In Orthodox Christianity, there is a tradition according to which it is customary to name newborns in honor of a saint or saint, whose memory is celebrated on the day the baby is born. Alternatively, an Orthodox name for a boy can be chosen that is consonant with it, if the parents named the baby with a name not mentioned in the calendar. In this case, the priest can help with the choice before baptism.
Traditions of choice
Choosing a name for a child is a serious and responsible matter. Many families resolve this issue in their own way, and there may be certain traditions.
For example, firstborns are often named after their grandfather or father. Some have their own family lists of “allowed” and “forbidden” names for some reason. Some people follow the church calendar.
When choosing a name, future parents should pay attention to:
It should be remembered that the child will bear his name for the rest of his life.. Therefore, you need to choose one that he will also be pleased to hear. To think through all the options, it’s worth trying to put yourself in the child’s shoes. It is important to pay attention to the pronunciation of the boy’s name and patronymic. They should sound harmonious and be easy to pronounce.
Orthodox names for boys
Lately everything more people turn to their origins. In Russia, parents are increasingly choosing Orthodox names for boys.
In 2017, Alexander, Maxim, Mikhail, Ivan, Daniil, Dmitry, Matvey were popular. Most likely, their popularity will not decrease in 2018. All of them are found in the calendar of Orthodox names for boys.
The decision of what to name their son is made by many fathers and mothers during pregnancy. Having found out the approximate date of birth, they can use the church calendar of names by date of birth and choose the appropriate one by date of birth.
Options for those born in winter
There are many options available for “winter” boys:
Spring and summer names
In spring and summer, the church celebrates the memory of many saints and saints. True, some of the names sound like modern people very unusual, so parents should think about whether they should name their son this way:
Choice for autumn birthdays
Among the autumn names there are many popular and only gaining popularity:
- October 19 - Saint Thomas the Apostle. He was one of the apostles of Christ, a craftsman. Name: Thomas, Tamas, Tom.
- October 31 - Holy Apostle Luke. He was one of the disciples of Christ, had the profession of a doctor, but also an artist. Name: Luke.
- November 8 - Holy Martyr Demetrius. He is appointed patron of pastors. Name: Dimitri.
- November 21 - Saints Michael and Gabriel, the most important angels who announced the birth of Christ and John the Baptist. Name: Mikhail.
- December 13 - Saint Andrew. This was Peter's brother, considered the protector of sailors and fishermen. Name: Andrey.
- December 19 - St. Nicholas. He performed miracles and children love to celebrate the day in his honor. Name: Nikolay.
Russian church names for boys by month can be found in any church from a priest, and you can also consult with him for adoption best solution. The church list will be much more extensive. Let's take, for example, names for boys in November according to the calendar. It will consist of more than 30 names, with at least one saint name for each day. Both rare and more common names will be presented.
When the first thing parents think about is what it should be called. Some call the child the first one that comes to mind, others try to come up with something interesting, and still others check church holidays. Today we will talk about the importance of a name for a woman, why it is so important not to follow fashion, and whether you should pay attention to your patronymic and surname.
The influence of a name on the fate of a child
Almost all parents come up with a name for their child before his birth, or immediately after it, but this does not allow him to name the baby so that his nickname suits him. Since there is a belief that it is dangerous to reveal the name of a newborn before a certain age, you can take advantage of this and wait a little. If the baby does not have a nickname, then it is impossible to jinx him, no matter how strange it may sound.
After some time, the child’s character will emerge, based on which you can come up with a suitable nickname that will definitely suit him.
Separately, it is worth mentioning fashion, which puts a stigma on children. For example, you like the acclaimed TV series, and you decide to name your daughter Daenerys after main character. Now think about what her peers and teachers will call her at school, what the abbreviated name will be and how it will be combined with her patronymic and surname. In a decade, everyone will forget about the series, and the nickname will not go away, so before you name your daughter or son after the movie character, try it on yourself.
Important! Remember that father and son or mother and daughter should not have the same name.
We name the child by date of birth
There are couples who want to give their baby a name that corresponds to a certain time of year, so next we’ll talk about how to name a child born in summer, winter, autumn, or spring.
Winter. Children born in winter are distinguished by their persistent character and determination, but they suffer from problems associated with finding a soul mate. Suitable for winter children soft options(Ilya, Svetlana).
Spring. Spring children are quite selfish, and their main problem is indecision. They are not distinguished by firmness and perseverance, therefore they require a firm nickname in order to harmonize their inner world. These include Diana, Igor, Dmitry, Daria.
Summer. Summer children are distinguished by their determination and active position. They are always in harmony with inner world, so they can be called by any nickname.
Autumn. Autumn children are stingy with emotions, they are practical and prone to making quick decisions. To add softness to the character, long romantic names should be used, such as Vladislav,.
Separately, it is worth mentioning that many parents are concerned about the question of whether children are named after the months of the year. This was practiced during the times of the USSR, but at the moment such nicknames have completely disappeared, so if you call a girl Sentyabrina or a boy August, this will lead to ridicule and excessive attention.
Did you know? The longest name consists of 1478 letters, representing one huge word containing the names of historical places, famous personalities, as well as scientists. To read it, you need to spend at least 10 minutes.
Name according to the church calendar
Many mothers are interested in what child names can be used to name a child who was born on a particular church holiday. This practice is not something new, but it is worth understanding that most of the names are Old Slavonic and are therefore not often used.
To pick up church name for the baby, you should look into the collection of calendars. The church celebrates several saints each day, so you have several options to choose from. However, it happens that a child is born during a major holiday, for example, St. Andrew the First-Called, then it is better to give preference to this particular name, especially since it is common.
Important! Even if the baby is born earlier or later than the holiday, the name of the saint can be used.
It is worth remembering that the church name should not conflict with the above principles of choice, that is, it is impossible for the son and father to have the same name, otherwise they will constantly quarrel.
Baby name relative to horoscope
Astrologers believe that the correct name, which corresponds to the zodiac sign, can protect a person and give him strength to overcome obstacles. However, the problem is that most of the proposed options are Old Slavonic and, accordingly, outdated. For example, if you had a girl whose horoscope is Sagittarius, then you will be offered inappropriate options, such as: Aza, Alevtina, Louise, Seraphim, etc.
Also, many currently popular names are repeated in many zodiac signs. For example, Victoria can be used for girls who were born under the zodiac sign of Virgo, Libra, or Scorpio. It turns out that the most common names are simply universal, which is why they are worn by many children and adults.
It is worth mentioning separately that there are a huge number of similar tables of names compiled according to the horoscope. Anyone can write their own unique list, which will not be supported by anything. For this reason, you should not think that the strange nickname that your zodiac sign offers you can really help your child succeed in life.
Now you know why you shouldn’t call your child strange names, as well as nicknames of people who have some popularity in our time. Remember that a name can ruin a person’s life, so direct your creativity in a different direction. Don't forget that complex names are often misspelled, so your son or daughter may have problems with documents in the future. Listen to common sense, and not to the words of acquaintances and friends.
Among the pleasant series of hassles while expecting a child, choosing a name stands out. For some parents, this is a quickly resolved issue: the newborn baby is named after someone or simply the most favorite name of one of the family members.
Other expectant mothers and fathers are more scrupulous about their choice, studying male and female names, their meaning, compatibility with the patronymic and surname, the time of birth of the child, or being guided by church canons.
They also remember the advice: not to name the baby in honor of deceased relatives (it’s clear why), and a warning against naming the child in honor of living family members (supposedly this will deprive the child of his individuality).
The beauty of the name itself is no less important, especially if parents are faced with the question of what to name the girl.
How to choose the best and most suitable female names for your daughter? Stop at fashionable and original version or call the child a traditional, familiar name?
Choose something beautiful Russian name or look at the list of foreigners? Or maybe even give the baby an experimental, unique name?
Choosing a name for a girl child by patronymic
The combination of the first name and patronymic is important for several reasons:
- Sound harmony, including the even distribution of vowels and consonants, makes pronouncing the first name and patronymic convenient, and listening pleasure - pleasant.
- The correct combination of first name and patronymic, taking into account the nationality of the child and his father, and also emphasizing their general style (for example, “Rose” and “Fedor” have different stylistic connotations, so their combination looks ridiculous) will not give a reason to your daughter’s classmates and colleagues in the future joke about it behind her back. Agree, this is very important for a girl!
- According to the popular theory that each name carries a certain meaning and influences character and destiny, its successful combination with a patronymic (and in fact two names) will have a positive effect on a person’s life.
To ensure that your baby’s name combines beautifully and harmoniously with her middle name, adhere to the following recommendations when choosing it:
- it is desirable that the last sound (syllable) of the name is not identical to the first sound (syllable) of the patronymic;
- they look good with a long middle name short names, and vice versa;
- You shouldn’t choose unusual or colorful national names for girls if the middle name is the usual Slavic one: “Anzhelika Ivanovna”, “Nargiz Olegovna” - doesn’t it sound comical?
If meaning is important to you when naming, then when choosing a name for your daughter, give preference to the option with a meaning that harmoniously complements the meaning of the father’s name.
Thus, the middle name “Sergeevna”, which imbues the baby with calmness, hard work and love of art, fits well beautiful name“Elena”, which promises the girl a feeling of beauty and success in her career.
Selecting a female name by date and month of birth
The choice of a girl’s name depending on the time of her birth can be approached from several angles.
We make a choice by date in accordance with the zodiac sign
Lovers of horoscopes know that each representative of the zodiac has its own temperament and is destined for its own role in society. It is believed that a child must be named according to the meaning and characteristics of his sign.
For girls born during the “reign” of one or another zodiac sign, astrology experts have already compiled a list of suitable and undesirable female names.
So, for a girl born under the sign of Capricorn, it will be well suited female name Maria, along with the options Sofia, Arina, Daria. For Baby Fish, choose a beautiful name from the following list: Julia, Anna, Olga, Varvara, Polina.
Call Libra luxurious unusual options: Rostislava, Kaleria, Isabella. For girls born under the sign of Scorpio, it is recommended to be named: Victoria, Maria, Love. Taisiya.
For Sagittarius there is also a lot beautiful options: Vladislava, Inessa, Vasilisa, Maya. For Aquarius girls: Alina, Natalya, Snezhana. Name your Aries daughter Svetlana, Anastasia or, for example, Kira.
Veronica, Marina, Olga, Oksana are considered good names for Taurus. Gemini: Alisa, Evgenia, Ksenia, Christina. For Cancers, it is recommended to choose short, but at the same time very beautiful variations: Yana, Liya, Lada.
Name the little Lionesses beautifully and majestically: Alexandra, Eleanor, Nadezhda, Regina, Diana. Well, of course, feminine options are suitable for Virgos: Elizabeth, Irina, Tatyana, Anita.
We name the girl by her birth month
It has been noted that people born at the same time of year have similar character traits. Thanks to this, the idea of choosing names by month of birth arose. The name for the baby is chosen in accordance with the temperament it imparts to the person.
- The winter months do not give babies a soft temperament, so it is better to name a girl with a feminine option: Ulyana, Valentina, Svetlana - this will make the child’s character less “cold”.
- Girls born in spring are true ladies: gentle, light. But what they lack is firmness in making decisions and defending their opinions, so names for “freckles” should be given to strong ones: Anastasia, Larisa, Marina.
- Children born in the summer months can display absolutely any character traits, so you can safely name your daughter whatever you like.
- In autumn, girls are born who are practical and not prone to daydreaming. Beautiful names with a touch of romance are well suited for such babies, which will soften their down-to-earth character - Elizaveta, Zlata, Sophia.
Numerology - the mysterious science of numbers - is gaining more and more admirers. Its adherents are confident that almost our entire life is encrypted in numbers from 1 to 9. And since a person’s life actually begins with the date of birth and naming, numerologists could not ignore these important milestones.
The numerological code of the date of birth is calculated by adding all its digits until a single digit number is obtained. This number is considered sacred in a person’s life. It is good if the name for the child is chosen in accordance with it.
If you already have names for girls in mind, you can calculate the numerological code of each according to the following numerological table, where each letter corresponds to its own number (in columns).
The ideal option is the coincidence of the numbers of the name and date of birth - this predicts harmonious development and a successful life path for the baby.
For example, let’s calculate the numerological code for the date of birth 04/15/2016:
1 + 5 + 4 + 2 + 1 + 6 = 19,
Among the female names corresponding to this number are the following: Alexandra, Vanessa, Eva, Tamara.
It’s easy to check if the numbers match the name and date. To do this, it is enough to determine the name code.
Let's calculate as an example, using the table above, the code for the name Eva:
E=6; B=3; A=1.
Add up the meanings of each letter:
Several examples for each digit of birth codes are presented in the following table:
We name the baby according to the church calendar (saints)
It's great if you decide to name the girl according to church calendar. This is a centuries-old Orthodox tradition: since ancient times it was believed that the saint in whose honor the child was named would patronize him all his life.
Today, choosing a name according to the calendar is doubly popular, because ancient options are in fashion, which can be found in a wide variety in the church calendar.
The church canon does not allow you to choose just any name for a girl. You should refer to the names of the saints honored on the baby’s birthday, on the eighth day after birth, or on the fortieth day, on which, according to Orthodox tradition, the child is baptized.
If in the women's calendars there is no option that parents like, you can look at the men's calendars - perhaps there will be a derivative variation from a male name suitable for the date.
Let's look at how to choose a beautiful name for your daughter according to the calendar using the example of the same date of birth - 04/15/2016. There are no female saints honored on this day. However, the male calendar offers the following options: Edesius, Titus, Polycarp, Amphian. Therefore, you can form unusual maiden names from them: Amphiana, Edesia.
On the eighth day, that is, April 22, there are no female options in the church calendar either, so we look again at the list of male ones: Vadim, Disan, Gabriel, Avdies, Mariav. Perhaps you will settle on a name similar to the last one suggested - “Maria”.
On the fortieth day after the date of birth (05/24), the calendar again provides only male names, but what kind: Rostislav, Alexander, Sophrony! These options are great for creating beautiful names for girls.
A name is not just a word in a person’s life. At all times, people have invested special meaning in it and believed that it would influence the fate of the child. And today no one dares to call their daughter or son a “random” name. Their choice is approached responsibly and carefully.
Whatever method of choosing a name you choose: by patronymic or date of birth, according to the church calendar or numerological tables - the main thing is to do it with love, and then the baby’s life will be truly happy and successful!
Man has always been curious to look into his future. If such divination systems as tarot, runes and palmistry made it possible to obtain information about upcoming affairs, then numerology and Kabbalah were the first to propose a universal system for predicting human fate. For the calculation, we used characteristics that distinguish us on a mystical level: date of birth, name, eye color.
At the center of many mystical teachings is the idea of harmony between man and the world around him. For this reason special attention in ancient times it was given to the baby's name. The future that is predicted by the birthday and external features, should not contradict the fate calculated by numerologists or astrologers based on his name.
The influence of the day of the week on the fate of a child
Astrology recognizes the determining influence of the Earth’s satellite on a person’s fate, so the day of the week on which the baby was born is important to take into account when choosing a name, profession, or hobby. It is known that the duration lunar cycle is 28 days or 4 weeks. This means that on Monday of any month or year the moon is in one of four positions.
- Monday– a day of restlessness and adventurers. It is believed that Monday children are freedom-loving, prone to risk and travel.
- Tuesday- day of the god of war Mars. Associated with strength and defiance. The life of those born on Tuesday cannot be called easy, but their exceptional willpower allows them to achieve great success.
- Wednesday patronizes the smart and cunning. On this day, great scientists and successful entrepreneurs are born. Children of the environment know how to manipulate people and lead them.
- Born on Thursday prefer theory to practice. They are careful, prudent and a little lazy. They perform well as writers and church leaders.
- Friday- a day of love and passion. Such boys have no problems in their personal lives. They are not used to hearing refusals and always finish what they start.
- On Saturday Children are born who are inclined towards mysticism and religion. Outstanding philosophers and psychics were often born on this day.
- Boys born on Sunday, a fun and eventful life awaits you. In the Slavic tradition, the day was patronized by the supreme god Yarilo, who was also considered the god of holidays.
How to choose a male name by date and month?
According to horoscope
Ancient astrologers published name books, analyzing the fates of people living at that time and identifying favorable names. The connection with the zodiac sign was established partly experimentally(many people came to the court astrologers, whose names and horoscopes were preserved and made it possible to see the pattern between fate and name according to the zodiac sign), partly on linguistic grounds.
So the name Victor is of Latin origin and is translated as Winner. War and the aggressive energy of struggle are patronized by Mars, which is associated by astrologers with the sign of Aries. Therefore, for those born in late March and early April, the name Victor is recommended.
Some astrologers associated the outline of the name with zodiac symbolism. This approach was most popular in the Eastern tradition: some names in hieroglyphic notation are similar to animals that patronize a certain sign. Modern astrologers use lists of horoscope names handed down from their ancestors, only adding modern names.
According to the Orthodox calendar
In Orthodox and Catholic tradition There is also a connection between the name and the date of birth. According to the monthly calendar, the days of veneration of saints were determined, which were considered a holiday for those who bear their name. There are still rules for naming at baptism for owners of rare foreign names who do not have co-named saints.
Those whose birthday fell on a name day deserved special respect from the church. Information about holidays is published on the website and in official publications of the Russian Orthodox Church, including church calendars.
According to numerology
The numerological tradition is closely related to astrology. To predict the fate of a boy, the bridge number is calculated according to the following rule:
- First and last names are written in Latin according to transliteration rules.
- The first letter corresponds to the number 1, the second to 2, and so on. All numbers add up.
- The sum of the digits is calculated for the resulting number. Then the sum of the numbers is the result. The process is repeated until a number from 1 to 9 is obtained.
This characteristic determines the zodiac sign that favors the name. Thus, one corresponds to the sign of Pisces, two - Aquarius, six - Pisces and Taurus.
Another method involves comparing the first name number (without the last name) with the date of birth number (the numbers in the date are added until you get a number from 1 to 9). If they match, then the name suits the child.
It is also proposed to count the numbers of the first name, last name and patronymic separately and associate them with different aspects of the child’s life. It was believed that the number of the name affects the spiritual sphere, surnames - on career, and patronymics - on family relationships.
Monthly calendar
Back in the era Ancient Rus' calendars-months-words were compiled, helping parents name their child correctly. Modern and ancient Russian male names that match the months, even if they are beautiful and rare, can have an unfavorable numerological meaning for a child, so their interpretation must be taken into account. The same applies to church calendars.
In order not to check each name several times, modern esotericists publish lists of the most suitable names based on a combination of characteristics.
Over time, information becomes outdated: names lose popularity or calculation principles change (example: new horoscope with shifted dates). That's why it is important to use a calendar that has been released recently.
Below is the current data of astrologers, numerologists and christian church about favorable children's male Russian (and not only) names by month are divided into two lists: the first includes simple names, usually of Slavic or Greek origin, and the second includes outdated and foreign names for those who want to name their child a rare and beautiful name.
Popular
- January: Anton, Pavel, Artyom, Daniil, Egor, Ivan, Konstantin, Maxim, Nikita, Nikolay, Sergey, Stepan, Yuri.
- February: Alexander, Alexey, Valery, Vasily, Victor, Vitaly, Dmitry, Evgeniy, Kirill, Semyon.
- March: Alexander, Anton, Georgy, Denis, Ilya, Makar, Maxim, Pavel, Peter, Stepan, Taras, Yuri, Lev.
- April: Andrey, Artyom, Vadim, Vasily, Victor, Georgy, Daniil, Egor, Ivan, Maxim, Nikita, Sergey, Peter.
- May: Alexander, Anatoly, Boris, Vasily, Victor, Vitaly, Georgy, Gleb, Denis, Ivan, Konstantin, Kirill, Roman.
- June: Anton, Alexey, Valery, Vasily, Vladimir, Denis, Semyon, Sergey, Stepan, Timofey, Fedor.
- July: Anton, Anatoly, Denis, Ivan, Konstantin, Leonid, Pavel, Roman, Stepan, Stanislav, Yuri.
- August: Anton, Alexey, Alexander, Boris, Vasily, Gleb, Grigory, Dmitry, Ilya, Maxim, Nikolay, Stepan.
- September: Alexander, Andrey, Gleb, Grigory, Daniil, Ivan, Mikhail, Pavel, Peter, Semyon, Sergey, Timofey.
- October: Anton, Andrey, Vladislav, Vyacheslav, Grigory, Ivan, Maxim, Mikhail, Oleg, Roman, Sergey, Stepan.
- November: Anton, Artyom, Victor, Denis, Dmitry, Evgeniy, Egor, Ivan, Kirill, Konstantin, Mikhail, Yuri.
- December: Alexey, Vasily, Valery, Grigory, Gennady, Georgy, Egor, Maxim, Mikhail, Roman, Stepan, Yuri.
They tried to name children in honor of a great, famous, talented, successful person, thereby transferring his fate to their child and already promising the baby a happy life with just one name.
With the advent of Christianity, this task became noticeably simplified, and the process of criticism was streamlined. The basis of the foundations was the month book - the calendar - a calendar in which all the data about Orthodox holidays, as well as days of remembrance of saints. These days, on which this or that saint was revered, became the guide for the Orthodox when naming their children.
according to the calendar?
After much repression, faith is returning to our hearts, and religion to our homes. Even young families strive to choose the “right” name for their child and baptize him.
Finding a name using a prayer book is quite simple. You can handle this on your own. If you don’t yet know how to name your child according to the calendar, then look at which saints are revered on the baby’s birthday. Choose the most suitable name you like and get ready for baptism. If there are quite a few names, and most of them are euphonious, arrange a survey among family and friends, and consult with potential godparents. It may also happen that you were unable to choose the name of the child according to the calendar, because on the birthday of babies they honor exclusively male saints (or vice versa), or perhaps you simply did not like the names, and how to name the child according to the calendar in this case? The Christian tradition of naming gives you two time limits.
The first is the eighth day after the child is born or the period from the second to the eighth days, when you have the opportunity to choose a name. The second is the fortieth day after birth, if the baby is born strong and healthy, then they could postpone it for this period.
If, after all the deadlines, you have not been able to decide, then you can give the child One - “for the world”, the second - “for the church”, his choice can be entrusted to the clergyman who will conduct the baptism of the baby. This way, it will be easier to name your child according to the calendar; it will not take up a lot of your time and mental strength.
It is very important not to confuse the saint and the great martyr (they are also highly revered in Christianity), and do not doom your child to a difficult fate. And he will give the name of the saint to the baby reliable protection in the person of a powerful patron - a guardian angel.
Name day
When planning to celebrate name days in the future, remember that no matter how many memorable days the chosen saint has in a year, your child will only have one name day - the day closest to his birthday.
Faith and Reason
When naming a child according to the calendar, one should mainly be guided by faith. Study the biography of the saint whose name you have chosen, know the prayers and appeals to him, and pass on all this knowledge to your child.
Remember who or what the saint patronized, and raise the child in accordance with this. A person who is shown the path by someone who has already successfully walked it will be much easier and more confident to walk, all he has to do is not turn away from it.
While you are figuring it out, trying to understand, decide what to name the child according to the calendar, go to church, talk to the priest, ask for help and advice. They will certainly tell you everything, explain in detail and help you. A name, chosen correctly, with love and attention according to the calendar, will protect your child from wrong steps and actions, from the evil eye and slander, and will lead him along the road of life to happiness, success and prosperity!
