From time immemorial, the name of a person played an important role and had a sacred meaning, it was believed that it affects fate. Therefore, in the name-giving parents choose a lifestyle for the child. Male names, according to our ancestors, were to reward the boy with power, courage, strength. Women, on the contrary, were supposed to add harmony, beauty, femininity, family happiness and divine protection to the owner. In different historical periods, its own fashion for the name of babies was formed. And what are the female names popular in our time?
How to choose a name for daughter
Parents approach the choice of a name for a girl more seriously, and often this process turns into a subject of controversy among relatives. Some resort to lots, others use an astrological calendar of names, while others choose it in the Church calendar. All parents, both believers and atheists, subconsciously want to choose a favorable and happy fate for their daughter along with the name.
The most common names for girls in Russia
In the ranking of the most fashionable names recently, the top twenty include: Anastasia, Sofia or Sofia, Daria or Darina, Polina, Victoria, Ksenia, Elizaveta, Maria, Barbara, Alena, Veronika, Ulyana, Alexander, Margarita, Alina, Vasilisa, Arina , Christina, Milan, Kira, Alice, Eve, Diana, Anna.
These popular female names, according to the registry office, are found in 75% of all newborn girls. Moreover, they have maintained their leading position for many years.
The meaning of fashionable names
As you know, as you call a ship, it will sail! This expression is true in relation to man. Each name gives its owner certain traits of character. Here are, for example, the ten most popular female names and their meanings:
- Sophia - translated as "wisdom", is considered an Orthodox Russian name. Initially, only girls from the upper class were called so. Sofia bring goodness, light, love to the world, attract people to itself and charge with positive. Women are open to communication. But, despite the strong character, they are very gentle and passionate nature. They are great housewives, wonderful mothers and wives.
- Daria or Darina. These girls are a joy for relatives, they grow up very neat, attentive and inquisitive girls. They do not like comments and criticism, they are very worried about them. They strive to please everyone around. Very insecure, do not finish many things to the end.
- Anastasia This is an affectionate and obedient girl, a favorite of parents. Nastya is diligently studying at school, does not get involved with bad companies. From a young age she is the embodiment of a delicate taste, but is very prone to melancholy and mood swings.
- Pauline. In childhood, a very calm and responsive child, but at the same time she is very active, accurate, loves to be praised. From an early age, she likes beautiful exquisite outfits.
- Victoria. Calm, balanced child. Prefers classes such as drawing, modeling, reading books. He likes to listen more than to speak. In games, he most often prefers secondary roles, almost never acts as a ringleader and is not a leader in the circle of peers. She is shy and slow, these features are preserved in an adult woman, which prevents her from achieving success in life.
- Kseniya. Extremely unstable nature, unpredictable, very emotional. But at the same time, she is a principled, stubborn and persistent girl. Bearers of this name are talented, with well-developed choreographic, musical and artistic abilities. Ksenia becomes wonderful wives and beautiful mothers, but they need true love and a spiritual connection with a partner.
- Elizabeth. This girl creates a good mood around herself. Her mischievous tricks and innocent pranks always raise the degree of fun in the circle of relatives. The team love Lisa for the ability to be friends and sense of humor.
- Maria. Bearers of this name are the embodiment of kindness, self-sacrifice and a rich inner world. These are mother's daughters who will always help with the housework. Mary find a common language with everyone, very sociable and sociable representatives of the fair sex.
- Barbara Grows up an assiduous and balanced child. From early childhood, she has her own view of certain things, vulnerable, closed, touchy. The main thing is to build a trusting relationship with the child. The girl is most drawn to dad, he is for her authority and the hero of her whole life.
- Alyona. From an early age, Alena has her own opinion on everything. She is a person of mood. Very cheerful and cheerful, but if offended, she closes in herself. She loves to travel and change surroundings. She has a strong-willed character, she is alien to envy, anger, revenge. This is an open, simple and positive person.
Modern fashion Russian names
Many modern names in our country are of Slavic, Jewish, Greek, Latin and Germanic origin. Some came to Russia with the advent of Christianity, and some during the period of the Petrine reforms. The most ancient primordially Slavic names that are popular today are: Love, Yarina or Arina, Bozhena, Vladislav, Lada, Vlad, Darina, Zlata, Lyubava, Lyudmila, Milan, Miroslav, Radmila, Snezhana.
It should be noted that the popular female name Svetlana has a very controversial origin. Some philologists believe that this is a primordially Slavic name, while others claim that it was invented in the 19th century by the poets Zhukovsky and Vostokov. And really it should be noted that it became very popular after the publication of Zhukovsky’s ballad “Svetlana”.
Popular Orthodox names
The Russian Orthodox Church has its own unique nameserver - Saints, who came to our country from Byzantium. Before the Revolution of 1917, names were given at baptism. Many of them are currently forgotten and lost, while others are still actively used. The most popular female names that are included in the Saints: Anisia, Anfisa, Evdokia, Efrosinya, Zinaida, Hilaria, Capitoline, Claudius, Nonna, Paraskeva, Raisa, Rimma, Rufina, Serafima, Faina.
Bible names for girls
Many young people draw inspiration from biblical tales. They believe that to name their daughters in honor of the biblical heroines means to propitiate God and thereby beg him to bestow a happy fate on her daughter. The most popular female names in Russia: Delilah (curly), Rebekah (faithful wife), Susanna (lily), Sarah (ancestor), Leah (sheep), Dina (avenged), Rachel (sheep).
Vintage female names
The old Russian name was based not only on the Slavic basis. The cultural relations of our ancestors contributed to the exchange of traditions with neighbors, this also affected names.
Here, for example, is a list of Old Slavonic female names that are currently popular in Russia:
- Bereginya - the keeper of the hearth;
- Dobromila - sweet and kind;
- Veselina - cheerful and joyful;
- Fun - delight, joy;
- Mlada, Malusha - the youngest daughter;
- Zhdana - the long-awaited child;
- Zorina - the dawn;
- Cheslava or Caslav - who wants glory;
- Goldflower - blooming in gold;
- Yaroslav - the glorious god Yarilu;
- Krasava is the most beautiful;
- Milena - sweetheart;
- Kupava - a swimsuit, a water lily;
- Rogneda is domineering;
- Svetozara - capable of illuminating;
- Chernava - dark-skinned, black-haired.
Today, due to the increased interest in their roots, many young parents call their children according to the ancient Slavic tradition.
The most popular female name in the world
The most fashionable and common name in the world until 2017 is Anna. In every language it sounds differently. For example, Ann, Anita, Gann, Annette, Hannah, Anika, Anhen.
But in 2017, the name Sofia became the leader and the most popular female name in the world. In addition to Russia, newborn girls are called so in Chile, Slovakia, Mexico, Argentina, Switzerland, Estonia, Italy.
The most popular female names in some countries:
- Ukraine: Olena, Orina, Oleksandra, Gann, Natal, Ksenia, Oksana.
- Czech Republic: Abena - born on Tuesday; Evika - life; Branca - protector; Daska is the soul; Tszhenka - originally from Sidon; Radka is happy; Stepanka - crowned; Cap - a stork; Power is power; Libius, Libena - love; Barbara, Baranka, Barca Bara - a foreigner; Otili - rich; Willow is a good-natured God; Sarka - magpie; Hedwick is struggling.
- Bulgaria: Cornflower - Queen; Rositsa - Rosa; Mariyka - from the biblical Mary; Stefka - crowned; Yordanka - flowing down; The parking lot is standing.
- Poland: Jadwiga - the battle of rivals; Agnieszka - immaculate; Wanda - from the Wends; Malgozhata - the pearl; Casimir is a peacemaker; Beata — blessed; Frenchwoman - Frenchwoman; Wenceslas is hungry for glory.
Fancy names for girls
Recently in Russia, popular female names have become completely unusual and unusual for our ears. Daughters are named after:
- fairy-tale characters - Snow White, Malvina, Rapunzel;
- cities and countries - Germanis, Byzantium, Russian;
- animals, plants - Cherry, Fox, Sokolin;
- mythical characters - Aphrodite, Artemis, Selena, Muse, Diana, Grace, Cassandra.
In addition, today it has become a very fashionable trend to call babies the names of elves from the fantasy world created by the English writer Tolkien. Here are some of them: Amanael, Anariel, Eariel, Lairiel, Arvel, Irville, Nimlot.
Female names by years in Russia
Parents are creative in choosing a name for their baby. They study fashion trends, rare names, come up with their own. As a result of statistical studies of popular female names by years, it was revealed that in 2018 they will be traditional. The list of 30 fashionable and common names has not changed for a decade. Popular are: Anna, Irina, Alexandra, Veronika, Elena, Olga, Alena, Alina, Ekaterina, Vera, Anastasia, Eva, Sofia, Julia, Margarita, Daria, Varvara, Alisa, Tatyana, Svetlana, Polina, Christina, Maria, Karina , Taisiya, Diana, Marina, Natalya, Victoria, Maria.
It should be noted that in recent years, the names of Eve and Kira are considered the favorites, which in the ranking rise higher and higher.
The most popular names for girls from the 90s to 2005 are Anastasia, Daria, Maria, Anna, Ekaterina.
And from 2005 to 2016 were fashionable - Anastasia, Sofia, Maria, Anna, Daria.
In 2017, Anastasia became the most common name.
A growing number of parents are trying to call their daughters “positive” names, for example, the number of Internet searches for a name that means “successful” has tripled.