Old Russian male names by month. Male Slavic names

Until the end of the 10th century, the Russian people had not yet accepted Christianity and worshiped several gods. Accordingly, Old Russian names for children were pagan. After the adoption of Christianity, a confrontation began between common and Christian names.

Naming

The most important rite in Christianity is baptism. After the birth of a child, he must be baptized and given Orthodox name some saint. Old Russian names are gradually being replaced by Christian ones.

But church names are not originally Russian in origin. They came from ancient Greek, Hebrew, Roman languages. For a long time The church in every possible way prohibited names of ancient Russian origin. After all, they were pagan, and the state was Christian.

Worldly name

Still, it is difficult to re-educate people right away, so along with the name given at baptism, children were given familiar Old Russian names. It turned out that the child had church name and the so-called worldly. This was the name the baby was given in a narrow family circle. Gradually, with the strengthening of the position of the church and the faith of people, household names turned into nicknames.

There are several examples of such double names. The boyar, who received the name Fedor at baptism, was called Doroga at home, or the prince, bearing the name Mikhailo, was called Svyatopolk at home. Such examples are often found in ancient books or novels of Russian classics.

Names in pre-revolutionary Russia

In pre-revolutionary Russia, Old Russian names generally fell out of use. Within a week after birth, parents were required to baptize the child and give him a name according to the church calendar.

But for kids from a rich, influential family, the name was chosen by the parents, depending on the euphony and their preferences. The Church did not want to spoil relations with its benefactors and did not want to lose charitable contributions.

And when the baby from poor family, the clergyman could choose a name from the church book, depending on the time of birth. The parents’ opinion might not even be taken into account, and the name did not always sound beautiful and euphonious.

Exists interesting fact, associated with the name and well-being of the family. Historians have found that by name it was possible to determine belonging to the class. So, in peasant families, girls were often called Vasilisa, Fedosya, Fekla. Noble families never named their daughters that way. Rich and ruling families gave their daughters names such as Elizaveta, Olga, Alexandra, Ekaterina. It was impossible to find such names in peasant families.

Old Russian names and their meaning

As a rule, when you hear an Old Russian name, you can understand what it means without translation.

Old Russian male names

Here, for example, Svyatoslav. It is clear that the name is formed from the words “holy” and “glory”.
Vsevolod is a man who owns everything.
Bogumil - it’s immediately clear what kind of name this is. Child Bogumil - dear to God.
Or Vsemil means dear to everyone.

Very interesting were the names that children received depending on their position in the family. For example, if a third son was born into a family, he was given the name Trajan. The first son was called First, and the second was Second.

Old Russian female names

With names for girls, everything is also almost always clear.

Just like the boy Bogumil, the girl was called Bogumil.
Bliss is happy, and Bazhena is desirable. By the way, now you can sometimes come across the name Bazhen.
Darina - given by God.
Krasimira is the beauty of the world.

But not everything is so clear

For example, the name Ostromir. The association “sharp world” immediately arises. But this somehow does not fit into the understanding. Or the name Zhiroslav. It is clear that he is glorifying something. But what?

This is where a dictionary of the Old Russian language comes to the rescue. Thus, the word "fat" meant wealth and abundance. It is now clear that the name Zhiroslav means “glory to wealth.”

The word "ostro" means "brave", therefore, Ostromir - "brave world". Although, of course, from the modern understanding it sounds a little strange.

Radomir;
Vladimir;
Ratimir;
Gostimir and many similar ones.

Old Russian names are coming back

After October revolution Old Russian pagan names gradually began to return to use. This is due to the fact that young parents wanted to move away from the Saints and give the baby a beautiful name.

But at the same time, the revolution and electrification brought their own changes - Vseslav, Jaromir, Ogneslav, Zarina and Liliana were now running through the streets.

Of course, period Soviet power made some adjustments. Names associated with ideology, such as Turbina or Dazdraperma, became fashionable. But still, reason prevails - the Russian people want to return to their roots.

Children began to be born, who were given beautiful ancient Russian names. It sounds beautiful when the girl’s name is not Revolution, but Lyubava or Militsa. Names such as Muse, Nellie, Rosalia, Svyatoslav and Jaromir became fashionable.

Of course, not all names have returned; many are unlikely to take root. Not every parent now wants to name their child, for example, Stoppolsvet or Octo-Eyes. But still, for the most part, Old Russian names are very beautiful, and most importantly, it is clear to a Russian person what they mean. Without translation, it becomes clear that Vladlena is the ruler, and Lyubomira is the darling of the world.

Name as a characteristic of a person

IN ancient Rus' the name was given great importance. Parents tried to name the child in such a way as to highlight his belonging to the clan and family. Names could be given that defined any qualities desired for the child. Also, a person’s name determined his position in society.

In ancient times, a name could stick to a person even in adulthood. So, if a person had certain physical features, the name could personify them. You can easily guess what people with the names Kudryash, Mal, Chernysh were like.

Or names like these, pointing to certain character traits: Clever, Kind, Silent, Brave.

As already written above, depending on the number of children in the family, he was given a name: Pervyak or Tretyak, Elder, Menshak.

In the literature you can often find names indicating a profession. Especially popular names Kozhemyaka, Warrior and Villager. After reading this, you might think that these are nicknames or nicknames. But people were actually called that way, and this is confirmed by documents available to historians. Although at that time in Rus' there was not much difference between a name as such and a nickname.

What about the girls?

Studying ancient Russian names, you can find a lot of nicknames for men. But with girls everything is a little different. Why?

It's all about the position of women in society. No matter how often girls do not fight for their rights, their influence on the life of the state is always belittled. And accordingly, there are not many historically recorded facts of famous female names.

Old Russian female names as independently formed names were very rare. As a rule, they came from men.

Gorislav - Gorislava;
Vladimir - Vladimir;
Vladlen - Vladlena;
Svyatoslav - Svyatoslav.

This is partly the fact that women were to some extent deprived; girls gradually began to be given more christian names. If in the case of men there were often double names, for example, Svyatoslav-Nikola, then the girls had only one thing - Olga, Elizaveta, Anna.

In addition, over time, patronymics are gradually being used on behalf of the father. At first, in order to determine family affiliation, the child could be called Pantelei, Miroslav's son. Then the suffix “-ich” was added to the name. At first, such freedom was allowed only to noble people. But soon this tradition took root everywhere.

IN modern society It is no longer possible to do without a patronymic. Especially at special and official events, this is even a necessity. But at first such a privilege was given only to the upper class. Only after the abolition of serfdom was the ordinary peasant allowed to give and bear a patronymic.

A name determines a person's destiny. This is the key to his inner self. After all, it is not without reason that in Rus' a person had two names, one - false, for everyone, and the other - secret, only for the person himself and his very close people. This tradition existed as protection from unkind spirits and unkind people.
Often the first Slavic name was deliberately unattractive (Kriv, Nekras, Zloba), for even greater protection from evil ones. After all, without the key to the essence of a person, it is much more difficult to cause evil. The rite of the second naming was performed in adolescence, when the main character traits were formed. The name was given based on these traits. Slavic names were replete with their diversity; there were groups of names:
1) Names from the animal and flora(Pike, Ruff, Hare, Wolf, Eagle, Nut, Borscht)
2) Names by birth order (Pervusha, Vtorak, Tretyak)
3) Names of gods and goddesses (Lada, Yarilo)
4) Names by human qualities(Brave, Stoyan)
5) And the main group of names is two-basic (Svyatoslav, Dobrozhir, Tihomir, Ratibor, Yaropolk, Gostomysl, Velimudr, Vsevolod, Bogdan, Dobrogneva, Lyubomila, Mirolyub, Svetozar) and their derivatives (Svyatosha, Dobrynya, Tishilo, Ratisha, Putyata, Yarilka , Miloneg).
From the names listed, it is easy to trace the process of creating a derivative name: the second part is cut off from the two-base one and a suffix or ending is added (-neg, -lo, -ta, -tka, -sha, -yata, -nya, -ka).
Example: Svyatoslav: Svyato + sha = Svyatosha.
Of course, people's names carry significant part culture and traditions of all people. In Russia with the advent of Christianity Slavic names almost completely fell into oblivion. There were lists of Slavic names prohibited by the church. Why this happened is not difficult to guess. One part of the names (Lada, Yarilo) were names Slavic gods, the owners of the second part were people who, even after the Christianization of Rus', tried to restore the cult and traditions (magi, heroes). Today in Russia only 5% of children are given Slavic names, which certainly impoverishes the already meager Slavic culture.

LIST OF SLAVIC NAMES

Bazhen is a desired child, desired. The names also have meaning: Bazhai, Bazhan. From these names arose the surnames: Bazhanov, Bazhenov, Bazhutin.
Bazhena is the female form of the name Bazhen.
Beloslav - From BEL - white, turn white and SLAV - to glorify. Abbreviated names: Belyai, Belyan. From these names arose the surnames: Belov, Belyshev, Belyaev.
Beloslava is a female form named after Beloslav. Short name: Beliana
Berimir - caring for the world.
Berislav - one who takes glory, who cares about glory.
Berislava is the female form of the name Berislav.
Blagoslav - glorifying kindness.
Blagoslava is the female form of the name Blagoslav. Abbreviated names: Blaga, Blagana, Blagina.
Fornication - dissolute, unlucky. One of the "negative" names. From this name arose the surname: Bludov. Historical figure: Blud - governor of Yaropolk Svyatoslavich.
Bogdan - child given by God. The name also has meaning: Bozhko. From these names arose the surnames: Bogdanin, Bogdanov, Bogdashkin, Bozhkov.
Bogdana is the feminine form of the name Bogdan. Short name: Bozena.
Bogolyub - loving God. From this name arose the surname: Bogolyubov.
Bogomil - dear to God. The name also has meaning: Bohumil.
Bozhidar - gifted by God.
Bozhidara is the female form of the name Bozhidar.
Boleslav - illustrious. Historical figure: Boleslaw I - Polish king.
Boleslava is the female form of the name Boleslav.
Borimir is a peace fighter, a peacemaker.
Borislav is a fighter for glory. Abbreviated names: Boris, Borya. From these names arose the surnames: Borin, Boriskin, Borisov, Borisikhin, Borichev, Borischev. Historical figure: Boris Vseslavich of Polotsk - Prince of Polotsk, ancestor of the Drutsk princes.
Borislava is the female form of the name Borislav.
Borsch is one of the personified names of the plant world. In literal translation: Borscht is plant tops. The surname Borshchev came from this name.
Boyan is a storyteller. The name was formed from the verb: bayat - to speak, tell, sing. The names also have meaning: Baian, Bayan. From these names came the surname: Bayanov. Legendary personality: songwriter - Boyan.
Boyana is the feminine form of the name Boyan.
Bratislav - From BROTHER - to fight and SLAV - to glorify.
Bratislava is the female form of the name Bratislava.
Bronislav is a defender of glory, protecting glory. The name also has meaning: Branislav. Short name: Armor.
Bronislava is the female form of the name Bronislav.
Bryachislav - from BRYACHI - to rattle and SLAV - to glorify Historical figure: Bryachislav Izyaslavich - Prince of Polotsk.
Budimir is a peacemaker. From this name came the surnames: Budilov, Budishchev.
Velimir is a big world.
Velimira is the female form of the name Velimir.
Velimudr - knowledgeable.
Velislav - great glory, most glorious.
Velislava is the female form of the name Velislav. Abbreviated names: Vela, Velika, Wieliczka.
Wenceslaus - dedicator to glory, crowned with glory.
Wenceslaus is the female form of the name Wenceslaus.
Faith is faith, true.
Veselin - cheerful, cheerful.
Veselin is the female form of the name Veselin. The name also has a meaning: Vesela.
Vladimir is the ruler of the world. The name also has meaning: Volodymer. From this name came the surnames: Vladimirov, Vladimirsky, Volodimerov, Volodin, Volodichev. Historical figure: Vladimir I Svyatoslavich Red Sun - Prince of Novgorod, Grand Duke Kyiv.
Vladimir is the female form of the name Vladimir.
Vladislav is the owner of glory.
The name also has meaning: Volodislav. Short name: Vlad. Historical figure: Volodislav is the son of Igor Rurikovich.
Vladislava is the female form of the name Vladislav. Short name: Vlada.
Vojislav is a glorious warrior. Abbreviated names: Voilo, Warrior. From these names came the surnames: Voeikov, Voinikov, Voinov. Historical figure: Voin Vasilievich - from the family of Yaroslavl princes.
Voislava is the female form of the name Voislav.
Wolf is one of the personified names of the animal world. From this name came the surname: Volkov.
Raven is one of the personified names of the animal world. From this name came the surnames: Voronikhin, Voronov.
Vorotislav - returning glory.
Vsevolod is the ruler of the people, who owns everything. From this name came the surnames: Vsevolodov, Vsevolozhsky. Historical figure: Vsevolod I Yaroslavich - Prince of Pereyaslavl, Chernigov, Grand Duke of Kiev.
Vsemil - beloved by everyone.
Vsemil is the feminine form of the name Vsemil.
Vseslav - all-glorifying, famous. The name also has meaning: Seslav. From this name came the surname: Seslavin.
Historical figure: Vseslav Bryachislavich of Polotsk - Prince of Polotsk, Grand Duke of Kiev.
Vseslav is the female form of the name Vseslav.
Vtorak is the second son in the family. The names also have meaning: Second, Second. From these names came the surnames: Vtorov, Vtorushin.
Vyacheslav is the most famous, the most glorious. The name also has meaning: Vatslav, Vysheslav. From these names came the surnames: Vysheslavtsev, Vyacheslavlev, Vyacheslavov. Historical figure: Vyacheslav Vladimirovich - Prince of Smolensk, Turov, Pereyaslavl, Vyshgorod, Grand Duke of Kiev.
Vyachko is a legendary personality: Vyachko is the progenitor of the Vyatichi.
Godoslav - The name also has a meaning: Godlav. Historical figure: Godoslav is the prince of the Bodriči-Rarogs.
Goluba is meek. From this name came the surnames: Golubin, Golubushkin
Gorazd - skillful, capable. The surname Gorazdov came from this name.
Gorislav is fiery, burning in glory.
Gorislava is the female form of the name Gorislav.
Gorynya - like a mountain, huge, indestructible. Legendary personality: hero - Gorynya.
Gostemil - dear to another (guest). From this name came the surname: Gostemilov.
Gostomysl - thinking about another (guest). Historical figure: Gostomysl - Prince of Novgorod.
Gradimir - guardian of peace.
Gradislav - guardian of glory.
Gradislava is the female form of the name Gradislav.
Granislav - improver of glory.
Granislava is the female form of the name Granislav.
Gremislav - famous.
Gudislav is a renowned musician, trumpeting glory. Short name: Gudim. From these names came the surname: Gudimov.

Daren - gifted.
Darena is the feminine form of the name Daren. The names also have meaning: Darina, Dara.
Nine is the ninth son in the family. From this name came the surnames: Devyatkin, Devyatkov, Devyatov. Dobrogneva
Dobrolyub - kind and loving. From this name came the surname: Dobrolyubov.
Dobromil is kind and sweet.
Dobromila is the female form of the name Dobromil.
Dobromir is kind and peaceful. Abbreviated names: Dobrynya, Dobrysha. From these names came the surnames: Dobrynin, Dobryshin. Legendary personality: hero - Dobrynya.
Dobromira is the female form of the name Dobromir. Dobromysl is kind and reasonable. From this name came the surname: Dobromyslov.
Dobroslav - glorifying kindness.
Dobroslava is the female form of the name Dobroslav.
Domaslav - glorifying relatives. Short name: Domash - our own, dear. From this name came the surname: Domashov.
Dragomir is more valuable than the world.
Dragomir is the female form of the name Dragomir.
Dubynya - like an oak, indestructible. Legendary personality: hero - Dubynya.
Druzhina is a comrade.
The common noun has the same meaning: Friend. From these names came the surnames: Druzhinin, Drugov, Drunin.
Ruff is one of the personified names of the animal world. From this name came the surname: Ershov.
Lark is one of the personified names of the animal world. From this name came the surname: Zhavoronkov.
Zhdan is a long-awaited child. From this name comes the surname: Zhdanov.
Zhdana is the female form of the name Zhdan.
Zhiznomir - living in the world.
Hare is one of the personified names of the animal world. From this name came the surname: Zaitsev.
Zvenislava - announcer of glory.
Winter is harsh, merciless. From this name came the surname: Zimin. Legendary personality: Ataman Winter from Razin’s army.
Zlatomir is a golden world.
Zlatotsveta - golden-flowered. Short name: Zlata.
Anger is one of the “negative” names. From this name came the surnames: Zlobin, Zlovidov, Zlydnev.
Izyaslav - the one who took glory. Historical figure: Izyaslav Vladimirovich - Prince of Polotsk, ancestor of the Polotsk princes.
Sincere - sincere. The name also has meaning: Iskra.
Iskra is the feminine form of the name Iskren.
Istislav - glorifying the truth.
Exhaustion - languid (possibly associated with difficult childbirth). From this name came the surnames: Istomin, Istomov.
Casimir - showing the world.
Kazimir - the female form of the name Kazimir.
Koschey is thin and bony. From this name came the surnames: Koshcheev, Kashchenko.
Krasimir - beautiful and peaceful
Krasimira is the female form of the name Krasimir. Short name: Krasa.
Kriv is one of the “negative” names. From this name came the surname: Krivov.
Lada - beloved, dear. The name of the Slavic Goddess of love, beauty and marriage.
Ladimir - one who gets along with the world.
Ladislav - praising Lada (love).
Swan is a personified name for the animal world. The name also has meaning: Lybid. From this name came the surname Lebedev. Legendary personality: Lybid is the sister of the founders of the city of Kyiv.
Luchezar - a luminous ray.
We love - beloved. From this name came the surname: Lyubimov.
Love is beloved. The name also has meaning: Lyubava. From these names came the surnames: Lyubavin, Lyubimtsev, Lyubavin, Lyubin, Lyubushin, Lyubimin.
Lyubomila - beloved, dear.
Lyubomir - loving world.
Lyubomir is the feminine form of the name Lyubomir.
Inquisitive - someone who loves to think.
Luboslav - lover of glory.
Lyudmil is nice to people.
Lyudmila is the female form of the name Lyudmil. Historical figure: Lyudmila - Czech princess.
Mal - small, junior. The name also has a meaning: Small, Mladen. From these names came the surnames: Maleev, Malenkov, Maltsov, Malyshev. Historical figure: Mal - the Drevlyan prince.
Malusha is the female form of the name Mal. The name also has meaning: Mlada. From these names came the surname: Malushin. Historical figure: Malusha is the wife of Syatoslav Igorevich, the mother of Vladimir Svyatoslavich.
Mieczysław - glorifying sword.
Milan is cute. The name also has meaning: Milen. From these names came the surnames: Milanov, Milenov.
Milana is the female form of the name Milan. The names also have meaning: Milava, Milada, Milena, Militsa, Umila. From these names came the surname: Milavin. Historical figure: Umila - daughter of Gostomysl.
- affectionate, caring.
Milorad is sweet and joyful. From this name came the surname: Miloradovich.
Miloslav - sweetly glorifying. Short name: Miloneg.
Miloslava is the female form of the name Miloslav.
Peaceful - peace-loving. From this name came the surname: Mirolyubov.
Miroslav - glorifying the world.
Miroslava is the female form of the name Miroslav.
Molchan - taciturn, silent. From this name came the surname: Molchanov.
Mstislav - glorifying revenge. Historical figure: Mstislav Vladimirovich - Prince of Tmutorakan, Grand Duke of Kiev.
Mstislava is the female form of the name Mstislav.
Hope is hope. The name also has meaning: Nadezhda.
Nevzor is one of the “negative” names. The surname Nevzorov comes from this name.
Nekras is one of the “negative” names. From this name came the surname: Nekrasov.
Nekrasa is the female form of the name Nekras.
Eagle is one of the personified names of the animal world. From this name came the surname: Orlov.
Osmoy is the eighth child in the family. The name also has meaning: Osmusha. From these names came the surnames: Osmanov, Osmerkin, Osmov.
Peredslava - The name Predslava also has meaning. Historical figure: Predslava - wife of Svyatoslav Igorevich, mother of Yaropolk Svyatoslavich.
Overexposure - very light. Historical figure: Peresvet - warrior of the Battle of Kulikovo.
Putimir - reasonable and peaceful
Putislav - praising intelligently. The name also has meaning: Putyata. From these names came the surnames: Putilov, Putilin, Putin, Putyatin. Historical figure: Putyata - Kyiv governor.
Radiohost - caring about another (guest).
Radimir is someone who cares about the world. The name also has meaning: Radomir. Short name: Radim. From these names came the surnames: Radilov, Radimov, Radishchev. Legendary personality: Radim is the progenitor of the Radimichi.
Radimir is the female form of the name Radimir. The name also has meaning: Radomira.
Radislav - one who cares about fame. The name also has meaning: Radoslav.
Radislava is the female form of the name Radislav.
Radmila is caring and sweet.
Radosveta - sanctifying joy. Joy - joy, happiness. The name also has meaning: Rada.
Reasonable - reasonable, reasonable. From this name came the surname: Razin. Historical figure: Razumnik - student of Cyril and Methodius.
Ratibor is a defender.
Ratmir is the defender of peace.
Rodislav - glorifying family.
Rostislav - growing glory. Historical figure: Rostislav Vladimirovich - Prince of Rostov, Vladimir-Volynsky; Tmutarakansky; The ancestor of the princes of Galicia and Volyn.
Rostislava is the female form of the name Rostislav.
Svetislav - glorifying light. The name also has meaning: Svetoslav.
Svetislava is the female form of the name Svetislav.
Svetlana is bright, pure in soul.
Svetlana is the female form of the name Svetlana.
Svetovid - seeing the light, perspicacious. The name also has meaning: Sventovid. The name of the Western Slavic God.
Svetozar - illuminating with light.
Svetozar is the female form of the name Svetozar. The name also has meaning: Svetlozara.
Svyatogor - indestructible holiness. Legendary personality: Svyatogor is an epic hero.
Svyatopolk is the leader of the sacred army. Historical figure: Svyatopolk I Yaropolkovich - Grand Duke of Kiev.
Svyatoslav - sacred glory. Short name: Saint. Historical figure: Svyatoslav I Igorevich - Prince of Novgorod and Grand Duke of Kiev.
Svyatoslav is the female form of the name Svyatoslav.
Slawomir is a peace-glorifying person.
Nightingale is a personified name for the animal world. From this name came the surnames: Solovey, Soloviev. Legendary personality: Nightingale Budimirovich - a hero from epics.
Catfish is the personified name of the animal world.
Snezhana is white-haired and cold.
Stanimir - establisher of peace.
Stanimira is the female form of the name Stanimir.
Stanislav - establisher of glory. From this name came the surname: Stanishchev. Historical figure: Stanislav Vladimirovich - Prince of Smolensk.
Stanislava is the female form of the name Stanislav.
Stoyan - strong, unbending.
Tverdimir - from TVERD - solid and MIR - peaceful, peace.
Tverdislav - from TVERD - solid and SLAV - to glorify. From this name came the surnames: Tverdilov, Tverdislavov, Tverdislavlev.
Tvorimir - the creator of the world.
Tihomir is quiet and peaceful. From this name came the surname: Tikhomirov.
Tikhomira is the female form of the name Tihomir.
Tur is the personified name of the animal world. Legendary personality: Tur - founder of the city of Turov.
Brave - brave.
Caslav - aspiring to glory.
Chaslava is the female form of the name Chaslav. The name also has meaning: Cheslava.
Chernava is dark-haired and dark-skinned. The name also has meaning: Chernavka. From these names came the surnames: Chernavin, Chernavkin.
Pike is the personified name of the animal world.
Yarilo is the sun.
Yarilo - God of fruits in the form of the sun. From this name came the surname: Yarilin.
Jaromir is a sunny world.
Yaropolk - leader of the solar army. Historical figure: Yaropolk I Svyatoslavich - Grand Duke of Kiev.
Yaroslav - glorifying Yarila. From this name came the surname: Yaroslavov. Historical figure: Yaroslav I Vladimirovich - Prince of Rostov, Prince of Novgorod, Grand Duke of Kiev.
Yaroslava is the female form of the name Yaroslav.

The ancient Slavs knew that the name greatly influenced the fate of the child, so they took it seriously. Slavic male names most often consisted of two full words with deep meaning, which served as a kind of amulet against all evil spirits. The pagans preferred to give their heirs two or more names to protect them from evil spirits. After the adoption of Christianity, children were also given not one name, but two. The first was used for interaction and contact with the outside world, the second was given at the baptism of the baby. It was kept a secret and only his immediate family knew.

How to choose a name for a boy

In ancient times, names for boys were chosen especially carefully, because sons always remained warriors, protectors, successors of the family, elders, bearers of strength, greatness, power and wisdom.

Nowadays, choosing a name also needs to be taken seriously.

Be wary of names that are too unconventional. Children can suffer greatly because their name is too prominent. Plus, they will most likely be constantly teased about it at school.
You should not give the boy an affectionate and soft name. He will not be taken seriously, and his peers will call him a girl.
The first name must be combined with the last name and patronymic. This is especially true for boys, as their last name stays with them for life.
Following the fashion for names is stupid. Fashion quickly passes, but the name remains and may sound rather inappropriate.

When choosing a name for your son, you must first try it on a stranger and analyze all the associations that arise because of this. It is also advisable to carefully study all the interpretations and meanings of names.

Common names are too banal, and the baby gets lost in the company of his peers; names that are too rare attract too much attention to him.

The name should not be too rare, but also not the most popular. For most boys, solid names are suitable, since life will be difficult for them without a strong and assertive character.

Beautiful ancient Slavic names for a boy

The ancient Slavs most often gave the child a name at birth, and then during adolescence, when the main features of his individuality were already clearly emerging in the character of the young man. The name should have emphasized these qualities. If a man performed great feats, he could be given another name glorifying his great deeds.

List of beautiful names:

Agniy – means light (from the word “fire”);
Bel – pure, white, white-faced;
Beloyar – bright and furious;
Nobility - noble;
Bogdan – given by God;
Boleslav - rushing towards great fame;
Vartislav - filled with glory;
Velimir – peaceful, calm, balanced;
Gleb – powerful, heavy;
Dalimil - giver or bestower of mercy;
Dobromir – kind and peaceful;
Zareslav - glorifying the dawn;
Karin – brown-eyed;
Ladoslav - glorifying Lada;
Lyubomil - beloved;
Peace lover - loving peace;
Miroslav - glorifying the world;
Mstislav – vindictive, irreconcilable;
Ognedar – sacrificer;
Overexposure - very light, enlightened;
Radim – joyful;
Ruslan is a bright soul;
Ratmir - protecting the world;
Svyatoslav - sacred glory;
Svetomir – bringing light and peace;
Stanislav - establishing glory;
Tihomir – quiet and peaceful;
Jaromir is peaceful like Yarilo.

Many names of Slavic origin are almost forgotten and have completely disappeared from use, since after the adoption of Christianity they were almost completely replaced by Greek and Jewish analogues.

Forgotten and rare names of Slavic origin

The list of forgotten and rare names is very long:

Bezson – wakeful;
Bogorod is a relative of the gods;
Bozheslav - glorifying the deity;
Burislav - like a storm;
Vedamir - all-knowing;
Wenceslaus - wearer of the crown of glory;
Voibor – victorious in battle;
Vysheslav - highest in glory;
Gradimir - creator of the world;
Gorynya - invincible and unshakable like a mountain;
Gremislav - illustrious, thundering with glory;
Daniyar – given for shine;
Zlatan – precious;
Lyudmil - dear to people;
Mlad – junior, young;
Okomir - eye of the world;
Orislav – strong;
Radim – worried about the world;
Taislav is modest, concealing glory.

Whether a child should be given such a rare name should be decided by the parents themselves, after weighing the pros and cons.

Orthodox Russian male names

Some ancient names gained wide popularity due to the fact that Slavs with that name were elevated to the rank of saints and canonized.

These are Russian names for boys:

Boris – fighting for glory;
Vsevolod - owner of everything;
Vladimir is great in his power, ruling the world;
Vladislav - owner of glory;
Vyacheslav - great fame, most famous;
Vsevolod - owner of everything;
Gorazd – big, large;
Rostilav - increased glory;
Svyatoslav - holy glory;
Yaropolk is an ardent warrior.

These names are quite popular in our time; moreover, they are very harmonious and have good interpretation. Many of them are among the top most popular male names.

Unusual Slavic names

Unusual names can be divided into the following categories:

derived from the participles: Zhdan, Nezhdan, Khoten, Bazhen, Bazhan, Kriv;
in order of birth: First, Bolshoi, Second, Second, Tretiak, Chetvertak, Menshoi, Nine;
associated with flora and fauna: Wolf, Walnut, Birch, Eagle, Borscht, Raven, Swan, Lark, Hare;
deities: Lad, Yarilo.

Such names today are exotic and unusual. It is unlikely that anyone will dare to name their child such an extravagant name.

Over time, many of them became the basis for surnames: Menshov, Tretyakov, Volkov, Zhdanov, Bazhenov, Bazhutin, Borshchev, Voronikhin, Vtorushin, Zaitsev, Orlov.

Despite the fact that ancient Slavic male names are outdated, some parents still call their sons by them. IN Lately interest in old names is being revived, since modern ones have become very popular and too common, and parents do not want to name their child like everyone else. But in search rare name you need to show a lot of wisdom.

Are you choosing a name for your newborn son? Parents always dream of their child being the happiest and healthiest. And the first thing you can do for it is to give it the right name. After all, a name is a sign that influences not only the character, but also the fate of a person.

But the problem is that, firstly, the list of names is huge. Secondly, I would like to consider the strong and euphonious Slavic male names that have become popular again. In the article you will find out what traditions existed in naming boys in Rus' and what Slavic names meant.

What were boys called in Rus'?

Our ancestors, the Slavs, were strong and beautiful people. Rus' was famous for its heroes, and their names were bright. We learn about this from folk tales, epic. The poem "The Tale of Igor's Campaign" presents us with whole line wonderful heroes with memorable names.

When choosing a Slavic name for a boy, our ancestors paid special attention to its meaning. It had to necessarily reflect the character traits of the future man, warrior or successor of the family - grandfather, father. The names of men differed from the names of peoples of other countries in their connection with the forces of Nature, gods and clan.

Slavic names for boys were chosen by parents depending on the type of employment, in honor of glorious ancestors, based on the child’s character qualities.

For example, Dobrynya is kind,

Vsevolod - owner of everything,

Rodomir – the bringer of peace and many others.

The sons were named after pagan gods: the name Jaromir consists of two roots - Yarilo (sun god) and peace.

There were names indicating the order of birth of a child in the family: Pervusha, Vtorak, Tretyak.

The most common group is represented by two-basic names: Bogdan, Vsevolod, Svetozar, Svyatoslav, Ratibor, Tihomir, Yaropolk.

There were names associated with mythical characters, representatives of flora and fauna, natural phenomena: Brave, Pike, Hare, Yarilo, Lada.

Why are Slavic male names forgotten?

This was mainly influenced by the baptism of Rus', which occurred in the 10th century. Pagan beliefs were replaced by a national unified religion. With the change of faith, changes also occurred in people’s lives, their way of life, and their worldview.

Bans were imposed on the original Slavic names, so they gradually faded from memory and were forgotten. They were replaced by Hebrew, Byzantine, Greek, Babylonian, Syrian names. In the 19th century, very few Russian names remained; names of Latin origin appeared in families. IN modern Russia boys with Old Russian names according to statistics it was only 5%.

How to recognize Slavic names?

Male Slavic names had sacred meaning. They are beautiful, euphonious, and also strong-willed and strong. You can easily recognize them. Usually they consist of two bases: the first is the main one and was given at the birth of a child, the second was added when the boy grew up and had certain merits and showed himself in something. For example,

Absey - born on the first day of spring,

Vsemil - dear to everyone,

Daroslav - giver of the word,

Yaropolk is an ardent warrior.

Slavic names for boys

In the Slavic name book there used to be a lot of names. Currently, most of them are completely forgotten. So, if you want to name your baby a traditional Slavic name, then take a closer look at the following list.

Absey– talented, innate creativity.

Agnechron- strong, fast, need to dominate.

Agniy– a tendency to continuous movement, a bright person.

Aliy– active, always busy with something, vigorous energy.

Bazhen- desired, beloved.

Belimir– sacred in the world, full of love and compassion.

Belogor – white mountain, has a strong character.

Beloslav– a pragmatist, strives to milk everything himself.

Belomir– honest, active.

Beloyar- sacred rage bright personality, covets everything that a person can possess.

Bogdan- a confident, loyal friend.

Boeslav– handsome, confident and has a strong character.

Bozeslav- friendly and polite.

Bogolep- Created by God.

Bogumil- dear to God, reliable.

Bogumir- a friend to everyone.

Blagomir– capable of maneuvering and changeability.

Blagoslav– has the ability to forgive and high spiritual qualities.

Boleslav– glorified, most glorious, hearing.

Borislav- fighting for glory, an extraordinary mind.

Bratislava- sociable, cheerful.

Bronislaw- purposeful, persistent, principled.

Budislav- will be nice, master of the matter, sociable.

Bueslav– like a storm, indestructible.

Budimir– kind, loves nature, has a sense of beauty.

Vadislav– possessing fame, strong-willed, strong, successful.

Velibor- a great fighter.

Venislav– crowned with glory, prudent, successful.

Vitoslav- a symbol of reliability.

Vladimir- ruler of the world, leader.

Vsevolod– omnipotent, gift of persuasion, courageous, firm.

Vseslav- all-glorifying, famous.

Vyacheslav– glorifying, desire for leadership, sociable.

Gradimir– a good organizer, sociable.

Gleb– lump, decisive, fair.

Godimir– needed by the world, idealist, strives to improve the world.

Gorisvet– clear, intelligent, balanced.

Gorislav– blazing glory, healthy, strong, hardy.

Gostimir– talented, cheerful, versatile.

Daniyar- intelligent, knowledgeable.

Daromir– independent, courageous.

Divislav– amazing, full of energy, active.

Dobrolyub- kind and loving.

Dobroslav- famous for goodness.

Dobrynya- kind, daring, the best.

Drogoslav – strong personality, purposeful.

Yeseniy– practical, reliable, love science.

Zhelislav– brave, independent, decisive.

Zhiteslav– fair, active, strong.

Zvenislav– wise, self-sufficient, successful.

Zelislav– cheerful, sociable.

Zlatoslav– philosophical way of thinking, easily learns foreign languages.

Zlatozar– selfless, developed intuition, honest.

Igor- careful, attentive.

Krasimir– beautiful and peaceful.

Ladislav– balanced, reasonable, successful.

Luboslav- brave and independent.

Miloslav– glorifying peace, glorified by peacefulness.

Oleg– the soul of the company, decisive, reliable.

Peresvet– independent, courageous, strong character.

Radim– talented in art, sports, cheerful.

Radislav- reliable, conscientious, sensible.

Ratislav – strong-willed, loves power.

Ratmir– a warrior of peace, hospitable, purposeful, cunning.

Svetozar– persistent, independent, sociable.

Svetoslav– Diplomatic, practical, has willpower.

Tihomir- peaceful, good-natured, friendly.

Yarilo- sun, god.

Jaromil– confident, positive, friendly.

Jaromir– calm, balanced, cheerful.

Yaroslav– athletic, persistent, strives for victory and success.

Yaropolk– a glorious warrior, leader, independent, leader, has strong energy.

Of course, this list cannot be called complete, but it gives an idea of what the ancient Slavic male names were like.

Male Slavic names are back in fashion

Having analyzed the meanings of ancient Slavic names, you will, of course, agree that they sound melodious, full of nobility, courage, and strength. They contain deep meaning and powerful positive energy. The more men with such names, the better and healthier the world becomes. This is also a return to one’s origins and roots. Slavic names are energetically much stronger than foreign ones. And what more people bear names with positive energy, the better and purer the energy-informational background of the Earth.

Of course, no one is calling on you, parents, to completely abandon your usual names, such as Danil, Maxim, Arthur, Artyom, Egor, Arseny, Nikita, Semyon, Konstantin, Alexander, Nikolai, Kirill.

It’s just that among the ancient and forgotten there are many beautiful and noble ones. Giving your child ancient Slavic name, you strengthen your family, make it stronger and cleanse it of bad energy. This is the power of a person’s name. The choice is yours.

Before the advent of Christianity, the people of the ancient Slavs had mostly two-part names, most of which have survived to this day. And from time to time the fashion for Old Slavonic names for boys returns. On this moment names of Old Church Slavonic origin are again in demand, since western names have lost relevance among the people. Old Slavonic names boys and girls consist of Bulgarian, Czech, Russian, Serbian and Polish names.

It should be noted that Old Church Slavonic names were very diverse, and were formed from the names:

Animal and plant life;

By birth order;

Gods and goddesses;

According to human qualities

But, the main group of names was created from two words (two-base names). For example, the name Svyatoslav, Tihomir, Yaropolk, Ratibor, Gostomysl, Vsevolod, Bogdan, etc.

After the advent of Christianity in Russia, many Old Slavonic names were forgotten, while there were lists of Old Slavonic names prohibited by the church, in particular the names of gods, such as: Lada, Yarilo. But after some time, people began to give their children the names of their ancestors, and thus Old Slavonic names returned to use. The following list will help you choose a name for your son.

Old Slavonic names for boys:

Borislav - stormy glory

Daren - gift to the world

Lyubomil - beloved

Belogor - from the White Mountains

Danko - shining, day

Lubodron - beloved, dear

Bogolep - divine

Dobrolyub - loving goodness

Luceslav - in a ray of glory

Budislav - be glorious!

Divislav - in the radiance of words

We love - beloved

Budimil - be nice!

Dragovit - valuing life

Lubodar - giver of love

Bogumir - bring peace to God!

Dan - given by God

Milava - sweet, kind

Beloyar - furious

Damir - the giver of peace

Myslemir - thinking about the world

Belimir - white, pure

Daroslav - giver of the word

Moguta - powerful, mighty

Boleslav - glorifying

Daniyar - given for shine

Miloslav - sweet glory

Bazhen - God's

Dragolub - kind, beloved

Peace lover - loving peace

Bueslav - stork

Drogoslav - dear glory

Milan - sweet, kind

Velibor - a great gift

Drogorad - dear joy

Found - found

Vadim - invited, invited

Yeseniy - clear sky

Neroslav - sealer of glory

Vlastislav - owner of the world

Zhelislav - desired glory

Negomir - gentle and peaceful

Venislav - crowned with glory

Zhelan - desirable

Hope - hope expectation

World - worldwide

Zhiteslav - glorifying life

Oleg - light, fast

Vadislav - called

Zdanimir - creator of the world

Ocheslav - desperate glory

Vlastimir - rule the world

Zelislav - very nice

Witty - sharp thinker

Vsemil - dear to everyone

Zalazar - because of the azure

Premislav - accept the glory!

Vitoslav - glory of life

Zvenislav - ringing with glory

Wonderful - wonderful

Vsevolod - owner of everything

Zlatoslav - golden glory

Putislav - path of glory

Vladislav - owner of glory

Dawn - rising light

Peresvet - bright

Verislav - faithful

Ivan - to be born, to be born

Radey - joy, joyful

Vyacheslav - glorifying advice

Igor - militant

Ratislav - military glory

Gradibor - force creator

Ivar - Tree of Life

Ratibor - chosen warrior

Gleb - sweet, affectionate

Izheslav - be with glory!

Radimil - sweet joy

Gorisvet - high light

Idan - walking, overcoming the path

Radislav - caring about glory

Gradimir - creator of the world

Krasibor - chosen from the beautiful

Radosvet - light of joy

Deyan - active, active

Krasislav - the beauty of glory

Ruslav - fair-haired

Dobrava - virtuous, bearer

Ladislav - glorifying beauty

Radovlad - own joy

Daromysl - thinker, thinker

Ludimir - bring peace to people

Ratmir - a fighter for peace

Dobrynya is a kind person

Lyuborad - pleasing with love

Rusimir - Russian World

Gift - gift to the world

Lyubomir - loving peace and peace

Svyatomir - holy world

Drohomir - dear world

Ladislav - glorifying people

Svetovid - light, holy

Dobroslav - glorifying goodness

Ladimir - peace-loving

Svyatoboy - holy fighter, warrior