What names are given to girls this year? Modern beautiful female names: Russian and foreign names for girls by month

A name is given to every person from birth and serves him throughout his life. On the one hand, it may seem that it does not play any role in a person’s fate, but this is absolutely not the case. After all, with the help of a name you can give a child certain character traits - smooth out negative ones and enhance positive ones. But how to do it right? After all, ideally it is necessary to take into account the gender of the child, the year of birth, the time of year and much more.

Character of a girl born in the year of the Red Fire Rooster

Girls born in 2017 will not have a simple character. Since the owner of the coming year, the Rooster, loves elegance and sophistication, most girls will look exactly like this. However, inside they will be more obstinate than meek and obedient. Such ladies at any age will defend their point of view to the last and it does not matter at all that sometimes it is wrong.

It is so important for children born in the year of the Fire Rooster to get to the bottom of the truth, and an incomplete answer will certainly not suit such a child. Such girls will torment their parents until the last moment, until they find out everything that interested them. Girls born this year show a particularly strong desire for creativity. There is no need to restrain them in this regard, since this will not interfere with their studies. But discipline and order are two unfamiliar words for such girls. Be prepared for the fact that she will always be late and that “creative chaos” will reign in her room.

One of the most positive qualities of such girls is perseverance and pursuit of their goals. If she has something in mind, then rest assured that she will not give up her goal one step back.

Popular names for girls in 2017

This year, as in the past, three main names hold the palm:

• Sofia. This name has Greek roots and means “wise.” The girl named by this name is conscientious, capable of showing sympathy and helping people. Such girls have incredible energy since childhood; they are constantly interested in learning something new.
• Arina. Translated from ancient Greek, this name means “peace.” From early childhood, Arina will behave like a fully grown person. She can always make decisions on her own, without any help, about what to do, say music or dancing, she will decide what to teach and with whom she will need to communicate. Girls with this name have had rare self-control since childhood.
• Maria. It is of Hebrew origin and means "sad." Since childhood, Maria has shown gentleness, obedience, sympathy for people and a willingness to help a person in trouble. At the same time, there is firmness and dignity in her character. If necessary, she is able to stand up for herself and her ideals.

No less popular names will be: Milana (“graceful”), Kira (“mistress”), Anastasia (“resurrectionist”), Varvara (“savage” or “foreigner”) and Anna (“graceful” or “merciful”).

Unusual and rare names for girls in 2017

An exotic or unusual name will help your child easily stand out from the crowd of peers and will surprise you with its sound. Parents who want to make an original choice and decide in advance what to name their girl in 2017 should pay attention to the following names:

• Ruslana. The name is of Old Church Slavonic origin meaning "lioness" and "royal". Ruslana’s main qualities can be considered determination and sociability. The Fire Rooster will like this name, since it very well conveys his main character traits: strong will, complete self-confidence and the ability to complete the work he has begun.
• Ulyana. This name has Latin roots and means “belonging to Julius.” Ulyana is an honest and trusting child, she is growing up as a kind and outgoing girl. In her studies, she proves herself to be a diligent student. Girls with this name become the pride of their fathers. Ulyans adopt many character traits from them.
• Taisiya. This name is of ancient Greek origin and means “wise” or “late”. Taisiya is growing up as an active, emotional and cunning child. From such a girl you can expect a lot of tricks and not always innocent ones. At school he shows his independent character, studies well, but unevenly.
• Zlata. The name is old Slavic origin meaning "golden". Zlata grows up as a serious child, there is not a drop of lies or deceit in her. Girls with this name are not prone to cunning and pranks. Zlata loves being in society, so she strives to make as many friends as possible.
• Tomila. The name is of Slavic origin, meaning “to torment” and “to torment.” Tomila is unhurried and balanced. She studies well, and the exact sciences and humanities are equally easy for her. The spirit of contradiction and freedom lives in Tomila’s character.
• Lolita. This name is translated from Latin as “weed.” Since childhood, Lolita has shown independence, rarely complains or cries. Lolita has a violent temperament. As a child, she will cry for at least an hour, begging to go to the zoo. She has her own point of view on any issue, her motto is: “I think so.” If they do not agree with her, Lolita becomes embittered, arrogant and irreconcilable.

Choosing a name by season

No less widespread is the opinion that the character of a child is influenced not only by the year, but also by the time of birth. For example, children born in winter differ from “summer”, “spring” and “autumn” children by a more severe and tough character, strong will and inflexibility, therefore it is recommended to give “winter” children melodious and gentle names that would soften their hardness characters. For girls born in winter, names such as Anastasia, Veronica, Inna, Maria and Polina, Iraida and Euphrosyne are most suitable.

Spring children, as a rule, are very gentle, sensitive and often overly soft. In order to add firmness of character, it is customary to give those born in spring more sonorous and strong names. The following names are suitable for spring girls: Eva, Alla, Sofia, Irina and Elizaveta.

Summer children have a truly explosive character, they are restless and always very emotional. Experts recommend giving summer children simple and concise names, for example: Nonna, Arina, Christina, Yulianna, Olga and Anna.

Autumn children are dreamers, creative people, often suffering from self-doubt. Those born in autumn are advised to give beautiful but firm names that will add a strong-willed core to their character. Therefore, the following names are suitable for autumn girls: Vera, Ariadna, Zlata, Raisa, Ksenia, Claudia and Alexandra.

A name accompanies a person throughout his life, influencing his fate and character. It is not surprising that many parents approach their choice responsibly, trying to take into account the traditions that have developed over the centuries, the horoscope, and also, for the harmony of the image, the latest fashion trends. To a greater extent, this applies to daughters, future brides, wives, and mothers. In order for their personal life to be successful, astrologers recommend choosing female names, beautiful, modern, Russian, in 2017 by month or by season.

Beautiful names for girls - according to the seasons

It has been noted, for example, that children born in the summer are distinguished by leadership qualities, an active lifestyle and determination. The Fire Monkey, the symbol of the current year, approves and strengthens them. In kindergarten and school, such leaders are in good standing, both in terms of achievements and behavior. They can handle any task. Among their peers, modern girls who were born in the summer months stand out for their dreaminess, sensitivity and romance. They are kind and indulgent towards others, but they are always dissatisfied with themselves, so they easily succumb to the influence of others. A stable, calm name - Tatyana, Masha, Irina, Olga, Oksana - will help smooth out this drawback.

Autumn babies are affectionate, obedient, modest and neat. They take orders responsibly, study well, and willingly help with housework. Teach your daughter to cook, for example, or. They love animals. This is an additional bonus from Monkey, although she clearly does not favor quiet, diligent young ladies. He will try to cheer you up, stir you up and involve you in the cycle of events. Beautiful Virgos, Libras, Scorpios and Sagittarius are rarely capricious, avoid public conflicts, and when faced with injustice or a serious problem, they “hide in a hole” and withdraw into themselves. And they wait for someone to be rescued from voluntary captivity, “to part the clouds with his hands.” Modern boys, spoiled by their mothers, rarely lay claim to the laurels of Don Quixote, therefore, so that your beloved daughter, who celebrates her birthday in the fall, is not left without suitors, it is advisable to give her a sonorous, strong name. For example, Sophia, Nadezhda, Vera, Elena, Lyuba, Alexandra.

Beautiful names for girls with a winter birth date, on the contrary, are designed to soften the strong character of their owners. Such a goddess “will stop a galloping horse and enter a burning hut” if necessary. She has plenty of perseverance, confidence, reliability and courage, but tenderness, delicacy, and compliance are clearly lacking, just like this year’s owner, the persistent Monkey. All hope is for female names, beautiful, modern, Russian. 2017 by month December, January, February offers the following: Anastasia (Nastenka), Valentina (Valechka, Valyusha), Anna (Anyuta, Anyechka). However, some of the winter girls will be born already in, under the auspices of. I wonder what prophesies for them.

Modern girls, and boys too, are quite sociable, create pages on in social networks, willingly meet each other and correspond. Children and teenagers tend to take their friends at their word, real and virtual. In order to protect their offspring from malicious intent and deception, it would be good for parents to keep their communication under control. This especially applies to daughters whose zodiac signs are Gemini, Pisces, Aries and Taurus. Naivety and excessive gullibility are in their blood. But consistency in decisions and persistence in achieving goals is not enough. Suitable modern names for spring girls are Daria, Angelina, Alevtina, Alina.

Name - according to the Saints

According to the ancient canons of the Orthodox world, the baby is named at baptism, endowing him with the name of the saint whose memory is honored on the date of birth of the child, on the 8th or 40th day of his life. You can baptize the baby in honor of a righteous man or great martyr especially revered in the family. It is believed that from God’s saint the baby inherits good character traits and fortitude. In addition, in addition to the name, the little person also gains a kind guardian angel. Original female names, beautiful, modern, Russian, selected according to the church calendar, are now extremely popular. Including parents who are inexperienced in the Christian faith and dream of an unusual name for their daughter. For example, Militsa (short form - Mila, Milana, Milada) - “sweetheart”. Ulyana (Ulya, Yana, Lina) – “curly”, “with fluffy hair”. Ivanna (Ivanka, Ivashka) – “given by God.” Or Ariadne (Rada, Ada, Ira) - “beauty”. However, choose rare, and therefore fashionable and modern names for girls according to the Saints.

January: Anfisa, Vasilisa, Fedora, Agafya, Augusta, Varvara, Melania, Emilia, Domna.
February: Vassa, Inna, Militsa, Afanasia, Fedora, Pelageya, Sofia, Zoya, Marfa.
March: Marianna, Ulyana, Iraida, Evdokia, Antonina, Matryona, Nika.
April: Lydia, Galina, Paraskeva, Anatolia, Agapia, Sofia, Vassa.
May: Ivanna, Susanna, Glafira, Tamara, Isidora, Taisiya, Faina, Muse.
June: Nina, Vera, Ulyana, Fekla, Susanna, Valeria, Marfa, Pelageya.
July: Rimma, Zina, Ioanna, Varvara, Alevtina, Margarita, Yulia, Marina.
August: Christina, Olympiada, Nona, Eva, Susanna, Sofia, Anfisa, Evdokia.
September: Kira, Ksenia, Seraphima, Raisa, Lyubov, Nadezhda, Vera, Sofia, Evdokia.
October: Ariadne, Iraida, Appolinaria, Ustina, Zlata, Pelageya, Taisiya.
November: Cleopatra, Capitolina, Praskovya, Seraphim, Stepanida, Claudius, Manefa.
December: Anisia, Augusta, Praskovya, Margarita, Fevronia, Varvara, Kira, Zoya.

Of course, these are not all female names, beautiful, modern, Russian, selected according to the church calendar. The list below shows only those that occur infrequently. If you don’t want your daughter to stand out among her classmates, and for modern boys to be surprised by her ancient name, choose the more common option: Tatyana, Ekaterina, Svetlana, Lyudmila, Natalya. The most popular, as surveys show, are Anastasia and Olga. Such names are also in the Saints.

Choosing a name: nuances

Just as a precious stone needs to be cut, so a name without a winning union with other initials is lost and “turns pale.” There are several simple rules in this regard. A long middle name is easy to pronounce with short name. If it ends with a vowel sound, and the patronymic begins with it, it is difficult to pronounce them together. Compare, for example, Marianna Albertovna and Lyubov Alexandrovna. Not every patronymic goes well with elaborate female names, beautiful, modern, Russian, 2017 is rich in them by month. What, for example, is the combination Cleopatra or Isidora Ivanovna worth? The same applies to the surname.

Astrologers advise first of all to pay attention to the meaning of the name you like and its characteristics. After all, whatever you name the ship, that’s how it will sail. Ksenia, for example, has all her feelings in plain sight, laughter, tears, and love. She is straightforward, takes grievances hard, and desperately fights injustice. He doesn’t know how to be cunning, dodge, or gossip. Therefore, from childhood it is reasonable to cultivate emotional restraint in her and protect her from nervous shocks. But Varvara gravitates toward intrigue and often uses the people around her to satisfy her own ambitions. If you indulge her in this, she will grow up to be selfish and calculating. So, the name plays an important role in upbringing, so don’t make a mistake.

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The fashion for various names is gradually changing. At a certain period, some names necessarily become popular. A very important step in life is choosing a name for a child. A name is given for life, so its choice and meaning requires careful study.

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How to choose a beautiful modern name for a girl?

Nowadays it is fashionable to call girls in a foreign way: Nicole, Evelina, Jacqueline. Such names sound quite modern and beautiful. If such a name does not correspond to the patronymic and surname and looks ridiculous in such a combination, you should not condemn the child to such difficulties in the future. Also, your daughter may not be ready for such an unusual name and may be embarrassed by it in the future. But, definitely, a rare name will distinguish the child from other boring names.

Old Russian names have also gained popularity: Vasilisa, Praskovya, Pelageya. These are names with old school and energy, they sound quite solemn. When choosing an Old Russian name for your daughter, look through the shortened versions of such names. This will help avoid embarrassment when children in kindergarten are teased with Palazhki and Vaska.

When choosing a modern name, try to choose one that is easy to pronounce.

Modern Russian names for girls

Having settled on the choice of Russian names, you should pay attention to universal names that mean feelings: Love, Faith and Hope.
Choose a name for your princess based on the time of year of your baby: a winter baby can be called Snezhanaya, autumn - Golden, summer - Augusta, spring - Maya.
Most popular Russian names are:

• Sofia
• Victoria
• Varvara
• Daria
• Maria
• Catherine
• Elizabeth
• Anastasia
• Pauline
• Hope
• Love
• Veronica.

Most of these names do not have Russian roots, but they have taken root among us and have been popular for a long time.
Popular Old Russian names :

• Pelagia
• Ustinya
• Darina
• Miroslava
• Vasilisa
• Yesenia.

Find out more about the meanings of female Old Russian names from our article.

Rare and unusual female names

Many parents want to emphasize the individuality of their child and distinguish him from other children with an unusual name.

• When choosing a name for your daughter, remember that she will live with it all her life. Try to choose one of the rare names that are typical for your country of residence and nationality.
• Study the diminutive version of the name you like; it should not hurt your ears. You should definitely like the diminutive version, because that’s what your daughter’s peers and relatives will call you.
• Study the meaning of the name, because it can influence fate. It will be unpleasant to find out that the meaning of your girl’s beautiful name is “lame” or “sad.”
• Analyze the list of popular names over the past few years. Perhaps the rare name you chose for your child has not been that name for a long time.

Examples unusual old Russian names :

• Bozena
• Vesnyana
• Veroslava
• Zlatislava
• Darena
• Lyubomir
• Miloslava
• Stanislava
• Slav
• Tsvetana.

Foreign names will also sound unusual:

• Dominica
• Beatrice
• Gloria
• Cassandra
• Ariadne
• Mirabella
• Medina
• Flora.

Unusual names , which in the last few years had to be registered by the registry office:

• Golub
• Rosiyana
• Byzantium
• Ocean
• Cherry
• Cassiopeia
• Kupava.

Beautiful female names by month according to the church calendar

It has long been customary among Orthodox believers to name a child in honor of the memory of the saint who falls on the child’s birthday. Take a closer look at the church calendar, you might like a name that coincides with your daughter’s birth month.
IN January The memory of saints who help those in need, who are persistent and brave, is honored.

• Anastasia
• Tatiana
• Maria
• Sofia
• Melania
• Vasilisa.

February- a month in which the memory of women who know how to balance their character is honored.

• Rimma
• Vasilisa
• Ksenia
• Pelagia
• Svetlana
• Sofia.

IN March girls are born modest and humble, but according to the calendar it is possible to award a daughter with a strong name:

• Marianne
• Irina
• Varvara
• Alexandra
• Antonina
• Daria
• Hope
• Nika.

U April Girls are usually stubborn and strong in nature. Therefore, it is best to choose soft names from the calendar:

• Svetlana
• Maria
• Pauline
• Lydia.

To hardworking girls born in May, the following names are suitable:

• Elizabeth
• Ulyana
• Juliana
• Faina
• Taisiya.

IN June If you want to reward your daughter not only with a beautiful name, but also with a reliable patroness, pay attention to the following names:

• Valeria
• Christina
• Elena
• Pelagia
• Maria.

For July According to the church calendar, there is the following list of names for daughters:

• Olga
• Zhanna
• Marina
• Margarita
• Elizabeth
• Juliana.

A girl will grow up decent and honest if she August you will choose her name from the calendar:

• Angelina
• Christina
• Irina
• Daria
• Elena.

The calendar has a fairly wide selection for girls born in September:

• Sofia
• Hope
• Love
• Lyudmila
• Tatiana
• Natalia
• Raisa.

The choice of female names is also good in the church calendar for October:

• Maria
• Veronica
• Pelagia
• Maria
• Taisiya
• Hope
• Zinaida
• Zlata.

If you are having difficulty choosing a name for your daughter, November Saints will help solve this problem:

• Elizabeth
• Anastasia
• Neonilla
• Seraphim
• Olga
• Elena.

In the first month of winter, December, honor such saints:

• Tatiana
• Catherine
• Varvara
• Margarita
• Anfisa.

Foreign female names in Russian style

Most names have the same origin, usually Greek, Hebrew and Latin, but they are translated into other languages.

• Popular name Maria, which has Jewish roots, is quite common among us. In England it is - Mary, in France - Marie.
• English name Elizabeth and German Lizhen translated as Elizabeth.
• French Julie and Italian Juliet they will become in the Russian way Julia.
• Spanish Catarina, English Catherine- this is ours Katerina.
• Spanish and Italian Lucia(translated as “light”) - an analogue of the name Svetlana.
• Similar to an English name Dolly in Russia - Daria, A Barbara – Varvara.
  Almost all foreign names have analogues in Russian.

Beautiful Tatar female names

The meanings of Tatar names are mainly divided into those denoting certain features:

Beautiful Muslim female names

Female Muslim names are quite popular among other nations due to their beautiful sound and meaning.

• Alsou – pink-faced
• Aliya – sublime
• Aisha - life
• Amira - princess
• Amina - faithful
• Leile - night
• Maram - aspiration
• Nadira - rare
• Rashida - walking right
• Halima - patient
• Zukhra - morning star
• Malika - queen
• Rahima - merciful
• Samia - precious
• Farida is unique
• Firuza – light
• Habiba - beloved
• Yasmina - similar to jasmine.

Beautiful Kazakh female names

If you want to give your daughter any qualities, then you need to know what the name means. Kazakh names, in addition to native Kazakh ones, include names from Arabic, Russian, Persian and other languages. Each female Kazakh name has its own unique meaning, mainly pleasant and necessary meanings in life, character traits.

• Ademi - graceful
• Azhar – pretty
• Aigul - moon flower
• Alma - apple
• Balzhan – sweet, smart
• Balym is my smart girl
• Gulnaz – graceful
• Dameli - reliable
• Zhanar - sparkle in the eyes
• Kunsulu is a ray of sunshine.

Modern Armenian female names

For Armenians, a newborn girl is, first of all, a future mother, so the name should mean care, purity, and warmth. Many women's names come from the names of pagan goddesses. Anahit– mother goddess, goddess of motherhood and war – Nane, Astghik- goddess of beauty and love. There are a lot of names derived from the names of natural phenomena, plants and celestial bodies: Suzanne– lily, Lusine- moon, Garunik- spring. Many female names are formed from male names with certain endings added. The ending “ui” represents the feminine principle - masculine Tigran + ui = feminine Tigranui. The ending “uht” is translated as daughter and holy oath. Vormizd's daughter will Wormizduht. The most euphonious modern Armenian names:

• Anush – means “sweet”
• Hasmik – jasmine
• Arevik - sunshine
• Gayane - earthly
• Zara - gold
• Zarui - Priestess of the Fire Temple
• Mariam – Maria
• Naira – free
• Nana - mother
• Narine - wife
• Ruzanna – rose
• Siranush - love
• Ermina is courageous, dear.

List of the most beautiful female modern names

The most popular and beautiful names:

• Anastasia
• Milan
• Angelina
• Valeria
• Christina
• Yesenia
• Arina
• Marina
• Svetlana
• Snezhana
• Zlata
• Siyana
• Regina
• Pauline
• Lilith
• Pelagia
• Emilia
• Elina
• Violet.

Meanings of the most beautiful female names

Anastasia– from Greek “resurrected”, “immortal”.
Milan– Slavic name, means “sweetheart”.
Angelina– from the Greek “angelos” - angel.
Mia– Swedish origin, meaning “rebellious.”
Valeria– from the Latin “strong”.
Christina– from Latin - “Christian”.
Yesenia– Slavic meaning “autumn”.
Anna- translated from Hebrew as “brave”, “gracious”.
Marina– has a Latin origin “sea”.
Svetlana– from the Slavic “bright”, “pure”.
Snezhana- from the Slavic “snowy”.
Thea– from Greek “goddess”.
Zlata- from the Slavic “golden”.
Nika– from the ancient Greek “victory”.
Regina– translated from Latin – “queen”.
Pauline– from the Greek “solar”.
Eve– is of Hebrew origin, meaning “life-giving.”
Pelagia- from the Greek “sea”.
Violet– from Latin means “violet”.

Whatever you name your child, let reason and common sense guide you in your search for a name. A name that is in harmony with the surname and patronymic, has a good meaning, and is to the liking of the child and parents - this is the best choice. Remember that your daughter will live with him all her life, so be responsible when choosing a beautiful name.

Every mother wishes her daughter a good destiny: happiness, good luck, good health. We see our future in our children and want to give them the best. Therefore, before the birth of their daughter, mothers are very careful in choosing a name for their baby. I want it to be attractive, unusual, but not too pretentious and have a happy meaning. How to choose such a name? What are the popular names for girls born in 2017? Which ones are the most beautiful?

What are the types of female names?

The time has long passed when there were 2-3 most common names for girls or boys, and there were simply a huge number of children with the same names in the area. Today, several groups of names exist in parallel, each of which has its own fashion. Let's look at them in order.

Vintage Slavic

Society's interest in traditional Slavic names arose about a few decades ago. This is due to the growth of national self-awareness in the countries of the collapsed Soviet Union. People wanted to restore their connection with their roots, and many religious and cultural movements appeared aimed at this, for example, family estates. In some places, ancient pagan holidays even began to be celebrated.

All this was reflected in the fashion for female names, especially since among them there are real pearls of folk art. The girls were named after the Slavic goddesses - Lada, Mara. I remembered such sonorous names as Tsvetana, Zlata, Zoryana, Iskra. The best names for girls in the Slavic style in 2017 are Bazhena, Velina, Vlada, Darina, Zlatana.

Such names for daughters will take root in families that honor family traditions and have a powerful connection with their ancestors and are proud of them. Traditional names are said to act as a talisman. They attract the patronage of the ancient gods and natural forces certain area. It is not for nothing that, for example, doctors talk a lot about the fact that the most beneficial fruits and vegetables are those that are common in the latitudes where we live. The same can be said about Russian names: some believe that these rare names for girls bring special luck.

Other nationalities

In Russian-speaking countries there live a huge number of peoples who also want to honor their national traditions. There is a growing fashion for Muslim names for girls in those families where someone (most often the father) professes Islam. Moreover, among Muslim female names there are such masterpieces as Amina, Leila, Talia, Gulnara, Nadira. In mixed families, they also often choose names that are close in sound to Slavic, for example: Daria, Irada, Leah. A girl with this name will feel comfortable both in a Russian-speaking country and in the Muslim homeland of one or more parents.

Since ancient times, Tatar names for girls have been famous for their special euphony: Almira, Aisha, Elvira, Yasmina. Such names allow you not to lose touch with your roots, even when living on a foreign land. They protect, protect from adversity and attract the patronage of ancestors.

How to name a girl according to the church calendar and Christmastide: data by month

Foreign names for girls

In the last decade, the most unusual names for girls tend to be of foreign origin. Some foreign names have long come into use - Caroline, Eva, Diana. They are suitable for those parents who want to give their daughter a non-standard name, but are not ready to decide on something more rare.

Other modern names for girls with foreign origin They are just gaining momentum. There are not many girls named Bella, Martina, Emilia. Some parents name their daughters after popular singers; such modern names are Riana, Adele, Sia. Someone chooses a name in honor of their favorite movie actresses or book heroines, for example Uma, Hermione. Popular names in 2017 are Penelope, Gloria, Dominica, Angelina.

A girl with a similar name will always stand out from the crowd of her peers, starting with kindergarten and ending with the highest educational institution. Parents need to be prepared for this and give their daughter strong support so that she believes: her rare name is a gift and a talisman. But in the provincial outback, the girl and her family will still have to face a lot of misunderstanding or even ridicule, and they also need to prepare for this. The meaning of the name is very important, and foreign names make it possible to choose the name whose meaning is most in harmony with the daughter’s character.

IN separate category It is worth highlighting the so-called flower female names. This is the usual name Lily, and such original names as Violet, Rose, Azalea, Camellia. It is said that names associated with flowers attract the patronage of Venus, the main female goddess of love and beauty. A woman with this name will certainly be happy in love, attractive, gentle and rich.

Among the most beautiful flower names are: Violetta or Viola (violet), Yolanda (Latin for “lilac flower”), Camilla (“daisy”).

Unusual modern women's

Every year in Russia, Ukraine and other CIS countries there are parents who shock society by giving original names to their children. For example, in 2015 in Perm, a young family named their son Lucifer, thereby causing a storm of excitement in the media. Among the unusual female names of recent years are Russia, Olympics, Inflation, Victory, etc. However, as a rule, such families completely neglect the rule of compatibility of the first name with the patronymic and surname. But their children are doomed to fame, at least in their city.

In 2017, the craving for female names from the Roman Empire continues. For example, Leontia, Cornelia, Concordia, Clarice, Nonna, Susanna, Juno, Justina. The special charm of such names lies in their nobility and grace. Hearing such a time, you immediately imagine a stately Roman matron or a noble maiden, whose hand everyone in the area is seeking. These names go well with Russian patronymics and surnames. For example, Nonna Ivanovna, Leontia Petrovna, etc.

By choosing a name like this for your baby, you will give her increased attention from others in the future, respect and admiration. At the same time, these names do not sound too pretentious and unusual to the Slavic ear.

Greek names also have their own charm. A girl with a Greek name will evoke associations with beautiful goddesses, nymphs and other fairy-tale heroines of epics. Examples of such names: Galatea, Calista, Neonilla, Emilia. Many Greek names are associated with famous Orthodox saints who have always been popular in Rus'. For example: Praskovya, Theodora, Pelageya, Evdokia. These names are now popular in Ukraine. Choosing such a name will attract the protection of heavenly powers to your daughter.

The most popular names for girls in 2017 (first quarter)

There are always parents who want to focus on fashion when thinking about what to name their daughter. Let's look at the statistics of popular names in January-March 2017. The three most popular female names, according to information from Russian registry offices, include the following:

1. Sofia.
2. Maria.
3. Daria.

The name Sofia began to gain popularity 5-7 years ago and has now reached its peak. Some psychologists say this is due to the fact that an increasing number of parents want to see their daughters not only beautiful, but also smart (after all, Sofia is translated as “wise”), and to develop curiosity and independence in them. In addition, the name Sofia has a soft and pleasant sound, and also sounds very touching in its abbreviated form - Sonya, Sonechka.

Such names as Ekaterina, Anna, Ksenia, Varvara, and Elizaveta do not lose their popularity. These female names can be called classics, which, as we know, never go out of fashion. In addition to their sweetness, they are associated with significant Orthodox saints, and therefore attract their patronage to their bearers. Also, these names fit almost all surnames and patronymics, which is also very important.

So, to understand the most popular girl names of 2017, we discussed what modern female names are, what groups they can be divided into, and what families they are suitable for. In each group, we have highlighted the best names for girls, the most popular and interesting of them. Remember, when you name your daughter, you create her destiny. Don’t try to find an objectively correct option for yourself, don’t rely on a list of names, the opinions of family and friends, listen to your heart and intuition. It will certainly tell you what choice to make as to what to name your newborn daughter. Before the baby is born, it is better to select several options and decide finally, having already looked into her eyes. However, some mothers already feel the character of their child during pregnancy, and the right name seems to come to them by itself.

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