What name to choose for the baby? Should we take into account fleeting fashion or age-old cultural traditions? The answers are in the article. As a bonus: a detailed table with the names of the boys and the patron saints for January.
Saints - not just a church calendar indicating the days of remembrance of saints and the circle church holidays. This is, first of all, brief history Christianity, since each name in this calendar is associated with some person or event important to Orthodoxy.
By naming your baby after the Saints, you allow him to become part of Orthodox traditions.
How to choose a name for a child according to the church calendar?
Many parents complain that the names in the Saints do not always correspond to what they want. In addition, many names in the Saints are quite dissonant (from the point of view modern man). But this does not mean that parents have no choice.
You can choose a name according to the Saints, focusing on several key dates:
- On the baby's date of birth
- For dates between the date of birth and the date of baptism of the child
- On the date of the baby’s baptism and a few days ahead from the date of baptism
Important: our ancestors considered the day of naming a child to be the eighth day from the date of his birth.
Choosing a name for a boy according to the Saints
Agree, having 30-40 dates with names at your disposal, you can always choose a wonderful name for your baby. The main thing is that the fate and deeds of the saint, whose name you are going to name the baby, inspire both him and you to a life full of light, wisdom and creativity.
Choosing a name for the youngest member of the family usually causes heated debate. The wise remark of Theophan the Recluse will reconcile all the relatives and friends of the baby: “Here the matter will be without any human considerations, as God wills: for birthdays are in the hands of God.”
Rely on the wisdom of the Elder and open the Saints and continue reading the article. Below you will find names for boys corresponding Orthodox calendar for January. The tables also contain information about the meaning of each name, its origin, and the patron saint of the name.
Boys' names according to the Saints - January: meaning, origin, patron saint
January is a harsh month and this cannot but affect children born this month. Among the virtues of January babies: patience, determination and restraint. You can see names in other months in the articles: , ,
| Name | Origin | Meaning | Patron Saint |
| Michael | biblical | Who's like God | Holy Martyr Michael the Theologian, presbyter |
| Nikita | from Greek | winner | Holy Martyr Nikita Belevsky, Bishop |
| Peter | from Greek | stone, rock | Presentation of St. Peter, Metropolitan |
| Prokop | from Greek Procopius | naked sword | Blessed Procopius |
| Sergey | from Etruscan | highly respected | Holy Martyr Sergius Tsvetkov, deacon (new martyr) |
| Feofan | from Greek | Epiphany | Saint Theophan, Bishop of Monemvasia |
| Filaret | from Greek | lover of virtue | Saint Philaret, Metropolitan of Kyiv |
| Name | Origin | Meaning | Patron Saint |
| Vasily | from Greek | regal | |
| David | from Hebrew | Darling | Martyr David of Dvinsky, Armenian |
| Ivan | from biblical John | God's mercy | Holy Martyr John Smirnov, hieromonk (new martyr) |
| Makar | from Greek | blissful, happy | Holy Martyr Macarius Mironov, hieromonk (new martyr) |
| Nahum | biblical | comforting | Saint Naum of Ohrid |
| Paul | from Latin | small, junior | Venerable Paul of Neocaesarea, bishop, preacher |
| Vasily | from Greek | regal | Holy Martyr Vasily Spassky, priest |
Nativity of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. IN Orthodox traditions It is not customary to name children after Jesus Christ. If you nevertheless chose the name Jesus for your son, then the patron saint of the baby will be Saint righteous Jesus Navin (but the name day date will not be January 7!)
| Name | Origin | Meaning | Patron Saint |
| Alexander | from Greek | defender |
1. Holy Martyr Alexander Volkov, priest (new martyr) 2. Holy Martyr Alexander Krylov, Archpriest (New Martyr) |
| Vasily | from Greek | regal | Venerable Martyr Vasily Mazurenko, hieromonk (new martyr) |
| Gregory | from Greek | awake | Holy Martyr Grigory Serbarinov, Archpriest (New Martyr) |
| David | biblical | Darling | Reverend David |
| Dmitry | from Greek | belonging to Demeter | Holy Martyr Dimitri Chistoserdov, Archpriest (New Martyr) |
|
from Evfimy, from Greek |
pious | Holy Martyr Euthymius of Sardia, Bishop | |
| Joseph | biblical | God will multiply | Apostle Joseph Barsabas |
| Konstantin | from Greek | permanent, persistent | Venerable Constantine of Sinadia (Phrygian) |
| Leonid | from Greek | descended from a lion | Holy Martyr Leonid Antoshchenko, Bishop of Mari (new martyr) |
| Michael | biblical | who is like God |
1. Holy Martyr Mikhail Smirnov, deacon (new martyr) 2. Holy Martyr Mikhail Cheltsov, Archpriest (New Martyr) |
| Nicodemus | from Greek | victorious people | Venerable Nicodemus of Tismania, Romanian |
| Nikolay | from Greek | conqueror of nations |
1. Holy Martyr Nicholas Zalessky, priest 2. Holy Martyr Nikolai Tarbeev, priest |
| Osip | from the biblical Joseph | God will multiply | — |
| Yakov | from the biblical Jacob | hot on the heels |
| Name | Origin | Meaning | Patron Saint |
| Alexander | from Greek | defender |
1. Holy Martyr Alexander Cicero, priest (new martyr) 2. Holy Martyr Alexander Dagaev, Archpriest (New Martyr) |
| Arkady | from Greek | resident of Arcadia | Holy Martyr Arkady Reshetnikov, deacon (new martyr) |
| Dorofey | from Greek | gift of God | Holy Martyr Dorotheos of Melitino |
| Efim | from Greek Euthymius | pious | Martyr Euthymius of Nicomedia |
| Ignat | from Latin | fiery | Venerable Ignatius Lomsky, Yaroslavl |
| Leonid | from Greek | descended from a lion | Holy Martyr Leonid Vmktorov, Archpriest (New Martyr) |
| Nikanor | from Greek | contemplating victory | Holy Martyr Nikanor, Apostle from the 70s |
| Nicodemus | from Greek | victorious people | Holy Martyr Nicodemus of Belgorod, Bishop (New Martyr) |
| Name | Origin | Meaning | Patron Saint |
| Ivan | from biblical John | God's mercy | Venerable John of Pechersk, monk |
| Benjamin | from Hebrew Benjamin | son of the right hand, beloved son | Reverend Benjamin |
| Georgy / Egor | from Greek | tiller | Saint George of Nicomedia, bishop |
| Lavr, Lavrentiy | — | bay tree | Venerable Lavrentiy of Chernigov |
| Mark | from Latin | hammer | Venerable Mark of Pechersk |
| Thaddeus | from Greek / from Hebrew | gift of God/praise | Venerable Thaddeus the Confessor |
| Theophilus | from Greek | God-loving |
1. Venerable Theofl of Pechersk, recluse 2. Venerable Theophilus of Omuch |
| Name | Origin | Meaning | Patron Saint |
| Alexander | from Greek | defender |
1. Holy Martyr Alexander Organov, priest (new martyr) 2. Holy Martyr Alexander Trapitsyn, Archbishop (new martyr) |
| Bogdan | from Greek Theodotus | given by God | Holy Martyr Theodotus |
| Vasily | from Greek | regal |
1. Saint Basil the Great, Archbishop of Caesarea in Cappadocia 2. Holy Martyr Basil of Ankyria (Caesarea) |
| Vyacheslav | from the ancient Slavs. | most glorious | Holy Martyr Vyacheslav Infantov, priest (new martyr) |
| Gregory | from Greek | awake | Saint Gregory of Nazianzus the Elder (Theologian), bishop |
| Eremey | from Hebrew Jeremiah | exalted by God / may the Lord exalt | Venerable Martyr Jeremiah Leonov, monk (new martyr) |
| Ivan | from biblical John | Grace of God |
1. Holy Martyr John Suldin, priest (new martyr) 2. Holy Martyr John Smirnov, priest (new martyr) |
| Michael | biblical | Who's like God | Holy Martyr Michael Bleiwe, Archpriest (New Martyr) |
| Nikolay | from Greek | conqueror of nations | Holy Martyr Nikolai Bezhanitsky, Archpriest (New Martyr) |
| Peter | from Greek | stone, rock | Martyr Peter of the Peloponnese |
| Plato | from Greek | wide | Holy Martyr Platon (Kulbush) of Revel, Bishop (New Martyr) |
| Trofim | from Greek | breadwinner | Holy Martyr Trofim Myachin, priest (new martyr) |
| Theodosius | from Greek Theodosius | God given | Venerable Theodosius of Triglia, abbot |
| Yakov | from the biblical Jacob | hot on the heels | Holy Martyr Jacob Alferov, priest (new martyr) |
| Name | Origin | Meaning | Patron Saint |
| Vasily | from Greek | regal | Martyr Vasily Petrov (new martyr) |
| Kozma | from Greek | world order, universe | Saint Cosmas of Constantinople, Archbishop |
| Mark | from Latin | hammer | Reverend Mark Deaf |
| Modest | from Latin | modest, unpretentious | Holy Martyr Modest |
| Peter | from Greek | stone, rock | Venerable Peter of Rome |
| Seraphim | from Hebrew | fire angel | Venerable Seraphim of Sarov, wonderworker |
| Sergey | from Etruscan | highly respected | Holy Martyr Sergius |
| Sidor | from Isidore | gift of Isis | Blessed Righteous Isidore |
| Sylvester | from Latin | forest | Saint Sylvester, Pope |
| Name | Origin | Meaning | Patron Saint |
| Alexander | from Greek | defender |
1. Holy Martyr Alexander, Bishop 2. Holy Martyr Alexander Skalsky, Archpriest (New Martyr) |
| Aristarch | from Greek | best boss | Holy Martyr Aristarchus of Alamea, Bishop |
| Artem / Artemy | from Greek | healthy, unharmed | Apostle from 70 Artem of Listria, bishop |
| Arkhip | from Greek | chief rider | Apostle from 70 Archippus |
| Afanasy | from Greek | immortal | Venerable Athanasius of Syandemsky, Vologda |
| Denis | from Greek Dionysus | God of fertility and winemaking | Holy Martyr Dionysius the Areopagite of Athens, Bishop |
| Efim | from Greek Euthymius | pious | Venerable Martyr Euthymius of Vatopedi, abbot |
| Zosim | from Greek | going on the road | Venerable Martyr Zosimus of Cilicia, hermit |
| Joseph / Osip | biblical | God will multiply | Apostle from 70 Joseph Barsabas |
| Carp | from Greek | fetus | Apostle from 70 Carp |
| Clement / Klim |
from Greek / from Latin |
grapevine / gracious | Apostle Clement from 70, Bishop of Rome |
| Kondrat / Kondratiy | from Greek | square, broad shouldered | Apostle from 70 Kondrat of Athens |
| Luke | from Latin | light | Apostle Luke 70 |
| Mark | from Latin | hammer | Apostle from 70 Mark John the Evangelist, bishop |
| Nikolay | from Greek | conqueror of nations | Holy Martyr Nikolai Maslov, priest (new martyr) |
| Ostap | from Greek Eustathius | stable | Saint Eustathius the First of Serbia, Archbishop |
| Paul | from Latin | small, junior | Holy Martyr Pavel Filitsyn, priest (new martyr) |
| Prokhor | from Greek | started singing | Apostle from 70 Prochorus of Nicomedia, bishop |
| Rodion | from Greek Herodion | hero, heroic | Apostle from 70 Herodion of Patras, bishop |
| Semyon | from Simeon | listening |
1. Apostle from 70 Simeon of Jerusalem 2. Apostle from 70 Simeon Niger |
| Stepan | from Greek Stefan | crown, diadem |
1. Apostle from 70 Stephen the First Martyr, Archdeacon 2. Holy Martyr Stefan Ponomarev, Archpriest (New Martyr) |
| Terenty | Roman family name | smooth, polite | Apostle from 70 Terentius of Iconice, bishop |
| Timofey | from Greek | God-worshipping | Apostle from 70 Timothy of Ephesus, bishop |
| Trofim | from Greek | breadwinner | Apostle from 70 Trophimus |
| Thaddeus | from Greek Theodore | gift of God | Apostle Thaddeus 70 |
| Philip | from Greek | someone who loves horses |
1. Apostle Philip from 70 2. Holy Martyr Philip Grigoriev, Archpriest |
| Yakov | from the biblical Jacob | hot on the heels | Apostle from 70 James |
| Name | Origin | Meaning | Patron Saint |
| Gregory | from Greek | awake | Venerable Gregory of Akritsky |
| Joseph / Osip | biblical | God will multiply | Martyr Joseph Bespalov (new martyr) |
| Matvey | from New Testament Matthew | bestowed by God | Martyr Matthew Gusev (new martyr) |
| Novel | from Latin | Roman |
1. Venerable Martyr Romanus of Carpenisius 2. Holy Martyr Romanus the Lacedaemonian |
| Sergey | from Etruscan | highly respected | Holy Martyr Sergius Lavrov, Archpriest (New Martyr) |
| Thomas | biblical | twin | Saint Thomas |
| Name | Origin | Meaning | Patron Saint |
| Anton | From Greek or Latin | Holy Martyr Anton of Egypt | |
| Victor | from Latin | winner | Holy Martyr Viktor Usov, priest (new martyr) |
| Vladimir | from Old Russian | the one who owns the world | Holy Martyr Vladimir Pasternatsky, Archpriest |
| Georgy / Egor | from Greek | tiller | Rev. George Hozevit |
| Gregory | from Greek | awake | Saint-like martyr Gregory of Pechersk, wonderworker |
| Dmitry | from Greek | belonging to Demeter | Holy Martyr Demetrius Plyshevsky, priest |
| Evgeniy | from Greek | noble | Martyr Eugene |
| Emelyan | from Greek | affectionate, flattering | Venerable Emilian of Kizicheskiy, Venerable |
| Ilya | biblical | My God is Yahweh | Venerable Elijah of Egypt |
| Michael | biblical | Who's like God | Saint Michael Rozov, priest (new martyr) |
| Julian / Julius | Roman family name | — | Holy Martyr Julian of Egypt, abbot |
| Name | Origin | Meaning | Patron Saint |
| Zakhar | from the biblical Zechariah | memory of the Lord / man | Martyr Zachary |
| Paul | from Latin | small, junior | Holy Martyr Pavel Nikolsky, priest (new martyr) |
| Panteley | from Greek | all-merciful | Holy Martyr Panteleimon |
| Peter | from Greek | stone, rock | Saint Peter of Sebaste, bishop |
| Philip | from Greek | someone who loves horses | Philip II (Fedor Kolychev) Metropolitan of Moscow and All Rus' |
| Name | Origin | Meaning | Patron Saint |
| Anatoly | from Greek | resident of Anatolia | Holy Martyr Anatoly Grisyuk, Metropolitan (New Martyr) |
| Gregory | from Greek | awake | Saint Gregory of Nyssa, bishop |
| Zinovy | from Greek | one who lives according to the will of Zeus | Holy Martyr Zinovy (New Martyr) |
| Makar | from Greek | blissful, happy | Venerable Macarius of Pisemsky |
| Paul | from Latin | small, junior | Venerable Pavel Obnorsky (Kovelsky) |
| Peter | from Greek | stone, rock | Holy Martyr Peter Uspensky, Archpriest (New Martyr) |
| Name | Origin | Meaning | Patron Saint |
| Vitaly | from Latin | vital | Venerable Vitaly of Gazsky |
| Vladimir | from Old Russian | the one who owns the world | Holy Martyr Vladimir Fokin, priest (new martyr) |
| Joseph / Osip | biblical | God will multiply | Saint Joseph of Cappadocia |
| Michael | biblical | Who's like God | Saint Klopsky (Novgorod) |
| Nikolay | from Greek | conqueror of nations | Holy Martyr Nicholas Matsievsky, priest (new martyr) |
| from Greek Stefan | crown, diadem | Holy Righteous Stephen | |
| Terenty | Roman family name | smooth, polite | Holy Martyr Terentius |
| Fedor | from Greek | gift of God | Holy Martyr Theodore Antipin, priest |
| Name | Origin | Meaning | Patron Saint |
| Afanasy | from Greek | immortal | Holy Martyr Athanasius |
| Maxim | from Latin | greatest | Rev. Maxim Kavsokalivit |
| Nikifor | from Greek | the one who brings victory | Venerable Nikifor |
| Peter | from Greek | stone, rock | Holy Martyr Peter Absalomite (Aniysky) |
| Yakov | from the biblical Jacob | hot on the heels | Venerable James of Nizibia, Bishop |
| Name | Origin | Meaning | Patron Saint |
| Adam | biblical | Human | Reverend Adam |
| Andrey | from Greek | courageous | Righteous Andrew |
| Aristarch | from Greek | best boss | Righteous Aristarchus |
| Benjamin | from Hebrew Benjamin | son of the right hand, beloved son | Reverend Benjamin |
| David | from Hebrew | Darling | Reverend David |
| from biblical John | Grace of God | Confessor John Kevroletin, hieroschemamonk (new martyr) | |
| Ilya | biblical | My God is Yahweh | Reverend Elijah |
| Joseph / Osip | biblical | God will multiply | Venerable Joseph of Raifa (Analitin) |
| Isaac | biblical | he will laugh | Reverend Isaac |
| Makar | from Greek | blissful, happy | Venerable Macarius |
| Mark | from Latin | hammer | Reverend Mark |
| Moses | biblical | one who was pulled out of the water | Reverend Moses |
| Paul | from Latin | small, junior | Reverend Paul |
| Savva | from Aramaic | old man | Reverend Savva |
| Sergey | from Etruscan | highly respected | Venerable Sergius |
| Stepan | from Greek Stefan | crown, diadem | Reverend Stephen |
| Name | Origin | Meaning | Patron Saint |
| Varlaam | from Chaldean | son of God | Venerable Varlaam of Arkhangelsk (Keretsky) |
| Gabriel | from the biblical Gabriel | God is my strength | Venerable Gabriel of Serbia |
| Ivan | from biblical John | Grace of God | Venerable John Kushchnik |
| Michael | biblical | Who's like God | Holy Martyr Mikhail Samsonov, Archpriest (New Martyr) |
| Paul | from Latin | small, junior | Venerable Paul of Thebes |
| Prokhor | from Greek | started singing | Venerable Prokhor of Pshinsky |
| Name | Origin | Meaning | Patron Saint |
| Anton | From Greek or Latin | entering into battle, opposing |
1. Venerable Anthony the Great 2. Venerable Anthony of Dymsky 3. Venerable Anthony of Krasnokholmsky |
| Victor | from Latin | winner | Holy Martyr Victor Evropeytsev, priest (new martyr) |
|
Georgy / |
from Greek | tiller | Martyr George |
| Ivan | from biblical John | Grace of God | Saint John of Rostov, bishop |
| Paul | from Latin | small, junior | Holy Martyr Pavel Uspensky, priest (new martyr) |
| Name | Origin | Meaning | Patron Saint |
| Alexander | from Greek | defender | Holy Martyr Alexander Rusinov, Archpriest (New Martyr) |
| Afanasy | from Greek | immortal |
1. Saint A\Athanasius the Great 2. Venerable Athanasius of Sandem 3. Righteous Afanasy Navolotsky |
| Vladimir | from Old Russian | the one who owns the world | Holy Martyr Vladimir Zubkovich, Archpriest (New Martyr) |
| Dmitry | from Greek | belonging to Demeter | Reverend Dmitry |
| Evgeniy | from Greek | noble | Holy Martyr Eugene of Isadsky, priest (new martyr) |
| Emelyan | from Greek | affectionate, flattering | Venerable Emelian |
| Ephraim | from Semitic Ephraim | prolific | Saint Ephraim of Milas, bishop |
| Hilarion | from Greek | funny | Venerable Hilarion |
| Kirill | from Greek | lord | Saint Cyril of Radonezh |
| Maxim | from Latin | greatest | Saint Maximus the New |
| Michael | biblical | Who's like God | Holy Martyr Mikhail Kargopolov, priest (new martyr) |
| Nikolay | from Greek | conqueror of nations | Holy Martyr Nicholas Krasovsky, priest (new martyr) |
| Sergey | from Etruscan | highly respected | Holy Martyr Sergius Lebedev, priest (new martyr) |
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Families planning to have a child in 2018 will be pleasantly surprised by what wonderful qualities this year’s patron, the yellow earth Dog, will endow the newborn with.
A girl born at this time will turn into a real charmer, kind and sympathetic, winning the hearts of the opposite sex. It is possible that a girl will grow up in love with some kind of art: dancing, singing or drawing. But every character trait that a Dog can pass on to a child will appeal to everyone. Let's find out what kind of character a girl born in 2018 will have.
Character of girls born in 2018 Year of the Dog
Girls born in the year of the Dog grow up to be sweet, kind and sympathetic girls. They have a good memory and a vivid imagination, and are often interested in art, writing music, drawing or dancing well. They are confident and quickly get along with other people. It will always be a pleasure to be friends with such a person. Representatives of the fair sex, who were born, know how to imagine themselves in the place of another person, easily get into the situation and help in trouble. However, they are very touchy and often overthink things, which can put them in an unpleasant situation. They sincerely believe in self-invented fears and often exaggerate the tragedy of the situation. Such girls are offended for quite a long time, but they move away and again turn into pleasant interlocutors and faithful friends.
How to choose a name for a girl according to the church calendar
The most common and time-tested way to choose a name for your baby is according to the church calendar or according to the Saints. If parents decide to prefer this method of choosing a name for their child, then they should go to church and talk to a clergyman who will help decide on a suitable name. According to Saints, the name for a girl is chosen according to the date of birth. Names for girls Orthodox Church offers quite a lot, but at the same time, it is also allowed to remake male names, for example: Alexander - Alexandra, Evgeniy - Evgenia, Valentin - Valentina, Oles - Olesya, etc.
Orthodox calendar of names for 2018 by month
Beautiful female names
Milana (“sweetheart”), Pelageya (“sea”), Vasilisa (“queen”), Elizabeth (“God’s oath”), Alice (“baby”), Praskovya (“Friday”), Elena (“bright”), Margarita (“pearl”), Olesya (“special”).
Popular names in 2018 for girls in Russia
Natalya (“native”), Diana (“divine”), Eva (“life”), Victoria (“victory”), Marina (“sea”), Ruslana (“lioness”), Veronica (“faith in victory”) .
Rare female names
Beatrice (“bringing happiness”), Alla (“column of light”), Larisa (“pleasant”), Zlata (“golden”), Clara (“bright”), Lada (“sweetheart”).
Also see: detailed by year of birth.
A naming according to church rites is a person’s personal name, which is given to him in infancy and assigned to him according to Christian customs. It is generally accepted that by naming a child according to the calendar, that is, in honor of an Angel, parents give him a chance to be protected from evil spirits and evil spirits. In Orthodoxy, they are very sensitive to the choice of names for newborn children, therefore all Orthodox Christians, as well as names for newborn boys, are scrupulously distributed in the Christian calendar.
Traditions of Orthodoxy
Since ancient times, there has been a Christian tradition that a newborn child was called a certain name on the 8th day from the date of his immediate birth. In order to choose a name correctly and harmoniously, it was necessary to look into the calendar of Orthodox names - whichever Angel celebrates the name day on this day, the same name should be given to the baby.
Nowadays, modern parents are returning to the roots of religion, so they carefully follow the foundations and traditions of Christianity, including giving the correct Christian name to their baby. Of course, in Orthodoxy there are also certain nuances the right choice infant naming, and the clergyman can answer all the questions the parents have. What is important to consider?
All Orthodox Christians by month and date for 2018 are included in the data. Parents must realize that for a child, his name is the name of a righteous Angel, who throughout the child’s life will sanctify his life and protect him from various evils. In Orthodoxy, boys are often named after saints who have proven themselves to be protectors of warriors or brave intercessors or patrons.
But girls according to the ancients church traditions must be called a clergyman. Of course, parents were allowed to correct the opinion of the church minister, but similar situations were rare.
- It is not recommended that children's names have a double meaning, for example, Anna Maria. Thus, the child receives a dual fate, which often becomes unhappy.
- Children should not be named in honor of deceased relatives, even if they correspond to the calendar.
- When choosing the correct and harmonious name, it is important to observe religious traditions. If the child's parents belong to different religions, then the baby is assigned the name according to the religion of which he will be baptized.
List of girl names
What names by month for 2018 for girls are marked in the calendar:
- January - Anastasia, Julia, Emilia.
- February - Seraphim, Anna, Maria.
- March - Svetlana, Christina, Nika.
- April - Svetlana, Vasilisa, Fedora.
- May - Zoya, Alexandra, Nonna.
- June - Pelageya, Nina, Antonina.
- July - Matryona, Alevtina, Elizaveta.
- August - Susanna, Eva, Elena.
- September - Martha, Seraphim, Raisa.
- October - Fekla, Iraida, Tatyana.
- November - Olga, Stepanida, Glykeria.
- December - Catherine, Varvara, Maria.
The name calendar provides a wider selection of Orthodox names, so parents will always be provided ideal option, which will fully satisfy their desires and comply with Christian customs. 
Names according to Christian customs for boys
The Orthodox calendar also defines names by month for 2018 for boys:
- January - Alexander, Vasily, Stepan.
- February - Savva, Peter, Vlas.
- March - Denis, Daniil, Rostislav.
- April - Ivan, Leonid, Anton.
- May - Victor, Boris, German.
- June - Tikhon, Nikita, Alexey.
- July - Gleb, Andrey, Vladimir.
- August - Elizar, Pavel, Fedor.
- September - Afanasy, Arseny, Makar.
- October - Dmitry, Yakov, Kuzma.
- November - Artem, Rodion, Nestor.
- December - Roman, Trifon, Yuri.
The choice of name is given special attention before the birth of the child. In the century modern technologies They find out the baby's gender in advance, so they have enough time to choose a name.
Some parents try to choose something original, not similar to those we hear every day, modern names for children. Others prefer to name boys after someone. These could be relatives or famous people. At the same time, it is important to beautifully combine the first name with the middle name and last name. Also, in the future the boy himself should like it.
At such moments, future parents are under pressure from relatives and friends who simply insist on their names, and all the proposals of the parents themselves are long and joyfully criticized. By choosing a name for a boy according to the church calendar, you can make your task easier. Everyone seeks only the best for their child. That's why fashionable names for boys are now rare and beautiful.
Character of a boy born in 2018 Year of the Dog
The Dog is a noble and valiant protector of the zodiac signs. She is always ready to protect in battle and cover the unjustly offended and weak with her breast. She is smart enough that she can distinguish between friend and foe, pretense and falsehood. A boy born this year will acquire these same character traits.
If according to the baby’s horoscope in 2018 there are not many unfavorable aspects, then he will fully acquire the nobility and traits of an affectionate patron. In the year of the dog, many famous and beloved famous personalities were born.
- Stephen King.
- Elvis Presley.
- Sylvester Stallone.
- Mother Teresa.
- Winston Churchill.
- Michael Jackson.
- Brigitte Bardot
- Sharon Stone and many others.
The boy will grow up to be a devoted son, husband and hardworking worker. And most importantly, such people are endowed with the gift of understanding others. Men born in the year of the dog intuitively feel when they need to say the right phrase and give advice. They see the world as bright and positive. And thanks to the fact that they can easily remember new information, they quickly adapt to new and even unusual conditions for them.
Such people know how to do their work efficiently and quickly. Therefore, their career is always at its best. He will be a worthy, understanding, loving and beloved companion in life. This means that such a boy must be given an appropriate name. But parents don’t know which names to choose, whether they will be common names or new Orthodox Russian names for boys.
Rules for choosing a name according to the church calendar
It's important to know that there are certain rules, which must be taken into account when choosing a name for a boy according to the church calendar. The child should be named in honor of the saint on whose memorial day he was born. Often parents don't like any name available on this day. Then you can choose from the names of subsequent days, or even from the names that are offered on a whole month. The calendar contains popular names for boys in 2018.
Since ancient times, it has been a tradition that a boy named after a saint will always be protected. He will immediately receive a very strong guardian angel at birth. But you shouldn’t call it thoughtlessly either. The baby can repeat the fate of the person after whom he is named. Therefore, children should not be given the names of great martyrs.
It is popular to give children two names at once. One is chosen for everyday (secular) life, and the second is given according to the Orthodox calendar, and the child is baptized with it. According to legend, a baby with two names is protected from envy and the evil eye, since the usual name prevents it from getting to the church name, taking on all the negative energy.
Many, despite the variety of options in church calendar They just can’t decide on a name. When all options are rejected or parents are at a dead end, you can turn to a clergyman for help. He will tell you not only what names are available for the baby on the day and month of his birth, but also what meaning is hidden in each name. In addition, the priest will tell you in detail how to correctly determine the day of the angel and answer other questions of interest. In any case, he will suggest the best and lucky names for boys
Choosing a name
A name for a son should not only have good value, but also sound courageous. Therefore, all parents try to choose the “right” name for their baby. Because of this, double names are now the most common. They are unusual, but very beautiful. Plus they have great energy. Often children are named by their zodiac sign, but the most popular ones are now in the church calendar.
Happy birthday to a baby is hard to guess. But the month is determined in advance. Poe offers many various options names
- January.
Timothy and Daniel. Common, but at the same time unusual names, also includes Kirill, Pavel, Ignat. Nifont and Nikanor are quite unusual, which is why they are chosen as middle names. Nikolai, Yuri, Anton, Sergei, Veniamin, Peter - boys under this name will become defenders. Athanasius, Proclus, Sebastian, Theoktistos are also rare. Vasily, Ivan, Maxim, Nikita, Georgy, Philip, Egor, Stepan, Savva. Unusual names Adam, Prokhor, Sebastian. - February.
Valery and Alexander. Gerasim, Victor, Felix. Timofey, Dmitry, Stepan, Semyon. Leonty. Vitaly, Nikita, Zakhar, Pavel, Vsevolod, Glas, David will grow up to be especially hardworking. - March.
Alexey is usually the name given to babies born on March 30th. Irakli, Semyon, Mark, Venedikt, Mikhail, Egor, Taras. The more popular ones include Kirill, Denis, Danila, Daniil and Ilya. - April.
April children can bear such unusual names as Samson, Aristarchus, Artemon, Niphon, Titus, Hypatius, Antip, Makar, David. There are also names that are more familiar to us, these are Stepan and Maxim, Andrey and Anton, Martin and Ivan. Gabriel, Cyril, Benjamin and Trofim, Thomas, Alexander, and finally Peter, - May.
Modest, Joseph, Severin, Kasyan, Timofey, Eremey, this month offers more unusual names. Among the usual ones are Pavel, Peter, Yuri, Arseny, Alexey, Vsevolod and Alexander, Valentin and Irakli. - June.
Karp, Sylvester, Julian, Eremey, Savely, Yan, Peter, Igor, Andrey, Dmitry, Valery, Khariton, Roman, Nikifor, Gabriel, Vladimir, Tikhon, Fedot. Also beautiful names for a boy, these are Nazar, Yuri, Fedor, Denis, Ivan, Mstislav. - July.
Safron, Samson, Emelyan, Galaktion, they are also used as middle names. The first ones are usually Stanislav, Efim, Arseny, Anatoly, Kuzma. The calendar also offers such options as Vasily, Mikhail, Alexey and Innokenty, German, Sergey, Julius. - August.
Markel, Frol, Nikanor, Ermolai, Valentin. In August, the names of boys by month for 2018 according to the Orthodox calendar are quite unusual, but beautiful. Gury, Clement, Kuzma, Christopher, Alexey and Elizar, David and Polycarp, Miron, Leonid and Stepan, Konstantin and Denis. - September.
Kondrat, Porfiry, Leonty, Pimen, Valery, Stepan, German, Thomas. Among those more familiar to us in the calendar, we can highlight Maxim, Adrian, Veniamin, Nikolai, Alexey, Arseny. - October.
Nikita, Vladimir, Vyacheslav, Ivan, Mikhail, Peter, Roman, Andrey. More specific ones include Demyan Kasyan and Aristarchus. - November.
There are also more rare ones, for example, Nikon, Demyan, Illarion, Maximilian, Vikenty. But this month you can choose from those more familiar to us, these are Fedor, Evgeniy, Pavel, Stepan, Afanasy, Mark, Artem, Denis, Kirill, Matvey, Maxim. - December.
The best names for this month are Semyon, Nikon, Modest, Mitrofan. There is also Vsevolod, Mark, Thomas, Pavel, Naum, Savva, Gabriel, Sophron, Nikolai, Lev.
These are the most popular church names presented in the church calendar. For many parents, it is important that a name has some meaning. Here's a common one new list names for boys. In addition, these are the most popular names for boys in 2018.
Stepan - wreath, crown. Vsevolod - possessing, omnipotent. Daniel is fair. Nicholas is the winner of nations. Andrey is brave. Maxim is great. Gregory is awake. Ivan - pardoned by God. Zakhar is not forgotten by God. Alexey is a protector, protector. Leo is the heart or king of animals. Evgeniy is noble. Taras is a rebel. Semyon - heard by God. Savva - Saturday, sage. Tikhon - good luck. Vasily is royal. Victor is the winner. Denis is a reveler, a merry fellow. Michael - asked of God. Alexander is protective. Anton is a challenger. Vyacheslav is the most glorious. Artem is unharmed. Georgy is a farmer. Matvey - gifted by God.
Russian popular male names are divided by month of 2018.
Boys born in winter are individuals with a stubborn character, but incredibly talented. This gives them a sense of purpose. They have a cool disposition, but at the same time they are quite persistent and strong-willed.
Spring babies are quite vulnerable. They have good memory, And great feeling humor. Boys are always conscious of how they look and can be quite selfish. They make excellent diplomats.
Summer boys are brave and risky people. In addition, they love creativity in all its forms. They are naive, but at the same time very kind.
In autumn, leisurely and reasonable boys are born. Such men are easy to communicate with and in life.
When choosing a name for a boy, all parents are confused, and this is normal. Everyone around is trying to give advice, indicate what names to call, force you to listen. After all, the options of the parents themselves are often criticized and sometimes ridiculed. Don't listen to anyone, and follow your own tastes. Also, don't choose baby boy names 2018 that are too exotic. Otherwise, this may provoke ridicule from other children.
After reading our article, you can easily choose a name for a son born in the year of Yellow Earth Dogs. Information regarding fashionable male names in 2018 will also be useful. You can find out what character traits are inherent in boys born in a given year. In addition, the article provides recommendations on choosing a name for a boy according to the month in which he was born. So, let's go.
Character of a boy born in 2018 Yellow Earth Dog
A desire to communicate, sociability, the ability to find a common language with everyone - these qualities will become the hallmarks of boys born during the reign of the Yellow Earth Dog. They will not only have a desire to surround themselves with many friends, but also an incredible ability to unite all people, finding for them common goals. The guiding star of each boy will be his talent, like a magnet, to attract others to himself, arousing their sympathy from the very first minutes of communication.
WITH early childhood boys will begin to strive for movement. This will lead to the fact that their development, both physically and psychological level, will be rapid. In this they will be ahead of many of their peers. Hence the second main character trait - curiosity, which is one of the key components of high intelligence. Boys will learn to speak, stand, walk, read, and count before others.
Boys born in 2018 will grow into many outstanding athletes. Determination, enormous strength spirit and diligence will help them achieve brilliant results in sports. Some boys, on the contrary, will show greater interest in scientific and teaching activities. A developed mind and innate intuition will allow them to easily perform tasks of increased complexity.
Boys born in 2018 are kind to their parents and other relatives. Particularly respectful attitude will be traced to the older generation. The positive qualities of boys born in 2018 include:
- responsibility;
- courage;
- ability to keep promises;
- brilliant organizational skills;
- ability to competently manage the work process;
- easy adaptability to new circumstances;
- self-criticism;
- desire to acquire new knowledge;
- sociability;
- good nature;
- the ability to quickly assimilate received information;
- justice.
There are no ideal people. Therefore it is worth mentioning negative traits, which can appear in boys born in the year of the Yellow Earth Dog if their development and upbringing take place in unfavorable conditions. The following qualities may not be very attractive:
- touchiness;
- suspiciousness;
- tendency to “cut from the shoulder”;
- hot temper:
- rancor.
- Based on the time of year in which the baby was born. Astrologers are sure that not only the year, day and time leave their mark on the boy’s character, but also the month of birth.
- Make sure that your first name matches your middle and last names as closely as possible. That is, the full name should be euphonious; when pronounced, it should seem to “flow” and not be harsh to the ear.
- Don't forget to look at the Saints - the calendar of church holidays. It usually indicates who it is named after. According to the name of a certain Saint, a child can be named. It is believed that this Saint will help the child throughout his life, protecting and protecting him from various kinds troubles.
- Some people believe that the most successful option is to choose a fateful name for a boy. To this end, it is important to clarify the meaning of each male name and, according to the information received, make a choice. First, decide what kind of person your son should grow up to be. Perhaps you want his character to be dominated by such qualities as quick wit, high intelligence, resourcefulness, the ability to get along with others and find compromises. Or maybe you want your son to become fair, kind and generous? The information presented below will help you choose a name whose characteristics are dominated by certain qualities.
- Many pay tribute to fashion in such matters as choosing a name for their son. Today it is fashionable to call sons by foreign names, which are extremely rare in the countries of the former CIS. Astrology does not see anything bad in this. But psychologists, on the contrary, do not advise doing this, since the child may have psychological problems with adaptation to society. Of course, these recommendations are conditional. However, if the name is so rare and at the same time dissonant for the residents of our regions, peers may collectively offend and even humiliate the child. After all, children are so spontaneous!
Trendy names for boys in 2018
Mark- this name has Greek and Latin roots. Mark is smart, quick-witted and willful. He does not like to lose and always strives to take a leading position among his peers. Boys with this name find it difficult to get along with people. Only those who have become truly close to them can earn their trust and capture their hearts. Mark is, as a rule, a good student and shows a special interest in the exact sciences. He senses lies very subtly, so experts do not advise parents to lie to their son, even with good intentions.
Kirill- translated from ancient Greek as “lord”, “master”, and from Persian - “sun”. Boys with this name are very inquisitive, they are interested in everything that happens around them. They're beyond their years developed intelligence able to quickly understand even difficult situations. Kirill's favorite activities are sports and reading. Therefore, it is advisable for parents to send their son to some sports section and buy for him as much “correct” literature as possible. Kirill’s key qualities are enormous willpower, impartiality, ambition, nobility.
Elisha- there are two versions of the origin of the name: from Greek name Odysseus and from the Hebrew name Elisha, which means "Salvation of God." Boys with this name are creative. Hidden in the depths of their souls is a huge potential that needs to be revealed and realized from childhood. These are real dreamers and inventors. Many Elishas have a literary gift, so already at a young age they often write novels, poems, detective stories, and poems. Distinctive feature Eliseev – comprehensive development and determination, sometimes bordering on stubbornness.
Benjamin- Russian name. But many experts are inclined to believe that this is the Russian version of the Hebrew name Benjamin - that was the name of the youngest son of Rachel and Jacob. All Benjamins have a multifaceted character. By psychological type they can be both introverts and extroverts. But, regardless of this, the Benjamins are extremely generous. These are sociable boys who strive to be on time everywhere and keep abreast of all events. Most often, they grow up to be thorough, intelligent and rather conservative individuals.
Bogdan- the name has Slavic roots and means “Given by God.” Often Bogdan is the only one long-awaited child in the family. Experts have noticed that parents call their son Bogdan, whose birth was associated with many anxieties and problems. In infancy, Bogdan can often be capricious, because his parents spoil him. But as he grows older, he becomes calmer and more balanced. The main character traits of Bogdan are prudence, moderation, and planning. It should also be said that almost all Bogdans have well-developed intuition.
Male names 2018
Winter names
Boys who are born in winter time, endowed with excellent health. By nature, they have well-developed volitional qualities. Winter boys are purposeful and rarely give up if obstacles appear on the way to achieving their goals. Very often these are workaholics who are ready to work day and night for a just cause. Increased activity and prudence allow winter boys to achieve a lot in life.
December
Vsevolod, Vasily, Afanasy, Gennady, Nikolay, Leo, Arseny, Valerian, Yaroslav, Klim, Gury, Spiridon, Innokenty, Gabriel, Stepan, Naum, Savva, Zakhar, Anton, Pavel, Thomas, Arkady, Arkhip, Modest, Tryphon, Semyon.
January
Elizar, Prokhor, Adam, Trofim, Seraphim, Yakov, Efim, Egor, Naum, Philip, Mikhail, Georgy, Maxim, Nikita, Afanasy, Ivan, Emelyan, Valentin, Peter, Artem, Sergey, Nikanor.
February
Porfiry, Akim, Nikifor, Julian, Yakov, David, Yuri, Vsevolod, Pavel, Lavrenty, Philip, Vitaly, Leonty, Arseny, Peter, Konstantin, Alexey, Fedor, Kirill.
Spring names
Even at a young age, boys are endowed with adult-like qualities developed intellect. Very careful, any decisions are made only after several careful fact checks. Perhaps this saves them from fatal mistakes and wrong actions. However, such caution often plays a cruel joke on them, preventing them from being decisive and achieving outstanding results. Spring boys are endowed with “diplomatic” qualities: loyalty, flexibility, the ability to get around “ sharp corners"and quickly adapt to changing circumstances.
March
Stepan, Nikanor, Rostislav, Nikifor, Yuri, Timofey, Trofim, Alexey, Victor, Vasily, Ivan, Grigory, Anton, Philip, Alexander, Fedot, Makar, Lev, Danila, Ilya, Kuzma.
April
Plato, Tikhon, Khariton, Peter, Egor, Thomas, Semyon, Gabriel, Leonid, Veniamin, Sergei, Artem, Anatoly, Cyril, Terenty, Polycarp, Innocent, Yakov, Vadim, Mstislav.
May
Grigory, Denis, Vitaly, Leonty, Thomas, Maxim, Nikita, Boris, Roman, David, Dmitry, Egor, Valentin, German, Afanasy, Pakhom, Lavrenty, Fedor, Vsevolod.
Summer names
In the summer, boys are born with a generous and kind soul. WITH childhood they understand that there is no need to waste money on trifles. They always make grandiose plans, fantasize, and think a lot. Sometimes it seems as if they are completely immersed in themselves. However, these boys have an amazing ability to quickly transform, turning from a reserved person into a very sociable person. They are also characterized by such qualities as impressionability, impulsiveness, lack of restraint, and a willingness to act in spite of circumstances.
June
Ivan, Konstantin, Leonty, Semyon, Georgy, Denis, Pavel, Leonid, Fedot, Timofey, Gabriel, Arseny, Matvey, Tikhon, Kirill, Nikifor, Gennady, Ignatiy, Sergey, Dmitry.
July
Julius, Artem, Svyatoslav, Yakov, Valentin, Philip, Thomas, Alexander, Innocent, Daniil, Vladimir, Anatoly, Gury, Terenty, Maxim, Demyan, Stanislav, Gleb, Alexey.
August
Galaktion, Seraphim, Makar, Naum, Konstantin, Anton, Stepan, Leonid, Ivan, Miron, Pavel, George, Savva, Polycarp, Prokhor, Elizar, Roman, Ilya, Boris, Christopher, Nikolai, Fedor.
Autumn names
Boys born in autumn are distinguished by their calm character and prudence. They have a clear mind, which allows them to quickly absorb new information and study well. The behavior of autumn boys is not devoid of prudence, thoroughness and some kind of adult deliberation. These are little pedants who try to complete any task as well as possible. This is how the character of an autumn boy will remain forever; this is not childish maximalism at all! Among others positive qualities boys born in the autumn period should be noted for their prudence, foresight, responsibility, and honesty.
September
Andrey, Philip, Ivan, Alexander, Makar, Gennady, Gleb, Zakhar, Mikhail, Konstantin, Lev, Igor, Svyatoslav, Alexey, Roman, Ignat, Khariton, Dmitry, Efim, Stanislav, Evgeny.
October
David, Fedor, Oleg, Dmitry, Grigory, Sergey, Maxim, Zinovy, Yuri, Stepan, Ivan, Porfiry, Christopher, Karp, Evgraf, Alexey, Julian, Kuzma, Denis, Ignatius, Vyacheslav.
November
Yakov, Anton, Zinovy, Konstantin, Vasily, Alexander, Zakhar, Ignatius, Anton, Prokhor, Artem, Plato, Kirill, Stanislav, Yaroslav, German, Valery, Fedot, Orest, Afanasy, Egor, Pavel.
