It is customary to give names to children after birth, but parents come up with them long before the babies are born. When choosing a name for a future daughter, parents consider various aspects: a combination of letters, euphony, the meaning of the name and even its influence on the fate of a person. Each couple tries to come up with something special and unique.

The results of studies conducted by various historians have revealed the fact that the very first English names were derived from words (nouns and adjectives) that existed in ancient English language. It was not the name of the person that carried a special semantic load, but his nickname.

The situation with names changed dramatically after the conquest of England by the Normans. There was a rapid replacement of English names with Norman ones. Today, only a small part of the English have truly English names.

It is also noteworthy that there are very few old native English names. To this day, they almost did not reach. The vast majority of them were borrowed from such cultures as Hebrew, Ancient Greek, Celtic, Norman, etc. At that time, people received long and short names, praising the gods, the forces of nature and any human qualities.

In the 16th century in England, old English female names, mentioned in the Old and New Testaments, were quite common. Among the following can be noted:

• Mary is a derivative of the Hebrew name Maria. This ancient name is very beautiful meaning- "serene";
• Anna is named after the mother of the prophet Samuel. Translated as "grace";
• Maryann - the combined names of Mary and Anna;
• Sarah is named after Abraham's wife. The meaning of this name is "mistress".

The influence of literature on the formation of names

Writers also played a huge role in the emergence of new female names. It is thanks to literature that such a rare female name as Sylvia, Ophelia, Stella, Jessica, Vanessa, Julia, Juliet, Jessica and Viola appeared in the English language.

Among other things, literary works kept many Old English names. Among the beautiful female names there are old names borrowed from other languages. Names of similar origin include: Anita, Angelina, Jacqueline, Amber, Daisy, Michelle and Ruby. And this is not the whole list.

Popular English female names

Fashion for names, like for many other aspects of life, comes and goes. Some are quickly forgotten, and forever, while others return from time to time - usually in their original form, but sometimes in a new interpretation.

The most popular names in recent years have been Olivia, Emma and Sophie, according to UK National Statistics. A list of 30 other popular English female names is presented below:

1. Olivia
2. Sofia
3. Isabel
4. Charlotte
5. Emily
6. Harper
7. Abigail
8. Madison
9. Avery
10. Margaret
11. Evelyn
12. Edison
13. Grace
14. Amelie
15. Natalie
16. Elizabeth
17. Scarlet
18. Victoria

Successful names and not so

It has long been known that the name of a person largely determines his fate. Psychologists from all over the world are actively working on this issue, conducting various studies, observations and surveys. As a result, the success rate of individuals named by one name or another also has a strong influence on the popularity of the name itself.

So, one of the surveys conducted in the UK showed which British names are recognized by the inhabitants of Foggy Albion as the most successful, and which ones are the other way around. The survey results are shown in the table below.

Rare English female names and their meanings

There are many names that remain outside the popularity rankings, being the least used. The so-called "outsider names" include:

• Annick - benefit, grace
• Allin is a bird
• Amabel - attractive
• Bernays - bringing victory
• Bambi is a child
• Bekkai - the one that traps
• Bets is my vow
• Willow - willow
• Gabby - power from God
• Dominic - Lord's property
• Jojo - multiplying
• Delours - longing
• Juel is a gem
• Georgina - peasant woman
• Eline is a bird
• Kiva is beautiful
• Kelly - blonde
• Lukinda - light
• Lalaj - babbling
• Morgan - sea circle
• Marley - beloved
• Melissa - bee
• Mackenzie is beautiful
• Mindy - black snake
• Megan - pearl
• Penelope is a cunning weaver
• poppy - poppy
• Rosaulin - gentle mare
• Totti is a girl
• Phyllis - crown of a tree
• heather - heather
• Edvena is a wealthy friend

The most beautiful female English names

The beauty of the name and its euphony is of great importance for girls and women. All my life I will associate her with the name given to her by her parents. There is no dispute about tastes, and if one person likes the name Amelia or Elizabeth, then it can annoy another. However, there is a ranking of names that, according to most people, seem to be the most beautiful.

Names in Russian	Names in English
Agatha	Agata
Agnes	Agnes
Adelaide	Adelaida
Alice	Alice
Amanda	Amanda
Amelia	Amelia
Anastasia	Anastasia
Angelina	Angelina
Anna	Ann
Ariel	Ariel
barabara	Barbara
Beatrice	Beatrice
Bridget	Bridget
Britney	Britney
Gloria	Gloria
Deborah	Debra
Diana	Diana
Dorothy	Dorothy
Camila	camilla
Caroline	Caroline
Cassandra	Cassandra
Catherine	Katherine
Constance	Constance
Christina	Christine
Olivia	Olivia
Cecilia	Cecil
Cheryl	Cheryl
Charlotte	Charlotte
Eleanor	Eleanor
Elizabeth	Elizabeth
Emily	Emily
Esther	Esther
Evelina	Eveline

Unusual female English names

Ordinary people rarely have unusual names. Indeed, many parents, when choosing a name for a child, are guided not only by their preferences, but also think that their child does not become a subject for ridicule among children. But celebrities have their own view on this matter, they choose strange female and male names, guided only by their imagination and the desire to attract as much attention as possible to themselves.

Scout Larue and Tallupa Bell - this is how Bruce Willis named his younger daughters. And this is neither more nor less than the nicknames of your favorite horses who won at the races.

Gwyneth Paltrow named her daughter Apple, which is how the name Apple is translated into Russian.

Rapper 50 Cent named his son Marquise, ignoring male English names.

Singer David Bowie He ignored all the famous English names for boys and named his son Zoe, simply considering the combination of Zoe Bowie to be funny.

Beyoncé and her husband Jay-Z named their daughter Blue Ivy, which means "blue ivy".

The daughter of actress Mila Jovovich is called Ever Gabo. The second part of the name is the first syllables of the names of Mila's parents - Galina and Bogdan.

The name of the daughter of American rock musician Frank Zappa is Moon Unit, which means "Moon Satellite".

Summer Rain is the name given to her daughter by singer Christina Aguilera. In English it means " Summer rain».

Some people, immersed in the world of their favorite films and TV shows, and who cannot imagine their life without them, name their children not only in honor of their favorite characters and actors, but also use ordinary words that are not proper names.

So a completely new female name appeared - Khaleesi, a word from the popular TV series "Game of Thrones", which meant the title of one of the heroines, a synonym for a queen or queen. To date, 53 girls in the world have this name.

Human fantasy knows no boundaries, so new names for men and women in the world will appear again and again. Some of them will take root, become popular, while others will be a little heard and forgotten.

The name of a person is an integral part of his personality, so many parents take a very responsible approach to choosing a name for their child. Each name has a unique sound and meaning, and English names are no exception. Names, like the language itself, can change over time and adapt to the norms of the language into which they are transferred or translated. English female names are beautiful in their own way. In this article, you can get acquainted with the meanings of some of them.

English name	Russian pronunciation	Translation
	Agatha	kind, good
		Innocent, blameless
Adelaida	Adelaide	noble
	Ayda	Hardworking
iris	iris	rainbow goddess
	Alice	noble
	Amanda	Pleasant
	Amelia	Hardworking
Anastasia	Anastasia	resurrection
Angelina	Angelina	Angelic
Ann	Anna
Ariel	Ariel	God's might
	Arya	noble
	Barbara	foreigner
	Beatrice	Blessed
Bridget	Bridget	Worthy of respect
Britney	Britney	Little Britain
Batty	Betty	Oath to the gods
	Valerie	Strong, brave
	Vanessa
Wendy	Wendy
	Veronica	The one that brings victory
	Vivien
Victoria	Victoria	winner
	Viola	violet flower
	Gabriella	god man
	Gwen	Fair
Gwinnett	Gwyneth
Gloria	Gloria
grace	Grace	Grace
	Debra	honey bee
	Juliet	Girl with soft hair
Jane	Jane	God's Mercy
Janice	Janice	Gracious
Jenny	Jenny	Gracious
	jennifer	Enchantress
	Jesy	God's grace
Jessica	Jessica	Treasure
	Jill	Curly
Gina	Gina	immaculate
	Joan	Merciful God's Gift
	Jody	gemstone
Joyce	Joyce	ruler, leader
	Jocelyn	Cheerful
Judy	Judy	glorification
	Julia	soft-haired
June	June	soft-haired
	Diana	divine
Dorothy	Dorothy	divine gift
	Eve	Life
Jacqueline	Jacqueline	May god protect
	Jeannette	Young woman
Josephine	Josephine	fertile woman
	Zara	Dawn
Zoe	Zoe
	Evie	goddess of food
Isabella	Isabel	Goddess of Oath
	Irma	Noble
Irene	Irene
		Worthy to serve the gods
Caroline	Caroline
	Karen	Purity
Cassandra	Cassandra
	Catherine	Purity
Kimberly	kimberley	Born in the royal meadow
	Constance	Constant
Christine	Christina	Christian
	Cayley	Warrior
Candy	candy	Sincere
	Laura	laurel
Leila	Leila	night beauty
	Leona	Lioness
Lesley	Leslie	oak garden
	Lydia	rich
Lillian	Lillian	immaculate lily
	Linda	Beautiful girl
Louise	lois	famous warrior
	Lucy	Bringing light and good luck
Madeline	Madeleine
	Margaret	Pearl
Maria	Maria
	Marsha	Goddess of War
Melissa	Melissa
	Marian	Grace
Miranda	Miranda	Delightful
	Mia	Stubborn, rebellious
Molly	Molly	mistress of the sea
	Mona	Hermit
Monica	Monica	adviser
	Maggie	Pearl
Madison	Madison	kind-hearted
	May	Young woman
Mandy	Mandy	worthy of love
	Mary	mistress of the seas
Muriel	Muriel
	Naomi	Delight
Nataly	Natalie	Born on Christmas
	Nicole	Victory
Nora	Nora	Ninth daughter
	Norm	Approximate
Nancy	Nancy	Grace
	Audrey	noble
Olivia	Olivia
	Pamela	playful
Patricia	Patricia	noble
	Paula	Small
Peggy	Pegi	Pearl
	Page	Child
Penny	penalties	Weaving in silence
	Poly	The bitterness of rebellion
Priscilla	Priscila
	Rebecca	Trap
Regina	Regina	Integrity
	Rachel	Lamb
Rosemary	Rosemary	sea ​​dew
	Rose	rose flower
Ruth	Ruth
	Sabrina	Noble
Sally	Sally	Princess
	Samantha	God listened
Sandra	Sandra	Protector of men
	Sarah	Princess
Selena	Selena
	Sandy	Defender of Humanity
Cecil	Cecilia
	Scarlet	Fabric Saleswoman
Sophia	Sophie	Wisdom
	Stacey	Rising again
Stella	Stele
	Susan	Lily
Susan	Suzanne	little lily
	Theresa	Reaper
Tina	Tina	Small
	Tiffany	Manifestation of a god
Tracy	Tracey	market road
	Florence	blooming
Heather	Heather	blooming heather
	Chloe	blooming
Charlote	Charlotte
	Sheila	blind
Cheryl	Cheryl
	Sharon	Princess
Sherry	Sherry
	Shirley	beautiful settlement
Abigayle	Abileil	Father's Joy
	Evelyn	Small bird
Edison	Edison	Edward's son
	Edith	Welfare, struggle
Avery	Avery
	Eleanor	Outlander, other
Elizabeth	Elizabeth	My oath is god
	Ella	Torch
Emily	Emily	rival
	Emma	Comprehensive
Esther	Esther
Ashley	Ashley	Ash Grove

Today, there are few native English names left: many names were borrowed from Celtic, Norman, Hebrew, Ancient Greek and other cultures. Names praising the power of the gods, the forces of nature, the individual qualities of a person's character were common in the past. And as a result, the meaning of ancient names may be unusual for a modern person.

After the arrival of Christianity in Europe, the names of biblical characters became common: Sarah, Agnes, Mary. A certain kind of human activity was also reflected in the names: Abella is a shepherdess, Bailey is a sheriff's assistant.

Sometimes the shortened version of the name becomes an independent name, for example, Victoria - Wiki; Rebecca - Becky; Angelina - Angie.

Popular English female names

Fashion is a passing and recurring phenomenon. The fashion for names is no exception. Olivia, Emma and Sophie are the most popular female names according to UK National Statistics.

Top 10 English female names are presented below:

1. Olivia
2. Emma.
3. Sofia
4. Isabel
5. Charlotte
6. Emily
7. Harper
8. Abigail

The entertainment industry, and specifically cinema, also has an impact on the popularity of names. Thanks to the TV series Game of Thrones, the following names have become popular among the British: Arya (24th place in the ranking of popular female names in the UK in 2014), Sansa, Brienne, Catelyn and Daenerys.

The heroine of the Twilight saga, Bella Swan, gave a new life to the name Isabella.

At first glance, the name Hermione seems outdated, but thanks to the adaptation of the Harry Potter series of books, this name seems to have gained a “second life”.

The status of the bearer of the name also affects the prestige of the name itself. According to the results of a survey conducted in the UK, among the inhabitants of foggy Albion, the most and least "successful" female names were revealed.

The most successful female names

1. Elizabeth
2. Caroline
3. Olivia
4. Amanda

Less successful female names

1. Julia
2. Emily

As we can see from the above results, the full forms of the name sound more aristocratic and sublime, which gives weight to their bearers, while more simple names associated with girls "easier". Despite the fact that Lisa is a shortened form of the name Elizabeth, nevertheless, long form name took the leading position in the ranking, while the abbreviated form is not popular.

Rare English female names

The names below are not even temporarily popular in the ratings. Named outsiders include:

Russian pronunciation	Name translation
	utility, grace
allin
	attractive
Bernays	Bringer of victory
	Child
Bekkay	Trapping
	my oath
Willow
	Power from God
Dominic	Lord's property
	Multiplying
Delours
	gemstone
georgina	peasant woman
	Bird
Kiva	Beautiful
	Blonde
Lukinda
	babbling
Morgan	sea ​​circle
	Darling
Melisa
	Gorgeous
Mindy	black snake
	Pearl
Penelope	sly weaver
	Poppy
Rosaulin	tender mare
	Young woman
Phyllis	tree crown
	Heather
Edwena	Wealthy girlfriend

It is likely that it is the unusual sound of the name, its meaning and dissonance that are the reasons for the rare use of the name. However, the combination of euphony and meaning in no way guarantees the popularity of the name in modern world. For example, the original English name Mildred, in different sources, means “noble” or “gentle strength”, despite the euphony and meaning, it is not popular today.

Beautiful English female names

The beauty of a woman can be compared to a flower, and her name to its fragrance. Therefore, the harmony and beauty of the name for a woman is of great importance. Despite the fact that everyone has different tastes, there are still names that sound beautiful to most people:

• Agatha
• Agnes
• Adelaide
• Alice
• Amanda
• Amelia
• Anastasia
• Angelina
• Ariel
• Barbara
• Beatrice
• Bridget
• Britney
• Gloria
• Diana
• Deborah
• Dorothy
• Caroline
• Cassandra
• Constance
• Christina
• Catherine
• Olivia
• Cecilia
• Charlotte
• Cheryl
• Evelina
• Eleanor
• Elizabeth
• Emily
• Esther

Unusual celebrity baby names

Unusual names among ordinary people are quite rare, because when choosing a name for a child, parents try to choose an attractive, in their opinion, name, without risk to the unborn child.

To draw attention to their person, celebrities act the other way around, because the name of the child is another way to stand out. But can the exclusivity of the name compensate for its meaninglessness?

These thinkers include:

1. Bruce Willis. Naming younger daughters after horses? No problem, because the horses won at the races! This is exactly what Bruce Willis did, naming his youngest daughters after his favorite horses who won at the races - Scout Larue and Tallupa Bell.

2. Gwyneth Paltrow named her daughter Apple (Russian - "apple"). Favorite fruit of the actress? It is not that simple! The name of the girl is associated with the biblical legend of the forbidden fruit of paradise.

3. 50 Cent."Give" a child a title by means of a name? Why not... yes! Rapper 50 Cent named his child Marquis. But the Marquise is a boy. A good way to educate self-respect, indifference to other people's opinions and the strength of the child's spirit.

4. Singer David Bowie picked up the baton and named his son the name Zoe (female name). Only because he thought Zoe Bowie's combination was funny.

5. Beyoncé and Jay-Z. Blue Ivy, or Blue Ivy, is the daughter of Beyoncé and Jay-Z. Name choice celebrity couple argued with excerpts from the novel by Rebecca Solnit, where the blue color (Blue - blue) gives "beauty to the whole world." And the word Ivy (Ivy) is similar to the Roman numeral IV, which is associated with many events in the life of the singer.

6. Actress Milla Jovovich named her daughter Ever Gabo. The second part of the name consists of the first syllables of Mila's parents - Galina and Bogdan. Perhaps the combination of parts of the names of relatives guarantees the happiness of the child?

7. Frank Zappa. American rock musician Frank Zappa named his daughter Moon Unit. (Lunar Satellite). Isn't the musician's desire a good reason for choosing a baby's name?

8. Christina Aguilera. Summer rain music... Let it sound in the daughter's name too! Singer Christina Aguilera, not wanting to give her daughter a banal name, called her simply “Summer Rain” (Summer Rain).

In modern cinema, you can really find masterpieces that you want to perpetuate in names. Why limit yourself to a flight of fantasy that does not go beyond the names of your favorite characters? Let's expand the boundaries by using ordinary words that are not proper names. Khaleesi, a new female name, a tribute to the "Game of Thrones": (khaleesi is the title of one of the heroines of the series, a synonym for a queen or queen). Today at real world there are already 53 girls with that name.

There are no limits to human imagination, so she will not bypass the names either. Over time, we will definitely find out which of the new names will take root and become loved, and which will soon be forgotten.

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English popular female names

Abigail - Abigail

Alexandra - Alexandra

Alexis - Alexis

Alyssa - Alice

Alison – Alison

Amelia

Amia – Amy

Angelina - Angelina

Ann - Ann

Anna - Anna

Amanda - Amanda

Andrea - Andrea

Angela - Angela

Arianna - Arianna

Ashley - Ashley

Ava - Ava

Audrey - Audrey

Bailey - Bailey

Brianna

Britney Britney

Brooke

Caroline – Caroline

Catherine - Katherine

Chloe - Chloe

Claire - Claire

Cristina - Christina

Danielle - Danielle

Deborah - Deborah

Diana - Diana

Donna - Donna

Elisabeth - Elizabeth

Emma - Emma

Emily - Emily

Erin – Erin

Ashley - Ashley

Evelyn - Evelyn

Fiona - Fiona

Gabriella - Gabriella

Gabrielle - Gabrielle

Gillian - Gillian

Grace - Grace

Hailey

Hannah - Hannah

Helen - Helen

Irea

Isabella - Isabella

Isabelle - Isabelle

Jada - Jada

Jane - Jane

Janet - Janet

jennifer jennifer

Jessica - Jessica

Joanne – Joanne

Jordan - Jordan

Jocelyn - Jocelyn

Julia - Julia

Kaitlyn - Kathleen

Karen Karen

Katherine - Katherine

Kelly – Kelly

Kerry - Kerry

Kimberly - Kimberley

Kylie - Kylie

Lauren - Lauren

Leslie - Leslie

Lillian - Lillian

Lily - Lily

Linn - Lynn

Linda - Linda

Lisa - Fox

Lorraine – Lorraine

Mackenzie - Mackenzie

Madeline

Madison - Madison

Mandy - Mandy

Maria - Maria

Marissa - Marissa

Mary - Mary

Megan - Megan

Melanie - Melanie

Melissa - Melissa

Michelle - Michelle

Miranda - Miranda

Molly - Molly

Morgan - Morgan

Natalie - Natalie

Nicole – Nicole

Olivia - Olivia

Paige

Paula - Paula

Rachel – Rachel

Rebecca - Rebecca

Sally - Sally

Samantha - Samantha

Sarah - Sarah

Sharon – Sharon

Sophia - Sofia

Susan - Susan

Stephanie - Stephanie

Sydney – Sydney

Teresa - Teresa

Tina - Tina

Tracey - Tracey

Trinity - Trinity

Vanessa - Vanessa

Victoria - Victoria

Wendy - Wendy

Zoe

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Choose cool, but suitable name for your child is not an easy task. After all, your child will live with him for the rest of his life! Many parents begin to rack their brains even before his birth, trying to foresee everything and agree on opinions, and even so that later, when the baby grows up, it would not occur to him to change his name. You need to choose wisely and without fanaticism, don "t forget this. Well, we bring to your attention interesting names in the USA. Check it

On the Nameberry website, you can not only find a special, cool and pleasant-sounding name, but also find out its true meaning and popularity. There's also a great opportunity to check out a list of the decade's hottest trends, whether you're a trendsetter or a follower.

A name is a gift so meaningful, so powerful and personal that only you can select it for your child.
A name is a gift so significant, so powerful and personal that only you can choose it for your child.

Today names that start with " Ad' or ending in ' lee”, are among the most popular for children. So stumble upon a bunch of kids called Kinsley Kinsley), Bentley ( Bentley) or even Adeline ( Addelyn), is becoming more likely in our time than, say, in the 1950s. By the way, about them. Meet tons of Jennifer Jennifer) or Jasons ( Jason) was much more likely than today. And now children in the USA and Britain, unlike Russian names, are quite willingly given the names of the so-called " superlatives". Get it? Well, for example, such as Legend, Royalty or King. Would you like this for yourself? Could pathetically declare to someone: “I am a legend!” and Will Smith himself would envy you. Hurry up to change before the names become boring, because they are becoming more popular every day!

Also in the list of fashionable names for babies are the names of celebrities. These days, by naming your child Lennon, Monroe or Hendrix, you can take the world by storm! We believe that this trend should be followed. Why? Well... because paying homage to legendary stars can inspire your child to become the most cool kid in the world!

We don't want to upset you, but Mother Murphy with her laws doesn't mind at all. One of them, for example, reads: "No matter how harmless the name that you give the child, he will definitely be teased with this name." So, name your child so that such a law does not come into effect.

Popular American Names

List of male names:
noah
Liam
William
mason
James
Benjamin
Jacob
Michael
Elijah
Ethan

List of female names:
Emma
Olivia
Ava
Sophia
Isabella
Mia
Charlotte
Abigail
Emily
Harper

Well, if you still want to know the history, then on the website of the Social Security Administration ( Social Security Administration or SSA, but don "t read backwards tho) there is a whole table with the five most popular male and female names in the USA for newborn flowers of life, from 1917 to 2016. Over the past 100 years, for example, the name " Michael" still holds the lead (44 times), while the female name " Mary” over the years became the leader 39 times.

Other American names

While some names come and go, those that we have indicated below, however, "stuck" in the people thoroughly. They may not be No. 1 today, but they will certainly never fall out of fashion and strive to the top of the list every day.

English male names:

• Everett. Means "brave as a wild boar" - " brave as a wild boat». English version German name " Eberhard».
• Henry. German name meaning "household manager" - " ruler of the household' or 'house manager'.
• Charlie. "Free Guy" - " free man". English soft form of the name "Charles".
• Edwin. "Prosperous Friend" - " prosperous friend or "rich friend". English name.
• Sam. The Hebrew meaning of the name is "to hear". Also means "declared by God" - " told by God". English name, full form - "Samuel".
• Marshall. French name meaning "guardian of the horses" - " the keeper of hours».
• Calvin. Latin name meaning "bald" or "devoid of cover" - " bald boy».
• Edgar. English name meaning "great spearman" - " great spear man.»

English female names:

• Lola. Spanish name meaning "strong woman".
• Lillian. French name, derived from the name "Elizabeth" (Elizabeth). Oddly enough, it means "lily".
• Stella. Latin name derived from " stellar", which means "starry" in translation.
• Genevieve(read as, "Genevieve") - Genevieve. Good name from France. Means "white wave".
• Cora. Not the one in the trees. It's like Corinna, only Cora. In ancient Greek it means "filled heart" - " filled heart". In mythology, the name Kora was an epithet for Persephone, the goddess of fertility and the mistress of the underworld.
• Evelyn. Evelina - Jewish name meaning "life force". Traditionally an English surname that used to be a male name, but is now predominantly used for girls.
• Lucy. Lucille is an English Catholic name meaning "luminiferous". You can say Lucia» well.
• Clara. She stole corals, but in general she is “light” and “clean”. Latin name.
• ruby. Latin again for "dark red gem".
• Eva["i:və]. The name of the progenitor of all mankind means "giving life" or simply "life". Cool, right? The Latin form of the Hebrew name "Eve".

Rare and unusual English names

A unique name is chosen as a symbol of a unique, special child and family.
A unique name is chosen as a symbol of an exceptional, special child and family.

TOP 5 unusual male names in English

• Prescott. This superlative English name, meaning "vicarage", was given to 18 boys in 2016. It can be shortened to "Scott" as a nickname if he thinks it sounds too harsh.
• Grover. Although during the 20th century there were many Grovers, such as President Cleveland, as well as the cute blue freak from Sesame Street. Another famous Grover is jazz saxophonist Grover Washington Jr. But only 19 boys were named Grover in 2016.
• Oberon. The character Oberon in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream is the king of the fairies and elves, but the name itself, with an accented "o" at the beginning, shows a much more masculine image. Oberon was also seen as a fairytale king in an ancient Germanic legend, a French heroic song, in dramatic work for Ben-Johnson's masque and in several operas. He also appeared in the Disney animated film Gargoyles. In ancient England, the name was spelled "Auberon".
• Regis. It's sacred french name means "royal". Today, this name is most often associated with the venerable talk show host Regis Philbin
  (Regis Philbin). Only 10 parents chose this name for their son in 2016, so your son will most likely be the only "Regis" in your life.
• Thelonious. Best known for being the name of legendary jazz pianist Thelonious Monk, 20 boys received this unique name in 2016. Origin owes German name"Tillman", which means "one who plows the land", and "Thelonius" is a Latinized variation of this word.

TOP 5 unusual female names in English

Since many people are looking for a "unique" name, finding a really unusual name can be extremely difficult, especially when it comes to girls. Historically, girls' names have tended to be fashionable, while boys' names have been more conservative. For example, while the most popular female name changes every 10 years, "Michael" has been in the top 10 for over 75 years. Due to this, there are more popular beautiful female names than male ones. In addition, many trendy "unusual" names for girls come from men's names. So if you're looking for something out of the ordinary but distinctly feminine, then you may need to dig a little deeper.

The names below are given to 10 or fewer newborn girls each year, so of course there's a small chance she'll have to share her unique name with anyone else. But, if you want your new addition to the family to stand out among Emma, ​​Olivia and Sophia, feel free to choose one of the unusual names below for your little princess.

• Flannery. You may not have gotten around to reading Flannery O'Connor's most famous short story, "Everything That Rises Must Converge". But that shouldn't stop you from giving preference to this warm-sounding Irish name "Flannery" comes from "flann" and "gal" which means "ruddy" and "bravery" in Irish, only 10 little girls were given this name in 2016.
• Alberta. The English name, meaning "noble" and "bright", probably comes from the western province of Canada. However, there is information that the province is actually named after Princess Louise Caroline Alberta, one of Queen Victoria's daughters. Although the name can be quite popular abroad, in 2016 only 9 girls were named with it.
• Sigourney. Who knows, maybe the new "Alien" would turn out quite tolerable, if there main woman the entire franchise. Not many parents name their daughters Sigourney. In fact, only 8 families chose it in 2016, but we know that this is the name of the winner (which, by the way, it means). Even Sigourney Weaver herself once admitted in an interview that she changed her first name to "Susan", inspired by a character from F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel The Great Gatsby.
• Talullah. The main thing is not Tanunnah. Although celebrities such as Demi Moore, Patrick Dempsey and Philip Seymour Hoffman have nicknamed their daughters Tallulah, only 7 families chose this enchanting Choctaw Indian name meaning "jumping water" in 2016. Previously associated with the greatest stage and screen star Talullah Bankhead, now it has basically established itself as the most appropriate name for southern beauties. Another meaning of the name is “radiant girl”.
• Antigone. Just like the name of the anti-theft system. The meaning of the name is "instead of a child." If you want to make a solid name choice with a good history, then Antigone is a good choice. The brave and principled heroine of an often retold story in Greek mythology is right on target and even more than that. Although the name has been known throughout history, parents have made it a slightly unusual choice for their daughters - only 8 families named their daughters Antigone in 2016. We'd say "Tig" sounds pretty cute too. Girls with the name Antigone are distinguished by courage and independence. In childhood, this manifests itself in the form of pronounced self-will and excessive curiosity even for a child.

Double English names

If one name is not enough for you, you can try to go one more way. In fact, giving children double names is a relatively recent tradition. Until the 18th century, people managed with only one name and surname. For a long time, the source of names was mainly the only one - a list of saints and holidays in calendar order ( church calendar). But there were quite a few variations on the themes of church names among the people: in English, the Latin form "Maria" was transformed into "Mary" (Mary), which, in turn, gave the diminutive "Molly" (Molly), and then "Polly" ( Polly). The name "Joannes" comes from the Hebrew. Johanan, gave in medieval England the forms "Jan", "Iohn" and "John" (John), as well as the diminutives "Jankin", "Jackin", and only then popular name"Jack" (Jack). A female form"Ioanna", borrowed from the French "Jeanne" (Jeanne), turned into three independent names at once: "Jane" (Jane), "Jean" (Jean) and "Joan" (Joan).

That's all we have. If you suddenly decide to move to live in the USA and start a family there, then you will certainly know what to name your offspring!

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