In the territory of modern Britain, various ethnic groups have long lived. For this reason, male English names are like a hodgepodge of names from other countries: such names as Abraham, Richard and Alexander quietly coexist here.
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History of the origin of English male names
The origin of English names is a reflection of historical processes. Ancient Anglo-Saxon names such as Edward and Mildred are still popular. But a much larger part of the list of English names are Norman. It was with the advent of these conquerors that such ancient names as Robert, Patrick, William spread in the territory of modern England.
Lists of popular male names changed when Christianity spread in Britain. Biblical names supplanted the rest, and the meanings of most of them were turned to religion. Over time, the canonical names were transformed into more familiar for the British - John became Jane, and Johan - John.
Catholic names were popular until the sixteenth century, when Protestantism came to England. Then the names were given from those mentioned in the Old Testament. Then Benjamin, Abraham, Samuel appeared, who were a reflection of Benjamin, Abraham and Samuel.
In the 18th century, a tradition appeared to give newborns a middle name. This tradition is still popular in English-speaking countries. Along with the second, the child has third, fourth, even fifth names.
Today, Anglo-Saxon, Norman, Catholic and Old Testament names in England are popular along with borrowed.There are no traditions that oblige parents to apply to any one layer of names in order to choose one of them for their child.
List of beautiful names for a boy
It is necessary to approach the choice of a name for the boy with responsibility, and not grab the first one that comes across. The names of the British for the most part are very harmonious.
Here is a list of handsome male English names that have not only a pleasant sound, but also a positive meaning:
- Ambrose - “immortal”;
- Augustine is the "great";
- Benedict - “received the blessing”;
- Dailan - “powerful”;
- Edmund - “protector”;
- Ernest is "zealous."
But in their pursuit of a beautiful, long name, it is important not to overdo it. The name should be easy to pronounce without causing discomfort to the wearer.
Rare male names of English origin
The following list of rare names is based on the official national statistics of England.
It was found that a number of names were given to no more than three newborns, namely:
- Ajax. This name came to England from ancient Greek mythology, where that was the name of one of the heroes besieging Troy.
- Dhugal. The name came from the Gaelic language, where it meant "stranger" or "domination".
- Jules. This is one of the names descended from Julius.
- Marvellous. The meaning is "wonderful."
Judging by the registration data, in England almost any word can become a name. This is confirmed by the Marvelous already indicated above, as well as Claver ("smart" from English), Red ("red") and others.
Popular names and their meaning
The popularity of certain names in England is greatly influenced by the royal family. As you know, its members are watched as real superstars. Because William, Harry, and more recently, George have not lost popularity.
Other popular male names:
- Oliver;
- Jack;
- Jacob;
- Charley;
- Oscar;
- James;
- Noah
- Ethan
- Leo;
- Connor.
Some of these names have not lost popularity for several decades, while the Oscars began to spread only now.
Ancient and forgotten names
If you want to pay tribute to the past, pay attention to this list of names:
- Jeffrey;
- Henry;
- Ralph;
- Richard;
- Odo;
- Alan.
Basically, the nobility of the past bore Norman names. If you want to give the name of your son a certain nobility, select something from the above list.
How to choose an English name for a boy
Choosing a name can bring exactly as much pleasure to parents as hassle. In addition, it is not possible to avoid the requested or unsolicited advice from friends and relatives of the family. The main thing is not to reckon with someone’s opinion just because you are tired of choosing.
Remember that the name given to the baby may affect his fate and socialization.
If we turn to numerous stories from life, we can see that the name is involved in the formation of the person’s personality. Naturally, this is not the only factor, but its importance was seen in jealousy.
It is recommended to consider several subtleties:
- It is important to remember that a newborn will not forever remain a child. Over time, he will grow up, go to school, then to work. No one knows how the fate of the child will turn out and how far he will go. Therefore, it is entirely possible to assume that in the future he will occupy a high post and will speak to a large audience of businessmen. In this case, a touching name such as Bunny, or, for example, Lucky, will not play into his hands. Of course, they sound great if you are looking at a pink-cheeked baby, but not at all in the face of an adult wealthy person.
- In the event that the meaning of the name means something to you, it is easy to clarify in the dictionary of names or on one of the many sites.
- Do not get involved in too unusual and pretentious names. Yes, this will distinguish your child from the rest, but it will also bring many inconveniences. For example, parts of his friends in a kindergarten or school will be difficult to pronounce a complex name.Some children may feel uncomfortable, and the main badasses can start to mock and mimic the baby, distorting his name beyond recognition. In addition, your child will not be happy if most of his life he will have to correct people who incorrectly call him.
- If there are no ideas for a name at all, think about your favorite characters in books, video games, or movies. Perhaps your favorite book is Maugham's Patterned Veil. Why not name the son Walter after the husband of the main character? Or if you are a fan of comics, your choice may fall in the names of Peter, Bruce or hundreds of others.
- Think of the people you draw inspiration from. Your favorite singer, actor, writer, politician. Perhaps you are delighted with the books of Kurt Vonnegut? Or a true fan of Brandon Uri music? Then these names will be your perfect choice.
- In addition to cultural and political figures, you can consider the names of your relatives. But if you believe in the aura of the name, it is better to choose the name of the person who lived a long and happy life.
- If you are superstitious, you should not give the child the name of a close relative and especially a father. It is believed that "name by name" gives double protection to the eldest relative, as if sucking forces for his existence from the younger. Believe it weakly, but if you believe in signs, it is better not to force yourself to worry again.
- Some new parents also believe that it is better to choose a name with the help of a horoscope. This is argued by the fact that it is possible to strengthen the positive features of the child, and neutralize the negative ones.
In fact, the most important thing is that you love not only the name, but also the baby. And not at all, he was named after a second cousin, a famous politician or a comic book character.
