Part 1

Brainstorm options

Decide whether you want a traditional, popular, or unique name. Carefully consider whether you want your baby's name to stand out or be casual and classy; stood the test of time or was catchy and solid.

Consider personal history and traditions. Your family may have special naming traditions. Some families name a son after his father, others have special "schemes" such as all children's names starting with the same letter. Whatever tradition you choose, make sure each child feels unique and has a unique name. For example, by naming your twins Ira and Kira, you may encounter great difficulties in the future.

Write a list of names you love, people you respect, names that have special meanings, etc. You should do this together with your partner. Compare lists - are there any names you both like? Maybe your partner likes a name that you can't stand. Cross out the names you don't like and add the names you like to the list. These lists may change over time.

Think about your heroes. Role-playing characters, whether real or fictional, can be a source of inspiration. The name "Hermione" suddenly became popular with the advent of the Harry Potter books. If you admire Mother Teresa, maybe Teresa is one of the options. Of course, keep in mind that some heroes are considered controversial, and some do not fit the local culture.

Be careful with "ethnic names". Unfortunately, a name that represents an individual, or is somehow associated with discrimination, can complicate a child's life and make it difficult, for example, to find a job. But it might instill pride in the child's heritage. So choose carefully.

Be wary of names inspired by your personal beliefs. In many ways, this is a great way to reaffirm your religious beliefs or your hopes for the child (joy, faith, grace, etc.). But sometimes a child grows up and is not happy with it. He or she may or may not convert his or her name. For example, Bogdana - this name may seem very awkward to her!

Ignore the rules! A safe, traditional, good-sounding name is good and correct, and perhaps the most desirable name for most parents. But there are many unusual, unique and original names, so the choice is yours.

Part 2

Choosing a name

1. Remember that your child will carry this name throughout his life. This is your first gift to your baby, so it's something special.

   Make sure it's a name you both like. Try saying your baby's name over and over again to see if you get tired of hearing it. As a parent, you will have to say it very often.

   Consider gender identity. IN modern world names are often both masculine and feminine.

   • Don't call your child by a name that is usually of the opposite gender. Your son named Katya, Dasha or Anya cannot be happy if he is called a girl on the first day of school.
   • Historically, masculine names tend to be more acceptable for girls (such as Sasha). But just by name alone, it may not be clear whether your child is male or female, and this can lead to confusion.
   • Some names are gender neutral (such as Chris, Dakota, River) or sound like masculine names but can be spelled in a feminine manner (Alex, Alexandra). Such names have both their own problems and advantages.

2. Please note that the child will become an adult. Will his name sound good as he gets older? A very important factor is whether the name will age gracefully. What fits a baby or small child may not fit an older person. Can you imagine an adult named Coco? Or a pensioner?

   Make sure your first name goes well with your last name. You probably don't want the first name to end with the same letter as the last name (eg Eve Anderson, Phillip Piper, Roger Rhyne).

   Think about how short it might sound. Many people shorten their names, and you should choose one that you like and that at the same time will sound good with your last name, for example, Richard Vikes sounds good, but what if they call him Rick?

   Don't ignore spelling. Sometimes there are several variations of the name and different options writing one name. Writing a unique name will help your child stand out, but can cause headaches when it comes to correcting people and paperwork! Plus, your child may never be able to buy something because of their name.

   Consider whether you really want your children's names, especially if they are the same gender, to have the same initials. When they get older and a letter arrives for J. Smith, how will you know if it's for Josh, Jack, James or Jordan? Although many families do this and are satisfied...

   Try a greeting test. Finally, once you've narrowed down your name, introduce yourself as your child using only your first and last name. Will this name be able to grow with the child? How will it sound to a future employer? Lyusya may sound cute as a baby's name, but what would it sound like for general director?

   Decide in advance what time you want to choose the name. Some couples wait until the baby is born, while others announce to family, friends, and anyone who asks right away when everyone already knows about the pregnancy.

• Test your name through the "bully" test. Think of a rhyme with something that comes to mind, look for hidden words in the name, etc. Ask an older child to help you if you can't think of anything. Children very quickly come up with strange associations for names and use them.
• Do a Google search on the name to make sure it's not associated with any big names of co-opted strippers and porn stars.
• How do first, patronymic and last names sound together? While a name may sound good on its own, things can change when you add a middle name to it.
• If you have a family tree, try looking through a list of names or try talking to relatives for new ideas. Even your grandmother can come up with a great idea.
• It is also not recommended to name your children names like: Emerald, Ruby, Opal, Forest, Ocean, River. (Although some families do this.)
• It is desirable that the name is well written and sounded.
• Look at the initials to see if there is anything offensive in them. Ponomarenko Ustin Konstantinovich can turn into an abbreviation that is unpleasant for a child.
• Remember, your child can always have a short name on their birth certificate. For example, Alison could be Alice, Nikita could be Nick, Anna could be Ani, Emily could be Em, Samantha could be Sam, and so on.
• If you're choosing names for twins, make sure they sound good together because you'll be saying them together a lot. But at the same time, aren't they too similar? This will prevent them from developing as individuals. Twins Alexander and Alexandra will never forgive you! Just like Josie and Jodie, Charlotte and Charlie, John and Johnny.
• Probably the best advice is to have several name options ready. When a baby arrives, your backup option may become your main one. Sometimes a name just suits a child!
• If your surname has become the target of many jokes (Dubina, Fool, etc.), do not give your children names that emphasize this surname. For example, Emelya is simply cruel.
• Choose short names for long last names and vice versa. A long name will look and sound strange with a long last name
• Try inserting "aunt" or "uncle" before the name. If your child has siblings, he or she will likely face this question.
• If you have already matched your first name to your last name, it’s time to check how it sounds with your middle name. You may be very surprised at how it sounds when combined with your middle name and last name.
• Go to special sites to check the popularity of the name you choose.
• Do not come up with several “short names” for your child at once, as this can lead to confusion. For example, do not call Lena Alena while she is little, and so on.
• If you've chosen an ethnic name from your country of origin but aren't sure how it will fit with another culture, ask your husband, a cafe waitress, a store clerk, or a neighbor to say the full name. Aifi, Pádraig or Sadhb may be common names in Ireland, but could also be dangerous for your baby abroad. Come up with a short version, for example, Anya (Aifi) or Sanya (Sadhb.). You might settle on a name that is related to your home country, like Kerry, Patrick or Erin. Be aware that in some places such names may mark your child out as a foreigner or a "fake" when the child returns to their home country. Also, choose a name that translates easily into your native language. Mary can live her life as Mary and become Mary only upon returning “to her homeland.”

Warnings

• You do NOT need to give your child just the initials of their name. He will constantly have to explain that "A.I." don't really mean anything.
• Don't give your child a name with negative connotations. Your name Hitler can create problems later in life.
• If you want to name your child after a physical feature that he or she is likely to exhibit in the future, such as beautiful green eyes like Mom and Dad, make sure that the child will not be ridiculed for it. For example, if you name your red-haired daughter Ginger, she will probably be ridiculed in the future as a South Park character.
• Check the initials and make sure they don't create any awkward/inappropriate word. For example, although Egor Stepanovich Pastukhov may sound like P.E.S.
• Be careful when naming your child after celebrities or movie/show characters. For example, Maxim, if your last name is Galkin.
• Be careful not to place expectations on your child based on their name. If you name your child after your grandparent, keep in mind that he or she will not end up being just like either of them.
• Be careful about choosing a name for your baby that is too old-fashioned, like Frances or Hildegard.

A person’s name is one of the first parting words he receives from his parents. The importance of a name in a person’s life cannot be overestimated. Parents can get a lot out of this book. useful information about names in general, as well as about their meaning and the correct choice of name. Collections of names, both Russian, Orthodox, and names accepted in other cultures, with a description of their meaning, origin and influence on the personality will help you choose the right name for your child.

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The given introductory fragment of the book A modern name book with recommendations on how to name a child (N. B. Sheshko) provided by our book partner - the company liters.

How to choose a name

Tribal and national traditions

The choice of name is determined by different traditions. In many cultures, a person has several names. One of them accompanies the child in childhood, the other during adolescence, and the third is the final, adult name given to a person upon the onset of adulthood. This was customary in Indian tribes, as well as in China, where there is a milk name, a school name, a marriage name, and even a service name. In the Russian tradition, we also observe that in childhood children’s, diminutive name, then - complete, and as an indicator that a person has taken place and is not only full-fledged as a person, but also acquires significance as a guardian of the clan, he is called by his first name and patronymic, which has always been considered a tribute of respect and is not used for everyone. In an earlier period, this address was originally noble, people of low classes were called disparaging names, and only the most respected were awarded a full name.

Along with the name, a person is given a heavenly patron who can be an intercessor before God. Orthodox and Catholics believe in this. Therefore, when choosing a name, find out the name of which saint he will inherit, who will be his patron. This is important to know when you or someone else prays for the forgiveness of sins, for assistance in everyday affairs, for the healing of serious illnesses, for the preservation of your property or career advancement. Even if you yourself are agnostics, give your child the opportunity to choose for himself whether to be a believer or not.

There are many beliefs and traditions associated with naming, which intricately combine pagan ideas about the Higher Powers and Christian doctrine. Since these traditions have gone through centuries of trials, they should not be discounted. We will tell you about some of them.

It was believed that naming a child after the name of a righteous man meant good things, while naming a child after a martyr meant dooming him to wanderings and torment in life.

They did not give the child the name of his father, mother, brother, sister, the names of all those who live in the house - he or his namesake could die. This is a purely pagan belief, but there are many observations that confirm its correctness.

It is believed that a girl should not be named after her mother - it will be difficult for them to find a common language.

It is believed that girls should not be called by male names, because they grow up to be rude and often have difficulty getting married.

In no case were three people called by the same name.

For example, if a grandmother, daughter and granddaughter were called by the same name, then this was considered bad omen. Our ancestors believed that out of three, the first takes the last. If such a situation arises in your family, you need to baptize all three with different names in three churches on the same day. If the first one has already died, then the younger one still needs to be baptized. Moreover, the one who should be baptized, according to folk beliefs, must arrive at the church first and be the first to enter the baptismal room, ahead of the rest of the people.

However, it was considered most favorable to name children after their grandparents, even living ones, since they voluntarily pass on the strength of their spirit to their beloved grandchildren.

They did not give the child the name of the deceased baby in the family, so that he would not repeat his fate.

Before the christening, the child’s name was not told to anyone, so as not to jinx it. And if they asked the name of the child, they answered: “My child was given by God and his name is Bogdan.”

Before baptism, the child was usually given a temporary name.

If newborn children died in a family, they were called Adam and Eve, in honor of their ancestors. Or they gave the names of their parents, thereby passing on an evil fate to them.

On name day, you need to break something from the dishes, even if on purpose - for good luck.

In general, choosing a name is a very important decision in the life of parents who determine the future fate of their child. After all, first of all, a name is the answer to the questions “who am I?” and “what am I?” Try asking a three-year-old: “Who are you?” - and, most likely, he will answer either: “I am a boy (girl),” or will name the name by which he is called at home. Of course, a name does not determine a person’s future life to the same extent as, say, gender, but it allows the child to psychologically recognize himself as an individual, and this is a very important factor in development.

Choosing a name for a child is a very important first intervention in his destiny and an attempt to direct it in a better direction. This right belongs to the parents. It often happens that some intuition tells a mother what to name her child when he is not yet born. Maybe you should follow it, but it still won’t hurt, before choosing a name, to correlate it with your surname, patronymic, and birth sign. When the child is born, you should choose from the expected names the one that will best suit the date of birth.

You should definitely think about what name your child will be called as a child. You should not choose a name that is too pretentious, as it may become a reason for ridicule. For boys, when choosing a name, you should take into account that someday he will become a father and will think about how his name forms a patronymic.

The name is directly related to nationality. Receiving the name of his people, the child involuntarily begins to identify himself with its history and inherit the national character. There are also international names that give the baby greater freedom in national self-determination. They have some unifying meaning, that is, it is easier for a person with this name to feel like a “citizen of the world.”

If you live in a multinational country, respect your national traditions. If you want to reflect in your name your son or daughter’s belonging to a certain culture, first of all think about the linguistic environment in which they will live. If, for example, at home Muslim name child will sound absolutely natural, then in a Russian-speaking environment a boy with that name will constantly face questions and distortions of his name. It is still better to choose a name that is more or less familiar to native Russian speakers and therefore better remembered.

In such a situation, it is useful to know about “international” names that have variants in different languages– both European and Eastern (among them – Maria, Ivan, Yakov, Gabriel, George, etc.).

If in a mixed marriage the child’s name or patronymic has a clear affiliation with specific language and culture, think about how the name you choose will combine with the child’s patronymic and surname. The principle of unity is very important here: a foreign name will be discordant with the Russian surname and patronymic.

Foreign names should be given with caution. The combination of Orlando Ivanovich would probably bring a lot of suffering to its owner. It is better if it is a name that is adapted to the culture in which you live. For Orthodox Christians, it is advisable that the name be in the Saints if you are going to baptize a child. Of course, the surge in passion for foreign names, which gave such strange combinations as Esther Petrovna, John Ivanovich and others, has already passed, and in Lately there is an opposite trend - a return to old Russian names: Praskovya, Taras, Agafya, Fekla, Akim, Zakhar. Of course, a very rare name read in the ancient Saints, for example, Ardalyon or Psoi, will distinguish the child from others, but fashion quickly passes... Will a person with such a rare name feel comfortable in life? Although, undoubtedly, many names and the people who bore them are worthy of calling children by them.

So, the name should be euphonious, form various forms that will not be a reason for ridicule of the child, nationally appropriate and beautifully combined with the surname and patronymic.

1. The name should be easy to pronounce both separately and with the patronymic.

2. The name should be easy to remember.

3. Diminutive forms should be easily formed from the name.

4. The name should not evoke associations in people that are undesirable for its bearer.

5. If a child will have a surname that does not indicate his gender, you should not give him a name like Zhenya, Sasha or Vali. Kids get upset when a girl is mistaken for a boy and vice versa.

Baptism and name

The sacrament of baptism is still one of the most sacred rites performed by the church. This is an equal blessing for all Christians, giving a person a name that he will carry throughout his life, which will influence his destiny. After all, it is known that the name book consists of church-legalized names belonging to saints. By calling a child one name or another, parents seem to call on the saint to protect their baby. No wonder the Scripture says: “Rejoice, for your names are written in Heaven!” That is, the church believes that christian name- this is a blessing from God.

Thanks to the rite of baptism, all Christians today bear the names that were once chosen by Jesus. In the Bible you can read about Jesus' warnings about keeping the name as it was given to them. That is we're talking about precisely about preserving the verbal formula.

When they began to call children at baptism after the names of holy martyrs, the apostles taught that this was done not for the sake of repeating the martyr’s path, but for the glory of those who went through it and for the sake of the name itself. The bottom line is this: it is impossible not to admit that at least one of the prophecies of the Bible came true - Jesus Christ gave names to all Christians.

Different peoples have the same names, with minor variations in spelling and pronunciation, which resulted from adapting them to national characteristics. The rest are a translation into the local language of a name that came from the same times and was used earlier. For example, the name Agathon (kind) corresponded to the Slavic Dobrynya, Peter - to the Old Russian Stone. The Hebrew name Thomas corresponds to the Latin name Thomas and Greek name Didim, which then transformed into the name Dmitry and means “twin”.

Baptism is a naming ritual. The first Christians changed their name. A person undergoing baptism enters the water without a name, and the priest at this time drives away with prayer dark forces and calls on the forces of Light to take the person under their care and names the name by which they recognize him. The forces of light must help a baptized person.

By naming children during baptism after the names of martyrs who suffered for the faith, it was believed that after death the saints found themselves at the throne of the Lord and had the opportunity to ask for mercy for their “wards.”

The ancient custom of naming children in honor of heroes and gods has been continued. At first there were no special rules according to which a person accepting Christian faith, chose a saint in whose name he was baptized. This was the person whose actions were closest to him or touched some strings of his soul, or that person lived nearby.

In the 16th century, the Pope Gregory XIII, who was one of the most enlightened people of his time, introduced the calendar, which became known as the Gregorian calendar, and officially approved the custom of giving the names of saints and martyrs at baptism. The name was now given to a person at the moment when he accepted Christianity, as well as to newborns whose parents were Christians.

This is the rite of baptism. First, the priest read the prayer three times. Then he also called on the Holy Spirit three times and sanctified the water that was in the baptismal font. He immersed the baby (with his head) three times in this water. It was difficult to find a large font for adults, so the clergyman who performed the sacrament sprinkled the new convert three times blessed water. Water is not just a symbol of purification. By plunging into water, a person seemed to die and then resurrect, but as a Christian.

The newly born person is given a new name - Christian, and from now on the patron saint can ask the Lord for forgiveness and mercy for the person. The Holy Spirit enters the newly-made Christian through holy water and a drop of special incense - myrrh oil, which the priest applies to the forehead of the person being baptized. It means the blessing of the Lord and the equality of all before the Lord.

After the sacrament of baptism is performed, the saint whose name is chosen for the child or adult becomes his heavenly patron.

If your saint has several days of remembrance throughout the year (for example, there are about thirty saints with the name Alexander, John - more than eighty), then the closest day of remembrance of the saint after your birthday will be your name day, the remaining days of his memory are called small name days .

The list of names and their calendar (Saints), as well as the process of choosing a name itself, were subject to fairly strict rules. In addition to the fact that the name had to be in the Saints, it had to be one of those whose day is certainly celebrated between the first and eighth birthday of the child.

The child could only be called by the name that was indicated in the Saints on the day of his birth. Using this church calendar, the days of remembrance of the saints with which the child’s name coincided were determined. Most often, the child was named after a saint, whose memorial day fell on his birthday or the day of naming, as well as the day of baptism. For girls, a shift of several days was allowed if there were no days of remembrance of holy women. Moreover, the name chosen for baptism did not always coincide with the name given to the child at birth. However, with such a choice, the birthday and name day most often coincided and merged into one in the mind. Until now, we call those who celebrate their birthday birthdays.

In another case, the child was named by vow in honor of a certain saint, who was chosen in advance and prayed to him even before the child appeared. Then the name day was celebrated on the day of memory of this saint of God, and if the day of memory was celebrated several times a year, then on the day closest to his birthday. Nowadays this method of naming is rarely used, but the tradition of celebrating name days remains.

However, those who decided to be baptized still have the opportunity today to accept the name of a saint or righteous person whom a person considers close to him in spirit and a role model.

It must be remembered that in the church calendar the dates are indicated according to the old style (according to the secular calendar New Year begins on January 1, and according to the church – on January 14). Therefore, to each date in the church calendar it is necessary to add 13 in order to obtain correspondence with the secular calendar.

The first Saints translated from Greek were short, and their translation was imperfect, because during the correspondence the names were not translated or analyzed, but were simply transmitted phonetically, without explanation. Our talented people did this instead of careless copyists and looked for analogies in them with their native Russians.

At first, the attitude towards preserving the names that were given earlier was loyal, and both Old Slavonic names and new ones coexisted together for quite a long time. But after the 14th century, names that were not included in the Saints were prohibited.

Only in the 17th century, Patriarch Nikon made a number of church reforms, one of which concerned the unification of names, since there were many discrepancies in their pronunciation. Some names of Greek origin were similar to native Russian ones, some were distorted and had many variations. To restore order and simplify the use and choice of names, new translations of name books were made, which approved the church spelling of names and showed the difference between the worldly name and the one that a person received at baptism. This tradition has survived to this day and has a special sacred meaning when accepting the schema, tonsure, devoting oneself to serving the church. A person leaves the world and turns to the spirit, changing his life and place in it along with his name. The name of the righteous remains unchanged so as not to lose its sacred meaning.

This is how national Slavic traditions, pagan beliefs, Christian tradition and the social development of names intertwined, which led to the naming traditions that exist today. The wisdom of the people, the meaning of Christian philosophy and ancient, pre-Christian knowledge are the basis of Russian names. Many people believe that there is some higher meaning in all this, which is not yet fully understood, but has enormous significance for a person.

After the revolution, the creation of new names was intensively promoted, which occurred along with the persecution of the church. According to the decree of January 23, 1918, baptism was abolished and replaced by civil registration. The church was separated from the state. Parents were encouraged to use new names that reflected the “new times.” Most of them, of course, were ugly and absurd like Revput and Tractorina. But there were also melodic in sound, for example, Vilen, Oktyabrina, Iskra. For some reason they didn’t take root either.

Since 1924, “new calendars” began to be published in various forms: tear-off calendars and separate manuals, articles in newspapers and magazines with lists of new names, which were proposed to replace the old, canonical ones. But the majority of people, despite fashion and revolutionary consciousness, were in no hurry to part with what had become familiar. Many canonical names, of course, fell into disuse; those that stood the test of time and fire remained.

After all the upheavals, the church no longer requires dogmatic observance of traditions.

The great figure Pope John Paul II proclaimed the equality of all religions and announced the official position catholic church, which repents of its former sins and pride and considers religions to be different only due to different ways of recognizing the One Lord.

Today, Orthodoxy no longer insists on choosing a baptismal name that is within seven days of the child’s birth. The choice of name can be anything, even if the saint is not canonized by the Orthodox Church. But most often, to choose a heavenly intercessor in this case, they give a name that is consonant with the name of the one who is baptized. On the other hand, since, according to current legislation, baptism must be preceded by civil registration of a newborn, parents themselves choose the name of the child, which is included in the birth certificate.

The registry office departments quite clearly control the correct spelling (and pronunciation) of the full name given to the child, but if the name under which the child is registered is not in the Orthodox calendar, this does not mean that the name should be changed at baptism. It is quite possible that the parents, out of ignorance, gave the child Orthodox name, but in its non-Russian (Western European or local) form. In this case, you should simply translate it into the Church Slavonic form and baptize under this name. For example, the girl Jeanne will most likely be baptized as Joanna, Polina as Apollinaria, Martha as Martha, Denis as Dionysius, etc. In the case where such a correspondence cannot be established (for example: Edward, Elvira, Karl, Oktyabrina) , the priest recommends that the parents or the person being baptized choose an Orthodox name (preferably close in sound), which will henceforth be his church name.

It is also important to know that in its pronunciation the civil and church name often differ somewhat: Ivan - John, Fedor - Feodor, Sergei - Sergiy (emphasis on the first syllable), Alexey - Alexey (emphasis on the second syllable, as in the civil name).

Thus, the child receives two names. It has long been believed that a person should have two names, one of which no one should know, only godparents and priest. This is done so that no one can jinx you or cause damage, because the name has great energy power, and any use of it in magic can cause harm to the person to whom it belongs. The naming of a name is performed by a priest who blesses the person being baptized and reads a special prayer over him.

Choosing a name according to the canons of the church is the choice of a heavenly intercessor, so you should definitely know the day of your name day and the history of your saint in order to turn to him with prayers and use his protection.

At all times, the name of a Christian was considered holy, and from childhood children were taught to respect their name. Thus was born the tradition of giving the person being baptized the name of a saint, who thus becomes his heavenly patron and intercessor. This expressed the experience of the Church as a “Community of Saints”: the confidence that the only true purpose and calling of man is holiness.

It is necessary to distinguish heavenly patron and guardian angel.

Guardian Angel - has no name and flesh and is given at the moment of baptism, accompanies a person and teaches him the understanding of Good and Evil. Such a lesson was determined for him by the Almighty. You should offer prayers to him every day, understanding his work. You should ask for direction on the righteous path, for protection from temptations, for guidance on the right decisions in life and for support in good endeavors.

The heavenly intercessor is the saint whose name a person is named at baptism. Many have not one patron, but several. Knowing their stories, you yourself will determine which of them are closer to you and who you can consider as your intercessors. Generally accepted practice: the name day is considered to be the day of remembrance of the saint that is closest to the date of birth. But the church does not insist on this. And, nevertheless, all the saints who have the same name as you should be known and remembered. To do this, refer to the name day calendar, which is presented in our book.

What do the stars advise?

The birth of an unintelligent baby is one of the mysteries of nature. It is no coincidence that at the birth of a child, many peoples watched what was happening around, believing that the phenomena surrounding nature They will tell you what the fate of the creature that is born will be. The same principle was used when naming. Ancient people attributed the name magical power, believing that the name represents a coded meaning of fate.

So, a bright star that appeared in the sky, a sudden rainfall, a rising wind, heavy snowfall, or the sun peeking out and warming everyone around - these natural phenomena were imprinted in the baby’s name. Many modern names, widely used in practice, have the meaning “bright”, “pure”, “sunny”, etc.

Regarding the study of proper names, there are many theories, versions, opinions that differently interpret the meaning of the name and its origin, but they all believe that the name has an impact on the formation of a person’s character, and therefore on his destiny.

And today, young parents approach the choice of a name for their baby with all responsibility. People sincerely believe that through a name, nature helps to reveal the inner essence of a child and his self-expression. What parents do not wish their children happiness and a successful fate? At least in name, the first thing they can do for their child, they try to direct their baby on the path of success and good luck.

Many people turn to astrology, one of the most ancient teachings. It is difficult to make the right choice in a huge number of names, so it is best to seek psychological, philosophical, astrological advice from specialists. An astrologer, for example, can clearly see the interconnections of the world around him. Using the tables of the movements of celestial bodies, reconstruct, like a photograph, the moment of the birth of a baby. With an experienced eye, determine the strengths and weak sides character of the newborn.

Let's take a closer look at the birth horoscope. A child’s personal horoscope is a cosmic drawing at the moment of his birth. Scientists have identified a correspondence between a planet and a certain color. You and I can feel that behind each image of the planet there is its own individual color. For example, the information that has come down to us in myths and legends about Mars has always been associated with wars, conflicts, and open aggression. We associate Mars with the color red, the color of blood, passion, and wine. Venus, on the contrary, is seen by us as the planet of love, comfort, and prosperity. This is the color of blossoming nature, soft green, relaxing. Astrology broke psychological types people into the 12 universal ones that we know as zodiac signs. This allows you to see the real connection between a person’s purpose and his name.

The influence of planets on the state of the earth’s crust, climate, and human psyche has long been proven. The basis of astrology is the system of influence of nine planets on everything in the world. The Arabic number system is also made up of nine digits. Sometimes astrologers used numbers up to twelve.

Each of the planets corresponds to a certain number. At the moment of birth of a person, the planets are in a set position. As planets move, their influence changes. Astrologers divided the circle into sectors (houses) and described the influence of each planet while in each of them. The position of all the planets at the time of a person’s birth is his horoscope, which determines his destiny.

Astrology deals with the interpretation of their combinations and variants of mutual arrangement, if we talk about that part of it that studies the influence of stars on fate.

But not only this. Those horoscopes that are in newspapers are solar horoscopes. They are compiled taking into account the influence of the Sun on a certain day for groups of people born under the same sign. The Sun, of course, influences more strongly than other planets, but their influence is also strong. This is the reason why some people do not trust general horoscopes. If you think that your horoscope for the Sun has never suited you, it means that there are planets in your horoscope that have a stronger influence.

Astrologers tried to classify names from the point of view that, as we already know, the name itself, as a verbal, sound and visually reproduced formula, is a factor that influences the formation of a person’s character and destiny. They believe that names can be divided according to the type and result of their impact on a person into twelve groups corresponding to the signs of the zodiac.

Each group means a certain psychotype, which is formed under the influence of the name. This sign may or may not correspond to his birth sign, but is a factor that influences the overall picture. From this point of view, they consider the person who bears the name and the sign of his birth. This combination more fully reflects the characteristics of a particular individual.

In addition to these features, it is believed that each sign corresponds to a metal, stone, plant, patron animal and day of the week.

The combination of a name horoscope with a birth date horoscope, even if it is compiled only according to the Sun, that is, only according to the signs of the zodiac, gives a fairly accurate description, in any case, it has the most great importance in determining the qualities of a person and his passions and abilities, although it does not include many aspects related to the influence of other planets and their location at the time of birth. Sometimes these influences are quite strong, and sometimes they play almost no role.

The zodiac sign does not always express all the shades of the name and the name does not always fully demonstrate the zodiac qualities of character. More often, the name corresponds only to part of the character of the sign, having one or another additional accent. Any horoscope has such an accent, and it is important to know it for more precise definition image. Typically, astrologers designate this additional emphasis in the form of the sign of the Moon and the rising element or planet at the time of birth. It also happens that the name reflects the transitional nature between two neighboring zodiac signs. Then names are selected that are suitable for both zodiac signs.

Therefore, before choosing a name for your baby, think about what you would like him to be? Maybe the following list of names by zodiac sign will help you with this.

Male names: Abram, Adam, Akim, Alexander, Arthur, Bogdan, Boris, Bronislav, Vadim, Georgy, Gleb, Grigory, David, Daniil, Denis, Dmitry, Egor, Ivan, Igor, Illarion, Clement, Kirill, Konstantin, Leonid, Makar, Nazar, Nikolai, Oleg, Peter, Prokhor, Robert, Stanislav, Timur.

Female names: Alexandra, Arina, Bronislava, Varvara, Vera, Daria, Dina, Zinaida, Inga, Inna, Irina, Irma, Kira, Christina, Ksenia, Maria, Natalya, Nellie, Nina, Nonna, Olga, Regina, Rimma, Sofia, Stanislava, Eleanor, Emma.

Male names: Albert, Andrey, Arnold, Valery, Vitaly, Vladimir, Vladislav, Vsevolod, Gennady, Heinrich, Gleb, Evgeny, Illarion, Kirill, Leonid, Oleg, Pavel, Ruslan, Svyatoslav, Yuri.

Female names: Alina, Angelina, Anita, Anna, Arina, Bella, Valeria, Varvara, Violetta, Vladislava, Galina, Lada, Larisa, Lesya, Lydia, Lina, Liya, Lolita, Lyudmila, Natalya, Nelly, Nonna, Olga, Svetlana, Snezhana, Ulyana, Flora, Elvira, Yulia.

Male names: Anton, Afanasy, Bogdan, Boris, Vadim, Valentin, Valery, Vasily, Veniamin, Vladimir, Vladislav, Vyacheslav, Gabriel, Daniil, Emelyan, Efim, Ivan, Ilya, Maxim, Marat, Matvey, Mikhail, Roman, Timofey, Timur, Fedor, Philip, Foma, Yuri.

Female names: Alevtina, Anita, Anna, Antonina, Valentina, Valeria, Varvara, Vasilisa, Vera, Violetta, Vladislava, Eva, Inna, Irina, Irma, Iya, Lilia, Leah, Maya, Marina, Maria, Marta, Maryana, Natalya, Nellie, Nina, Nonna, Olya, Polina, Regina, Rimma, Tatyana, Elvira, Emma, ​​Yulia.

Male names: Akim, Alexander, Alexey, Andrey, Arkady, Artem, Arthur, Afanasy, Borislav, Bronislav, Valery, Gabriel, Georgy, Egor, Makar, Marat, Mark, Nazar, Nikolay, Oleg, Prokhor, Rostislav, Ruslan, Eldar, Yuri, Jan, Yaroslav.

Female names: Alevtina, Alexandra, Alina, Alice, Alla, Anastasia, Anita, Arina, Bronislava, Valeria, Varvara, Galina, Zemfira, Zoya, Inga, Kaleria, Clara, Kira, Larisa, Maryana, Nadezhda, Oksana, Olesya, Raisa, Regina, Roxana, Rostislava, Svetlana, Yaroslava.

Male names: Adam, Akim, Anatoly, Anton, Artem, Arthur, Bogdan, Boris, Vasily, Veniamin, Victor, Davyd, Daniil, Demyan, Egor, Emelyan, Illarion, Ilya, Maxim, Matvey, Mikhail, Nikita, Osip, Pavel, Peter, Taras, Tikhon, Fedor.

Female names: Angela, Antonina, Bella, Vasilisa, Veronica, Victoria, Galina, Daria, Diana, Eva, Isabella, Lada, Lyubava, Maya, Marianna, Marina, Maria, Maryana, Milena, Nadezhda, Natalya, Oksana, Olga, Polina, Snezhana, Tatyana, Ulyana, Ella, Yana.

Twins

Male names: Akim, Alexey, Anatoly, Arkady, Valery, Gennady, German, Georgy, Evgeny, Igor, Illarion, Innokenty, Clement, Konstantin, Mark, Nikita, Nikolay, Sergey.

Female names: Alisa, Anastasia, Angela, Valeria, Veronica, Violetta, Evgenia, Evdokia, Isabella, Inga, Inessa, Claudia, Clara, Christina, Ksenia, Maya, Margarita, Nadezhda, Oksana, Regina.

Male names: Andrey, Valentin, Vasily, Vitaly, Vyacheslav, Grigory, Denis, Dmitry, Emelyan, Efim, Ilya, Lev, Maxim, Semyon, Stanislav, Stepan, Timofey, Eldar.

Female names: Alina, Anita, Valentina, Vasilisa, Diana, Elizaveta, Iya, Lada, Lesya, Lydia, Lilia, Liya, Milena, Olesya, Olga, Sofia, Stanislava, Ulyana, Yulia, Yana.

Male names: Abram, Adam, Alexander, Alexey, Albert, Anatoly, Anton, Arnold, Artem, Arthur, Bogdan, German, Davyd, Daniil, Zakhar, Ivan, Ilya, Kirill, Lev, Leonid, Makar, Mark, Nazar, Nikolay, Peter, Prokhor, Robert, Roman, Rostislav, Ruslan, Eldar, Ian.

Female names: Alexandra, Alla, Angela, Antonina, Arina, Bella, Varvara, Daria, Diana, Zhanna, Clara, Lada, Lydia, Lolita, Love, Margarita, Nadezhda, Natalya, Nonna, Regina, Rose, Roxana, Rostislava, Ulyana, Eleanor, Ella, Elvira, Emma, ​​Julia, Yana.

Male names: Valentin, Victor, Vsevolod, Gennady, Heinrich, German, Gleb, Gregory, Demyan, Denis, Dmitry, Igor, Innokenty, Clement, Konstantin, Nikita, Prokhor, Rostislav, Sergey, Stanislav, Stepan, Timofey, Timur.

Female names: Alevtina, Anastasia, Anita, Valentina, Victoria, Diana, Dina, Elizaveta, Zinaida, Zoya, Inga, Inessa, Inna, Irina, Irma, Christina, Ksenia, Lydia, Regina, Rostislava, Stanislava, Taisiya, Tamara, Tatyana.

Male names: Akim, Alexey, Albert, Anatoly, Anton, Arkady, Arnold, Boris, Borislav, Veniamin, Victor, Vitaly, Evgeny, Hilarion, Innocent, Clement, Konstantin, Lev, Leonid, Makar, Mark, Mikhail, Nazar, Nikita, Oleg, Osip, Pavel, Prokhor, Rostislav, Savely, Semyon, Timur, Philip, Thomas, Yakov.

Female names: Alina, Angelina, Angela, Antonina, Bella, Veronica, Victoria, Eugenia, Evdokia, Isabella, Kaleria, Claudia, Clara, Lilia, Lina, Lyubov, Milena, Nellie, Oksana, Olga, Polina, Rostislava, Svetlana, Ella, Julia.

Scorpion

Male names: Aristarkh, Arkady, Afanasy, Davyd, Efim, Zakhar, Makar, Savva, Savely, Sergey, Taras, Fedor, Thomas, Yuri, Yakov, Yan, Yaroslav.

Female names: Alevtina, Alisa, Varvara, Victoria, Elizaveta, Zemfira, Zinaida, Zoya, Inessa, Iya, Larisa, Lolita, Lyubov, Lyudmila, Margarita, Maria, Maryana, Raisa, Rosa, Sarah, Taisiya, Tamara, Flora, Yaroslava.

Male names: Alexander, Aristarkh, Artem, Afanasy, Vasily, Vladimir, Vladislav, Vyacheslav, Georgy, Maxim, Marat, Osip, Peter, Roman, Ruslan, Savely, Svyatoslav, Semyon, Stanislav, Stepan, Timur, Philip, Yaroslav.

Female names: Alexandra, Alina, Alisa, Varvara, Vasilisa, Vera, Vladislava, Elizaveta, Zhanna, Isabella, Inessa, Irina, Iya, Lesya, Maya, Margarita, Marianna, Marina, Martha, Roxana, Sofia, Stanislava, Tatyana, Ella, Yaroslava.

The given list of names by zodiac sign recommends choosing one or another name for the purpose of maximum expression personal qualities person. Belonging to a certain zodiac sign already influences a person’s character, but a name can strengthen or weaken the manifestation of these qualities. For example, soft muffled sounds give the bearer of the name more pliability, modesty, and calmness. Such people are usually weaker than those in whose name there are hard sounds g, r, d, m, n. If you remember all your friends, then probably no one will argue with the statement that the names Richard, Grazhina, Dmitry, Alexander, Daria belong to brave, decisive, self-confident people, and the names Polina, Masha, Alexey, Natalya, Vyacheslav - more calm, gentle, balanced people.

To determine how well the name you choose matches your child's zodiac sign, use the list below.

ABRAM

(+) Capricorn, Leo.

(–) Cancer, Pisces, Scorpio, Gemini, Libra, Aquarius.

ADAM

(+) Capricorn, Leo, Taurus.

(–) Cancer, Aquarius, Scorpio.

AQIM

(+) Aries, Libra, Taurus, Gemini, Capricorn.

(–) Virgo, Pisces, Sagittarius, Leo.

ALEVTINA

(+) Scorpio, Aries, Virgo, Pisces.

(–) Taurus, Libra.

ALEXANDER/ALEXANDRA

(+) Sagittarius, Leo, Aries, Capricorn.

(–) Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces, Gemini, Libra, Aquarius.

ALEXEI

(+) Libra, Gemini, to a lesser extent Leo, Aries.

(–) Sagittarius, Aquarius.

ALINA

(+) Aquarius, Sagittarius, Aries, Libra, Cancer.

(–) Pisces, Scorpio, Gemini.

ALICE

(+) Sagittarius, Gemini, Aries, Scorpio.

(–) Virgo, Taurus, Capricorn.

ALLA

(+) Leo, Aries.

(–) Virgo, Cancer.

ALBERT

(+) Leo, Aquarius, Libra.

(–) Aries, Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces.

ANASTASIA

(+) Aries, Gemini, Virgo.

(–) Pisces, Taurus, Leo.

ANATOLY

(–) Aries, Scorpio, Aquarius.

ANGELINA

(+) Aquarius, Libra.

(–) Virgo, Taurus, Capricorn.

ANDREY

(+) Aquarius, Cancer, Aries.

(–) Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn.

ANGELA

(+) Leo, Libra, psychotype on the verge of Taurus and Gemini.

(–) Virgo, Capricorn, Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces.

ANITA

(+) Cancer, Aries, Aquarius, Virgo, Pisces.

(–) Libra, Capricorn, Leo.

ANNA

(+) Pisces, Aquarius.

(–) Aries, Leo, Sagittarius, Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn, Gemini.

ANTON/ANTONINA

(+) Pisces, Libra, Taurus, Leo.

(–) Scorpio, Virgo, Aries, Sagittarius, Gemini, Aquarius.

ARINA

(+) Aries, Capricorn, Leo, Aquarius.

(–) Libra, Cancer, Pisces, Virgo.

ARISTARCH

(+) Sagittarius, Scorpio.

(–) Cancer, Pisces, Gemini, Libra.

ARKADY

(+) Aries, Gemini, Libra, Scorpio.

(–) Taurus, Capricorn, Pisces.

ARNOLD

(+) Libra, Leo, Aquarius.

(–) Cancer, Pisces, Gemini.

ARTEMY/ARTEM

(+) Leo, Sagittarius, psychotype on the verge of Aries and Taurus.

(–) Gemini, Libra, Aquarius.

ARTHUR

(+) Aries, Capricorn, Taurus, Leo.

(–) Libra, Cancer, Scorpio, Aquarius.

Afanasy

(+) Scorpio, Pisces, Sagittarius, Aries.

(–) Taurus, Virgo, Gemini, Libra.

BELLA

(+) Aquarius, Taurus, Libra, Leo.

(–) Scorpio, Aries, Gemini, Pisces.

BOGDAN

(+) Taurus, Capricorn, Leo, Pisces.

(–) Gemini, Libra, Aquarius, Virgo.

BORIS

(+) Taurus, Libra, Pisces, Capricorn.

(–) Cancer, Virgo, Gemini.

BORISLAV

(+) Aries, Libra.

(–) Cancer, Pisces, Gemini.

BRONISLAVA/BRONISLAVA

(+) Aries, Capricorn.

(–) Cancer, Libra.

VADIM

(+) Capricorn, Pisces.

VALENTINE/VALENTINE

(+) Pisces, Cancer, Virgo.

(–) Aries, Taurus, Scorpio, Capricorn, Sagittarius.

VALERY/VALERIYA

(+) Aries, Pisces, Aquarius, Gemini.

(–) Virgo, Libra, Taurus.

VARVARA

(+) psychotype on the verge of Pisces and Aries, Sagittarius, Aquarius, Leo, Capricorn, Scorpio.

(–) Cancer, Gemini, Libra, Virgo.

VASILY/VASILISA

(+) Sagittarius, Taurus, Pisces, Cancer.

(–) Aries, Leo, Gemini, Libra, Aquarius.

BENJAMIN

(+) Pisces, Taurus, Libra.

(–) Gemini, Aquarius, Aries, Leo, Sagittarius.

FAITH

(+) Pisces, Capricorn, Sagittarius.

VERONICA

(+) Libra, Gemini, Taurus.

(–) Scorpio, Capricorn, Aries, Leo, Sagittarius.

VICTOR

(+) Psychotype on the verge of Virgo and Libra, Taurus.

(–) Aries, Leo, Sagittarius.

VICTORIA

(+) Psychotype on the verge of Libra and Scorpio, Taurus, Virgo.

(–) Aries, Leo, Sagittarius.

VIOLET

(+) Aquarius, Gemini, Pisces.

(–) Cancer, Capricorn, Aries, Libra.

VITALY

(+) Aquarius, Cancer, Libra.

(–) Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn, Aries, Leo, Sagittarius.

VLADIMIR

(+) Aquarius, Sagittarius. Fish.

(–) Gemini, Leo.

VLADISLAV/VLADISLAV

(+) Psychotype on the verge of Aquarius and Pisces, Sagittarius.

(–) Aries, Leo, Sagittarius, Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn.

VSEVOLOD

(+) Virgo, Aquarius.

(–) Aries, Leo, Sagittarius.

VYACHESLAV

(+) Cancer, Sagittarius, Pisces.

(–) Capricorn, Virgo, Gemini.

GABRIEL

(+) Aries, Pisces.

(–) Libra, Virgo.

GALINA

(+) Taurus, Aries, Aquarius.

(–) Libra, Cancer.

GENNADY

(+) Gemini, Virgo, Aquarius.

(–) Sagittarius, Leo, Cancer.

HENRY

(+) Virgo, Aquarius.

(–) Pisces, Leo.

HERMANN

(+) Leo, Virgo, Gemini.

(–) Sagittarius, Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces.

GEORGE

(+) Capricorn, Aries, Gemini, Sagittarius.

(–) Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces.

GLEB

(+) Virgo, Capricorn, Aquarius.

(–) Pisces, Cancer, Leo.

GREGORY

(+) Capricorn, Cancer, Virgo.

(–) Aries, Sagittarius, Aquarius, Gemini.

DAVYD

(+) Capricorn, Taurus, Leo, Scorpio.

(–) Cancer, Gemini, Sagittarius, Pisces.

DANIEL

(+) Taurus, Leo, Pisces, Capricorn.

(–) Gemini, Aries.

DARIA

(+) Taurus, Leo, Capricorn.

DEMYAN

(+) Virgo, Taurus.

(–) Pisces, Sagittarius, Gemini.

DENIS

(+) Virgo, Capricorn, Cancer.

(–) Aries, Leo.

DIANA

(+) Virgo, Leo, Taurus, Cancer.

(–) Gemini, Sagittarius, Pisces.

DINA

(+) Capricorn, Virgo.

(–) Cancer, Pisces.

DMITRIY

(+) Cancer, Virgo, Capricorn.

(–) Aries, Leo, Sagittarius.

(+) Pisces, Taurus.

(–) Scorpio, Virgo.

EUGENE

(+) Libra, Gemini, Aquarius.

(–) Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn.

EUGENIYA

(+) Libra, Gemini.

(–) Aries, Leo, Sagittarius, Virgo, Taurus, Capricorn.

EVDOKIA

(+) Libra, Gemini.

(–) Aries, Leo, Capricorn, Cancer.

EGOR

(+) Capricorn, Aries, Taurus.

(–) Cancer, Gemini, Libra, Aquarius.

ELIZABETH

(+) Sagittarius, Scorpio, Virgo, Cancer.

(–) Taurus, Leo.

EMELYAN

(+) Pisces, Cancer, Taurus.

(–) Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius.

EFIM

(+) Pisces, Cancer, Scorpio.

(–) Aries, Leo, Sagittarius, Gemini, Libra, Aquarius.

JEANNA

(+) Leo, Sagittarius.

(–) Cancer, Aquarius.

ZAKHAR

(+) Scorpio, Leo.

(–) Cancer, Pisces.

ZEMFIRA

(+) Scorpio, Aries.

(–) Taurus, Libra.

ZINAIDA

(+) Capricorn, Scorpio, Virgo.

(–) Taurus, Aries, Gemini, Leo, Libra Sagittarius, Aquarius.

(+) Virgo, Scorpio, Aries.

(–) Gemini, Libra, Aquarius.

IVAN

(+) Pisces, Capricorn, Leo.

(–) Virgo, Cancer, Aquarius.

IGOR

(+) Capricorn, Gemini, Virgo.

(–) Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces.

ISABEL

(+) Libra, Taurus, Sagittarius, Gemini, Leo.

(–) Pisces, Cancer, Capricorn.

ILLARION

(+) Taurus, Aquarius, Gemini, Libra, Capricorn.

(–) Virgo, Cancer.

ILYA

(+) Taurus, Pisces, Cancer, Leo.

(–) Aries, Scorpio, Gemini, Virgo.

INGA

(+) Virgo, Aries, Gemini, Capricorn.

(–) Taurus, Scorpio, Cancer.

INESSA

(+) Sagittarius, Virgo, Gemini, Scorpio.

(-) Calf.

INNA

(+) Pisces, Capricorn, Virgo.

(–) Gemini, Libra, Aquarius, Aries, Sagittarius, Leo.

INNOCENT

(+) Virgo, Libra, Gemini.

(–) Taurus, Aries, Sagittarius, Leo.

IRINA

(+) Virgo, Capricorn, Pisces, Sagittarius.

(–) Libra, Leo, Taurus.

IRMA

(+) Virgo, Pisces, Capricorn.

(–) Scorpio, Aquarius.

(+) Cancer, Pisces, Scorpio, Sagittarius.

(–) Taurus, Leo, Libra, Capricorn, Aries.

KALERIYA

(+) Libra, Aries.

(–) Cancer, Capricorn.

CLAUDIA

(+) Libra, Gemini.

(–) Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn.

CLARA

(+) Aries, Leo, Libra, Gemini.

(–) Cancer, Capricorn, Scorpio.

CLEMENT

(+) Libra, Gemini, Virgo, Capricorn.

(–) Aries, Cancer, Leo, Scorpio.

KIRA

(+) Capricorn, Aries.

(–) Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces.

KIRILL

(+) Capricorn, Aquarius, Leo.

(–) Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces.

KONSTANTIN

(+) Capricorn, Virgo, Libra, Gemini.

(–) Aries, Sagittarius, Leo, Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces.

CHRISTINA

(+) Virgo, Gemini, Capricorn.

(–) Taurus, Pisces, Aries, Leo, Sagittarius.

KSENIA

(+) Virgo, Capricorn, Gemini.

(–) Taurus, Aries, Leo, Sagittarius.

LADA

(+) Cancer, Taurus, Leo, Aquarius.

(–) Capricorn, Scorpio.

LARISA

(+) Aries, Scorpio, Aquarius.

(–) Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn.

(+) psychotype on the verge of Cancer and Leo, Leo, Libra.

(–) Aries, Virgo, Scorpio.

LEONID

(+) Capricorn, Aquarius, Leo, Libra.

(–) Cancer, Pisces, Scorpio, Taurus.

LESYA

(+) Aquarius, Sagittarius, Cancer.

(–) Virgo, Gemini.

LYDIA

(+) Virgo, Aquarius, psychotype on the verge of Cancer and Leo.

(–) Taurus, Aries, Libra, Gemini.

LILY

(+) Cancer, Pisces, Libra.

(–) Aries, Sagittarius, Leo, Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn.

LINA

(+) Aquarius, Libra.

(–) Leo, Capricorn.

(+) Cancer, Pisces, Aquarius.

(–) Virgo, Taurus, Capricorn, Aries, Sagittarius, Leo.

LOLA/LOLITA

(+) Scorpio, Aquarius, Leo.

(–) Taurus, Gemini, Virgo, Pisces.

LOVE

(+) Scorpio, Libra, Leo, Lyubava – Taurus.

(–) Virgo, Capricorn, Aquarius, Sagittarius.

LYUDMILA

(+) Aquarius, Scorpio.

(–) Taurus, Aries, Sagittarius, Leo, Gemini, Libra.

MAYAN

(+) Taurus, Gemini, Sagittarius, Pisces.

(–) Capricorn, Aquarius.

MAKAR

(+) Aries, Libra, Leo, Scorpio, Capricorn.

(–) Cancer, Pisces, Sagittarius, Gemini.

MAKSIM

(+) Taurus, Cancer, Sagittarius, Pisces.

(–) Gemini, Virgo, Aquarius.

MARAT

(+) Sagittarius, Pisces, Aries.

(–) Aquarius, Gemini, Leo.

MARGARITA

(+) Sagittarius, Gemini, Leo, Scorpio.

(–) Virgo, Cancer, Libra.

MARIANNE

(+) Sagittarius, Taurus.

(–) Gemini, Scorpio.

MARINA

(+) Pisces, Taurus, Sagittarius.

(–) Virgo, Gemini, Aquarius, Libra.

MARIA

(+) Pisces, Taurus, Scorpio, Capricorn.

(–) Gemini, Libra, Aquarius.

MARK

(+) Libra, Leo, Aries, Gemini.

(–) Cancer, Scorpio. Fish.

MARTHA

(+) Sagittarius, Pisces.

(–) Libra, Aquarius, Gemini.

MARYANA

(+) Pisces, Taurus, Aries, Scorpio.

(–) Libra, Aquarius, Gemini.

MATVEY

(+) Taurus, Pisces.

(–) Scorpio, Virgo.

MILENA

(+) Cancer, Libra, Taurus.

(–) Aries, Capricorn, Gemini.

MICHAEL

(+) Pisces, Libra, Taurus.

(–) Gemini, Aries, Sagittarius, Leo.

HOPE

(+) Aries, psychotype on the verge of Taurus and Gemini, Leo, Virgo.

(–) Cancer, Pisces, Scorpio.

NAZAR

(+) Aries, Libra, Leo, Capricorn.

NATALIA

(+) Pisces, Leo, Taurus, Capricorn, Aquarius.

(–) Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio.

NELLIE

(+) Aquarius, Pisces, Capricorn, Libra.

(–) Leo, Cancer, Gemini.

NIKITA

(+) psychotype on the verge of Virgo and Libra, Taurus, Gemini.

(–) Scorpio, Sagittarius, Aries, Leo.

NICHOLAY

(+) Capricorn, Aries, Leo, Gemini.

(–) Aquarius, Cancer, Scorpio.

NINA

(+) Pisces, Capricorn.

(–) Aries, Leo, Sagittarius, Gemini, Libra, Aquarius.

NONNA

(+) Pisces, Leo, Aquarius, Capricorn.

(–) Gemini, Sagittarius, Virgo.

OKSANA

(+) Taurus, Libra, Aries, Gemini.

(–) Cancer, Pisces, Scorpio.

OLEG

(+) Aquarius, Capricorn, Aries, Libra.

(–) Pisces, Taurus, Scorpio.

OLESYA

(+) Cancer, Aries.

(–) Gemini, Virgo, Capricorn.

OLGA

(+) Aquarius, Capricorn, Taurus, Libra. Olya - Pisces, Cancer.

(–) Aries, Leo, Sagittarius.

OSIP

(+) Sagittarius, Taurus, Libra.

(–) Aries, Scorpio, Gemini.

PAUL

(+) Libra, Taurus, Aquarius.

(–) Aries, Scorpio, Sagittarius.

PETER

(+) Capricorn, Taurus, Leo, Sagittarius.

(–) Gemini, Libra, Aquarius, Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces.

PAULINE

(+) Libra, Pisces, Taurus.

(–) Libra, Gemini, Aquarius, Virgo, Capricorn.

PROKHOR

(+) psychotype on the verge of Leo and Virgo, Aries, Libra, Capricorn.

(–) Pisces, Cancer, Gemini, Sagittarius.

RAISA

(+) Scorpio, Aries.

(–) Aquarius, Libra, Taurus.

REGINA

(+) Pisces, Aries, Gemini, Virgo, Leo, Capricorn.

(–) Taurus, Libra, Cancer.

RIMMA

(+) Pisces, Capricorn.

(–) Gemini, Libra, Aquarius.

ROBERT

(+) Capricorn, Leo.

(–) Cancer, Aquarius.

ROSE

(+) Leo, Scorpio.

(–) Cancer, Pisces, Virgo, Gemini.

ROXANA

(+) Sagittarius, Leo, Aries.

(–) Cancer, Pisces, Gemini, Virgo.

NOVEL

(+) Sagittarius, Leo, Pisces.

(–) Gemini, Virgo, Aquarius.

ROSTISLAV/ROSTISLAVA

(+) Leo, Virgo, Aries, Libra.

(–) Pisces, Taurus.

RUSLAN

(+) Aries, Leo, Aquarius, Scorpio.

(–) Virgo, Gemini, Libra.

SAVVA

(+) Scorpio.

(–) Aries, Capricorn, Cancer.

SAVELIY

(+) Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius.

(–) Cancer, Pisces, Virgo.

SARAH

(+) Scorpio.

(–) Aries, Capricorn, Cancer.

SVETLANA

(+) Aquarius, Libra, Aries.

(–) Cancer, Pisces, Scorpio.

SVYATOSLAV

(+) Sagittarius, Aquarius.

(–) Pisces, Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn.

SEMYON

(+) Cancer, Sagittarius, Libra.

(–) Aries, Leo, Capricorn.

SERGEY

(+) Virgo, Gemini, Scorpio.

(–) Pisces, Taurus, Libra, Aries, Leo, Sagittarius.

SNEZHANA

(+) Aquarius, Taurus.

SOFIA

(+) Capricorn, Cancer, Sagittarius.

(–) Gemini, Virgo, Taurus, Aries.

STANISLAV/STANISLAVA

(+) Virgo, Sagittarius, Cancer, Capricorn.

(–) Taurus, Pisces.

STEPAN

(+) Sagittarius, Virgo, Cancer.

(–) Taurus, Leo.

TAISIA

(+) Virgo, Scorpio.

(–) Taurus, Aquarius.

TAMARA

(+) Scorpio, Pisces, Taurus, Sagittarius.

(–) Gemini, Libra, Aquarius.

TARAS

(+) Scorpio, Taurus.

(–) Gemini, Aquarius, Libra, Cancer.

TATIANA

(+) Taurus, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces.

(–) Leo, Gemini, Libra, Aquarius.

TIMOTHEY

(+) Pisces, Virgo, Cancer.

(–) Aries, Leo, Sagittarius, Gemini, Libra, Aquarius.

TIMUR

(+) Pisces, Sagittarius, Capricorn.

(–) Virgo, Gemini, Cancer.

TIKHON

(+) Taurus, Virgo, Libra, Capricorn.

(–) Cancer, Aries, Leo, Sagittarius, Gemini, Libra, Aquarius.

ULYANA

(+) Taurus, Aquarius, Leo, Cancer.

(–) Scorpio, Virgo, Pisces, Gemini.

FEDOR

(+) Pisces, Scorpio, Taurus.

(–) Virgo, Sagittarius.

PHILIP

(+) Libra, Sagittarius, Pisces.

(–) Aries, Virgo.

FLORA

(+) Scorpio, Aquarius.

(–) Virgo, Gemini, Pisces, Sagittarius.

THOMAS

(+) Scorpio, Libra, Pisces.

(–) Virgo, Aquarius, Capricorn, Sagittarius.

ELEANOR

(+) Leo, Capricorn.

(–) Cancer, Taurus, Aries.

ELLA

(+) Leo, Libra, Taurus, Sagittarius.

(–) Cancer, Virgo.

ELVIRA

(+) Pisces, Aquarius, Leo.

(–) Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn.

ELDAR

(+) Leo, Aries, Cancer.

(–) Gemini, Sagittarius, Virgo, Pisces.

EMMA

(+) Pisces, Leo, Capricorn.

(–) Aquarius, Scorpio.

JULIA

(+) Cancer, Aquarius, Pisces, Libra, less Leo.

(–) Virgo, Capricorn, Taurus, Aries, Sagittarius.

YURI

(+) psychotype on the verge of Pisces and Aries, Scorpio, Aries, Aquarius.

(–) Sagittarius, Libra.

YAKOV

(+) psychotype on the verge of Libra and Scorpio, Libra, Scorpio.

(–) Cancer, Pisces, Gemini, Sagittarius.

(+) Aries, Leo, Scorpio.

(–) Libra, Aquarius, Taurus.

(+) Leo, Cancer, Taurus.

(–) Virgo, Capricorn, Aries, Sagittarius, Leo, Gemini, Scorpio.

YAROSLAV/YAROSLAVA

(+) Aries, Scorpio, Sagittarius.

(–) Virgo, Gemini, Libra, Aquarius.

Numerology

Since everything in the world is subject to the harmony of mathematics, it is necessary to indicate the connection between phenomena through numbers that are associated with the influence of the planets. Pythagoras is considered the founder of numerology. But he, apparently, only outlined this system; the idea itself was born much earlier.

The stumbling block in numerology is the system of matching letters to numbers. There are several counting systems, and each of them has its own rationale. Which one to choose and whether it is correct to calculate these numbers at all - decide for yourself. The logic is this. The magical meaning of the name is that the sound of the name contributes to the self-disclosure of a person when he is called by name, and the combination of sounds sets him up to realize his inclinations. It is important here that the essence of a person coincides with his internal predetermination. In this case, a person will be able to demonstrate himself, his abilities, achieve success in professional field, in personal life. This will be a harmonious personality. If the essence of a person does not coincide with his internal predestination, it will be difficult for a person to express himself, he will constantly struggle with himself, and will often be in conflict with others.

Throughout a person's life, his name changes. In childhood, he is called an abbreviated name or half name, sometimes nicknames are used to name a teenager, which have nothing in common with a personal name; at school, children are often called by their last name, adults are called full names or by name and patronymic. But in any case, the name addressed to a person affects his individuality, although he himself and those around him do not even suspect it. Therefore, we are sometimes surprised when the nondescript, quiet boy Kostya, who did not study very well, suddenly, in the prime of his life, turns into Konstantin and changes in an amazing way. And the whole point is that those around him, calling him Kostya, muffled his essence and did not give him the opportunity to express himself. But the name Konstantin helped reveal the individuality of the young man. It is no coincidence that for many peoples it is customary to change their name when they come of age; it is believed that this allows them to start new life. How to determine what a person’s name should be so that he can manifest his essence, his purpose? To do this, you first need to calculate the number of a person’s essence, and then the number of his name.

The date of birth must be reduced to a vibrating number by adding the day, month and year (January - 1, February - 2, ... December - 12, i.e. 1 + 2 = 3).

So, a person born on October 23, 1976 must add 2 + 3 + 1 + 0 + 1 + 9 + 7 + 6 = 29; (2 + 9) = 11; (1 + 1) = 2. We get 2 - this is the vibrating number of the birthday this person, a number that defines its essence.

1. Patron – the Sun. The beginning of all living things, the unity of the Universe rests on it. People of the Sun are incredibly strong personalities, leaders who do not remain in the shadows, proud, generous, achieving outstanding success.

These people can achieve their goals only in a direct, progressive way. Selfishness, greed, and self-will should not be used; you should be careful and take into account the interests of others, otherwise you will lose friends and gain enemies. Number 1 implies high development, if you do not ignore its advice, it symbolizes balance in mood, behavior, tactfulness of character, the search for compromises, and helps smooth out sharp corners and problems. Internal contradictions and correct advice from friends and others make it impossible to understand your own problems.

2. Patron – Moon. Moon people are emotional, frank, and easily adapt to life. Mood swings occur. They are very homely, loyal, sensitive, never take risks, responsible, and strive for independence. Excellent advisers, designers, but by no means performers. They need companions, collaborators, but when choosing, it is recommended to take into account that reason rules over their feelings.

Number 2 is balance, contrast, antithesis. It seems to be between good and evil, wealth and poverty, life and death. Moon people must put up with all the circumstances of life and adapt to them. It is recommended to avoid extremes, take care and think not only about others, but also about yourself.

3. Patron – Jupiter. People of Jupiter are responsible, constantly strive for self-improvement, and always look for benefits for themselves. They are prone to art, travelers, and willing to help those in need. They have an intuitive and sharp mind, the ability to quickly and easily absorb knowledge, gifted and talented, but are not able to fully reveal their talent alone, so they will look for easier ways and means to achieve their goals. For the sake of profit, they are able to adapt to anything. They don't take life very seriously.

They need constant entertainment and live only one day at a time. They don’t worry about the future; with the right actions, they can achieve a lot, because they don’t doubt their abilities and are competent in their work. However, their higher achievements may be hampered by natural impatience and the desire for easy, uncomplicated activities.

4. Patron – Uranus. Wayward and stubborn people. Internally independent, agile, conscientious in their work, excellent organizers.

Balanced, hardworking nature, cautious, avoiding risky activities. A very capable person, he tries to figure everything out on his own, without anyone’s help, has his own ideas and plans. Reliable, persistent, honest. It is impossible to deceive him, and we do not advise him to engage in self-deception. For people with small goals and modest requirements, the number 4 can be a symbol of poverty and defeat, but it can also provide enormous development of professional skills in various professions.

5. Patron – Mercury. This person is resourceful, proactive, easily finds rational ideas, and tries to try himself in rare professions. Very efficient. The ability to express thoughts is of particular importance to him. From failures he quickly becomes despondent.

This is an enthusiastic nature that loves risky activities. People of this type are very active and love to travel and travel. Absorb perfectly foreign languages. Their behavior and actions sometimes turn out to be unexpected and sudden, but they get out of any difficult situation easily. Resourcefulness and wit help them in life. They do not see what is at hand, since they are directed only forward. Frequent changes do not give them the opportunity to see real prospects.

6. Patron – Venus. People of this type are sensitive, have a cheerful disposition, are attractive and meticulously watch their appearance. Charm helps them avoid all their problems. They have a talent for art.

Honest nature, reliable, open. They have progressive views, achieve respect and favor among friends. They radiate optimism and cheerfulness, successfully perform the work entrusted to them in any position, but do not strive for the heights of their careers, as they are self-satisfied and complacent. The mask of impassivity on their face does not arouse sympathy for them and gives rise to suspicion of hypocrisy.

7. Patron – Neptune. People of this type are philosophical, religious, and prone to gambling. Physically weak, have difficulty making decisions, are employed in social services. Musical. They are a symbol of mystery and knowledge. They are diligent, with a poetic soul, truthful, have strong intuition, prone to analytical thinking, have a rich imagination, a vivid, vivid imagination, and require solitude. The stronger ones become bright personalities, the weaker ones suffer from despondency and pessimism. With the number 7, philosophers, poets, composers, writers, musicians, recluses and thinkers are born.

8. Patron – Saturn. People of Saturn suffer from loneliness and do not find understanding from loved ones. They achieve everything on their own. Stubborn, hardworking, persistent in achieving goals. Very careful and punctual.

Their field of activity is business and they are undaunted, especially in commerce and industry. They successfully move forward, carrying out their plans and intentions. Obstacles in their path only enhance their performance. Friends are selected by financial situation and position in society. Excellent administrators, they know how to manage a team, this is manifested in the field of politics, in business world, in the military field.

9. Patron – Mars. People of Mars achieve great success through courage and willpower. Confident in their goals, proactive, enterprising and energetic. They cannot stand a subordinate position. Strong personalities with potential intelligence. They are successful in the world of art, have artistic talent and creative creative power. Their problem is choosing the right path and realizing their talents. They are guaranteed success if their abilities and desires are combined to achieve one goal. With the number 9, great inventors and musicians are born.

So, we have determined the number of the entity, now we need to find out under what name this entity will manifest itself best and whether your name matches this entity. At the same time, do not forget that you should count the name by which the person is called most often. It is useful to calculate all the variants of the name and, having chosen the most suitable one that helps reveal the essence, be called by it.

For example, let's determine the number of the name Ekaterina. It should be taken into account that the first letter E is most often not pronounced and the name sounds like Katerina, therefore it must be calculated, and if it is used with a patronymic, then it should not be discarded when calculating. Since we are calculating the child's name, we will calculate the name Katya and Katyusha.

KATYA = 3 + 1 + 2 + 6 = 12 = 2 + 1 = 3.

KATYUSHA = 3 + 1 + 2 + 5 + 8 + 1 = 20 = 2 + 0 = 2.

We got it perfectly different numbers, and if we follow the table of correspondence between the numbers of the name and the essence, we will see that the name numbers 2 and 3 do not appear in the same column. However, one of them will certainly correspond more closely to the essence number than the other. This will be preferable.

However, let's return to numerology. Having calculated the number of the name, we determine whether it matches the number of the entity. It is not at all necessary that the number of the name be the same as the number of the essence, but it must be harmonious with it. You can check whether the combination of numbers is harmonious using the following table:

All other combinations are undesirable, since they do not allow a person to manifest his destiny. In this case, a person may be haunted by failures; he will need a lot of strength to overcome all the difficulties that come his way.

The principle of matching the number with the name will help you choose the right life partner, as well as choose a name for your child, because harmony should also reign in the family.

Now let’s look at the characteristics of each name number.

Number 1 – creative person, bright personality. This number helps to demonstrate your abilities, gives energy, health and confidence in your abilities. These are people who are steadily moving towards achieving their goals.

Number 2– promotes the development of high feelings: kindness, tact, spiritual subtlety, dreaminess. This number makes people romantics who highly respect the feelings of other people; family is of great importance to them. They can show themselves best in individual business or in team work.

Number 3- helps a person to reveal the potential of a born leader, these people need to be in the spotlight, they suffer if they are not paid attention to and are not admired. Number 3 endows a person’s character with courage, determination, self-confidence, a sense of humor, and the ability to get along with people. Such people are best suited for a low-level management position or, even better, a creative job.

Number 4– helps a person resolve difficult situations and make the right choice. They are responsible, reasonable, smart people, they always thoroughly carry out the work entrusted to them, are endowed with ease and speed of thought, and caution in judgment. They achieve everything through their own labor and are distinguished by exceptional conscientiousness.

Number 5- this number makes a person very lucky, provided, of course, that the number of the essence is in harmony with the number of the name. These are broad-minded, integral individuals who enjoy honor and respect in society. Most often, such people occupy responsible leadership positions.

Number 6– the number itself is harmonious, contributes to the development of such character traits as benevolence, kindness, love for others. These people recognize the shortcomings of others, but do not consider them a vice, because no people are ideal. They are sensual, peace-loving, attentive to loved ones, and selfless. Owners of the name number 6 are, as a rule, financially independent and lucky.

Number 7– aims people at work and self-improvement. These are highly spiritual people, very serious, who love to think about the meaning of life, the essence various phenomena. Number 7 directs people to seek their calling in the scientific field, in the field of philosophy, theology, and religious activity.

Number 8– this is the number of continuous life whirlpools and changes. In such conditions, a person must stay afloat, so he needs to gain independence. But, nevertheless, people with name number 8 cannot imagine their lives any other way; they never know what will happen to them tomorrow, how they will behave in a few minutes. However, it is very difficult for them to achieve success; it comes only when a balance of spiritual and material interest is established.

Number 9– contributes to the revelation of spiritual qualities that a person directs to change the world for the better. Such people are endowed with compassion and empathy for others. These are creative people. At work, they must demonstrate their abilities; professions related to art and religious activities are best suited for them.

Number 10– helps to acquire such qualities as determination, firmness, self-confidence, stubbornness, courage, which help to show leadership abilities. Such people are very responsible and conscientious, most often they occupy leadership positions, but in no case should they exceed their capabilities or work to the point of exhaustion, as this may exhaust their potential.

If you don’t even take such calculations seriously, then for fun, try counting the numbers of your loved ones. Then you can decide for yourself whether it makes sense.

Compatibility of first name with patronymic and last name

Last name and patronymic name are mandatory elements of the Russian name system. When choosing a name for a child, you should think about whether this name is compatible with the surname and patronymic, and the compatibility should not only be psychological. Among other things, the combination of first name, last name and patronymic must be harmonious. Agree, the combination, for example, Pupchik Adelaida Potapovna causes bewilderment, and Ivanov Ivan Ivanovich – an involuntary smile. In order to choose a suitable name that will be combined with a surname and patronymic, you should turn to the history of the latter and understand which surnames have a “noble” origin, and therefore rare ones will be combined with them beautiful names, and vice versa.

The word "surname" is Latin in origin and means "family". English has the same meaning family, and French famille, and Spanish familia. In Russia, the surname was also first used to mean “family.” But the surname itself meant another word - a nickname. Only in the 19th century did the word “surname” in Russian begin to be used in another meaning: “hereditary family name added to a personal name.” Now this meaning has replaced the original one.

Thus, a surname is an inherited name indicating a person’s belonging to a particular family. The surname arose among feudal lords because it was a symbol of hereditary ownership. The bourgeoisie joined the feudal lords. Hereditary firms were common, in order to retain and expand a clientele that preferred to do business with established houses, the family name being a trademark. Later, surnames began to spread in the urban environment and among peasants.

After the abolition of serfdom, they began to give surnames to former serfs who had not had them before that time. Thus, in the second half of the 19th century, each person acquired his own surname. True, surnames were often given in an arbitrary order and did not have the meaning that will be discussed below, so the original noble surname could now belong to a seedy peasant. In September 1888, a decree was issued on the mandatory presence of a surname and its inclusion in documents. Some peasants received the full or changed surname of their former owner, so in one village there were a lot of namesakes who were never related. For another part of the peasants, the patronymic became the surname.

Most of the surnames are formed from personal names, when people were called by the name of their father: Ivanov, Petrov, Vasiliev, Savelyev, and this tendency is also observed among other nations. This group is the most common; this can be traced in the telephone directory. A little later, surnames were formed from patronymics to -vich: Prokopovich, Senkevich, Nikitevich. This type of surname is typical for Belarusians. In addition, Belarusian surnames end with -ik, -chick: Bondarik, Karpeichik. Ukrainians, in turn, are characterized by surnames with -ko, -OK, -ek, -chuk, -yuk: Mikhalenko, Stepanenko, Petrenko, Kostyuk, Kravchuk. Another part of the surnames is formed from the name of the area where the person lived; often the inhabitants of an entire village bore the same surname. Some surnames named a person’s occupation: Kuznetsov, Vodovozov, Goncharov; others are derived from the names of animals and birds with which people were compared: Yastrebov, Volkov, Lvov, Soloviev. Another part of the surnames reminds of a person’s personal qualities or appearance features: Krasavin, Bogomolov, Nosov, Ryzhov, Gorbachev. Some surnames are derived from nicknames, as discussed above.

If in the central part of Rus' surnames mostly ended with -s, -ev, -in, then in Siberia surnames with the same roots ended in -their, -s: White, Black, Polish. In Siberia, families were very large; often an entire village consisted of relatives and bore the name of the entire clan. Each person belonging to this family, to the question “Whose are you?”, answered: “Semyonovs”, “Grigorievs”, etc.

Another common ending for Russian surnames is -sky. Initially, these surnames meant “coming from such and such a place,” “living in such and such a place.” Such surnames were once a sign of feudal privilege: ownership of land and subjects. Now, of course, these surnames, like any others, do not have such meaning.

A patronymic is a specially designed name of a given person’s father, which is part of the complete triune naming formula. The patronymic came to us from Ancient Greece. There it was separate element name, but was not mandatory; it was used to emphasize respect for a person. You can read about this in the ancient monuments of antiquity - “Iliad” and “Odyssey” by the great Greek singer Homer. The Greek patronymic manifested itself in the addition of suffixes to the father's name -and he, -id. For example, Zeus Kronion or Kronid is the son of Kron, Hector Priamid is the son of Priam, Oceanida is the daughter of Ocean, Danaid is the daughter of Danae.

But still, the patronymic is a characteristic feature of the Russian nominal system, since here it is singled out as a separate obligatory element. Nevertheless, among other peoples the father's name was also present in the name, but later it was transformed into part of the surname. Thus, the Scandinavian patronymic is represented in surnames ending in -Sep: Galvansen is the son of Galvan. The same word “son” is found in modern Armenian surnames with the ending -yan: Hakobyan, Petrosyan; Georgian surnames -shvili: Dzhugashvili, Bartashvilli; in the surnames of eastern peoples - -ogly (-oglu), -zade: Aivaz-ogly, Bakhman-zade. Among other peoples, the word “son” is expressed in prefixes Poppy-: McCormick, MacDonald; ABOUT-: O"Henry, O"Hara. In Russian, the word “son” is identified with the suffix -vich or -ich, which are added, however, not to the surname, but to the patronymic: Petrovich - Petrov's son, Ilyich - Ilyin's son.

At the beginning of the 18th century, the column “patronymic” became mandatory in all documents. In later times, patronymics increasingly became a respectful form of address and an honorary privilege for representatives of the highest stratum of the aristocracy. Right to -vich strictly limited by law, although these restrictions changed over several centuries with changes in the main social support of power. A decree of 1627 established that no one could write with -wich, except for members of the Boyar Duma. But even under Catherine II, patronymic names were extended to all nobles.

In the second half of the 19th century, calling by name and patronymic extended from the sphere of everyday communication to written speech and became generally accepted. Nowadays, patronymics are widespread, and any adult is called by his first name and patronymic.

There is another form of naming - addressing only by patronymic, without using the name. This form emphasizes respect for a person and a friendly disposition towards him; most often this is how they address elders.

In an official setting, the formula “first name + patronymic” is used. And, of course, this formula must be phonetically harmonious. In order for a person’s name and patronymic to be “digestible”, it is necessary to use the following rules choosing a name for a child with an existing middle name:

1. If the middle name is long, you need to choose a short name, and vice versa, if the middle name is short, the name can be longer.

2. It is necessary to maintain harmony of sounds to make the name easier to pronounce:

If the middle name begins with a vowel sound, the name must end only with a consonant, and vice versa. The combination is not recommended: Ilya Andreevich, this name is better suited to a patronymic with a consonant: Ilya Sergeevich;

Exceptions are female names. If the patronymic begins with a vowel, nothing can be done about it - in the Russian nominal system, the only exception is that the name Ninel ends with a consonant;

There should not be a cluster of consonants at the junction of the name and patronymic, and the same consonant sounds should not be repeated in the name and patronymic: Richard Grigorievich (repetition of [r] makes the name unpronounceable);

It is advisable for the emphasis in the name and patronymic to fall on the same number of syllables: Andrei Ivanovich is pronounced easier than Olga Vyacheslavovna. But this principle of combining a first name and patronymic is not necessary to take into account, since it is the most loyal to the phonetic appearance of the name.

The patronymic carries genetic information - something that is inherent in nature itself and is passed on from generation to generation. It corrects the image formed under the influence of the name, without radically changing it, but softening or, conversely, exacerbating some features.

All of the above can be attributed to the surname. However, here we need to add a few more rules.

Firstly, the combination of a rare foreign name with a common dissonant surname: Gloria Kozel is undesirable.

Secondly, do not turn your child into the complete namesake of a great person or literary hero: Evgeny Onegin and Natalya Goncharova - in childhood, children sometimes suffer from ridicule from their peers.

There is a classification of patronymics according to their sound. So, middle names are divided into three categories: hard, soft and neutral.

“Hard” patronymics are Anatolyevich, Adolfovich, Albertovich, Veniaminovich, Valdemarovich, Vladlenovich, Vissarionovich, Vitoldovich, Dmitrievich, Igorevich, Nikolaevich, Rostislavovich, Stanislavovich, Samuilovich, Emmanuilovich, Yulianovich.

“Soft” - Viktorovich, Vladimirovich, Efimovich, Ilyich, Ignatievich, Mikhailovich, Sergeevich, Petrovich.

“Neutral” - Artemovich, Vadimovich, Valentinovich, Vitalievich, Kirillovich, Leontievich, Pavlovich, Makarovich, Mironovich, Tarasovich, Yakovlevich.

Softly pronounced first names and patronymics belong to kind, flexible people who know how to find a common language with others.

Those with “hard” middle names have a harder time in life than their namesakes with soft, calm middle names. Therefore, it is better to give children “soft” names for such patronymics, and vice versa. “Soft” names are more suitable for “neutral” patronymics. You can also give them firm names, but only if the children were born in the spring or summer.

If you use our advice, then the combination of your child’s first name, patronymic and last name will represent a single harmonious ensemble, will be pleasant to the ears of himself and other people, and therefore will have a beneficial effect on the inner essence of the bearer of the name.

Combination of desirable male first and middle names

Alexandrovichi- have a quarrelsome character, they are rarely calm, they are real fidgets, naughty people and fidgets - all in one. They do not like constancy, their preferences often change, and they often do not finish the job they have started, being absorbed in a new activity. They are very vulnerable, suspicious and quick-tempered, but easy-going and unforgiving. Alexandrovichs are always surrounded by friends, from whom they demand increased attention, and are a little selfish. Dreamers who dream of distant travels. What can you do, they inherited their difficult character from dad Alexander, maybe that’s why they are mom’s favorites in the family. Laziness is a big drawback of the Alexandrovichs, but when it comes to health and career, they develop vigorous activity. Often endowed with a good ear for music. They are talented, but their life is often not very successful. Avid debaters, they will defend their ideas with enviable tenacity.

Desirable names: Alexey, Andrey, Artem, Victor, Mikhail, Pavel, Peter.

Alekseevichi- lovely, kind, balanced people who, together with their patronymic, acquire such traits as calmness, hard work, and perseverance. These are people of action, not words, they do not like to enter into discussion, preferring to prove what they are capable of in practice. They are very responsible, carefully and meticulously carry out the work they undertake, although they do it extremely slowly. They are vulnerable, they try to experience all their grievances within themselves, they are non-conflict by nature. They are squeamish, love comfort and order. They value family very much, love children, and devote most of their free time to them. They try not to impose their opinions and society on others.

Desirable names: Bogdan, Bronislav, Vladlen, Dmitry, Immanuel, Oscar, Rodion.

Albertovichi– open, good-natured, decisive, self-confident, achieving success through their work. However, sometimes Albertovich is overcome by laziness, and they can lie on the couch, watching TV or reading the newspaper, for several days in a row. True, then they shake themselves up and begin to work with redoubled efforts.

Desirable names: Efim, Mukhtar, Naum, Ruben, Timur, Philip, Ernest.

Anatolyevichs– restless, do not like to stay in one place, love to travel. Very hospitable. The character of these people is quite contradictory. They combine at the same time the desire to insist on their own at any cost and adherence to principles, hot temper and vulnerability, the inability to get along with people and tender friendship with those who managed to understand them, attention and tolerance towards loved ones and wariness and misunderstanding of unfamiliar people. Anatolyevichs are exceptionally hardworking, this quality helps them achieve success in life.

Desirable names: Valentin, Valery, Vasily, Victor, Grigory, Ignat.

Andreevichi- from their father they received those qualities that all creative people possess - a rich imagination, the ability to see something extraordinary in the simple and ordinary, impressionability, and to some extent painful vulnerability. Andreevichs often have musical abilities and can draw beautifully. It is very easy to communicate with them, they are trusting, kind and flexible, but sometimes they can be cloyingly polite. They care about themselves more than about others, and sometimes like to complain about life.

Desirable names: Vadim, Vitaly, Denis, Nikolay, Ruslan, Stanislav, Emil.

Antonovichi– people of action, do not like to sit in one place. A lively mind, a sense of humor, determination, a thirst for activity, stubbornness and perseverance accompany exceptional hard work - all these qualities will not allow the Antonovichs to vegetate in poverty. Already in childhood, they think about how to make money; they choose loyal and reliable people as friends. They will never let you down or deceive you, they will never give you illusory hopes.

Desirable names: Efim, Yuri, Oleg, Semyon, Sergey, Vitaly.

Arkadyevichi– calm, balanced, patient, persistent. Possessing a tenacious business acumen, they adhere to the principle “the slower you go, the further you will go.” And this principle lives up to their expectations. They are doing well in life. Honest, obligatory, responsible and reliable. They like to work hard, but they also prefer appropriate rest. Traveling and long trips are for them.

Desirable names: Adam, Artem, Afanasy, Veniamin, Vyacheslav, Evgeniy.

Borisovichi- kind guys, such cheerful hulks who love kind humor, with a little cunning. A wide circle of friends and acquaintances who sincerely love and respect them speaks of the high moral qualities of the Borisovichs. Boys always have a lot of grandiose plans, however, if something doesn’t work out for them, then they lose all interest in the matter. They love outdoor recreation and long trips.

Desirable names: Anatoly, Ivan, Ignat, Irakli, Nikolay, Oleg, Savely.

Valentinovichi- smart single people. They are not very sociable, have difficulty making acquaintances, do not like to command, but will not obey either. They say about such people: “On your own mind.” Valentinovichs are very practical, they will not do anything for nothing, they carefully calculate any action. They don't like to travel. They prefer a quiet evening watching TV noisy companies. They are not lazy, but they do only what they like, they are stubborn, persistent, and organized.

Desirable names: Andrey, Boris, Kuzma, Mark, Miron, Miroslav, Pavel.

Valerievichi- unsociable, taciturn, unable to be cunning and adapt. They are distinguished by responsibility, hard work and determination. They do not accept half measures, but they are very careful; conclusions are drawn only by comparing all the facts. They don’t like it when people try to boss them around or force their opinions on them. At this moment they can flare up, but when they realize that no one is encroaching on their independence, they quickly cool down. They are not touchy and unforgiving.

Desirable names: Vladimir, Matvey, Mikhail, Svyatoslav, Stanislav, Yuri.

Vasilievichi- kind, sincere people, they know how to adapt to circumstances, they can cheat, but only if the case requires it. They won’t go into their pockets for words, they are resourceful. They love dangerous enterprises; this gives them the opportunity to demonstrate their courage and ability to react quickly and correctly. They often have one talent or another, but it is not easy for Vasilyevichs to prove themselves in any field; they do not know how to organize their time.

Desirable names: Nazar, Naum, Nikita, Roman, Savely, Seraphim, Semyon.

Veniaminovichi- very often these are talented, gifted people who received their abilities from their father. In addition, they have a heightened sense of justice and will always come to the rescue in difficult times.

Desirable names: Ilya, Lazar, Leo, Leon, Leonty, Lyubomir, Mikhail, Ruslan.

Viktorovichi- rather weak personalities, a “hard” name must be combined with this patronymic. These people do not have the makings of a leader at all; submission is simply in their blood. Although people are not bad: kind, gentle, simple-minded, trusting. And others often take advantage of this.

Desirable names: Anatoly, Vadim, Dmitry, Isai, Mstislav, Nikolay.

Vladimirovichi– extraordinary personalities, quarrelsome, often commit unmotivated actions, uncommunicative, impulsive, unbalanced. They believe that they are the ultimate truth, only they know everything and better than anyone, they have no equal in anything. That is why they often do not realize their potential, although they undoubtedly have abilities and talent. Smart, stubborn, avid debaters, not averse to scandals. They won't miss out on their benefits.

Desirable names: Voldemar, Innocent, Joseph, Mikhail, Nazar, Ostap, Eduard.

Vyacheslavovichi- people who first of all think only about themselves. They make friends with those who are beneficial to them, and after use they “throw them away.” That's why they don't have real friends. They have a strong character, they are distinguished by perseverance, determination, stubbornness, and determination.

Desirable names: Alexander, Alexey, Anzor, Miron, Simon, Taras, Timofey.

Gennadievichi- great debaters, they prove their opinions until they are blue in the face, although they are not always right. Cunning and stubborn, unnecessary, slightly stupid. They dream of making a career, but they don’t always succeed. They strive for luxury and are ready to do anything for money.

Desirable names: Valery, Vasily, Ilya, Maxim, Fedor, Philip, Thomas.

Georgievichi– kind and sympathetic, they are always ready to lend a helping hand to friends and family, and they do it from the heart. They love their parents and children very much, they have very strongly developed family feelings. They sometimes have outbursts of anger - it is better to wait it out in a secluded place, otherwise everyone who meets on the way will get hit. But the Georgievichs’ anger passes quickly, they are still able to analyze the situation - and here they are again cheerful, kind, and flexible.

Desirable names: Alexey, Boris, Victor, Vladimir, Mikhail, Peter.

Grigorievich– purposeful, “they will break into pieces,” but will achieve their goal, they are very mobile, they love everything new and interesting. They achieve everything through their own labor, although they are not averse to cheating. In relations with people they are diplomatic and patient, trying not to impose their point of view. Grigorievichs are loved and respected, they never push ahead, they know how to adapt to both people and the environment. They are prudent and reasonable, never commit rash acts.

Desirable names: Anatoly, Gleb, Miron, Thaddeus, Julius, Yakov, Yan, Yaroslav.

Davidovichi– proud, unapproachable natures, often harsh, and can be rude. But after this they are very repentant and try to make amends. Davidovichs are persistent in achieving their goals, strive to occupy leadership positions, and they often succeed.

Desirable names: Adam, Arthur, Gennady, German, Mark, Ruben, Eduard.

Danilovichi– very calm, confident, reasonable people. Honesty, responsibility and hard work are the valuable qualities, which make the Danilovichs excellent workers. They are sociable, easy-going, and have many friends. However, their gullibility can serve as a bad service: they are often deceived. Knowing this, the Danilovichs strive to think through their every step, calculate all the consequences, and only after that they get down to business.

Desirable names: Bogdan, Evgeniy, Konstantin, Yakov.

Dmitrievich- individualists and owners. Among their character traits, they are dominated by courage, determination, perseverance, stubbornness, distrust, they can deceive, cheat, and be rude, that is, they could learn tact and diplomacy. They are not lazy, they are not afraid of work, they just don’t like it when people tell them what to do.

Desirable names: Andrey, Askold, Boris, Gerasim, Evgeny, Zakhar, Savely.

Evgenievichi– born leaders, they work tirelessly, work is of paramount importance to them. They are trying to find their place in life. Such qualities as courage and determination, thoroughness and desire for solitude, amazing efficiency and some severity create the impression of an unsociable person. But it is not so. The Evgenievichs know how to be friends, although it is difficult to get along with people. In any business they always achieve their goal.

Desirable names: Daniil, Dmitry, Efim, Illarion, Mikhail, Sergey.

Egorovichi- indecisive people, but having their own opinion on any matter, it is impossible to convince them of anything, they will not even argue with you, they are so stubborn and confident in their rightness. They are sociable, although slightly boring, they get along with people easily, but they do not have real, loyal friends, because they do not take anyone seriously and do not know how to make friends.

Desirable names: Alexander, Valery, Leonid, Rodislav, Savely, Fedor, Yuri.

Efimovichi– very purposeful people who can make sacrifices to achieve their goals. They are talented, hardworking, persistent, and determined. They like to be the center of attention, they show off their friends increased requirements, themselves, having a hot-tempered and selfish character, do not always meet these requirements. They get along with people easily, but do not value them. As a result, Efimovichs cannot always realize their abilities.

Desirable names: Valentin, Vladlen, Ivan, Leon, Mirolyub, Modest, Nazar.

Desirable names: Alexey, Anatoly, Boris, Grigory, Miron, Nikolay, Taras.

Igorevichi- people with creative abilities different areas. They grab onto everything and often seek recognition. By nature, leaders, like all outstanding personalities, are cunning and calculating. Sometimes they give in to emotional impulses. Igorevichs should learn to be more tactful and diplomatic in dealing with people, otherwise in their declining years they risk being left alone.

Desirable names: Maxim, Matvey, Miroslav, Mikhail, Oleg, Peter.

Ilyich– self-confident, strong personalities. Modesty, poise, patience and attentiveness - these qualities that are inherent in the Ilyichs speak for themselves. The sons of Ilya listen to other people's opinions, but act in accordance with their own. If they are confident that they are right, they try to convince others by providing evidence. Absolutely not ambitious, but extremely pedantic. They sense people intuitively and are difficult to deceive.

Desirable names: Alexey, Andrey, Boris, Vadim, Vladimir, Vsevolod, Timofey.

Iosifovichi- difficult to communicate, they are too suspicious, distrustful, wary, they see a catch in any word and look. People around them don't like them very much. Iosifovichs are very emotional; they can make a huge scandal out of any little thing. “Soft”, or at least “neutral” names should be combined with this patronymic, otherwise you risk getting an explosive mixture.

Desirable names: Grigory, Ilya, Leonid, Mikhail, Sergey, Eduard, Emil, Yakov.

Kirillovichi– orderliness and logic are the main qualities of these people. Their actions are always reasonable, balanced, they think through every action. Kirillovichs often have many talents, their interests are broad and versatile. These people are distinguished by hard work, responsibility for their words and actions, commitment and reliability.

Desirable names: Bogdan, Valentin, Lazar, Oleg, Pavel, Rodion, Roman.

Konstantinovichi- people of beautiful souls. Kindness combined with severity, prudence combined with generosity, taciturnity combined with the ability to listen carefully reveal the versatility of these broad natures. Konstantinovichs easily find a common language with people, although they are not very sociable. They have remarkable abilities, among them there are proud, vain and ambitious people. They love their job very much and know it thoroughly, they are extremely hardworking, purposeful, and persistent.

Desirable names: Arkady, Vitaly, Daniil, Mikhail, Philip, Yaroslav.

Leonidovichi– versatile personalities with a rather complex character. They can be calm, quiet, reasonable, but as soon as someone makes a bad joke, like Leonidovich in literally turn into “sons of the lion”: aggression comes from somewhere, they can flare up and say a lot of nasty things. They are very attentive to their health and appearance. They are not without stubbornness; on occasion they can deceive and cheat. It's hard to get along with people. They love to study exact sciences and often make discoveries in science.

Desirable names: Andrey, Grigory, Efim, Ivan, Igor, Matvey, Ruslan.

Lvovichi– talented and hardworking, stubborn and selfish, decisive and calculating people who know how to calculate every step. They have highly developed family feelings and are attached to their family and children. They love to travel and are very adventurous.

Desirable names: Vladimir, Gennady, Joseph, Leonid, Mikhail, Semyon.

Maksimovichi- excellent conversationalists, communicating with them is easy and simple, they are friendly and tactful, polite and prudent. At the same time, these are very strong-willed people who cope with all failures on their own. They are distinguished by such qualities as determination, perseverance, and commitment. Become good friends for those who are faithful and devoted to them.

Desirable names: Alexey, Anatoly, Vladislav, Georgy, Matvey, Eduard.

Matveevichi– ordinary people are moderately responsible, moderately lax, a little hardworking, but more lazy, jealous and do not hide it. They live for today and prefer not to think about what will happen tomorrow. Maybe that's why they're lucky? However, if they see luck floating in their hands, they will never miss it, they will make every effort to achieve their goal.

Desirable names: Boris, Valentin, Vitaly, Vyacheslav, Evgeniy, Oleg, Oscar.

Mironovichi– very kind, flexible and hardworking. Honesty, commitment, faithfulness to one's word - these traits are characteristic of those who have this patronymic. These people are usually charming and spiritually gifted. Despite the apparent gentleness, they are persistent in business and will always complete the work they have begun without unnecessary fuss.

Desirable names: Innokenty, Nazar, Nikita, Oles, Taras, Emil, Yuri.

Mikhailovichi– rather weak natures, they lack firmness and confidence. They are very pliable, kind, flexible, soft, and some are not without cunning. They are able to correctly assess the situation and make an accurate decision leading to success. They are open and friendly towards their friends, of whom they have many, and are always ready to help not only with advice, but also with deeds. They have pragmatism and know how to adapt to circumstances. These people have diverse interests; in order to reveal abilities and make the boy’s character more solid, choose a “hard” name for him.

Desirable names: Dmitry, Immanuel, Nikolai, Roman.

Natanovichi– in childhood, they are calm and obedient, they study well, do not conflict with peers, and are reasonable. These are enthusiastic people, affectionate and kind, but indecisive. The executives bring any task to the end. They are not picky eaters, but they are squeamish. Very hospitable. They can't stand braggarts and don't like to brag themselves. They are responsive and ready to help, without demanding anything in return.

Desirable names: Vladlen, Savely, Svyatoslav, Yuri, Yakov, Yan.

Nikolaevichi – difficult people. They are thoroughgoing and love stability. They have a difficult character: they can flare up, be rude, their directness is sometimes deadly. Listening to someone else's opinion, they act in their own way. They are impulsive, harsh, stubborn, but at the same time very hardworking, have a keen sense of justice, and often defend the weak. They have a very developed sense of self-esteem. At the moment of danger they act very quickly. Any business they undertake is completed to the end. They are ambitious and ambitious, often becoming good leaders. Their circle of friends is quite narrow, since it is difficult to find a common language with people. Nikolaevichs are thrifty and neat, punctual and pedantic.

Desirable names: Vasily, Vladimir, Ivan, Mikhail, Sergey, Fedor.

Olegovichi– ambitious and impulsive, appreciating luxury and beauty. They love loneliness and do not strive to meet new people. They have qualities such as stubbornness, perseverance, integrity, determination, and self-confidence. They often argue, and they do it in a raised voice. These are unpredictable people, you never know what they will do next. Their interests are diverse: sports and books, technology and modeling. They are very purposeful, they must love their work, otherwise they will not be able to work.

Desirable names: Valentin, Kazimir, Makar, Matvey, Miron, Peter.

Pavlovichi– very neat, efficient, sometimes boring. They are not very inclined to communicate with new people; they prefer loneliness. They are taciturn and prefer to listen in company. They cannot stand being told how and what to do; this can cause an outburst of anger. And when they are angry, they behave ugly: the nasty things they are capable of uttering are striking on the spot. They themselves love to lecture others. The Pavlovichs are distinguished by their hard work, they carefully and thoroughly carry out the work they undertake. The sons of Paul are fair; they will tell the offender of the weak to his face everything that they think about him.

Desirable names: Alexey, Boris, Valery, Leon, Roman.

Petrovichi- interesting personalities. Their character combines such seemingly incompatible qualities as gullibility and cunning, stubbornness and pliability, kindness and quick temper, selfishness and generosity, forbearance and resentment. They know how to adapt to circumstances. These are sociable, cheerful people with a sense of humor. The Petrovichs are spoiled only by excessive talkativeness, a passion for making promises that they did not even intend to keep; It often happens to them that they think one thing and say something completely different. They are very slow - they are always late everywhere, some are annoyed by the disgust of Peter's sons. The Petrovichs meticulously carry out any work.

Desirable names: Anatoly, Vadim, Ivan, Mikhail, Nikolay, Timur.

Platonovichi– they say about them: “people from the future.” They live in some kind of their own world, invented by themselves, and are quite happy. Otherwise, these are ordinary people - calm, sociable, balanced, able to listen to others, give useful advice. They like to listen more than talk. Children whose fathers are named Plato should be given “hard” names.

Desirable names: Kirill, Roman, Dmitry, Richard, Heinrich, German, Andrey.

Robertovichi– kind, principled, attentive, determined people. They are purposeful and move towards their intended goal persistently and swiftly. They are not devoid of courage, they know how to stand up for themselves, and will always come to the defense of the weak. They are very careful, which is also evident in appearance, and in internal organization– these are amazingly integral natures. Everything about them is good, but sometimes they also malfunction: they can flare up, take offense at a carelessly spoken word, or they can simply gossip.

Desirable names: Ilya, Nikita, Pavel, Savely, Ivan, Mikhail, Nikolai.

Romanovichi- selfish people. They believe that they are the ultimate truth; no one but them can explain the essence of phenomena. It is difficult to communicate with them, but once a friendship is established, it becomes close. Romanovichs are able to delve into the problems of loved ones and help resolve them. Roman's sons are quite impulsive, they like to argue, they don't understand jokes well, because they have a poor sense of humor. They are hard-working and want to earn a lot right away.

Desirable names: Valentin, Vasily, Kirill, Mikhail, Pavel, Stanislav, Vyacheslav.

Ruslanovichi– very active, emotional, extraordinary. They are extremely narcissistic and simply thrive when others admire them. They do not like to make efforts to achieve their goals; they want all the blessings to fall on them from the sky. However, the name may balance out Ruslanovich's ambition.

Desirable names: Anatoly, Murat, Radik, Rudolf, Timur, Philip.

Semenovichi- smart, pleasant people to talk to, you always feel cozy and comfortable with them, they create such an atmosphere around themselves that they involuntarily attract others, they are friendly and decent. These are interesting conversationalists, well-read, intelligent. They treat friends with reverence, their attention is enough for everyone. However, the Semenovichs are not devoid of cunning and prudence, and can be insincere. In addition, these are very reasonable and careful people - every word they say is thoughtful and balanced.

Desirable names: Lev, Sergey, Fedor, Felix, Boris, Vladimir, Oleg, Alexander, Victor, Gleb.

Sergeevichi– calm, balanced, purposeful. Very serious, responsible, hardworking and persistent, they become people you can rely on. Any task is carried out very carefully, meticulously, everything is calculated down to the smallest detail. They treat words the same as deeds - if they promise something, they will definitely fulfill it, no matter what the cost. They have good abilities and talents in different areas. They become good leaders and strive for power, because they themselves do not know how to adapt and do not like to obey. They have an analytical mind, can be emotional, and experience failures greatly. They have few friends, but they are all reliable and faithful. They are characterized by increased excitability; it is better to wait out their outbursts of anger calmly than to respond in kind.

Desirable names: Rostislav, Svyatoslav, Semyon, Stanislav, Jan.

Stanislavovichi– very freedom-loving and independent people. They are distinguished by integrity and prudence. They are not without stubbornness, but they are quite tolerant of other people's opinions. They know how to be faithful and devoted friends. The Stanislavovichs take their work and family very seriously. Friendly, welcoming, polite. They often reach professional heights.

Desirable names: Arseny, Victor, Efim, Roman, Sergey.

Stepanovichi– very sociable, simple, sincere. These are friendly, flexible, modest people. They are distinguished by their hard work and carry out any undertaking with brilliance. Meticulous and scrupulous, very careful. At home they like to give orders, grumble, and make comments to everyone at home.

Desirable names: Timofey, Philip, Andrey, Alexander, Sergey, Matvey, Boris, Ruslan.

Tarasovichi- quite unpredictable. At any moment they can flare up and scream, however, if they feel that their opponent is weaker. Otherwise, Tarasovichs try to restrain their emotions, because they are quite cautious and cowardly. In general, they are kind, although somewhat cunning, and skillfully adapt to any circumstances. They are purposeful and do not hesitate to use any means to achieve their goals. Very ambitious and ambitious.

Desirable names: Andrey, Gabriel, Dmitry, Maxim, Miron, Fedor.

Timofeevichi- kind, decent people, very polite and intelligent. Maybe that’s why everyone strives to “sit on their necks,” but the Timofeeviches cannot resist this. They are hardworking, not greedy, and will share the latest. They have an analytical mind, think about every word, and when it comes to action, then there is something to think about.

Desirable names: Vitaly, Nazar, Pavel, Stepan.

Fedorovichi– friendly, easy to communicate, quickly find a common language with people. They do not have long-term friends, because they part with people without any regret. They are distinguished by diligence and commitment. They will carry out any task responsibly, however, this will take a lot of time, since the Fedorovichs are somewhat slow. They are conservative, do not like novelty, and are attached to things more than to people. They are difficult to climb and do not like to change places, including their place of work. They are selfless and will help anyone in difficult times.

Desirable names: Alexander, Artem, Vladimir, Konstantin, Lev, Semyon.

Filippovichi– quiet, calm people who like to spend evenings at home, in silence. Passions may be boiling in their souls, but no one will know about them, since the Filippovichs rarely open up to others, even if they are loyal, long-time friends. Philip's sons are balanced and easy to communicate with. They do not strive to express their opinions; they prefer to listen than to speak.

Desirable names: Alexey, Evgeny, Larion, Matvey, Stepan, Fedor.

Eduardovichi– are overly freedom-loving and straightforward, they do not think about how to say something so as not to offend another. What is on their mind is on their tongue. Stubborn, decisive, persistent, strive to be leaders. They say about such people: “there are always a lot of them.” These are such bright personalities that one person can create the feeling of a crowd, however, you get tired of communicating with them very quickly. They don’t like to work under someone else’s leadership, so they strive to do their own business, where, by the way, they achieve great success.

Desirable names: Arthur, Igor, Nikita, Pavel, Julius.

Yurievichi- cunning, calculating, selfish, selfish. They work conscientiously, only being aware of strict control over themselves; as soon as they sense weakness, they will immediately take advantage of it. They are sociable, get along with people easily and part ways, however, also quickly. They have a great sense of humor and become the life of the party. Since they like to relax more than to work, they simply adore traveling.

Desirable names: Anatoly, Victor, Vladimir, Stanislav, Yakov.

Yakovlevich– hardworking and determined people, responsible and efficient workers. But these qualities are not always visible at first glance. The Yakovlevichs are modest enough to demonstrate their merits. Maybe that’s why they are sometimes harsh, afraid of seeming weak and weak-willed.

Desirable names: Alexey, Albert, Daniil, Leonty, Mikhail.

Yaroslavovichi– quiet, calm people with a melancholic character. Modesty, gentleness, compliance, friendliness are their main features. The sons of Yaroslav are smart, not devoid of pride, practical, careful and prudent. They won't miss a good opportunity.

Desirable names: Alexey, Bogdan, Veniamin, Vladimir, Peter, Ernst.

Combination of desirable female names and patronymics

Alexandrovna– kind, gentle, full of energy, hardworking, any work is successful when they get down to business. Impetuous and impulsive, even obstinate, terribly proud and argumentative. For them, there is no other person’s opinion; they themselves know what to do in a given situation. They are distinguished by their stubbornness and love of freedom, and have many friends.

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Alekseevna– calm, quiet, soft, sociable people. They have many friends to whom they always come to help. Reasonable and prudent, they will think a hundred times before doing anything. They have a balanced and flexible character, are selfless and intelligent. Everyone in the team loves them, they are excellent housewives at home, there is always a cozy atmosphere and perfect order. Some Alekseevnas take metaphysics seriously.

Desirable names: Anastasia, Angela, Anna, Varvara, Galina, Claudia, Larisa, Lyubov, Nadezhda, Svetlana.

Anatolyevna– the most significant feature of these women is exceptional directness and openness of character. They persistently move towards the task at hand, do not stop there, and resolutely overcome difficulties. They are distinguished by severity and intolerance towards the shortcomings of others, stubbornness in doing something. Very neat and principled. These women love to take, but not to give; they will listen, sympathize, but will not help.

Desirable names: Maria, Valeria, Galina, Irina, Rose, Svetlana, Olga, Tatyana.

Andreevna– very sociable, friendly people, they have many friends to whom they are strongly attached. They love cleanliness and order, their home is comfortable and cozy. The only drawback of these women is grouchiness and some tediousness. They love to visit and invite people over, they are cheerful and cheerful.

Desirable names: Danuta, Diana, Elizaveta, Irina, Claudia, Larisa, Leah, Lyudmila, Maria, Natalya, Taisiya.

Antonovna– kind, sympathetic people, able to sincerely sympathize, will always come to the aid of the suffering. They are not capable of offending or being rude, they are shy and modest, and patient. Despite the fact that the Antonovnas are hardworking and persistent in achieving their goals, luck often turns away from them. Girls whose fathers are named Anton should choose “hard” names in order to compensate for the softness of character with harder traits.

Desirable names: Valeria, Daria, Ekaterina, Marina.

Arkadyevna- It’s hard to get along with such a person. They are always right in everything, they consider their opinion to be the only correct one. They go ahead towards their goal - even if they have to lie and dodge. It is difficult for them to establish relationships with anyone, and even more difficult to break them. In general, the Arkadyevnas are not without charm, but it is recommended to call a girl with such a middle name a soft and calm name.

Desirable names: Anna, Valentina, Evgenia, Lyudmila, Natalia, Oksana, Olesya, Sofia.

Borisovna– women with such a middle name are far from being as simple as it might seem at first glance. Their actions are unpredictable, their moods are contradictory. And yet, despite the impulsiveness of their character, the Borisovnas easily get along in a team, always strive to be in the first positions, effortlessly captivate everyone, but the fury is nothing next to them if something goes against their plans. They will not forget the insults inflicted on them, revenge will be accomplished, no matter how long they have to wait. Borisovna puts everything on the line just to be in the center of attention, she is friendly, but the friendship cannot be called extremely permanent. She is a wonderful housewife - she loves to cook, she is caring, but not a homebody.

Desirable names: Angela, Alina, Angelina, Anna, Valentina, Elena, Diana, Zoya, Inna, Irina, Larisa, Natalya, Olga, Svetlana, Tamara.

Valentinovna– kind, gentle, patient, tactful people. But it seems so only at first glance. In fact, they are quite hypocritical. They know how to deceive and are quite lazy. In childhood, they are big fidgets, capricious and spoiled. Groups of girls prefer noisy groups of boys. Growing up, Valentin's daughters change a little. They restrain their emotions, others see them as balanced and calm ladies, but inside the owners of this middle name there is still a storm brewing. They give themselves completely to their work, but if something doesn’t work out for them, they give up what they started.

Desirable names: Valentina, Victoria, Daria, Lilia, Maria, Marina.

Valerievna– kind, unselfish, stubborn, persistent, purposeful. Very decisive and firm. But excessive directness often causes them a lot of trouble. Elegant, beautiful, and have almost impeccable taste. They are aware of their shortcomings and strive to correct them. They have their own opinion and always defend it.

Desirable names: Zoya, Galina, Nadezhda, Olesya, Yana, Svetlana, Tatyana.

Vasilievna– modest, flexible, balanced and calm people. True, they have unpleasant traits - they can be cunning and proud, skillful intriguers. Many of them are stingy and envious. In extreme situations, they only care about themselves. However, this cannot be said about everyone. Some Vasilievnas are quite pleasant people, open, sincere, capable of making sacrifices for the sake of loved ones.

Desirable names: Lilia, Margarita, Olesya, Yulia, Anna, Yana.

Viktorovna– “homely” women, calm, soft, patient. The main thing for them is home. They will make every effort to create a cozy and comfortable atmosphere there. Guests are warmly received. They have a balanced and flexible character, they are always friendly, sweet and welcoming. They are very sociable, get along with people easily, and selflessly help their friends. True, some abuse the kindness of the owners of this patronymic. There is envy in their character, but they consider it a vice and diligently try to get rid of it.

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A child’s name can influence personality development and, to some extent, determine fate. Therefore, choosing a name for a child needs to be taken very seriously, and many parents spend months thinking: how to choose the right name for a child?

WITH early childhood throughout our lives we never hear a single word as often as given name. It consists of a set of sounds of varying pitches that excite certain parts of the brain, thus influencing its carrier, as well as the people around him.

Some names sound firmly, hard: Igor, Dmitry, Anatoly, Zhanna, Dina, Ekaterina, Daria, etc. Under the influence of a sound stimulus, children with such names develop a persistent, stubborn character. They are independent and decisive.

Holders soft sounding names: Svetlana, Irina, Vera, Natalya, Mikhail, Sergey, Alexey, Ilya, Vasily, etc. - usually have a calm, flexible character.

Eat neutral, as if intermediate between hard and soft, names: Artem, Arkady, Andrey, Alexander, Valentin, Vitaly, Roman, Pavel, Olga, Anna, Anastasia, Zoya, Lyudmila, Lyubov, etc. As a rule, such people are balanced, reasonable, and moderately persistent.

How to choose the right name for a child: which names should not be chosen

The name must be chosen so that it is easy to pronounce and pronounce well both on its own and together with the patronymic. If the name ends with a consonant sound, and the patronymic begins with it, and even in the patronymic name itself there are many consonants - Alexander Dmitrievich, Eduard Dmitrievich - the sound is difficult. Either the first name or the patronymic is often distorted, and the person anxiously waits to see what they will call him this time.

You should not name children after deceased relatives, especially those who died tragically. There is no need to give names in honor of grandparents. The child inherits a certain share of characteristic traits, and, as we know, bad things are passed on more easily.

Do not name your children names that are difficult to pronounce or in honor of any significant events and people (Revolution, Aurora, Stalin, etc.), so as not to complicate their lives in the future.

Do not give children the names of heroes of their favorite television series, famous writers or prominent scientists - especially if the middle name and last name are the same. Imagine that in the family of engineer Nikolai Tolstoy, their son was named Leo in honor of the writer.

At school, the boy was not given literature and the Russian language, and he became an object of ridicule from his peers. As a result, the child suffered serious psychological trauma and stopped going to school. His parents had difficulty rectifying the situation by transferring him to another class.

You should not call your sons after your father: Nikolai Nikolaevich, etc. - owners of such names grow up unbalanced, nervous, irritable, capricious. The girl should also not be named after her mother - it will be difficult for them to find a common language.

How to choose the right name for a child: patronymic

The patronymic carries genetic information - something that is inherent in nature itself and is passed on from generation to generation. It corrects the image formed under the influence of the name, without radically changing it, but softening or, conversely, exacerbating some features.

"Hard" patronymics are Nikolaevich, Anatolyevich, Dmitrievich, Igorevich, Stanislavovich, Adolfovich, Vissarionovich, Vitoldovich, Veniaminovich, Valdemarovich, Vladlenovich, Rostislavovich, Emmanuilovich, Albertovich, Samuilovich, Yulianovich.

"Soft"- Mikhailovich, Sergeevich, Efimovich, Ilyich, Ignatievich, Vladimirovich, Petrovich, Viktorovich.

"Neutral"- Pavlovich, Vadimovich, Natanovich, Kirillovich, Makarovich, Mironovich, Yakovlevich, Leontyevich, Vitalievich, Velentinovich, Artemovich, Tarasovich...

Soft pronounced first names and patronymics: Mikhail Ivanovich, Andrey Vladimirovich, Sergey Mikhailovich, Mikhail Sergeevich, etc. - belong to kind, flexible people who know how to find a common language with others. Aleksandrovich is usually an impulsive, harsh person. Igorevichs are more often than others stubborn and tough. Nikolaevichs often behave rudely, sometimes unpredictably, and it is difficult to find a common language with them. This patronymic gives a person increased emotionality and instability.

Research allows us to conclude that owners "hard" patronymics have a harder time in life than their namesakes with soft, calm middle names. Therefore, it is better to give children “soft” names for “hard” patronymics, and vice versa. For example, Nikolaevich, Dmitrievich, Anatolyevich, Rostislavovich, Stanislavovich, Veniaminovich should be called Sergey, Mikhail, Peter, Ilya, Vasily, Evgeny, Victor, Irina, Natalya, Polina, Vera; Sergeevich, Alekseevich, Vasilyevich - Nikolay, Dmitry, Anatoly, Denis, Stanislav, Marina, Lydia, Evgenia, Alexandra, Victoria.

TO "neutral" patronymics are more suitable "soft" names: Sergey, Mikhail, Victor, Alexey. You can also give them firm names, but only if the children were born in the spring or summer.

How to choose the right name for a child: seasons

In winter, talented, strong-willed, purposeful, thinking individuals are born, but in family life they experience difficulties because of their intractability, intransigence, need to argue over trifles and be sure to gain the upper hand. Many have a tough temperament, are tough, and domineering. These qualities are most strongly expressed in those born in December, weaker in February, "January" children are more balanced.

"Winter" Women most often have a masculine character and gravitate towards exact or natural sciences. Therefore, we advise you to give winter children “soft” melodic names, so as not to aggravate some of the character traits inherent in nature.

Spring people are easily vulnerable physically and mentally. They are indecisive, touchy, flighty, selfish. Many of them are very talented, but lack self-confidence, so they cannot be leaders. They have a subtle sense of humor, have a good memory and quickly grasp everything. March men pay great attention to their appearance and often look in the mirror.

They make good diplomats and speakers. Women do not get married for a long time - they are afraid of the upcoming changes. Spring children need to be given "firmly" sounding names to withstand the instability nervous system and psyche.

"Summer" children are kind, but often cowardly and spineless. They are easily influenced, emotional and impressionable, love risks, are proud, persistent, and courageous. They love children, take care of nature and animals, and are well versed in art. "Summer" Children need to be given “hard” names to protect them from unwanted adversity.

"Autumn" people are universal. They are reasonable, serious, comprehensively gifted, value accumulated experience and never repeat mistakes. they do everything slowly and thoughtfully, they are good diplomats, have a clear mind, and an easy-going character. "Autumn" Children can be given any names, since nothing can affect their natural character.

How to choose the right name for a child: character

Knowing the natural coloring of the first name and patronymic and the date of birth, you can choose the right name and successfully develop the qualities that your child lacked from birth, or, conversely, muffle the undesirable ones.

It is very useful to take into account the characteristics of a name when raising a child:

Alexey (especially the “summer” or “spring” one) is a coward, a crybaby. If you scold and punish him for this all the time, the child will grow up irritable, selfish, and embittered.

Alexander is a merry fellow, a naughty man, a liar, but he has an innate sense of justice. Once you punish him undeservedly, you risk losing your authority forever.

Nikolai is quick-tempered, unbalanced, and proud. You should not hurt his pride; try to instill respect for others.

Natalias (especially “winter” ones) are ambitious, leaders by nature. They are spurred on by encouragement for any success. However, they do not tolerate flattery and are perfectly aware of insincerity and lies.

Olga is fair and difficult to compromise.

Lyudmilas are ambitious, vain, strive for universal recognition, and often experience bitter disappointment.

Irina is an easily addicted and amorous person. No matter how they are raised, personal life and matters of the heart will always be in the foreground.

If you decide to change your child’s name and choose one that could protect him and change his character for the better, this must be done before the age of five. The main thing is that the name corresponds to the internal state of the person, then the discomfort will disappear and complete harmony will gradually be established.

By the way

If a child says that he does not like his name, this is the first and very important signal that he is dissatisfied with himself. Once his self-esteem changes, he will begin to like his own name.

When choosing a name, remember that it will accompany the child throughout his life. A person can change his last name, but in most cases his first name stays with him forever.

1 Tip. When choosing a name, consider all possible options. How will it sound in combination with a middle name or last name? Do you get easy-to-pronounce and sonorous name options for your peers? Finally, will it be easy for the baby to pronounce it, because he will have to do it often!

The more different variations of the name there are, the more different aspects of the personality will be able to receive their name. So, if you want your child to be flexible, free in different situations and with different people, choose a name that is easily varied. If, on the contrary, you want to encourage his loyalty, stability and constancy, look for a name that is difficult to change.

2 Tip. Whatever path you take, you usually associate the name you give your baby with a certain person. And you subconsciously try to match your baby with him, expecting similar reactions, actions, and abilities from him. This is not bad, it is natural and normal, this is the mechanism of influence, the action of your parental message formulated in the name.

You should be wary when the child’s name becomes an excuse for some undesirable traits that hinder him (according to the principle “what can you do, Peters are all so stubborn!”) or when you begin to pay attention to those shortcomings of the baby that upset you in the prototype.

3 Tip. Be aware that by choosing a name, you are, consciously or not, encouraging and supporting certain traits in your son or daughter. This is your first message to your baby about how you want him to be, what fate you wish for him.

magazine "Motherhood", April 1999

How to choose the right name for a child? What should parents know? What name will be good for your baby?

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Before the birth of a child, all parents think about what name to give it. After all, it will accompany the baby all his life and sound more often than other words. In search of a lucky name, parents consult with relatives, open dictionaries, horoscopes, and calendars. And in each case, you can find the name that will be successful for your child.

The Orthodox calendar has been helping parents decide on a name for their future newborn for many centuries. Since ancient times, it was believed that a name can influence a person’s destiny. Therefore, people began to name children in honor of Orthodox saints, believing that in this way the baby would gain a Guardian Angel. The days of the calendar when saints are venerated are called saints. To correctly name a child according to the calendar, you need to know the following:

• On the day the baby was born, open the Orthodox calendar and see which saint is being remembered today. If a suitable name no, then you can choose from those listed on the eighth and fortieth day after the birth of the child. The number eight symbolizes eternity, and the number 40 symbolizes the sacrament of Holy Baptism.

• When choosing a name in honor of a saint, you should read about him and know for what merits he is so revered by people. In the future, you should be able to tell your child about life and good deeds the saint in whose honor the baby is named.
• You can choose the name of the saint who has been revered in your family for generations and is considered the patron saint of the newborn’s family.
• Sometimes a child is given two names: the first on his birthday, the second at baptism. In this case, try to make the names consonant with each other.
• The name given to the baby at baptism cannot be changed. This can only be done when changing faith or when a person becomes a monk.
• With the name given according to the calendar, the child finds his Guardian Angel. The day of veneration of this saint will be your baby’s name day.

Selecting a name by date of birth and name number

Numerology is the science of numbers. Thanks to it, you can calculate the number of the child’s name and plan his fate. To do this, you need to be able to determine the number of the name and the number of the date of birth. If it happens less number name, then your baby will grow up ambitious, if on the contrary, then weak-willed. The most ideal option is when the numbers of the name and date of birth are the same. Such a child will grow up in harmony. Therefore, calculate the name you choose based on the baby’s date of birth.

Determining the date of birth

1+6+2+0+1+5=15=1+5=6

The date of birth in this case is 6.

Name number definition

The calculation of the name number must be done using a table where each letter corresponds to a number:

For example, you decided to name your son Nikita:

N-6, i-1, k-3, i-1, t-2, a-1

6+1+3+1+2+1=14=1+4=5

Nikita, born on June 1, 2015, will have a birth date number greater than his name number. Such a child will have difficulty with the will to overcome problems. If you believe in the magic of numbers, then in this case choose a name consisting of 6 letters to balance the influence of the date of birth and the number of the name.

The influence of name numbers on character

People with name number 1– these are managers and leaders by nature. They are proactive and courageous, always strive for their goals, and are not afraid of difficulties. They have developed Creative skills. Few people do not like to obey, and are sometimes selfish and arrogant.

People with name number 2 - These are reasonable and diplomatic individuals. A sense of tact, the ability to listen and calmly present their arguments help such people gain recognition in society. Developed intuition allows you to look analytically at the world. Deuces are excellent employees and reliable partners.

People with name number 3- They are friendly, optimistic and capable of dedication. They know how to enjoy life and give vivid impressions to others. They have a great sense of humor. They have a talent for art - music, theater, cinema, dance, drawing. Rarely experience deep depression.

People with name number 4– these are reliable and honest individuals with whom everyone feels safe. Practical and not frivolous. Hardworking. Fours like to calculate every step, confidently moving towards the goal and not getting involved in adventures.

People with name number 5- These are freedom-loving and very curious natures. They become part of every company. They strive for travel and adventure. They realize themselves well in literature, radio, and television. Fives can be quick-tempered and overly emotional.

People with name number 6– fair, humane and obliging individuals. Such people have well-developed logic, which helps them make the right decisions. They strive for peace of mind and the world of beauty. Sixes love music, nature, and people.

People with name number 7– philosophers, maximalists striving for perfection. They always have their own opinion. They communicate only with those who are interesting to them. They pay attention to their internal development and knowledge of religions and metaphysics. In relationships with the opposite sex, Sevens are fickle.

People with name number 8– these are individuals who obey business and government. Good leaders who confidently lead the team. They know how to earn money and live in abundance. Some do charity work. Failure to achieve goals can drive these people into anger, which makes it difficult to focus on the situation.

People with name number 9- know how to make their dreams come true. If such natures do not sit still, then they fully use all opportunities for themselves. They know how to love others, nature, and God. Happiness and success come to those who open their hearts to love. Nines think less about material things than about honor and recognition.

Choosing a name according to the seasons

The time of year in which the child was born and the chosen name must correspond to each other.

Names for those born in winter

Such children grow up to be strong-willed and strict people. December babies have a particularly pronounced craving for power. January and February birthday people are more balanced. Winter children have a knack for exact sciences. It is better to give such babies soft names to smooth out the rigidity of character. For boys: Alexey, Artemy, Valentin, Veniamin, Efim, Mikhail, Ilya, Lev, Maxim, Timofey. For girls: Anfisa, Alisa, Alena, Polina, Natalia, Faina, Svetlana, Lyubov, Liya, Lana.

Names for those born in spring

Kids have a soft and vulnerable character. They are easy to influence. Sometimes, due to indecision, a child cannot reveal his abilities. Spring people have excellent memories and a constant interest in learning. To add firmness and confidence to their character, you should choose a sonorous name. For boys: Bronislav, German, David, Georgy, Gregory, Mark, Spartak, Taras, Yaroslav. For girls: Alexandra, Daria, Ruslana, Maria, Irina, Rostislava, Serafima, Veronica, Miroslava.

Names for those born in summer

Summer children grow up kind and emotional. These are proud individuals who sometimes still show weakness of character. Dangerous for born in summer people may be influenced by others. A summer child will always love animals and nature. They are also very talented people who love art. To add confidence to the character of summer children, they should also be given more sonorous and firm names. For boys: Dmitry, Prokhor, Valery, Gleb, Yuri, Ignat, Nikita, Zakhar, Sergey, Igor. For girls: Elizaveta, Margarita, Sophia, Christina, Kira, Rose, Varvara.

Names for those born in autumn

Those born in autumn have a balanced character. They do not like to conflict and argue, and are diplomatic in relationships. Before making a decision, they will think several times and weigh everything. They value experience and always draw conclusions from past mistakes. Very practical and reasonable. Any name is suitable for such children, because their persistent character does not need to be adjusted.

Choosing a first name by patronymic and last name

When thinking about the future name of their child, parents often pronounce all the options in combination with the middle name and surname. What should you pay attention to in this case? Here are some tips:

1. Don't choose a name that ends with the same consonant as your middle name. For example, German Nikolaevich or Mark Konstantinovich.
2. Avoid combining a rare foreign name with a simple surname - it sounds stupid and funny. For example, Rosalia Kozlova or David Ivanov. The same principle applies to selecting a first name and patronymic.
3. Each name has its own meaning and meaning. For example, Victoria is a victory. If the meanings of the name and patronymic coincide, then this quality in the child’s character doubles. Still, it’s better when the first and middle names complement each other, making the child more versatile.

Choosing a name by zodiac sign

Astrologers say that names corresponding to the signs of the Zodiac can not only bring good luck, but also help in life. It has been proven that planets influence people. All signs of the Zodiac are divided into four elements: water, air, fire, earth. Each element corresponds to three signs of the zodiac horoscope.

Children of the element of Fire

These are those who were born under the constellations of Aries, Leo and Sagittarius. Such people are active and love to act. Thanks to their character, they manage to achieve a lot in life.

Names of the constellation Aries: Egor, Artemy, Alexander, Oleg, Yaroslav, Nikolai. For girls: Evgenia, Svetlana, Victoria, Angela, Yulia, Lyubov.

Names of the constellation Leo: Adam, Cyril, Leo, Anatoly, Bogdan, Roman, Ilya. For girls: Diana, Victoria, Ella, Nadezhda, Alexandra, Yanina, Natalya.

Names of the constellation Sagittarius: Vladimir, Gregory, Philip, Ruslan, Vyacheslav, Semyon. For girls: Margarita, Sophia, Vera, Zhanna, Alisa, Irina.

Children of the Earth element

These are those who were born under the constellations of Capricorn, Taurus and Virgo. Hardworking, reliable, kind people. They love stability and avoid unnecessary risks.

Names of the constellation Capricorn: David, Makar, Igor, Robert, Danil, Boris, Stanislav, Konstantin. For girls: Daria, Maria, Emma, ​​Sofia, Varvara, Christina, Irma.

Names of the Taurus constellation: Victor, Egor, Mikhail, Fedor, Matvey, Nikita, Taras, Bogdan. For girls: Vasilisa, Milena, Vlada, Galina, Veronica, Bella, Maya, Marina, Ulyana.

Names of the constellation Virgo: Herman, Denis, Prokhor, Rostislav, Timofey, Timur, Sergei, Gleb, Vsevolod. For girls: Anastasia, Diana, Inga, Regina, Taisiya, Lydia, Tatyana, Anita, Tamara.

Children of the Air Element

These are those who were born under the constellations of Libra, Aquarius and Gemini. The character of such people is open and good-natured. Talent and extraordinary abilities distinguish children of the Air element from the rest.

Names of the constellation Libra: Anton, Arkady, Boris, Vitaly, Leonid, Nazar, Pavel, Savely, Makar, Mikhail, Yakov. For girls: Angelina, Nelly, Kaleria, Oksana, Yulia, Polina, Alina, Lily, Lyubov.

Names of the constellation Aquarius: Albert, Vladimir, Evgeniy, Vlad, Svyatoslav, Ruslan, Gennady, Illarion. For girls: Arina, Alina, Bella, Lolita, Nonna, Valeria, Varvara, Snezhanna, Ulyana.

Names of the constellation Gemini: German, Sergei, Mark, Nikita, Nikolai, Evgeniy, Konstantin, Akim. For girls: Violetta, Isobella, Alice, Claudia, Maya, Ksenia, Christina, Nadezhda, Veronica.

Children of the element of Water

These are those who were born under the constellations of Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces. The character of such people is multifaceted. Purposeful and individual individuals. Reliable family men.

Names of the constellation Cancer: Andrey, Emelyan, Ilya, Leo, Efim, Stepan, Eldar, Vasily, Vitaly. For girls: Diana, Milena, Olesya, Olga, Lada, Yana, Iya, Lisa, Rosa, Stanislava, Liya.

Names of the constellation Scorpio: Taras, Yaroslav, Saveliy, Zakhar, Aristarchus, Thomas, Fedor, Jan. For girls: Zemfira, Maria, Sara, Raisa, Eva, Flora, Yaroslava, Victoria, Elizaveta.

Names of the constellation Pisces: Marat, Daniel, Benjamin, Vadim, Maxim, Thomas, Ivan, Timur, Yuri. For girls: Alevtina, Violetta, Vasilisa, Inna, Irma, Eva, Anna, Anita, Maryana, Elvira, Emma, ​​Regina, Valeria, Natalya, Marta.

Mistakes parents make when choosing a name for a child

• Avoid giving your child a name that is very complex and difficult to pronounce. If your baby takes a painfully long time to learn how to pronounce it, he will hate his own name.

Our ancestors did not have such a problem as choosing a name for a newborn. Today, in some families, this is reaching the point of scandal, since dad wants to name his son Jordan, mom wants to name him Apollo, and grandparents dream of Vanechka. But in old times everything was decided by the church orthodox book, which was called “Saints”. Parents came to church, and the priest offered a choice of several names of Christian saints, whose memory was honored on the baby’s birthday. And if now parents want to make a choice in this particular way - how to choose a name for a child according to the calendar?

How to choose the right name according to the calendar?

Birthday, Angel's Day, name day... Many people confuse these concepts and congratulate them on their birthday. In fact, a birthday is the day on which a person was born, and a name day is the day of remembrance of the saint after whom he was named. The second name for name day is the day of the Angel or the day of the namesake. Previously, these days coincided for almost everyone, but now they practically do not. Despite this, some people began to celebrate Angel Day on the same basis as their birthday.

The Saints contain about 1,700 different names. Most of them are for men, and they have largely fallen out of use. This is not surprising, because many names for modern people seem funny, for example, Popius, Mnasen, Kurduva or Yazdundokta.

If you decide to name your newborn according to the calendar, remember the following:

1. It is best to choose the name for the baby of the saint who is honored on his birthday. For example, your child was born on February 1st. You are truly lucky, since according to the calendar, the newborn can be called by the following names: Arseny, Gregory, Henry, Louise, Euphrasia, Mark, Makar, Meletius, Savva, Theodosius, Feodor or Januarius.
2. If you have a boy, and on this day there are no names for a male representative, then the modern church usually advises looking at a few days ahead. You can do the same if you don’t like the proposed name (or names) at all.
3. The baptismal name is given once in a lifetime and does not change again (with the exception of the name changing upon tonsure as a monk and when changing faith).
4. Recently, some parents give their children double names: one is secular, and the other is church. Some people do this on purpose, while others do it by accident - it’s just that at birth the baby is given a non-Orthodox name, and in church the parents learn that the child cannot be baptized under the name, for example, Stella or Camilla. In this case, the priest invites parents to choose an Orthodox name for the baby - close or consonant with the “passport name”.
5. If the saint in whose honor you named your baby is venerated several times a year, then the Angel’s day is the next name day after the day birth.

From antiquity to the present day

The Orthodox book "Saints of Saints" is nothing more than full list all the names of the saints whom he honors Orthodox Church. The second name of this book is “The Book of Months”, since it describes the whole year, day by day, month by month.

Naming a child according to the calendar is an ancient tradition of many nations. The Slavs were no exception to this. People believed that when a baby receives the name of a saint who is venerated on the day of his birth or baptism, he will have a happy and long life. At the same time, it was not advisable to name a child after the great martyr - then he would be destined for a hard life, full of hardships and suffering.

If several saints were commemorated on a child’s birthday, then the parents could choose a name from several suggested by the priest. If there was only one name, then, alas, the parents had no choice. People did not dare to contradict the church. Later, if no saint was commemorated on the new person’s birthday, or they really didn’t like the name, then parents began to “increase” the list of names: they could consider the names of saints whose memory is celebrated on the eighth or fortieth day after the birth of the child. The fact is that our ancestors believed that a newborn should be given a name no earlier than the eighth day, and the sacrament of Baptism had to be carried out precisely on the fortieth day.

“Mesyatseslov” was used until the 1917 revolution. With the advent of Soviet power, when churches began to be massively destroyed and religion began to be banned, the tradition of naming children according to the calendar was abandoned. Nowadays, parents have begun to turn much more often to the Orthodox calendar to choose a name for their child. Many believe that it will make the baby happy, and the saint after whom it was named will become an intercessor and guardian angel for the child. And some parents simply follow modern fashion, because today an old or unusual name is “the last word.” So in kindergartens and schools we meet children with the names Luka and Akulina, Spiridon and Evdokia, Hilarion and Pelagia.

Calendar of names according to the calendar for each month

Name day in January

Names in February

Names in March

Names in April

Names in May

Names in June