Russian names of girls - list, history and characteristics

The inhabitants of Russia, like other ancient peoples, carefully chose the names of their children. They believed that the name affects the fate of a person and shapes his character. They believed that the name has a certain meaning, affects the fate of a person, so they tried to choose a favorable name. The name was a special ritual with its own customs and traditions.

Today, not all parents take the name selection as seriously as in ancient times, and sometimes give very funny names. Girls are generally called as they wander into the head, completely not worrying about the fate of the baby. Many parents believe that by naming the girl in honor of a celebrity, they will give her a good fate, and in the end, the child grows up notorious, because peers often laughed at him and made fun of him.

Despite the fact that there are a lot of Russian beautiful names for girls, it is difficult for parents to choose the right one for their baby. You can choose the first one or draw lots. But often such Russian names for girls and surname do not combine at all. They just don't sound. In addition, it should be remembered that the coarser the name sounds, the more strength and rudeness it brings to the life of the owner. Soft and melodic names give the girl tenderness and softness.

So, we will consider what beautiful Russian names exist for girls.

How to choose a beautiful name for a daughter

In recent years, it has become fashionable to call girls old Russian names. The most popular of them are Lubomir, Zlata, Yarina, Milan, Milena. As a rule, Orthodox names are especially popular.

Of course, there are parents who prefer to give a foreign name to the child, for example, Evelina, Nicole, Jacqueline. But with such names, the child may have problems. Such beautiful names for girls and Russian last names and patronymics may not correspond and sound, at least, comical. For example, Ivanova Nikol Petrovna, the name does not completely correspond to the surname, where this form would sound better with the name Ksenia or Vasilisa.

Recently popular and such old Russian names as Praskovya, Pelagia, Barbara. But when choosing a name, you should look in the directory how the abridged version sounds so that then the child is not called Vaska or Palazhka.

Modern Russian names

If you decide to give the baby a Russian name, you should first pay attention to names that mean feelings, for example, Hope, Faith, Love.

We offer a list of Russian names of girls who are especially loved today. These are: Sofia, Maria, Anna, Daria, Hope, Elizabeth, Catherine, Polina, Victoria, Anastasia, Love, Barbara, Veronica, Vera.

Most of these names of foreign origin, however, have taken root with us and are very popular for a long time.

No less popular are Old Russian names such as: Ustinya, Darina, Vasilisa, Miroslav, Yesenia, Pelagia.

Rare and unusual names

Many parents want to emphasize the peculiarity and individuality of their baby and highlight it among the rest of the children. The easiest way to do this is with an unusual name. Before doing this, you should:

• Try to choose a name that will correspond to nationality and place of residence.
• To study the diminutive forms of the name, because that's exactly what her relatives and peers will call her.
• Examine the meaning of the name, as it affects fate.

Examples of unusual Russian names for girls who have old Russian roots: Zlatislav, Lyubomyr, Stanislav, Slavyan, Miloslav, Veroslav, Bozen, Tsvetan, Vesnyan, Darren.

Foreign names sound unusual: Beatrice, Cassandra, Medina, Dominica, Ariadne, Flora, Gloria, Mirabella.

The most unusual female names that the registry office employees have had to register recently are: Russians, Cherry, Byzantium, Cassiopeia, Golub, Kupava, Ocean, Moon.

The most beautiful Russian names of girls on the church calendar

Orthodox people usually call a child in honor of the saint, whose day coincides with the date of birth of the baby. Currently, the church advises choosing a name by month of birth. That is, if the girl was born in March, you should look at the church calendar for the names of this month.

• In January, the memory of the saints with the names of Sofia, Melanya, Anastasia, Mary, Vasilisa, Tatiana is revered.
• In February, the memory of such holy women is honored: Svetlana, Pelageya, Rimma, Ksenia, Vasilisa, Vera, Sofia, Anna.
• In March, the names of saints Irina, Antonina, Daria, Nadezhda, Barbara, Marianne, Alexandra, Nicky are revered.
• In April, saints Julia, Mary, Svetlana, Lydia, Pauline are revered.
• Girls born in May will have such names as: Yana, Nina, Juliana, Elizabeth, Ulyana, Faina, Taisiya.
• In June, Orthodox people often give girls names such as: Christina, Vera, Pelageya, Elena, Maria, Valeria.
• Suitable for July girls: Marina, Zhanna, Olga, Juliana, Margarita, Inna, Elizabeth.
• In August, the girl can be called one of these names: Christina, Daria, Angelina, Elena, Irina, Julia, Eve.
• In the holy calendar there is a large selection for girls who were born in September: Nadezhda, Lyudmila, Vera, Lyubov, Anna, Kira, Raisa, Natalia, Tatyana, Sofia.
• According to the Church calendar, a girl born in October is called Mary, Veronica, Taisia, Pelageya, Zinaida, Zlata, Nadezhda.
• In November, the saints are revered: Anastasia, Neonilla, Olga, Elizabeth, Nina, Anna, Elena, Seraphim.
• In December, Vera, Catherine, Margarita, Zoya, Anfisa, Tatyana, Anna, Barbara are honored.

Foreign names popular with us

Most of the Russian names for girls usually have Greek, Latin, Jewish origin. There are names that are universal, that is, common in many countries of the world, for example:

• The name Mary is of Jewish origin, quite common in our country, but the name Mary is popular in English-speaking countries, and Marie in France.
• In our country, the name Elizabeth is quite fashionable, in England it sounds like Elizabeth, in Germany it is Lyschen.
• The name is Julia, in France - Julie, in Italy - Juliet, in England and the USA - Julia.
• Our name is Katerina, in Spain - Katherine, in England - Katherine.
• Svetlana, in Spain and Italy - Lucia.
• Barbara, in England and the USA - Barbara.
• The Russian name of the girl is Daria, in English-speaking countries - Dolly.

As you can see, almost all foreign female names have Russian counterparts.

Elven female names

Quite often there are elven names from the fantasy world created by the English writer Tolkien.

Fictional characters spawned a new fashion for names that have a secret meaning and have a melodic sound. Here are the most common ones:

• Anariel is the daughter of the sun;
• Lairiel is the daughter of summer;
• Eariel is the daughter of the sun;
• Amanael is the daughter of Aman.

The ending in the names iel means daughter.

There are names that consist of several words, for example, Irvil - a sparkling brilliance, Arvel - a noble maiden, Nimlot - a white flower.

Mythical female names

Myths, especially ancient Rome and Greece, contain a huge number of magnificent and beautiful female names. These are usually the names of goddesses, beautiful virgins and queens. The most beautiful of them:

• Diana - goddess of hunting (among the Romans);
• Grace is the goddess of beauty;
• Aphrodite is the goddess of love;
• Muse is the patroness of science and art;
• Selena is the goddess of the moon;
• Artemis is the goddess of hunting in Greek mythology.

Japanese female names

Recently, in connection with the increased popularity of Japanese culture and anime, Japanese names have become fashionable: Izumi - fountain; Harumi - spring beauty; Yayoi - spring; Makoto - sincere; Akira is clear.

These names are very exotic and not familiar to our ears. Therefore, the Japanese names and surnames of girls in Russian do not quite combine, but this does not stop modern parents. And in kindergarten, and then to school, institute and work, Kirillova Harumi Sergeyevna comes.

Beautiful anime names for girls in Russian are popular with modern parents:

Aika (“Love Song”), Ai (“Love”), Aimi (“Beauty of Love”), Akane (“Diamond Red”), Akemi (“Luminous Krsota”), Asami (“Morning Beauty”), Atsuko ( “Warm Child”), Ayano (“My Image”), Ayame (“Iris Flower”), Bunko (“Educated Child”), Chias (“Thousand Sunrises”), Chie (“Wisdom”), Chiharu (“One Thousand” spring "), Chieko (" A Child of Thousand Generations "), Chow (" Butterfly "), Chie (" Thousand Generations "), Amy (" A Beautiful Blessing "), Etsuko (" A Happy Child "), Fumiko (" A Child of Unseen Beauty "), Harumi (" Spring Beauty "), Haruki (" Spring Tree "), Haruko (" Spring Re Yenok "), Hana (" Flower "), Hideko (" The Magnificent Child "), Hitomi (" Pupil "), Hotaru (" Firefly "), Izumi (" Fountain "), Junko (" Obedient Child "), Kaede ( “Maple”), Kamiko (“The Perfect Child”), Kaoru (“Fragrance”), Kasumi (“Fog”), Katsumi (“Conquering Beauty”), Kiemi (“Pure Beauty”), Kohaku (“Amber”), Cotone (“Harp Sound”), Kou (“Happiness”), Keko (“City Child”), Madoka (“Circle of Flowers”), Mai (“Dance”), Makoto (“Faithful, Right”), Masami (“ Elegant Beauty "), Megumi (" Blessing "), Midori (" Greens "), Mizuki (" Beautiful Moon "), Momoe (" One Hundred Blessings "), Natsuko (" Summer child "), Natsumi (" Summer Beauty "), Ran (" Lily "), Rei (" Call), Ren ("Water Lily"), Rie ("Valuable blessing"), Rika ("Valuable aroma").

Conclusion

The fashion for names changes over time. Some names become very popular, and some, on the contrary, are rare, forgotten and practically not used. Choosing a name for a child is a crucial step, therefore it is necessary to be guided by common sense and reason. The name must be in harmony with the surname and patronymic. It should be of good value and appropriate for the child. Therefore, the choice must be taken seriously and responsibly.