Russian masculine names: a list of beautiful modern and ancient names, their meanings

Most modern parents do not chase fashion, but choose Russian masculine names for their sons. Indeed, among them one can also find very beautiful and rare dialects that can distinguish a child from the general crowd of people.

Beautiful Russian names for boys according to the Orthodox calendar

Church or Orthodox name is a personal name of a person. It is he who is given to the child at baptism, and with him he lives his life, even if he has a different name in the world. Now it has become popular to call children church names.

List of popular male names according to the Orthodox calendar:

1. Alexander is a defender and a man. The owner of the name grows as a motivated and determined person. In his life, much has to be achieved by labor and reason, therefore nothing is given just like that. The most important thing for him is the family and children, for whom he is ready to give all of himself. Sasha celebrates the birthday many times - January (8, 10, 14, 17), February (7, 17, 20, 21), March (6, 8, 14, 17, 22, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30) , April (9, 23, 27, 30), May (3, 4, 24, 26, 27, 29), June (1, 5, 8, 11, 22, 23, 26, 27), July (1, 6, 10, 16, 19, 21, 22, 23), August (2, 7, 11, 14, 20, 24, 25, 27, 29), September (3, 4, 12, 17, 20, 22 , 26, 3, 4, 5, 11, 14, 24, 25, 30), November (2, 3, 4, 5, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 20, 22, 23, 25, 27) , December (2, 3, 6, 8, 17, 22, 23, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30 number).
2. Artem - impeccable health and harmlessness. Since childhood, the boy has developed a sense of tact, he respects adults, gets along with people. At school, the name holder studies diligently, is an authority in the team. Everything in life he receives thanks to his diligence. A wonderful athlete, doctor or humanist can come out of it.Name Day - November 2, 12 and 13; January 17 and February 26; April 6, May 12 and July 6.
3. Adam. The first name on earth, which is translated. God's son in childhood is very vulnerable and crying, not at all like his parents. He may be interested in sports, creative activities or animal husbandry. Out of it comes an excellent family man, a good and responsible worker. The birthday is celebrated on December 24, January 27, May 16, June 3 and September 8.
4. Maxim is the greatest. It celebrates name days on January 8, 15 and 20, and also on May 5 and 11. The owner of the name grows up as a calm boy who does not cause trouble to his parents. Its main drawback is self-doubt. Therefore, it is important to overcome this quality from an early age.
5. Ivan is merciful to God. This name, though ancient, is fashionable today. Its owner has incorporated such contradictory qualities as deceit and innocence, love for neighbors and rancor. But in general, the character of the guy is approved by others, and life is developing, according to the plans. Ivan's name day is July 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 16, 25 and 31, and December 12 and 15.
6. Michael - equal to God, celebrates his main day on January 3 and 7, June 4 and 5, September 9 and 13, December 23 and 31. Guys with this name are true connoisseurs of beauty, love themselves and others. They can achieve a lot in life not only by their work, but also by charm, therefore they are always surrounded by friends, loved by women and appreciated by leaders.

Select a name by its value

Russian male names for a child have personal meanings and their own destiny. Therefore, when choosing an adverb, it is worth paying special attention to this aspect.

What it is advisable to pay attention to when choosing:

1. The name should not only sound beautiful, but also contain a certain meaning.
2. It should not have clearly negative characteristics. For example, the name Vadim. A man loves entertainment that is accompanied by alcohol and drugs. It is Vadim who is most susceptible to gambling and gambling, their life path can suddenly end or end in a prison term. But in childhood he has no health problems and the team.
3. It is better to give preference to a name that will be "neutral" - no gains, a minimum of defeats, the ability to live in a family and work in a team. This set of qualities is enough to ensure that the boy was happy in childhood and could achieve a lot in adulthood.

List of rare, unusual names

There are also Russian names for boys that are rare. They in the modern world seem unusual, since they have long been forgotten.

List of names:

1. Agap is a favorite.
2. August is regal.
3. Agathon is a nobility.
4. Akaki - not malicious.
5. Arius is brave, courageous.
6. Bogolep is pleasant and pleasing to God.
7. Vivian is a zinger.
8. Bartholomew is the son of the fields.
9. Blasius is simple.
10. Victoria is the conqueror.
11. Helium is sunny.
12. Hector is the keeper.
13. Guri is a lion.
14. Gran is grain.
15. Demid is power.
16. Darius is the possessor.
17. Demian is a patron.
18. Dorotheus is God's gift.
19. Eumenes is gracious.
20. Eucarpius is prolific.
21. Eustratus is a warrior and protector.
22. Epiphanes - famous.
23. Zosima is living.
24. Zeno is divine.
25. Hilarius is joyful.
26. Hypatius is the highest, noble.
27. Iliodor is a gift from the sun.
28. Callist is the most beautiful.
29. Kapiton is smart but stubborn.
30. Casimir is a fortuneteller.
31. Kasyan is empty.
32. Laurel - laurel tree.
33. Luke - glowing.
34. Leon is a lion.
35. May - means the month of the year.
36. Maximian is the greatest, strongest.
37. Mauritius is black.
38. Malachi is the messenger of God.
39. Meliton - honey.
40. Milan is cute.
41. Minea is a month.
42. Modest is modest.
43. Nathan - given by God.
44. Nestor - homecoming.
45. Naum is consolation.
46. Nicephorus is the winner.
47. Niphon is judicious.
48. Onisius is useful.
49. Octavian is the eighth.
50. Orestes is a savage.
51. Palladium is a stronghold.
52. Pankratius is omnipotent.
53. Paramon is faithful and reliable.
54. Pamphilus is beloved by all.
55. Paphnutius is close to God.
56. Polycarp is fertile.
57. Reuben is the son.
58. Rubentium - blushing, ashamed.
59. Samson is sunny.
60. Serapion - God of healing and death in Egypt.
61. Sylvia - Forest.
62. Sosypatra - saving the father.
63. Stakhiy is an ear.
64. Titus - defending dignity.
65. Terenty is tiring.
66. Tryphon - living in luxury.
67. Thaddeus is praise.
68. Thalassius is a mariner.
69. Phiogen - born of God.
70. Feklist - creation of God.
71. Philemon is a favorite.
72. Christopher is the anointed.
73. Harlampy - radiating joy.
74. Celestine is a heavenly creature.
75. Elim is a silent man.
76. Erast is sweet.
77. Julius is kinky.
78. Justian is justice.
79. Juvenal is always young
80. Yang is God's mercy.

There are many more masculine names that are difficult to hear today in modern society. But parents still choose those to distinguish their own child from the total mass of people.

Top - 10 popular Russian names

According to the registry offices, since the beginning of 2000, the leading positions among male names in Russia have taken:

1. Alexander. This name is given to every 12 boys.
2. Artyom - every 17.
3. Maxim - every 20.
4. Ivan is one in 26 newborns.
5. Michael is one of 30 babies born.
6. Daniel - every 32 boys.
7. Dmitry - every 37 children.
8. Andrey is one of 40 newborns.
9. Matvey - every 50.
10. Cyril is one of 53 born boys.

Important. Above are the average data for major cities of the Russian Federation.

Ancient names and their meaning

Many parents want to call their son a beautiful old name. It is believed that several hundred years ago, names more fully reflected the essence, character and fate of a person. This is what drives modern mothers who seek to give their child happiness from the first days of life.

Vintage male names:

1. Budislav - will be glorious.
2. Wake up - will be nice.
3. Bohumil is sweet to God.
4. Beloyar - rage and anger.
5. Borislav - craves glorious glory.
6. Vitoslav - glory.
7. World - Worldwide.
8. Volodar - to give free will.
9. Venislav - crowned with glory.
10. Verislav - fidelity.
11. Gorislav is a high star.
12. Gleb - giving affection.
13. Gradimir is the creator of the world.
14. Daroslav is a word that does not violate.
15. A gift is a gift.
16. Dobran - gives kindness.
17. Daniyar - shine.
18. Dragit is a connoisseur of life.
19. Damir is the world.
20. Darren - given to the world.
21. Yesenius - the clarity of the sky.
22. Zhdanimir is the carrier world.
23. Desire is welcome.
24. Zlatozar - a clear look.
25. Dawn is the sunrise.
26. Zalazar - emerging through the azure.
27. Zvenimir - calls to the world.
28. Igor is a warrior.
29. Idan - walking through life.
30. Ivan is born.
31. Krasislav - fame and beauty.
32. Ratmir is a protecting society.
33. Svetovid - lighting.
34. Svyatomir is a blissful world.
35. Svetozar - illuminated by the world.
36. Holiness is a blessed warrior.
37. Svyatorad - immaculate pleasure.
38. Tikhoslav - silent praise.
39. Khvalimir - glory mortal world.
40. Amil is a delight.
41. Umir is the world.
42. Hranimir - take care of the world.
43. Khvalislav - praise fame.
44. Tsvetimir - will become the color of society.
45. Chestimir is the reputation of the world.
46. Miracle - wonder.
47. Chestislav - honor fame.
48. Schaslav - successful.
49. Jaromil is a sweet representative of the stronger sex.
50. Jaromir is bright to the world (devoted to God).
51. Trajan is the 3rd heir.
52. Yanislav is a great one.
53. Yaroslav - distinguished by popularity.
54. Yaropolk is vehemently militant.
55. Hranislav - take care of fame.
56. Krasibor is the most attractive.
57. Loved is a favorite.
58. Ludimir is the world transmitting to the people.
59. Ladislav - exalting people and beauty.
60. Ladimir - prefers the world.
61. Lyubodar - giving love.
62. Mirodar - provides peace.
63. Mlad is young.
64. Milava is pretty.
65. Thought world - thinks about the world.
66. Nadia is faith.
67. Negomir is pleasant.
68. Found - discovered.
69. Wit is critically reflective.
70. Ocheslav is desperate fame.
71. Relight is bright.
72. Putislav is the way of popularity.
73. Pervoslav is ahead of popularity.
74. Ratislav - military fame.
75. Ratibor is the chosen fighter.
76. Radimil is a sweet delight.
77. Radey - fun.
78. Oleg is simple.
79. Radibor - selected from the fun ones.
80. Radovlad - has joy.
81. Ruslav - light blond.

Presented handsome male names are found in our time. It is possible that in a few decades they will again become popular and widespread among Russians.