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Women's names of the year. Ancient Slavic names

What to name the girl? As soon as future parents find out the sex of their unborn baby, this question begins to worry them no less than other important things. What should you consider when choosing a name for your child? Which female names attract good luck and happiness? What are the popular girl names in 2016?

How to choose a name for a girl: 4 important points

Even if you are already leaning towards one option, a couple of tips will never be superfluous.

Consonance with patronymic

When choosing a name for your baby, always remember that the sweet little girl will one day become adult woman, and will be addressed by her first name and patronymic. To make this combination harmonious, follow the rule: the simpler the middle name, the simpler the name should be. Elvira, Angelica or Nicole with the patronymic Fedorovna or Vasilievna sounds, to put it mildly, a little strange.

Also pay attention to the sequence of letters and sounds when pronouncing your name and patronymic. For example, Anna Gennadievna is somewhat difficult to pronounce due to the repeated double “n”.

Name after someone

By naming a child after someone, we pass on to him a piece of this person’s fate, both the good side and the not so good. Be careful with such decisions - this way you can inadvertently “program” the life of your baby without knowing it.

Moreover, you should not deliberately choose the names of martyrs, heroines or women who lived short life. This does not mean that such names should be avoided altogether. No, of course not. If you just like the name Jeanne and associate it with French elegance, go ahead. But if your decision is based on admiration for a famous historical figure, look for another option.

Name meaning

Any word carries a certain energy charge. The name contains important information which can have an impact on a person’s life. Find out what the name you like means.

Shortened options

Before you finally settle on a name, try pronouncing it various options, paying special attention abbreviated and diminutive forms. Some names that are euphonious in full version, sound very funny when shortened. If this is not a problem for an adult, then for a child it can become a reason for ridicule and offensive nicknames from peers.

How to choose a name for a girl by date of birth

A child’s personal horoscope will give more accurate information about his character, but in general, you can also take into account general recommendations when choosing a name for a girl.

Girls born in winter

They have an integral, strong and purposeful character. They can be a little harsh and even conflicting, so for such babies it is better to choose “soft” names, without rumbling “r” and hard “t” and “d”.

Girls born in spring

Active fidgets who often lack patience and perseverance. “Strong”, “assertive” names can “reason” pranksters.

Girls born in summer

Name for summer girls can be almost anything you choose. Summer children are energetic, inquisitive, and often have leadership abilities.

Girls born in autumn

Pedantic and disciplined. To soften the straightforwardness of the character a little, you can give the child an exquisite “fantasy” name.

Names for girls 2016: the most fashionable trends

So, it’s time to consider the most fashionable names for girls. Current trends:

Versatility

The tendency to give children names that sound the same both in Russian and abroad is only intensifying. Demographers associate this fashion with the increasing mobility of people and the desire of many families to move to live abroad or send their child to study in another country.

This is where the growing popularity of names like Anna, Maria, Elena, Christina, Catherine, Irina, Natalia, which easily turn into Anne, Marie, Helen, Christine, Kate, Irene, Natalie.

Unisex

Alexandra And Evgenia– two more trends that are gaining momentum. It is generally accepted that feminine names with masculine energy bring misfortune to their owner. They say that the masculine principle present in the name repels men and does not allow them to create a strong family or realize themselves as a woman.

In fact, there are a lot positive examples happy and successful women with that name. It all depends on what meaning you put into this name when choosing it for your baby. If you just like how noble and unusual Evgenia sounds, don’t be afraid of anything. But if you dreamed of a boy, and because of this you call your daughter a man’s name, this can harm her.

Short names

Polysyllabic names like Anastasia are gradually losing their positions. More and more parents are calling their children short names.

Among female names are becoming increasingly popular Eve, Mila, Kira, Yana. And Veronica, which was very common a couple of years ago, is gradually transforming into Vera.

Names of the early 20th century

The list of fashionable names for girls continues with retro names.

Pauline, Isabel (Bella), Zoya, Adele, Laura, Sofia, Nina, Emma, Juno, Rimma, Zlata, Yesenia- after the craze for Nastya and Dasha, names common at the beginning of the 20th century experienced a surge in popularity.

Made up names

Another trend worth noting is names for girls of their own composition. Parents often change the letter in a popular name, trying to give their child a unique name. This may be done for the sake of greater harmony, or it may have other reasons. Karina, for example, may be named after her parents: mother Marina and father Nikolai. Just replace the first letter in the mother’s name with K, and the baby’s name is ready.

Sofia. This name will be preferred by most young parents in 2016. Sophia translated from ancient Greek means “wise” or “intelligent.” Little Sofia is growing up as an active and sociable child. He studies well at school thanks to sharp mind, excellent memory and perseverance. Having matured, Sofia becomes a very attractive girl, attracting attention from the opposite sex. Sophia clearly defines the main goals in life and strives to realize her plans. A woman with this name knows how to listen carefully to her interlocutor, sincerely delving into his problems, which is why people are drawn to her. Thanks to her sociability, Sofia quickly moves around career ladder. IN family life demands complete dedication from her husband, wants to constantly feel loved and desired. If in personal life she will lack passion, then she may break a prosperous marriage for the sake of a new love affair.

Alice. This beautiful female name will be no less popular in 2016. Since childhood, Alice has shown character traits such as activity and optimism. At first glance, Alice seems to be a modest and quiet girl, but if you take a closer look at her, it becomes clear that behind her calm appearance hides a strong and strong-willed person. A woman with this name is obligatory, so she always brings the job to the end. In society, Alice evokes sympathy and admiration. Alices become excellent philologists, art critics, artists, stylists, designers, journalists and singers. Alice's family life proceeds without any particular difficulties. If a husband can truly appreciate what a faithful, devoted and caring wife he has received, then the marriage will be strong and successful. If Alice encounters jealousy, mistrust or betrayal on the part of her chosen one, then divorce is most likely inevitable.

Victoria. Translated from Latin language The name Victoria means "victory" or "victor". As a child, Vika is a calm, slow and dreamy girl. In games with other children, he is never the ringleader, content with minor roles. In her youth, Victoria perks up; traits such as assertiveness, cunning, stubbornness, mobility and business activity begin to appear in her character. But along with strong-willed qualities, Victoria remains an indecisive, shy and amorous person. To hide her shortcomings, Vika demonstrates excessive pretentiousness, which is sometimes expressed quite weird shape: too extravagant outfit, pungent odor spirits, defiant behavior, etc. IN professional activities Victoria most often chooses her profession as a teacher, educator, pediatrician, or nurse. In her personal life, she chooses a partner for a long time and carefully, even after getting married, she may doubt the correctness of this step. An ideal husband For Victoria, an attentive, sensitive and caring man can become someone who will give her confidence in her abilities.

Pauline. Polina is growing up to be an easy-going, friendly and sympathetic girl. IN school years Polina tries to keep up with fashion. The name Polina is musical, so its owners sing and write poetry well. Outwardly, Polina gives the impression of a proud and unapproachable girl, but in reality she is a modest and insecure person. Polina is easily enraged; she does not know how to argue at all and immediately starts screaming. Girls with this name are creative by nature, so they make wonderful actresses, singers, writers and artists. Polina treats other professions calmly, but shows commitment and conscientiousness. She loves children and gets along with them easily common language, so he can become an excellent teacher or educator. In her family life, Polina is a caring wife and mother, knows how to cook deliciously and maintains comfort in the house, but, nevertheless, she treats household affairs coldly.

Varvara. The name Varvara has Latin roots and means “foreigner”, “savage”. A girl named Varya is growing up as a kind, smiling and modest girl. Outwardly, Varvara looks like her father. Having matured, Varvara withdraws into herself even more, and in communicating even with the closest people she prefers to keep her distance, not letting anyone into her inner world. A girl with this name has excellent taste, so the professions of designer, stylist or artist are suitable for her. By her nature, Varvara is very amorous, so she is prone to make mistakes in choosing a partner. Varya’s happy marriage is only possible with a man-father who is ready to tolerate all her antics. Varvara is an excellent housewife; her house is always clean and comfortable.

Anastasia. The name Anastasia translated from Greek means “reborn” or “resurrected.” Anastasia is, as a rule, a long-awaited and desired child; she is her father’s favorite. Little Nastya is a charm, she is admired in kindergarten and at school. She loves to read fairy tales, dream and fantasize. An integral part of the character inherent in this name is hard work, however, the excessive daydreaming inherent in Nastya can distract her from important matters. Anastasia is kind, sincere and sympathetic, so she often chooses professions where she can help people (nurse, doctor, psychologist, teacher, social worker etc.). Anastasia is a real craftswoman; she knows how to sew, knit and cook delicious food. He chooses a strong man as a husband and strong-willed man to feel protected.

Elizabeth. As a child, Elizaveta was a cheerful, playful, restless and smart girl. She studies well at school in the subjects that really interest her. Lisa has problems with discipline, as she does not like to obey generally accepted rules and norms. Adult Elizabeth is a narcissistic, impulsive, domineering and categorical person. The tendency to enter into conflicts negatively affects relationships with colleagues; Lisa loves to spread gossip and weave intrigues. IN women's team Elizabeth prefers to be a leader. The ideal areas of activity for owners of this name are television and radio journalism. Family takes first place in Elizabeth’s life; she is an excellent housewife, a wonderful wife and mother.

Daria. Little Dasha is growing up as an obedient, smart, artistic and sociable girl. During her school years, Daria loves to lord it over her peers and can even get into a fight. Dasha is a very sociable child, it is important for her to constantly be in society, she cannot stand loneliness. Having matured, Daria becomes a bright personality, she is pretty, charming and witty. A girl with this name is in dire need of love, so she quickly falls in love and sometimes cannot distinguish simple sympathy from sexual attraction. Dasha chooses her profession in accordance with her abilities and capabilities; most often she works as a translator, engineer, teacher and secretary. IN family relationships she is trying to become a leader, wants to be independent, but will not cheat.

Eve. As a child, Eva may seem like a timid and naive child, but in reality she simply does not know how to express her emotions; her parents need to make a lot of effort to teach her to show her feelings. Adult Eva is different strong-willed character, she is characterized by such traits as balance, restraint, attentiveness and prudence. A woman with that name has increased level intelligence, her mind is flexible and resourceful. As for professional activities, Eva can work as a doctor, teacher, translator and journalist. In relationships with men, rationalism fades into the background, Eva turns into a gentle and sensual girl. In the family, Eva prefers to dominate, but she does it very carefully and tactfully. She is a wonderful housewife and an excellent cook.

Diana. IN infancy Diana has poor health, all sorts of infections constantly stick to her, but with age she immune system strengthens. The owner of this beautiful name is an energetic, cheerful and sensual person. Diana does not tolerate monotony, so professions that require perseverance, attentiveness and scrupulousness are not suitable for her. She can achieve success in creativity and own business. Diana has a warm heart, so she does not like cold and indifferent people. Diana is pretty and charming, she can charm any man. In marriage, Diana shows herself as a caring wife and mother.

Also in 2016, such beautiful female names as Ustina, Miroslava, Berta, Emma, Milana, Bella, Teresa, Pelageya and Maya will be popular.

Modern medicine allows future parents to find out the gender of their child long before it is born. And, of course, dad and mom immediately think about a name for their baby. Our advice is dedicated to future parents of girls - we hope they will help you choose a name for your princess! We studied the trends and came to a conclusion about which names for girls will be the most fashionable in 2016.

How to choose a name for your daughter in 2016?

First, remember: when choosing a name, it is not enough to be guided only by fashion or popularity. You should also take into account the time of birth of the girl, the euphony of the name and its compatibility with the patronymic and surname, family traditions and religious beliefs. Everyone knows that a name affects a person’s fate - and we all want your daughter to have a happy and wonderful life.

A church name guarantees your daughter the patronage of the Saint of the same name!

For a long time there was no problem of choosing a name - the child was named in accordance with church calendar. On the one hand, this is a tribute to traditions and, as the church claims, the protection of a guardian angel for life. Perhaps this is true. If you choose this path, then there is nothing to worry about - your daughter’s name is written in the calendar!

By the way, there is an opinion that names with double letters (Anna, Inna, Ivanna) give their owners two guardian angels at once! At baptism, some parents give a name that is written in the calendar, and in worldly life They call the child differently - this is an ancient custom-amulet. The name of the saint protecting your daughter will be known only to close people, which means this will help protect her from the evil eye, damage and slander.

Fashionable names for girls in 2016

Anna– a Hebrew name meaning “grace, merciful.” It is considered a popular female name, and deservedly so: Anna is artistic and beautiful, she is a woman with big heart, ready to warm everyone. Possesses delicate taste and is reputed to be a needlewoman - she does any work “excellently”. All types of art are subject to Anna. She is always careful, attentive, selfless and trusting, has a subtle intuition and never regrets what she has done. Confident Anna will never fall under the influence of others, and always makes her own choices.
Olga– this Old Norse name will undoubtedly be very popular in 2016. It means “great, sacred.” Olga is serious, thoughtful, ambitious and feminine, an excellent housewife and wife, very emotional and a little touchy. She will never cause problems for her parents and teachers, because she is not arrogant or hooligan, but has a penchant for kind and beneficent deeds. Remember: Olga achieves everything she wants in life and will definitely have a happy family!
Faith- Slavic name with the same meaning: “faith, belief.” Vera is always reasonable and prudent; from childhood she has worldly wisdom and a logical way of thinking. As a rule, she does not upset her parents - a girl with this name is obedient, quiet and not capricious, but she is invariably affectionate and gentle. Having chosen the path, she confidently follows it and does not deviate from the intended goal. She has a beautiful appearance and a kind heart, always ready to help. And natural modesty makes Vera a real treasure. In addition, from Faith will grow caring mother and a faithful wife.
Hope– also Slavic ancient name. Nadezhda is always restrained and purposeful, but not without adventurism, cheerful emotionality and noisiness. She will always follow the motto: “time for business, time for fun”; this allows her to achieve a lot in life and never be in need. For Nadezhda, family values and the authority of her mother are important. Sociable and smart, she becomes a real support for friends and family.
Milena is a rare beautiful Slavic name that will definitely be popular in 2016. Milena is a light, gentle, kind and soft girl who strives to learn new things. Milena needs protection, so family is of utmost importance to her. Faithful and virtuous, she is loved by her parents, husband and team.
Nina is an undeservedly forgotten Greek girl’s name, which will be very fashionable in 2016. Nina is always independent, self-sufficient, persistent in achieving goals and proud. Perhaps she is not always restrained, and can even get into a fight, but only on the side of justice. Nina is punctual, principled and responsible, which allows her to occupy leadership positions as an adult. Natural charm, femininity and gentleness attract the best of men to Nina. Usually Nina is happily married, has an excellent large family and an established career. Lives to old age surrounded by grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In 2016, gentle and feminine names are in fashion - Olga, Milena, Nadezhda

Also among the popular ones in 2016 will be such beautiful female names as Pelagia(ancient Greek, “sea”), Miroslava(Slavic, “peace and glory”), Agnia(Sanskrit, “fiery”), Nika(ancient Greek, “victory”), Marfa(Aramaic, also known as Martha, “lady, mistress”), Mayan(name of the ancient Greek goddess of the Universe), Ulyana(ancient Roman, also known as Juliana, “born in July”), Ustinia(Latin, it is also Justina, “fair”).

In addition, in the coming year the names Maria, Ekaterina, Elizaveta, Anastasia, Daria and Sophia will continue to be fashionable. If you want to choose a name for a girl in 2016, taking into account the time of her birth, then you should know the character traits that correspond to the seasons.

Winter. During the coldest and harshest time of the year, mostly girls are born who are purposeful and talented in many areas. They are energetic and even conflict-ridden, so soft and gentle names are recommended for “winter” babies that will help smooth out harsh character traits.
Spring. At this time, morally flexible and resilient girls are born who are able to adapt to any situation and win not by force, but by reason. “Spring” daughters do not have fighting qualities, so firm and assertive names suit them.
Summer. The summer period gives birth to purposeful and persistent girls with a proud disposition and active life position. But they can be soft, gentle, and affectionate. Therefore, “summer” princesses can be given any name.
Autumn. In autumn, practical, sensible and serious girls come into the world who grasp everything on the fly, quickly learn new things and are able to learn from mistakes. Romantic and fantasy names are suitable for them, which will deprive them of excessive severity and rationality.

What names should you not use?

Names for girls can be anything, but parents should remember to combine the first name with the surname and patronymic. Probably, you shouldn’t name your daughter Cleopatra, Glorinda or Odette if her patronymic name is Nikitovna, Matveevna or Fedotovna. Last name should also be taken into account. Agree, “Bernardetta Frolovna Bobikova” or “Julietta Ivanovna Sivokobylenko” sounds funny.

Choose a name with an affectionate name diminutive form, not a "teaser"

Also completely unusual for our ears are female names ending in a consonant - Carmen, Lourdes, Michelle, Nicole, Claire. You shouldn't give your daughter this name, even if Nicole Kidman is your favorite actress. It sounds ugly, for example: “Claire Antonovna Zyunkina.” Be sure to think about the diminutive form of the name - it should be short, sweet and gentle: Lyudmila - Darling. Olesya - Lelya or Lyalya, Alevtina - Alya.

It's bad when the short version of the name is like dog name: Cleopatra - Klepa, Patricia - Patya. Try to find a name that, regardless of pronunciation, will be sonorous and bright. For example, if a baby is named Carolla, then in childhood she may be teased as a “cow,” and Thekla will definitely be called a “beetroot.”

All new parents, without exception, immediately before birth begin to be puzzled by choosing a name for the child, but only a correctly compiled rating can help in this event, in this case, rating of female names in 2016. Well, as for 2016, throughout it, mothers and fathers chose names for their children that corresponded only to popularity indicators. Thus, a rating of the most popular female names of the outgoing year has been compiled, and you can find it below...

The most popular names for girls in 2016

The list turned out to be large, but from its list we chose the most “rated”. They became such variations...

Diana - and this name form has again appeared on the list of the most popular. Being a product of the Latin language and interpreted as “Divine,” it again found itself at the peak of popularity, and it was not for nothing that it was included in the rating of female names of 2016. And judging by the data, in 2017 it will again be on the list of the most popular.

Svetlana is a purely Slavic name, she has a simple excellent value and bodes well for character. After many years of absence from the list of popular titles, they were included in it again - the reason is the patronage of the same Monkey...

Anastasia - the patron of this little name is the Rabbit, which goes well with the Monkey. One of the most famous name forms. In the past year, it gained demand in Ukraine and most regions of Russia.

Vasilisa - and this name form had long been forgotten, but suddenly found new life in 2016. And this name also has incredible chances of returning to the rankings in 2017, the Year of the Rooster. True, as practice has shown, they remembered it only in Russia, and even then not in all regions.

Alexandra is “protector of people,” this is the interpretation of this name form. It has purely Greek roots and is extremely rare today, although starting this year, apparently, everything will change...

The monkey wanted a different outcome...

Veronica is one of the most famous names, originating from antiquity, and having clear Greek roots. Patronized by the Monkey. Means "victorious".

Agatha is an ancient Greek girl's name, derived from the word "agathos" and meaning "kind" and "good". Considered one of the rarest in Russian Federation and throughout the post-Soviet space. Didn’t make it into the ranking of female names in 2016, although it should have...

Sophia is an old name, generated by history and legends, interpreted as “endowed with wisdom.” It is in demand not only here, but also in the West.

Well full list includes such well-known name forms as Marianna, Martha, Milada, Sarah and many others.

And finally...

Each parent has the right to independently choose a name, and it does not matter whether it will be from the 2016 name rating, or from the list of rare names, and the patronage of the symbol, be it astrological or zodiac, plays only a secondary role in building the personality of the named person. But if you are a well-wishing father or mother who also believes in astrology, then it is better to treat this matter as responsibly as possible, because the meaning of the chosen name, according to the legend, has the greatest influence on the future character.

Since ancient times, it was believed that the name has a strong influence on the character and destiny of a person. If you have no ideas at all, we have selected the most beautiful names 2016 - perhaps among them you will see one that you like in all respects.

5 popular trends

Even in such a matter as, there are fashion trends. We analyzed several trends that are relevant these days.

Cute and short names

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Researchers note that every year children are increasingly given simple names of 1-2 syllables. They are easy to remember and go well with almost any surname.

For example: Mark, Eva, Ed, Max, Mila.

International names

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Taking into account the fact that many people in adulthood begin to actively travel, make friends and business partners from other countries, it is logical to pay attention to those beautiful names that sound very similar or identical to different languages and will not “harm the ears” of foreigners.

For example: Maxim (Max), Anna, Alexander (Alex), Christina, Maria, Mikhail (Michael).

Historical names

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When choosing rare and beautiful names for girls in 2016, many parents turn to the fashion of the early twentieth century. Almost all “old-fashioned” names are interesting and charming in their own way, they carry powerful energy and sound very original.

For example: Zlata, Platon, Miron, Seraphima, Vasilisa, Savva.

Unisex

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Names that are equally suitable for both boys and girls are an excellent choice for those parents who do not want to know the gender of the baby before he is born. In addition, they sound very simple and stylish.

For example: Sasha, Zhenya, Michelle, Vlad/Vlada.

Creative names

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There are also very rare beautiful names. Mostly these are unusual foreign names, but some parents generally come to the understanding that none of them existing options They don’t suit their baby and come up with a name themselves.

For example: Beatrice, Jadwiga, Erich, Kamil, Lolita, Zlatomir, Rosemary.

Beautiful names for girls

Anna- this name is of Hebrew origin and means “grace.” As befits a heroine good fairy tale, Annushka is growing up as a kind and bright person, always ready to help and support.

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Kira. Although all beautiful female names are beautiful in their own way, this also has extremely powerful energy. Although Kira is reserved and not very talkative, this is really strong man: Purposeful, judicious and domineering.

Anastasia. By nature, Nastya is a real dreamer; she has had a well-developed imagination since childhood. This is one of the most gentle and beautiful names in 2016. Anastasia - true friend, she is not at all characterized by vindictiveness and malice. There will always be many friends around her who will always be drawn to her sunny nature.

Milena. Choosing beautiful rare names in 2016, many parents pay attention to the Slavic name Milena. Its owner is a contradictory nature that requires increased attention. It is not difficult for her to convince others of her point of view and make them listen to her.

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Sofia. A very deep and strong name of ancient Greek origin, meaning “wise.” Sofia is able to solve any problem in just a couple of minutes. Life's troubles cannot unsettle her - she always finds the strength to move forward.

Beautiful names for boys

Alexander. Purposeful and sober-minded Alexander has every chance of becoming an excellent leader in the future. He is distinguished by courage and determination, although he can be quite quick-tempered. A true knight and fighter for justice.

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Hermann. The owners of this name have an excellent analytical mind and developed intellect, but at the same time, subtle intuition. Herman loves to study, but only what is truly interesting to him. Parental support is especially important for him.

Arthur. Arthur strives for a wealthy peaceful life, and in critical situations shows amazing willpower. Avoids leadership positions and tries to choose a profession in which he can really express himself.

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Maxim. Speaking of the most beautiful male names, special attention should be paid to him. Maxim is a born diplomat with a unique gift for understanding people. This is a purposeful and determined person who is able to manipulate people and convince anyone of anything.

Matvey. Like many other beautiful modern Russian names, this name has come back into fashion recently. In life, Matvey is guided by strong moral principles. He has a calm and reserved character, being a true peacemaker by nature.