Names for boys and girls both: The Best Double Baby Names for Girls & Boys – SheKnows

The Best Double Baby Names for Girls & Boys – SheKnows

Double baby names, such as Mary Kate, Anna Grace, or John Patrick, have a deep-rooted tradition in the United States — especially in the South. Using two names as a first name is a great way to honor your favorite family members or to give your child a unique, yet traditional baby name.

It’s also a relatively popular option across the pond in the UK — though there, they often place a hyphen in the middle to join the two names (think Ivy-Rose or Tommy-Lee). If you want to do it the British way, there are definitely some names that are trending hard as part of a double name. Rose and Mae are the top names in the second spot for girls (like Mia-Rose, Isla-Rose, Ella-Rose, or Ava-Mae, Gracie-Mae, and Lily-Mae). For boys, James is the very highly favored second-spot name, with picks like Tommy-James, Arlo-James, and Archie-James (after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s son, of course!).

Tips for choosing double baby names

The options for a double baby name are endless. Some parents will choose two names with the same starting letter, such as Margaret May or Billy Brooks.

You can choose both names that have the same number of syllables, such as Jon Paul or Susie JoAnn. However, it typically sounds better to have the following two equations:

• Short syllable-short syllable (such as Jon Marc)
• Long syllable-short syllable (such as Riley Jean)

That being said, there are no set “rules” when it comes to choosing a double baby name, so you can decide what sounds good to you!

When you’re choosing the names, you can also decide to use the names as two separate names (Mary Kate), as a hyphenated name (John-Paul), or a single name (Marianne).

Double baby names for girls

You have so many baby name combinations to consider. However, there are a few select names that seem to be a natural (and favorite) starting point for a double name. The names Bettie, Anna, Ann, Mary, Billie, Carol, Sadie, Georgia, and Emma are all great names to start with. You’ll also want to add a shorter second name to complete your double name. One trend for the second name is to use a virtue name, such as Faith, Grace, or Love.

One interesting point to note: Southern tradition also allows the second part of a double name to be a more masculine name, such as Mary Greg or Emma Dale.

There are also celebrities with double first names, such as Mary-Kate Olsen, Lily-Rose Depp, and Georgia May Jagger, to name a few.

Following are some examples of popular double baby names for girls:

• Anna Grace
• Anna Lane
• Ann Claire
• Bettie Bee
• Betty Grace
• Betty Bell
• Bella Grace
• Bella Jean
• Billie Beth
• Carol Kaye
• Carol Sue
• Celia Rose
• Sadie Mae
• Sadie Bee
• Sarah Michelle
• Sarah Jane
• Ella Jane
• Emma Lou
• Emma Grace
• Emma Kate
• Grace Ann
• Georgia Lee
• Georgia Love
• Laura Beth
• Mary Claire
• Mary Elizabeth
• Mary Grace
• Mary Jewel
• Mary Laird
• Mary Margaret
• Mary Jo
• Mary Frances
• Nora Kate
• Harper Faith
• Twyla Fay
• Tressa Gail

Double baby names for boys

Baby names like Jack, John, Jesse, Bobby, and David make great starter names for double names for boys. Unlike with double girl names, the trend here is to start with a shorter first name and pair it with a longer second name, such as John Andrew or Beau Alexander.

Check out our picks for double baby names for boys:

• Avery James
• Jack David
• Jack Carl
• James Wyatt
• Jesse Joe
• Jesse Mac
• Jimmie Dale
• Joe Allen
• John Andrew
• John Hayes
• John Moss
• John Preston
• John David
• John Michael
• John Henry
• Bobby Jack
• Charles Alan
• Charlie Clyde
• David Ryan
• David Dash
• Don Allan
• Don Michael
• Eddie Wayne
• Everett Alan
• Hudson Lee
• Terry Mack
• Tyler James
• Ford Allen
• Ford Sawyer
• Frank Finn
• Tucker James
• Wells Alden
• Will Brock
• William Russell
• Zack Alan

A version of this story was originally published in 2011.

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100 Double Names for Girls and Boys ( + Popular Nicknames)

We’ve rounded up the most popular double names for boys, girls, and gender-neutral options.

Updated: November 26, 2022

​If you live in the south, double names, also known as double-barrelled names, are nothing new, and you’re probably used to hearing names like John Taylor or Mary Margaret. But if you live in another part of the country or world, this may be a new concept for you.

A double name, or double-barreled first name, is often seen in Southern naming traditions and is when you choose two names for your little, often joined by a hyphen. It is an excellent option for those seeking unique baby names.

A double name should not be confused with a first and middle name; people with a double name often still have a middle name.

More: 1000 Popular Names for Girls 

Using a double name is also a way to pay homage to two relatives at once, especially if you have difficulty deciding which moniker to use. Double names are popular for boys and girls and may use classic and modern names.

The History of Double Names

I’m not sure anyone knows precisely how double-barrelled (first) names got started, but double surnames (hyphenated last names) have a slightly different meaning depending on your country of origin. In some cultures, People once used it to signal social class, while in other cultures, it’s simply the norm or an indicator of marriage or alliance names, mainly when used as a surname.

If you choose to give your child a double-barrelled first name, a hyphen is a good practice but not a requirement. The hyphen indicates which name goes in which place instead of a first and middle name. However, in the history of double-barrelled first names, hyphens are not always used in everyday practice.

Guidelines and Rules for Choosing Double-Barrelled Baby Names

Remember that picking a name your child will be called for the rest of their life is no small task. It’s nice to pick a name that gives your children options as their identity grows and develops with them. Be mindful that aside from the two individual names, it can be shortened or made into a nickname. For example, you may want to give little Jenny the chance to be Jen, Jenna, or Jenny Sue.

Another thing to keep in mind is how the two names “interact” with one another. For example, can James Thomas be shortened to JT, and is James Thomas easy to say/pronounce?

Maternity Concierge, HeHe (Haley-Else) Stewart says, “I always suggest that you pick two or three top names and practice using them. Practice roll call just like in elementary school, practice using the name in a scolding sentence of “Get these shoes out of the hallway!!!!”, and practice introducing your baby to people. This will give you a good sense of names that “feel good.” Most parents enjoy this activity and find it super helpful in making a decision.”

If you are intrigued by the idea of the double name, we have compiled a list of 100 names to provide you with some name inspiration. This list includes baby boy names, girl names, and popular double names. Unlike our traditional name lists that provide you with the name meaning, this list will highlight nicknames for each double name.

Top Double-Barrelled Names for Girls

Double-Barrelled names for girls are currently pretty trendy. It’s a great way to spice up short one-syllable names for little girls. You can have your little girl stand out with the perfect full name, whether you choose to hyphenate or not.

Suppose you’re having trouble deciding between two names or want to acknowledge two important family members. In that case, you can easily create unique baby girl names by creating your own double-barrel option. Here are some of the current top double-barrelled names for girls if you’re looking for inspiration.

1. Ada-Lucy: Can go by Lu, Lucy
2. Amelia-Rose: Can go by Emili, Lia, Rosie
3. Amy-Leigh: Can go by Amy, Lea, Leigh
4. Anna-Blair: Can go by Annie, Anne, AB, Bee
5. Anna-Maria: Can go by Ann, Marie
6. Autumn-Rose: A lovely name inspired by nature, can go by Rosie.
7. Ava-Grace: Two popular one-syllable names can go by either name or be paired together.
8. Beth-Anne: Can go by Beth, Annie, Ann
9. Bettie-Bee: This adorable girl’s name could be shortened to Bee-bee
10. Birdie-Belle: This name rolls off the tongue, and the alliteration works in its favor. Can go by BB, Birdie, Birdie-B
11. Carol-Kay: If you love hard alliteration, this German name is perfect for your baby girl. You could shorten it to CK or Ki-Ki.
12. Celia-Anne: Anne pairs well with many names, and Celia is no exception. Can go by Cee-Cee, Annie
13. Cora-Lee: When paired together, this sounds more like a pretty two-syllable name rather than two one-syllable names.
14. Casey-Lee: Pairing two one-syllable names together help to create a full name, can easily go by either name or paired together.
15. Daisy-Jade: Can go by DJ, Daisy, or Jade.
16. Demi-Jo: Demi is a unique Greek name meaning half. Can go by DJ.
17. Elizabeth-Ann: These two traditional English names go beautifully together. Can go by Beth, Liz, Lizzie, Annie, or Beth-Anne.
18. Ella-Rose: Ella is an elegant Spanish name and goes excellent with a one-syllable name like Rose. Can go by Ellie or Rosie.
19. Ellie-Mae: Can go by Elle, Ellie, or May
20. Emma-Reese: This name combo just rolls off the tongue. Can go by Emmie, Reesie, Em
21. Fern-Dell: This name has a mythical feel like a magical place where fairies would live.
22. Georgia-Anne: Georgia is a popular name in the south that can be paired with several one-syllable names. Can go by Georgie, Anne, or Annie.
23. Gracie-Mae: Can go by Grace or May
24. Harper-Lynn: Harper is a name that you can use for boys and girls, but it has a nice feminine touch when paired with Lynn.
25. Heaven-Leigh: Pronounced like Heavenly, this is a nice play on names
26. Isla-Rose: Pairing two one-syllable names together makes a pretty full name.
27. Ivy-Lee: This name has an elegant feel to it. Can go by Ivy.
28. Kellie-Anne: Can go by Kelly or Anne; both popular Irish names.
29. Kirra-Belle: A unique spelling for Kirra can go by KB or Belle
30. Laura-Beth: Can go by Laurie, LB
31. Laura-Dean: Dean pairs well with just about any name. Could go by Laurie, Lady, LD
32. Lily-Ann: Two names that just flow nicely together; this sounds best when paired together as a two-syllable name
33. Lily-Sue: Can go by Lily or Susie
34. Lizzy-Kate: Two more casual names that provide a less formal feeling than Elizabeth or Katherine.
35. Lola-May: Can go by either name or pair together as a two-syllable name
36. Mary-Jane: Can go by MJ, Mary-J, Janey
37. Mary-Lou: These two names sound like they are always meant to be paired together for a cute little girl.
38. Mary-Margaret: Can go by Maggie, Marge, Meg. A fantastic double name for a girl of Scottish or Irish heritage.
39. Molly-Kate: Can go by Kay, Katie, MK
40. Molly-Mae: This double name is simply adorable. Can go by M, Mol, Emmie
41. Olive-Ann: Pairing two one-syllable names together makes a lovely fuller name.
42. Olivia-Leigh: Oliva is an old-fashioned Latin name meaning olive tree that pairs nicely with a one-syllable name like Leigh. Can go by Ollie or Olive.
43. Opal-Anne: Opal is an old-fashioned name that comes to life with a second name added. Can go by Opie, Annie
44. Peggy-Sue: Can go by Peg, Susie
45. Riley-Rose: The alliteration of this double name makes it roll off the tongue. Can go by Rosie.
46. Rose-Lily: Paying homage to two beautiful flowers, Rose-Lily is a lovely name for a little girl.
47. Sarah-Alexandra: Can go by Alex, Lex, Alexa
48. Sarah-Jane: Can go by SJ, Sarah, Janey
49. Sienna-Rose: Adding Rose to Sienna balances this out to a lovely four-syllable name that flows off the tongue.
50. Sophia-Grace: Can go by Sophie, Gracie. A traditional Greek name, Sophia, sounds even more regal when combined with Grace, another royal-inspired name.

Top Double-Barrelled Names for Boys

Double-barrelled names are less common for boys but still make unique name choices. This naming tradition is often recognized as a southern tradition, paying homage to family members.

In addition, many male double-barrelled names take inspiration from the Bible. So, as you start your naming journey, here is a list of the top double-barreled boy names to get you started.

51. Aaron-Jay: Can go by AJ, Jay
52. Andrew-James: This is a very formal sounding name and would go well with a last name that also sounds like a first name, such as Matthews or Charles. Can go by AJ, Drew, Jay, Jim, or Jimmy.
53. Alfie-Jay: Alfie is an old English name that drives from Alfred and has some pomp. However, it is an adorable name for a little boy when paired like this. Can go by AJ.
54. Beau-Alexander: Can go by B, Alex, Xander
55. Benjamin-Grey: Pairing a more prominent first name with a smaller second name helps create balance.
56. Billy-Jo: This name makes you think of Souther Living; Billy-Jo is a great name for an outdoorsy little boy.
57. Cody-Lee: Cody means helper; paired with Lee, this has a nice cadence for a little boy.
58. Corey-James: Can go by CJ, Corey, Jay, Jimmy
59. Ethan-Lee: This is a simple but perfect name for a little boy.
60. George-Frances: These two names paired together have a very regal feel. Can go by George, Georgie, or Frank.
61. Glendon-Dean: This name combo is a mouth full but can go by Glen, Glennie, or GD
62. Issac-Andrew: Combining a traditional Hebrew name with a solid Greek name makes perfect sense. They could go by Isiah, Andy, or Drew.
63. James-Dean: Can go by Jimmy, JD, Dean, or Jimmy Dean. Although, people may shy away from that last one because of the famous sausage brand!
64. James-Richard: Why not combine the name of two English kings? Can go by JR, Jimmy, Jim
65. Jaiden-Lee: Lee is often used as a second name because of its simplicity, which can go by JL.
66. Jayden-Lee: Can go by Jay, JL
67. Jean-Philippe: A lovely French name, most likely to be shortened to JP.
68. Jesse-James: Can go by JJ, Jim, Jessie
69. Jesse-Lee: Can go by JL, Jess, Jessie
70. John-Paul: This has biblical undertones; a little boy named John-Paul can go easily by JP or Paulie.
71. John-Peter: Another name with biblical undertones, nicknames can include Johnny, JP, and Pete.
72. John-Preston: John goes well with just about any name! Can go by JP
73. Jonathan-James: These two English names pair well together. Can go by JJ, Jay
74. Joshua-Lee: Can go by Josh, JL
75. Joshua-Raymond: Can go by JR, Josh, Ray
76. Logan-James: Can go by LJ, Jim, Jimmy
77. Michael-John: Many double-barrel names beginning with John are inspired by religious figures; John Michael can be Johnny, Mike, MJ
78. Michael-Kai: Can go by Kai, MK, Mike
79. Oliver-James: Can go by OJ, Ollie, Jim
80. Ray-Jay: If you’re not afraid of rhyming, these two short names pair well. Can go by RJ
81. Reggie-Lee: Can go by Reg or RL.
82. Thomas-Lee: Can go by Tom, Tommy
83. Tucker-Davis: Can go by Tuck, Dave
84. Tyler-James: Can go by Ty, Jay, TJ
85. William-Lee: Can go by Will, Willie, Liam

Top Unisex Double-Barrelled Names

These days, a current trend is to utilize unisex names or gender-neutral names that everyone will love. A family name can easily be paired together with a second name to make the perfect combination for any little one. If you’re not sure what the gender will be or want to keep it unisex, here is a list to get you started.

86. Aeryn-Jo: A unique spelling of Aaron or Erin works great for either gender. Can go by AJ
87. Aiden-Leigh: Both names work for boys and girls, and they pair well together. Can go by Addie, Leigh, or Lee.
88. Bailey-Ray: Great for either boy or girl, can go by Bay
89. Billie-Jo: Can go by Bill, Billy, Jo
90. Haley-Joel: Can go by Joe or Jo
91. Charlie-Wren: Can go by Char, Charlie, CW
92. Jamie-Lee: Can go by JL, Jamie or Lee
93. Jessie-Blair: Can go by Jess or JB
94. Jo-Cooper: Can go by JC, Coop, Cooper
95. Kendall-Dallas: Pairing two double-syllable names can be a mouthful but creates a beautiful full name for either a girl or a boy.
96. Marley-Blake: Can go by MB
97. Marley-Jay: Can go by MJ, Jay
98. Quincey-Lee: Another two-syllable name paired with one syllable provides a nice flow.
99. Riley-James: Can go by RJ
100. Skyler-Reese: Two unique names paired together, can go by SK or Sky

For more baby name inspiration check out these popular baby name lists:

• Top 1000 Most Popular Baby Girl Names in the U.S.
• Top 1000 Most Popular Baby Boy Names in the U.S.
• The 100 Coolest Baby Names in the World

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TOP 100 Most Beautiful Names in the World for Boys and Girls (Origin and Meaning)

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How to choose a good name for a child

There are a number of criteria that will help parents make the right decision. The beauty of the sound of the full version may not be enough. The following should be analyzed:

• name origin;
• euphony short form;
• compatibility of surnames;
• meaning, translation and more.

Parents often choose names based on family customs. For example, one name may be passed down from generation to generation, or two may alternate. Or parents, by coincidence, names begin with the same letter. They may wish to retain this characteristic and name the child with this in mind.

If we talk about fashion trends, then the trend is Old Slavonic, international and even short names that are entered into documents. Among the latter are Marusya, Sasha, Lena, Kit and others. Even made-up names are no longer a rarity.

If you came up with the idea to come up with a name yourself, then you need to take into account the combination of each of the syllables of the word and its full sound. The chosen or invented word should be melodic. Its purpose is to emphasize the character that parents would like to see in a child. Or focus on a few visible features of the baby. For example, red hair or big eyes.

Beautiful modern names

All people have different tastes. Therefore, they call their children completely different names. Foreign variants in Russian change their sound, transform, and some of them begin to sound much more beautiful. Currently, there is a fashion for Old Slavonic, fictional, short and international names. But it must be remembered that the name of the child should be melodic and should not obscure its owner with excessive originality.

Female

Rosa, Nina, Maria, Lilia, Karina, Irina, Zara, Ekaterina, Eva, Diana, Anna, Angela, Anastasia, Aliya, Alina.

Male

Emin, Eduard, Rafael, Nazar, Maxim, Lev, Kamil, Ishmael, Ivan, Zakhar, Daniel, David, Vladimir, Alexander.

The most beautiful female names

Slavic names

Now the fashion for Slavic culture is returning, including names. Increasingly, you can find yourself in kindergartens and schools Lyubav, Zarin, Zlat. They are still quite rare, but very beautiful, and most importantly, they have a deep history.

The fashion for everything Slavic has spread to names

The fact is that in the families of the Slavs it was customary to give the child several names: the first was used only in the family circle, the second could be called strangers. And this second name was often associated with the surrounding nature, feelings and emotions:

1. Bazhena – desired.
2. Lada – in honor of the goddess of the family hearth.
3. Svetlana is smart.
4. Snezhana – covered with snow.
5. Yaroslav – praising Yarila, the god of sunlight.
6. Cheerful fun.

Old Russian names are now becoming more popular precisely because of their meaning, understandable on an intuitive level.

Russian names

Beautiful female names necessarily contain some mystery and mystery.

Augusta (Augustina), Aurora, Avigey, Agata, Agnes, Agnes, Ada, Adele, (Adelia), Adelphine, Adeline, Aza, Azalia, Aziza, Aida, Eileen, Aksinya, Alevtina, Alexandra, Alexandrina , Alika, Alina, Alice, Alira, Alla, Alberta, Albina, Alvina, Alzhbeta, Amelia (Amalia), Amina, Amira, Aliya, Anna, Anastasia, Angelina, Andriana, Angela, Anisya, Anita, Angioletta, Angelica (Lika) , Antonina, Anfisa, Anelya, Alena, Alira, Ariana, Ariadne, Arina, Artemis, Archelia, Astra, Asya, Asida, Aurelia, Aelita, Ayuna.

Eva, Evgenia, Evdokia, Ekaterina, Yesenia, Elena, Elizaveta.

Jeanne, Jasmine, Jacqueline, Genevieve, Julie.

Zara, Zalina, Zarina, Zemfira, Zinaida, Zlata, Zoryana, Zlatoslava, Zoya.

Yvette (Vette), Ivona, Isabella, Isolda, Ilze, Ilena, Ilona, ​​Inara, Indira, Inga, Inessa, Inna, Joan, Iolanta, Iraida, Irina, Irma, Irene, Irena.

In recent years, forgotten native Russian female names are in increasing demand. There are a lot of such names on our list, so there should not be any problems with the choice.

Kaleria, Camilla, Capitolina, Kara, Karina, Carolina, Carmelitta (Melitta), Cattorina, Kira, Claudia, Clara, Christina, Chris, Xenia, Kelen.

Lada, Lana, Lily of the Valley, Laima, Lali, Larisa, Laura, Lesya, Leila, Leya, Liana, Lidia, Liza, Ligia, Lina, Lika, Lyra, Lilia, Lilya, Liya, Louise, Lilu, Lunara, Lyubava, Love, Lyudmila, Lyalya.

Maya, Margarita, Magda, Magdalena, Marina, Marisha, Marianna, Maryana, Maria, Marta, Malta, Malika, Martina, Marta, Merisa, Meliana, Melitta, Mila, Milena, Milana, Milisa, Milolika, Miloslava, Milda, Mirra, Michelle, Mia, Monique (Monique), Muse, Mary.

Nadezhda (Nadya), Natalya, Natalya, Naomi, Nania, Nelly, Neva, Neolina, Nega, Nika, Nikki, Nicole, Nila (Neonila), Nina, Ninna, Nonna, Nomi, Nora.

Uliana, Ulna, Ulya, Ustinya.

Faiza, Faina, Fanya (Fanny), Faya, Fiya, Felicia, Feodosia, Flora, Francoise, Frida.

Harita (Kharitina), Hana, Helga, Hilda, Christina.

Tsvetana, Cheslava.

Evelina, Edda, Edita, Edilia, Edward, Eugenia, Eleonora, Elina (Ellina), Eliza, Elizabeth, Ella, Ellas, Eloise, Elvira, Elvina, Elga, Elsa, Elmira, Elya, Amber, Estella, Emilia , Emma, ​​Eris, Erica, Ashley.

Joseph, Julian, Julia, Yulanta, Justina, Yuna, Juno, Yufez.

Yadviga, Yana, Yanina, Yanita, Yasmina, Yaroslav.

This list of rare female names is compiled from various sources and contains over 220 female names. We hope that our efforts will help you decide on the name of your newborn daughter!

Biblical names

Beautiful female names today: what do they mean and how do the most rare and unusual ones sound? So conditionally called the names found in the Bible. Their popularity is very easy to explain: they are included in the sacred calendar. And according to the sacred calendar, relatively recently, children were given names depending on the day of their birth. Thus, the prevailing number of biblical names appeared in the country. Gradually, they took root and became quite familiar.

Therefore, today many women, without knowing it, have quite modern biblical names, some of which are very beautiful:

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1. Eve. Simple and spacious, it was worn by the first woman in the world. It translates as “life”.
2. Ana According to statistics, in the world, first of all, it is An in various variations, depending on nationality. It occurs repeatedly in the Bible and means “grace, mercy.”
3. Daphne. A rare, but beautiful and deep name, which means “laurel”.
4. Naama. It means “pleasant” in translation.

Many women have biblical names without even knowing it, but it still affects their fate, albeit indirectly.

Arabic names

There are several Arabic countries in the world. Regardless of how they are organized and how successful a separate state is, Arab men have always valued and will value their women. The first thing every father gives to his daughter is a beautiful and unique name that can bring happiness and glory to the child.

Arabic names have a special sonority. Most often they are invented, focusing on the beauty of the surrounding nature. That is why the names hide words that translate as: rose, flowers, moon, sky, stars, sea. Some names are religious in nature, others are based on personal feelings and experiences.

One way or another, Arabic female names always hide the fairy tale and secrets of the Arabian nights, the smell of flowers and sweets, passionate feelings.

The most beautiful female Arabic names:

• Adara
• AIDA
• Bahira
• Galia
• Dalia
• Itidal
• Fadriya
• Khalima

Armenian Armenians are very much appreciated by their family. They love mothers, sisters and daughters. Each man invariably protects all women in the family until the end of his days, not allowing them to offend or harm.

A mother or father tries to give her daughter the most beautiful name that will best indicate her fate – give her happiness, a rich husband and many children.

The most beautiful Armenian names for girls:

• Azatui
• Arenia
• Gayans
• Vienna
• Zarin
• Siranush 9000
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  Ancient Greens and Culture. into the modern world, including many female names that come directly from that time or have roots. And here are the most beautiful of them:

  1. Agatha – good
  2. Xenia – “Wanderer”.
  3. Sophia – “wisdom”.
  4. Irina – “peaceful”.
  5. Kira – “solar”.
  6. Maya – “nanny”.
  7. Angelina – “messenger”.

  This is an incomplete list of names with ancient roots. Some of them are not very common, others, especially Sofia, are very popular.

  According to statistics, Greek names are the most common today. Many people know its meaning, others have never thought about what its name really means. But many sincerely believe that its meaning affects the character and fate of a person, which means that you should know about it. At least for the sake of interest.

  Pretty French names

  There seems to be nothing more pleasing to the ear than plain French. If you listen to him in the original and without an accent, you can understand how affectionate and “purring” he is. Similarly, women’s names are distinguished by their special charm, style, quivering whisper of consonances. It is believed that the original French name endows its owner with a sense of taste, sophistication and tenderness, which is not typical of all women.

  The most beautiful French names for girls:

  • Charlotes
  • Zhlitsa
  • Juliana
  • Penelope
  • Rosella
  • Louise

  Beautiful names for girls Japanese

  The peculiarity of Japanese names in the fact that all of them are necessarily based on the beauty of nature. The Japanese like to give children names for life, which represent the flowers of a tree, the rising of the moon, or secret meanings that are understandable only to a narrow circle of people (relatives). Japanese names are quite short and have many vowels, but it is worth noting that for an ear accustomed to the Slavic dialect, they sound quite harsh.

  The most beautiful Japanese names:

  • Sakura
  • AMAYA
  • Yoshiko
  • Kumiko
  • 9000 are distinguished by their special meekness, speed of sound. They rarely have any deep meaning or experience within them. They often sound rough, but beautiful nonetheless. It has become very fashionable to have a foreign American name. Thus, he speaks of his owner as an “advanced”, “modern” and “positive” person.

    The most beautiful English names for girls:

    • Alexa
    • Brianna
    • Wilma
    • Laura
    • Madlyn

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    Beautiful European names for girls

    from all parts and continents of Europe always differed and will be distinguished by exquisite taste in everything: in eating habits, in dress, in manner of speaking and in education. To have a European name means to have already taken the “first step towards Europe”. So you can be absolutely sure that from whatever part of the world you are, you will always be accepted and understood. European names are often based on Greek names and Latin words.

    Beautiful European names for girls:

    • Chloe
    • Daniela
    • Law
    • Lolita
    • Lucy
    • Paula
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      Fashionable and beautiful names for boys

      are considered, which a beautiful name is of great importance only for a girl. However, parents are seriously puzzled by the process of naming a child. It is at this time that fathers and mothers seek to instill in the child some traits that will need to be developed in the future. That is why most of the names chosen for boys mean nobility, masculinity, strength, courage, intelligence and the ability to protect the weak.

      Among the usual male names, their own variations have appeared, designed to make these words more refined and original. This is due to the fact that a new generation of young parents is fighting for the uniqueness of everything that concerns their offspring. This is how all kinds of Maximus, Alejandro and Damian are born.

      The desire to bring a foreign elegance into the mediocrity of Russian reality gave birth among the Ivanovs and Sergeyevs to countless Alens, Bernards, Daniels, Jules, Laurents, Lucas, Mathieus, Natans, Pierres and others, who undoubtedly attracted the attention of the little ones. Parents with such a wild imagination should keep in mind that Francisco Ivanov or Günter Semyonov will cause nothing but laughter from classmates. Even adults will not be able to calmly respond to such combinations.

      For those who have not yet decided on a name for a boy, we can recommend the following list of names suitable for our region and at the same time beautiful names:

      • Alexander;
      • Matvey;
      • Oleg;
      • Oscar;
      • Pavel;
      • Alexey;
      • Bogdan;
      • Peter;
      • Anatoly;
      • Andrew;
      • Daniel;
      • Vladimir;
      • Arkady;
      • Arseniy;
      • Vitaly;
      • Vlad;
      • Vyacheslav;
      • Gleb;
      • Gregory;
      • David;
      • Dennis;
      • Egor;
      • Zakhar;
      • Ivan;
      • Ignat;
      • Eugene;
      • Artem;
      • Igor;
      • Lev;
      • Manhole;
      • Makar;
      • Marine;
      • Arthur;
      • Vadim;
      • Valery;;
      • Stanislav;
      • Stepan;
      • Ilya;
      • Joseph;
      • Kuzma;
      • Philip;
      • Edward;
      • Laurel;
      • Victor;
      • Fedor;
      • Dmitry;
      • Cyril;
      • Nikita;
      • Svyatoslav;
      • Yuri.

      Milan, Rafael, Alen, Dobromir, Demyan, Elisha, Aurelius, Mark, Julian will be more original.

      Beautiful Russian names

      Russian native names are the most melodic and beautiful. Names such as Sergey, Mikhail, Maxim, Alexander have been popular for many years. Interest in little-used names is renewed: Matvey, Trofim. Fashion is returning to old names that are already considered modern.

      Stepan, Sergey, Roman, Petr, Maxim, Ilya, Dmitry, Daniil, Alexey, Alexander.

      The most beautiful Ukrainian names

      It should be noted right away that not all actual and modern Ukrainian names are of Slavic origin.

      Sergey, Alexander, Dmitry, and also Mikhail are popular among men.

      Of course, Ukrainian and Russian names are almost equally popular on the territory of both states, but, as you can see, they sound differently. It is almost impossible to determine where they first appeared!

      Indian

      The peculiarity of the names of indigenous peoples is that they resemble their traditional songs.

      Speaking of male Indian names, it is worth mentioning Sonu, Arjun and Anil. The latter in translation means “divine wind”.

      It is worth adding that in many songs there are words that have a divine affiliation, that is, the translation of which is associated with the spiritual aspects of the life of Indian citizens.

      Muslim and Tatar

      People of different nationalities have their own preferences in choosing names for boys and girls. Muslims also have their own preferences in the choice.

      Farid Timur, Samir, Rustam, Ravil, Marcel, Marat, Kamil, Ildar, Ibrahim, Zakir, Damir, Arslan, Almaz.

      English names

      English names are very popular. The main reason is that with such a name it is easier to adapt in the US and Europe, regardless of nationality. And also because European names are in fashion now, and also because of the spread of the English language, which has become internationalized. Therefore, it was not so difficult to pronounce the names in English.

      Charles, Richard, Patrick, Oscar, Oliver, Lucas, George, William, Arthur, Alexander.

      English cinema and literature are very popular now. For this reason, unusual English names of heroes of books and films have come into fashion.

      Elfric, Fraud, Tristan, Oswald, Wasp, Kurt, Cohen, Walter, Alfred.

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      names of boys and girls according to the church calendar (saints)

      Names in January (Orthodox calendar of names for January)

      Women’s and men’s names (how to name boys and girls in December)

      Name days in January:

      1 – Bonifaty, Grigory, Ilya, Timofey.

      2 – Anton, Daniel, Ivan, Ignatius.

      3 – Leonty, Mikhail, Nikita, Peter, Procopius, Sergei, Feofan.

      4 – Anastasia, Dmitry, Fedor, Fedosya.

      5 – Vasily, David, Ivan, Makar, Naum, Nifont, Pavel, Feoktist.

      6 – Eugenia, Innokenty, Claudia, Nikolai, Sergey.

      8 – Augusta, Agrippina, Alexander, Anfisa, Vasily, Grigory, Dmitry, Efim, Isaac, Konstantin, Leonid, Maria, Mikhail, Nikodim, Nikolai.

      9 – Antonina, Luka, Stepan, Tikhon, Fedor, Ferapont.

      10 – Agafya, Alexander, Arkady, Vavila, David, Efim, Ignatius, Joseph, Leonid, Nikanor, Nicodemus, Nikolai, Peter, Simon, Feoktist, Yakov.

      11 – Agrippina, Anna, Varvara, Benjamin, George, Evdokia, Euphrosyne, Ivan, Lavrenty, Mark, Markel, Matrona, Natalia, Theodosius.

      12 – Anisya, Anton, Daniel, Irina, Lev, Makar, Maria, Fedora, Fedosya.

      13 – Martina, Melania, Mikhail, Peter.

      14 – Alexander, Vasily, Vyacheslav, Grigory, Ivan, Mikhail, Nikolai, Peter, Plato, Trofim, Fedot, Emilia, Yakov.

      15 – Vasily, Gerasim, Kuzma, Mark, Modest, Peter, Seraphim, Sergey, Sylvester.

      16 – Gordey, Irina.

      17 – Alexander, Andronicus, Archippus, Athanasius, Anisim, Aristarkh, Artemy, Athanasius, Denis, Efim, Karp, Clement, Kondraty, Luke, Mark, Nikanor, Nikolai, Pavel, Prokhor, Rodion, Semyon, Siluan, Stepan, Timothy, Trofim, Thaddeus, Theoktist, Filimon, Philip, Jacob.

      18 – Apollinaria, Grigory, Evgenia, Joseph, Lukyan, Matvey, Micah, Roman, Semyon, Sergey, Tatyana, Foma.

      19 – Feofan.

      20 – Athanasius, Vasily, Ivan, Pafnuty.

      21 – Anton, Vasilisa, Victor, Vladimir, Dmitry, Georgy, Grigory, Evgeny, Emelyan, Ilya, Mikhail, Sidor, Feoktist, Julian.

      22 – Antonina, Zakhar, Nikandr, Pavel, Peter, Philip.

      23 – Anatoly, Grigory, Zinovy, Makar, Pavel, Peter, Feofan.

      24 – Vladimir, Mikhail, Nikolai, Stepan, Terenty, Fedor, Theodosius.

      25 – Evpraksia, Makar, Petr, Savva, Tatyana.

      26 – Athanasius, Maxim, Nicephorus, Nicodemus, Pakhom, Peter, Jacob.

      27 – Agnia, Adam, Andrey, Aristarkh, Benjamin, David, Yeremey, Ivan, Ilya, Joseph, Isaac, Makar, Mark, Moses, Nina, Pavel, Pafnuty, Savva, Sergey, Stepan.

      28 – Varlam, Gabriel, Gerasim, Elena, Ivan, Maxim, Mikhail, Pavel, Prokhor.

      29 – Ivan, Maxim, Peter.

      30 – Anton, Antonina, Victor, George, Ivan, Pavel, Theodosius.

      31 – Alexander, Athanasius, Vladimir, Dmitry, Evgeny, Emelyan, Ephraim, Hilarion, Kirill, Xenia, Maxim, Maria, Mikhail, Nikolai, Sergey, Feodosia.

      Church Orthodox holidays in January

      St. Elijah of the Caves

      On the first day of the year, the church celebrates the memory of St. Elijah of the Caves, nicknamed Chobotok. Elijah was a native of the city of Murom, folk and folk legend identified him with the famous hero Ilya Muromets, about whom Russian epics told.

      Holy Martyr Boniface

      On the same day they remember the holy martyr Boniface, who suffered for Christ in the 3rd century. As a slave, he led a dissolute life with his mistress Aglaida, but pangs of conscience forced him to turn to the Lord and publicly confess his faith. They pray to him for liberation from the pernicious passion of drunkenness – which on January 1, unfortunately, is very relevant.

      January 2 is the day of the repose of the holy righteous John of Kronstadt, who reposed in the Lord in 1908.

      St. rights. John of Kronstadt

      From childhood Father John was distinguished by great piety and craving for knowledge. After graduating with honors from the seminary and the Theological Academy, he was appointed to the St. Andrew’s Cathedral in Kronstadt, where he served all his life, never refusing to pray to anyone. Father John enjoyed great love and fame throughout Russia, and numerous miracles were performed through his prayer.

      Holy Great Martyr Anastasia the Destroyer

      Commemoration of the Great Martyr Anastasia the Destroyer is celebrated on January 4th. The saint suffered for Christ at the beginning of the 4th century. Having been widowed, the saint distributed her property to the poor and suffering, she visited prisons, where she fed, healed and encouraged the prisoners imprisoned for confessing the Christian faith, she managed to ransom many. In Illyria, Anastasia was captured, they tried to starve her, drown her, but the Lord miraculously delivered her from death. After long tortures, the martyr was tied over the flame of a fire.

      On January 7, the Orthodox Church celebrates one of the most important twelfth holidays – the Nativity of the Lord God and our Savior Jesus Christ.

      Nativity of Christ

      The Savior was born in the reign of Emperor Augustus in the city of Bethlehem. During the census, everyone had to be in the place where his family originated. Arriving in Bethlehem, the Virgin Mary and righteous Joseph did not find free places in hotels and stopped outside the city in a cave intended for keeping livestock. At midnight, the news of the birth of the Savior from the jubilant angels came to the shepherds, who came to worship the God-man. The feast in honor of this event was established in apostolic times, but until the 4th century. it was connected with the celebration of the Epiphany.

      Bethlehem babies

      On January 11, 14,000 babies who were killed by King Herod in Bethlehem are remembered.

      Having learned from the Magi about the birth of a new King, Herod ordered to kill all babies under two years of age, hoping that among them would be the Divine Infant, in whom he saw his rival.

      The Great Feast of the Circumcision of the Lord falls on the eighth day from the Nativity of Christ – January 14th.

      On this day, according to the Old Testament law, the Lord accepted circumcision, which was established for all male babies as a sign of God’s Covenant with the forefather Abraham and his descendants.

      On the same day, St. Basil the Great, Archbishop of Caesarea of ​​Cappadocia is commemorated.

      Basil lived in the 4th century, he received an excellent education in Constantinople and Athens. Returning to Caesarea, he taught rhetoric, then was baptized and embarked on the path of an ascetic life. Together with his friend Gregory the Theologian, he retired to the desert to devote his life to God. Subsequently, the saint was ordained a presbyter, during the reign of Emperor Valens, a supporter of the Arians, he became an archbishop and made great efforts to protect his flock from heresy. He composed the order of the Liturgy, wrote Discourses on the Six Days, on the Psalms, as well as a collection of monastic rules.

      Circumcision of the Lord and commemoration of St. Basil the Great

      Rev. Seraphim of Sarov

      January 15 is the day of the repose (1883) and the second finding of the relics (1991) of one of the most beloved Russian saints, St. Seraphim of Sarov. Having taken monastic vows at the age of 27, the monk labored until the end of his life in the Sarov monastery, or in the forest wilderness. For his prayer feat, he was honored with repeated visits to the Queen of Heaven. Saint Seraphim departed to the Lord during prayer before the icon of the Mother of God. The monk was glorified as a saint at 1903 After the October Revolution, the relics of the saint disappeared and were discovered only in 1991, in the vaults of the Museum of the History of Religion and Atheism, which was located in the building of the Kazan Cathedral in Leningrad.

      Council of the 70 Apostles

      January 17 – Council of the 70 Apostles of Christ, chosen by the Lord to proclaim the gospel to the whole universe.

      These apostles are also commemorated separately during the year, and this feast was established in order to show the equality of each of the seventy and thereby prevent disagreements in their veneration.

      On January 19, Epiphany is celebrated – the twelfth holiday established in honor of the Baptism of our Lord Jesus Christ in the waters of the Jordan River and in honor of the appearance of the Holy Trinity during this event. The Father spoke from heaven about the Son, the Son was baptized by the holy Forerunner of the Lord John, and the Holy Spirit descended on the Son in the form of a dove. The next day, the Cathedral of the Forerunner and Baptist of the Lord John is celebrated – the one who served the cause of the Baptism of Christ, laying his hand on the head of the Savior.

      Epiphany

      St. Theodosius the Great

      On January 24, we commemorate St. Theodosius the Great, who became the founder of cenobitic monasteries. He was born at the end of the 5th century. in Cappadocia. For about 30 years the saint lived in the Palestinian desert, fasting and praying. Those who wanted to live under his leadership constantly came to him, as a result, a cenobitic monastery, or Lavra, existed according to the charter of Basil the Great.

      Holy Martyr Tatiana

      Holy Martyr Tatiana is commemorated on January 25th. Tatiana, the daughter of a Roman consul, refused marriage, wanting to devote her life to the Lord. She was made a deaconess in one of the Roman churches and served God, caring for the sick and helping those in need. During the reign of Emperor Alexander Severus (between 222 and 235), Tatiana was martyred for Christ, refusing to sacrifice to the pagan gods and enduring terrible tortures.

      St. Equal-to-the-Apostles Nina

      On January 27, the church commemorates St. Nina Equal-to-the-Apostles, the Enlightener of Georgia. She was born around 280 in Cappadocia into a noble, pious family. One day, Nina saw in a dream the Most Holy Theotokos, who handed her a cross from a vine and sent her to Iberia (Georgia) with an apostolic ministry. Nina came to Georgia in 319 and made a lot of efforts to enlighten this country – five years later Christianity was established in Georgia.

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