Popular names in English. Names from Christian calendars, Bibles

In this article we will analyze English male names and their meanings, we will tell you how men are called in England and what options are now popular. You will be able to get acquainted with the variety of English names and learn a lot about them.

For any person, a name is a kind of visiting card. Of course, the beauty of sound is perceived differently by everyone, but each of the names hides an interesting history of appearance in the language and can tell a lot.

English name

The very structure of the English name is different from the Russian one. It does not have a middle name, but it can be a long chain. The basis is the first name (personal name / first name) and last name (surname / last name). In addition, a child may be given a middle name at birth, which is often chosen to honor other relatives and ancestors.

different from what we are used to and appearance surnames. If in Russian we never confuse the surname and first name, then in English this is quite likely. We do not always know exactly what is in front of us. For example, beautiful male English characters can act as a surname. George's names(George), James (James), Lewis (Lewis), Thomas (Thomas), Johnson (Johnson), Kelly (Kelly) and others. Most a prime example such a mixture is the writer Jerome Jerome, whose full name in English it sounds like Jerome Klapka Jerome.

There are also strategies for forming a surname from a given name. One of them is a simple addition of the -s indicator. In this case, the names look like plural on behalf of one of the representatives of the genus: Williams (on behalf of William), Richards (from Richard), Roberts (from Robert). The second strategy is to add -son to mean "son", for example, Johnson (from John), Robertson (by Robert), Ericson (by Eric).

Male English names can be completely consonant with other vocabulary of the language. One such incident is punned in Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest. The name Ernest (Ernest) in English sounds the same as the word earnest (honest). And in the interweaving of the plot, the idea that a person named Ernest must be honest sounds.

The question of how to convey English male names in Russian is largely a matter of tradition. The composition of sounds in the two languages ​​differs, and it is not always possible to accurately reproduce the name in another language. IN different time different rules were used: some rely on how the word is spelled, others on how it is pronounced. Hence the difference in the spelling of the name William (William / William) or the English surname Watson: in the classic translation of detectives about Sherlock Holmes, we get to know Watson, and modern carriers of the surname are translated as Watson.

What is popular

English boy names have their own fashion. Researchers use statistics and conduct surveys to find out which names are the most common and successful.

In England the most popular are:

• Oliver - Oliver
• Jack - Jack
• Harry - Harry
• Jacob - Jacob
• Charley – Charlie
• Thomas - Thomas
• George - George
• Oscar - Oscar
• James - James
• William - William / William

However, for the US, the list of the most common male English names looks different:

• Noah - Noah
• Liam Liam
• Mason - Mason
• Jacob - Jacob
• William - William / William
• Ethan - Ethan
• Michael - Michael
• Alexander - Alexander
• James - James
• Daniel - Daniel / Daniel

Popularity changes over time, and in the last century, the most common names were others. A hundred years ago in England, John, William and Thomas were most often encountered, which are still actively used today, as well as Connor (Connor) and Kyle (Kyle). And in America, Charles (Charles), David (David), Richard (Richard) or Joseph (Joseph) were much more popular than today.

picking up beautiful names for boys in English, parents sometimes name their child after famous people or characters in any works. For example, after the resounding success of JK Rowling's books, many fans of the world she created chose first name Harry(Harry).

You can also trace the influence of famous people on the popularity of a particular name. For example, the name of the actor Benedict Cumberbatch, which is rare for modern Britain, began to be called children a little more often. The name Benedict itself came into English from late Latin and has the meaning "blessed".

Abbreviated names

IN English language abbreviated forms are very common. Often the abbreviated name is formed from the first letters of the full version. For example, Ed (Ed) is formed from Edward, and Phil (Phil) is formed from Philip (Philip). But there are also more significant discrepancies between the original version and those formed from it. So, the full name Anthony (Anthony) turns into Tony (Tony), and Bob (Bob) comes from Robert (Robert).

Another name variant construct is the addition of the ending -ie or -y. For example, from Frank (Frank) Frankie (Frankie), Jack (Jack) - Jackie (Jackie), John (John) - Johnny (Johnny) is formed.

The abbreviated form can be used on its own. For example, from Alexander (Alexander) the name Alex (Alex) spread. The beautiful names Henry (Henry) and Harry (Harry) are also options. So, in the full name of Prince Harry, Henry is used, but the common address is precisely prince Harry. It happens that the forms do not seem to be related to each other at all. So, Jack is a variant of the name John, which then moved away from its source and became an independent name.

One short name can refer to several full forms. For example, for the already mentioned name Benedict, the abbreviated version looks like Ben. Although another source of the form Ben is the common Benjamin (Benjamin), whose most famous carrier was Benjamin Franklin (Benjamin Franklin).

Where did the name come from and what does it mean

History of the British Isles, political and public influence reflected in the names. Considering beautiful male names in English, you can find a variety of roots: here are Latin sources, and biblical tradition, and the influence of Germanic tribes, and French borrowings. For example, the name Connor (Connor) is Celtic, and is translated from Old Irish as "dog, wolf." But Lewis (Lewis) came from French, where it looked like Louis (Louis).

Each name has its own story, where it came from and how it spread in English. For example, in English, traditional biblical names: Adam, the first man in the Bible, or David, the king of ancient Israel.

Many forms have survived from Old English and have become widespread. Here are some traditional English male names and their meanings.

• old English name Edward (Edward) was formed from two elements: ead with the meaning "wealth, welfare" and weard "guard". There are many shortened versions for him: Ed, Eddie, Eddy, Ned, Ted, Teddy.
• In Old English Edgar (Edgar), the element ead "wealth" was also fixed. After the Norman Conquest, it was forgotten for a while, but then returned to popularity and is now known throughout the world.
• The traditional Anglo-Saxon names also include Alfred (Alfred), Edmund (Edmund), Harold (Harold) and Oswald (Oswald).

The Norman Conquest had an impact on English culture, and with it names came into the language that had not been common before.

The Normans brought the name William (William / William) to England, which has become one of the most famous English names and does not lose its popularity. This name was borne by the first Norman king of England - William the Conqueror (William the Conqueror). The meaning is made up of two German words: wil "will, desire" and helm "helmet, protection."

A clear connection with the Norman tribes is visible in the English name Norman (Norman). It translates as " northern man': that's what the Vikings were called. From this word came the name of the northern region of France, the area where the Vikings landed - Normandy.

Other beautiful male English names with Norman roots can be distinguished:

• Arnold (Arnold): Germanic name brought by the Normans, translated as "the power of the eagle"
• Frederick (Frederick): means "peaceful ruler" and is abbreviated as Fred, Freddie, Freddy
• Robert (Robert): means "bright glory". It immediately became popular among the population of England and continues to be common in English culture. Its abbreviated versions are: Rob, Robbie, Robby, Bob, Bobbie, Bobby.

Latin has also influenced English. Often, through Latin, Greek names came into English.

• Gregory (Gregory): in Latin it had the form Gregorius, and from Greek it was translated as "vigilant." It can be found in the abbreviated form Greg.
• Basil (Basil): Greek name which means "king".
• George (George): means "farmer, one who works on the land."
• The later Greek name Christopher (Christopher) is translated as "carrying Christ in himself." In early Christianity, it could be used as a metaphor and indicate a believer.
• Philip (Philip) in Greek meant "friend of horses." In English, the name Philip spread already in the Middle Ages, brought from southern Europe.
• The name Martin (Martin) has directly Latin roots and comes from the name of the god of war Mars.

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 be the coolest 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 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 is a Hebrew 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 is ancient Jewish 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. Oberon in Shakespeare's Dream in midsummer night”- the king of fairies and elves, but the name itself, with an accent “o” at the beginning, demonstrates 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. This holy 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. The origin is due to the German name "Tillman", which means "one who plows the land", and "Telonius" 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 hers. 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 have turned out to be quite tolerable if there had been the main woman of 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. Jochanan, gave in medieval England the forms "Jan", "Iohn" and "John" (John), as well as the diminutives "Jankin", "Jackin", and only then the popular name "Jack" (Jack). A female form"Ioanna", borrowed from the French "Jeanne" (Jeanne), turned into three independent names at once: "Jane" (Jane), "Jean" (Gene) 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!

Big and Friendly family EnglishDom

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.

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. According to the UK Office for National Statistics, the most popular female names are Olivia, Emma and Sophie.

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 simpler names are associated with “simpler” girls. Despite the fact that Lisa is a shortened form of the name Elizabeth, however, the full form of the name took the top position in the rankings, while the shortened form is not popular.

Rare English female names

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

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. name 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 girl's name is associated with biblical legend about heavenly forbidden fruit.

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. The choice of the name of the star 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 in the 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.

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 research conducted by various historians have revealed the fact that the very first English names were derived from words (nouns and adjectives) that existed in Old English. special semantic load carried not the name of the person at all, 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 value- "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.

According to UK National Statistics, the most popular names V last years were Olivia, Emma and Sophie. 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.

Thus, 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 opposite. 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.

Unusual female English names

Ordinary people rarely wear 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 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. Translated from 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, which 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.

In Russian culture, there are a huge number of beautiful names. There are among them those who are called children for hundreds of years (Alexander, George, Ivan), but the fashion for them does not pass. There are those that have already sunk into oblivion, although recently the ancient Slavic names have again been at the peak of popularity. However, there are parents who believe that the most beautiful names for boys are English, and they name their offspring in accordance with the trends of Western countries.

Origin

England is a country with very long traditions. The oldest names in it were a description of one or another trait in a person’s character - more often desired than actual, because the baby was called immediately after his birth, still completely unaware of him as a person. Having given the child the name Alan, the parents wanted the boy to adult life became handsome, Frankie became free, Squiler became a protector. English names, like the names of people Slavic peoples, often were of a purely religious nature, and in the old days they were completely pagan:

• Gabe - strong man that belongs to the Lord.
• Dustin is a stone that belongs to Thor.
• Denis is one who reveres Dionysus.
• Elric, Elroy, Ellgar, Oliver are names associated with elves.
• Saig - wise or sage.
• Mordecai is the one who follows Marduk.

With the advent of Christianity, English names for boys were a copy of the names of various saints, their modification, or simply associated with religion. Often a clergyman helped pick them up. However, their imagination was not too rich, so there was no variety of names during this period.

Divine

English clergy learned very beautiful names for boys from the Bible - Samuel, Benjamin, Abraham. Many holy fathers invented and own names for the offspring of their parishioners. Over time, they became popular, and many people still use them. The main message that is embedded in this or that name is faith, service to the church and God, although at first glance there is nothing highly spiritual in them:

• Mitch - one who is like God.
• Matthew is a godsend.
• Christopher, Keith is a follower of Jesus Christ.
• Zechariah - not forgotten by God.
• Joshua is salvation in God.
• Devin, Devon - parishioner.

It is curious that when the Catholic Church dominated in England, it was customary to call children by the names of specific biblical heroes, but with the spread of Protestant sentiments in the country, the semantic vector invested in the name took on a new direction. In those days, the church demanded subjugation and humility from its wards, and therefore the English clergy chose the appropriate names for the boys (Benedict - blessed, Amedeus - the one who loves God, Timothy - honoring the Lord).

Victory in the name

The Anglo-Saxons have always been a warlike race, there were many reasons for this, but the fact remains that true warriors in this country were indeed revered. The fate of the winner of the boys was prophesied from birth. It is possible that the names predicting military glory for sons were given not by mothers, but by fathers, nevertheless, they were included in the list of such: William, which means “helmet”; Walter is the master of the host; Fergus - strong-willed; Herb, Harvey - wrestler against bad man; Andy is a warrior.

There is a large list of beautiful and sonorous English names for boys who have absorbed peaceful activities - agriculture, craft, farming, helping people:

• Ernest - the one who fights death, perhaps a healer, healer;
• Eustace - harvest, fertility;
• Harper is a musician who plays the harp;
• Philip is a horse breeder, one who loves horses;
• Peter is a stone;
• Leslie is an oak grove.

It is curious that many of these names can only conditionally be called English. Most of them came from other areas, were the result of a mixture of cultures and, if you look closely, the most popular of them are in our language, only they sound a little different.

What is the name of the ship...

Another interesting fact about western world in general, and about England in particular, it is a custom to give a person not one name, but several. For our mentality, naming a girl Anna-Maria is already something out of the ordinary, while abroad a child can be given three, five or more names. In fairness, it should be noted that they have no such thing as a patronymic. And even an adult, a respected and gray-haired elderly man, there is quite official level can be called a diminutive name, neglecting the full record indicated in the documents.

IN Western countries there is a kind of classification of names in order - the first and second name, surname. And if it is not customary to change the latter, it is inherited by the baby from the parents in an unchanged form, then absolutely any name can be given to the child according to the law. It can be something from the generally accepted list, it can be the surname of an important person for the family (historical, political figure, football player, etc.) or a diminutive form of the name, a flower, a fruit, and in general any word you like.

In most cases, moms and dads are sensible and call their offspring by normal names or insert their fantasies at the end of the nominal line, but there are crazy people who write children down as Thank God Penniman, Ascend-Hurry Stringer or If-Christ-Not-Die- For-You-You-Would-Damn Barebone.

In the history of Russia (in the USSR) there was also a fashion for names of this kind, though in a slightly different way - children were called Pobeda, Oktyabrina, Leninid.

Top male names from England

Such cases are not only a historical fact that has come down to us from the time of the Puritan England of the last millennium. Nowadays, some parents also manage to spoil the life of the child immediately after birth. How else can you say about a father who named his son not John (a name that is quite suitable for any boy), but Bus No. 16?

It is quite predictable that, having lived to adulthood, a person will go to register himself under a new pseudonym as soon as possible. Among the most popular English-language names of past years are Jack, Michael, John, Alan, Oliver, Thomas, William, Harry (a name that you can read about in more detail below), Daniel, Matthew.

Dear John

There are such names that are truly popular in all corners of the globe, they carry the same interpretation and slightly differ in sound, although they have a common origin. The most common - John, Ivan, Jean, Jan, Hans. John is not inferior to him - a name that can be translated from the Hebrew dialect as "God's grace." They named many people. Among the Christian great martyrs, there are more than fifty saints, and there are a lot of Johns in the world. This name was proudly worn by kings, kings, lords and simple peasants. It is no less popular with modern famous personalities - John Tolkien, John Lennon, John Kennedy.

magic guy

Harry's name is not very typical for our hearing, at least it was before the advent of famous book about the young wizard, whose name was that. Harry from ancient German is interpreted as "courageous." Men with this name are credited with many vices, but no less talents. On the one hand, they are considered liberated, purposeful and charismatic individuals, on the other hand, intolerance and excitement prevent them from succeeding in life one hundred percent.

One can argue with such an opinion, because among the owners of this name there are very influential, famous and, of course, successful people, in high intellectual and personal qualities which it is a mistake to doubt. Among them are Harry Truman, Harry Oldman, Garry Kasparov, Harry Harrison, Harry Houdini.

Alan

Another interesting and beautiful English name is Alan. It has, oddly enough, ancient Slavic roots, and in translation it stands for - “ ancient slav". Esotericists and numerologists believe that if you call the boy Alan, he will definitely succeed in life. He will be helped in this by remarkable fortitude, a developed mind and talents that providence generously rewards children with that name. This theory is proved by such famous people as actor Alan Rickman, writer Alan Milne, scientists Alan Turing and Alan Hodgkin.

Popular boys

The topic of children has always been in demand among readers, and the kids of famous people have to endure a special share of curiosity. So, in the Western media, the greatest hype is always caused by how show business stars or important people will call their offspring. statesmen. Is it worth remembering with what impatience the decision of the British royal family was expected when the first-born, George Alexander Louis, was born to the couple Charles and Kate.

It is almost impossible to meet a simple and uncomplicated name (Bill, Jack or Fred) among star kids. Born in unusual families, they have to get used to PR and extravagance from the cradle. It will be especially difficult for the children of Ashlee Simpson - Bronx Mowgli, David Beckham - Brooklyn, Jason Lee - Air Traffic Controller (Pilot Inspector) or Gwen Stefania - Zuma Nesta Rock. With such names, attention is definitely provided to them.