Female and male international names are those that remain unchanged (or with minor changes), regardless of nationality and place of residence of the carrier. That is, it is not Alex-Alexei or Jack-Eugene, and not changing, such as Alexander, Robert, Philip. From this article you can find a list of male international names, their meaning and who are the most famous of their owners.
Alexander
Regardless of whether the reader will open a short or full list of international male names, the name Alexander will always be in the first place. It comes from the ancient Greek language and translates as "protector". This name is not only international, but also one of the most popular on the planet. Ancient origin does not prevent Alexander from remaining the most modern international male name.
The most famous name holder to this day remains Alexander the Great, the greatest commander and ruler of the beginning of the first millennium. Thanks to its popularity, which was huge even in ancient times, the name gained such wide distribution. In Russian history, five ancient Russian princes Alexander are known (Nevsky, Tverskaya and Vladimirsky, Tverskaya, Lipetsk, Pskov), three emperors named Alexander (A. The First - Pavlovich, A. The Second - Nikolaevich and A. The Third - Alexandrovich), the commander Alexander Suvorov. Among Russian and world cultural figures, literary geniuses are known under this name: Pushkin, Dumas, Zhukovsky, Griboedov, Ostrovsky, Kuprin, Blok, Vertinsky. At the mention of the name Alexander, any resident of the post-Soviet space will immediately remember a large number of actors - Abdulov, Lazarev, Pankratov-Cherny, Domogarov, Shirvindt, Demyanenko. Among the living foreign celebrities, one can cite the example of the American actor Alexander Baldwin (known by the abbreviated name Alec), the Swedish actor Alexander Skarsgord and the English comedian Alexander Armstrong.
Arthur
The second most popular in the list of male international names with confidence can be called the name Arthur. The origin of the name goes back to ancient Celtic languages and translates as "bear man" or "king of bears". Like Alexander, the name Arthur is present in almost all world languages, but remains unchanged in pronunciation (with rare exceptions). The most famous representative of this name is the fictional character of ancient English legends - King Arthur. The ancient Roman "Arthory" was the name of the alleged prototype of the mythical king, so the name Arthur was chosen, most likely, in harmony, and not in meaning.
Also famous world celebrities bearing this name are the philosopher Schopenhauer, writers Rimbaud, Conan Doyle, Miller, and the Russians are revolutionary Benny, the botanist Yachevsky, opera singer Eisen, writer Makarov, ocean scientist and Arctic explorer Chilingarov, chess player Yusupov, theater actors and cinema of Vakh, Smolyaninov. Among modern foreign celebrities, one can distinguish the American singer Garfunkel (better known as Art), the English musician Brown and the French actor Dupont. Among the fictional Arthurs, in addition to the King, the hero of the novel "Gadfly" Lilian Ethel Voynich is popular.
Adam
Adam is another male international name. The meaning of the name, taking its roots from Hebrew, is "created from clay." In the Bible, the Torah and the Qur'an, the name Adam was the first earthly man whom God created from earthly clay. Adam himself, who is considered by religious people to be the first earthly inhabitant and ancestor of the human race, can be called the most famous representative of the name.
In Russian history, not many carriers of this name are known, but they are. For example, this is the architect Menelas, ballet dancer and dance teacher Glushkovsky, physicist and chemist Rakovsky, Kabardian poet and writer Shogentsukov. Of the modern Adams, American actor Adam Sendler, American singer and lead singer of Maroon 5 Adam Levine and Canadian musician from Three Days Grace Adam Gontier are known abroad.
Arnold
Among male international names, the name Arnold may seem new to the Russian person. Its roots go back to the Old German language, and the meaning translates as "eagle power" or "strong eagle." Despite the apparent novelty, this name has existed in Russia since the 19th century, an example is Arnold Aleksandrovich Alshvang, born in 1898, a Russian pianist, teacher and musicologist. Despite the large number of Austrian and German counts who hold this name, when mentioning Arnold, most people will think of either Schwarzenegger or the main character of the cartoon "Hey Arnold".
Victor
Like Alexander, Victor seems like a national name to a Russian person - it is so widespread among us. However, it comes from the Latin word "winner", is quite common abroad and therefore is also a male international name. For example, the world famous French writer Victor Hugo, Austrian politician Victor Adler and Swedish film director Victor Shestrem. In Russia, this name can be associated with the artist Vasnetsov, musicians: Tsoi, Sologub, Rybin, Saltykov, writers: Pelevin, Koklyushkin, Shenderovich. Among the famous foreign carriers of the name, one can mention the American actor Victor Rasuk, the American singer Victor Willis and the Spanish football player of the Barcelona club Victor Valdes. The main character of Tim Burton’s animated film “The Corpse of the Bride” was also named after Victor.
Harry
Another international name is Harry. This male international name has no meaning, at first glance - after all, it is just an independent abbreviation of the English name Henry. However, if you dig deeper, you can find out that Henry comes from the German "Henry", meaning "ruler of the house." Therefore, it is this meaning that should be attributed to the name of Harry. In Russia, the animated director Bardin and the chess player Kasparov are known under the name Harry . In the modern world, the most famous bearer of the name is the fictional character Harry Potter - the hero of the eponymous series of books by the English writer Joan Rowling. Also known personalities are the English prince Harry of Wales and the English actor Harry Treadaway.
Mark
One of the most beautiful male international names - Mark - is of Latin origin and is associated with the ancient Roman god of war, Mars, whose name, in turn, translates as "hammer". The most famous bearer of the name is one of the apostles of Jesus Christ, who wrote his part of the Gospel. Also famous in history are the Roman philosopher Cicero, the American writer Twain, the Russian-French artist Chagall, the Soviet and Russian director Zakharov, the American rock musician Knopfler. Among modern foreign celebrities with this name, one can name an American programmer, creator of the social network Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, Dutch musician Jansen and American actor Mark Wahlberg, who is also known as a musician Marka Mark.
Robert
Another male international name that may seem unusual for Russia is Robert. However, it is worth recalling the Soviet artist Robert Falk, the poet Robert Rozhdestvensky and many others to understand - the name has long taken root in Russia. Its roots go back to the ancient Germanic languages, and its meaning is “brilliant from glory”, “shining in glory”, “ambitious”. Many kings and rulers of the English, Scottish and Welsh lands were baptized by this name, however, the most famous carriers in history remain the scientists Boyle, Hook and Koch. Quite a lot, in comparison with other representatives of international names, Roberts in modern culture. These are musicians Robert Plant (singer and former lead singer of the cult band Led Zeppelin), Robert Marley (known by the abbreviation Bob), Robert Williams (known by the abbreviation Robbie). Actors - Robert de Niro, Robert Downey Jr, Robert Pattinson, directors Robert Zemeckis (Back to the Future, Forest Gump, Outcast) and Robert Rodriguez (Desperate, From Dusk Till Dawn, Spy Kids ").
Philip
If there is a male international name that can compare in popularity with Alexander and Arthur, then this is undoubtedly Philip. The name of Greek origin translates as "horse lover". Probably, not one name in the world bore such a number of rulers of different countries and cities - at different times Philippi ruled in Macedonia, Rome, France, Portugal, Moscow, Spain, England, and the Latin Empire. In world history it is difficult to distinguish the most famous Philip, in Russia everything is simpler - he is pop singer Filipp Bedrosovich Kirkorov. And in Britain, the most famous Philip is the Duke of Edinburgh - the spouse of Queen Elizabeth II. Among the heroes of Russian literature can be mentioned Filipka - the hero of the children's story of the same name by Leo Tolstoy.
Among other carriers named after Philip it is worth highlighting these musicians: American Phil Collins, Irish Philip Lynott (group Thin Lizzy) and Australian Philip Rudd (group AC / DC).
I call these names newborn children around the world, over the years their popularity and prevalence only increases.