, were given a name exclusively upon reaching the age of nine, when the child could already be associated with some craft (the name was closely connected with it). Before this, a child could be called by his ordinal number (whichever appeared in the family), or simply “Child” or “Child”.

In Muslim culture there were only a few rules. First, a woman’s name should not necessarily be listed in the name book of women’s names, the main thing is that it should be a word that, in translation, determines fate. For example, the name Aliya was translated as “exalted”, and Samiha - “generous”.

And so in each individual culture there were at one time traditions that they adhered to, giving them a name. Somewhere over time, traditions have exhausted their significance, and somewhere they are adhered to to this day. However, church names, like traditional national ones, are popular to this day. Yes, and legends and signs also have weight in today's modern times.

So, in Iceland there is only one single rule today - a woman’s name cannot begin with the English letter “S” as such, because in the local culture, in the Icelandic alphabet, this letter simply does not exist.

Modern naming traditions

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IN Slavic culture naming traditions have been partially preserved. Thus, a tradition has been preserved, based on which a church female name should be given, taken from the name book according to the Saints, which lists the martyrs and Saints who once defended the formation Orthodox religion. In modern times, this tradition is not followed in every family, and yet, everyone without exception knows about it, especially since during baptism the girl is still given a female Orthodox name from among the Saints.

Catholics have a similar tradition, and in accordance with it, it is also customary to give names to women from the list of those honored in the church. True, it is worth noting that today in Catholic culture they approach the naming of newborns more responsibly than in Orthodox culture.

In Islam, it is still considered obligatory to call the future woman a name, which could determine her fate through its translation. There are no biblical or church names, and in the Koran there is only one single female name. As a result, girls are called those variations that, when translated, mean some quality (generous, bright, noble, etc.), or the name of a flower.

But in France, for example, there is only one tradition - to name children after their ancestors. So, they used to act according to one simple scheme. The girl's name had to consist of the names of her paternal and maternal grandmothers, as well as the saint venerated on the day of her baptism. In modern times, this tradition is difficult to follow. Therefore, mostly single names of relatives are given: godparents, mothers, grandmothers, aunts, etc.

Name and religiosity: the main criterion for division

All " girl names» are divided into several categories and, based on them, into a small number of subcategories. But the most important criterion of all available is the criterion of religiosity. Based on the issue of religion, the most famous female names are:

Orthodox;
Catholic;
Muslim;
Jewish.

How to choose a suitable female name in modern times?

Naturally, ideally one should follow the traditions under which a girl is born. Being an Orthodox family, you need to call Orthodox name, and in Catholic, Catholic and in accordance with the traditions of Catholics. But if traditions are not to your liking, then you can resort to standard schemes that are common throughout the world.

So, in modern times, you can choose a female name based on five important parameters: the patronizing element, the zodiac sign, the year according to the Eastern calendar, the patron planet, and religion.

With the latter, everything is clear - it is desirable that the name relates to the religion to which the family and the newborn girl are directly related. If you belong to the Orthodox category of people, then it is advisable to choose from among the Orthodox female names.

As for the other parameters, everything is simple. Every zodiac sign and every animal from Eastern calendar influence certain names in their own way with their energy.

In the same way, each name can have different energy in conjunction with one or another sign. The element is determined by the sign of the Zodiac and the date of birth of the child, but in the same way, each name is protected by one or another element. It is advisable to select a name that will correspond to all the named parameters without exception.

By the way, on our website, in the list presented, you can sort out names by elements, zodiac signs, years, and even seasons.