Throughout this and last century, most parents have called their sons that way because of the meaning of these words. healthy-food-near-me.com compiled its rating of names that are especially popular in Russia and abroad, based on various sources, and also looked at what character they carry in themselves.
1. Nicholas
One of the most beautiful star couples, Anna Kournikova and Enrique Iglesias, last year became the parents of twins, a boy and a girl. The boy was named by a Russian name, but in a Western manner – Nicholas. And given the popularity of this couple, one can safely predict a surge of interest in Nicholas around the world.
Meaning and character: comes from the ancient Greek name Nikolaos (“nika” – victory, “laos” – people) and means “conqueror of peoples”, “conquering people”, “victory of people”. Nikolai is inherently a rather secretive person, he always strives to move forward, not paying too much attention to those around him. You can never have exact certainty about what Nikolai is currently planning. The motives behind his actions often remain a mystery. Moreover, such a person is endowed with self-control and other leadership qualities.
2. Maxim
Even Maria Kozhevnikova, who considers herself very picky when it comes to choosing male names, considers this name wonderful. Not to mention the fans of Maxim Vitorgan. The popularity of the actor has only been growing lately – many note his brutality, which suddenly came to the fore after Maxim was seriously interested in sports.
Meaning and character: translated from Latin means “the greatest”, no more, no less. By nature, most Maxims are extroverts – born diplomats. They have an innate gift of persuasion, and therefore are excellent manipulators. At the same time, such people are very ambitious and proud, they hardly manage to take a step towards another person if they are convinced that they are right.
3. Plato
Yes, the fascination with old names has affected the boys as well. This name is associated primarily with the high-browed ancient Greek philosopher. But there are already enough famous people named Plato among our contemporaries. It’s just that their fame is not at all scandalous – they are athletes, academics, historians and poets.
Meaning and character: the name has Greek roots and means broad-shouldered. If interpreted more freely, it is both “strong” and “reliable”. In general, a very masculine name. Plato has a synthetic mindset. He quickly grasps everything, is easily able to imagine the problem as a whole, but it happens that he gets bogged down in trifles. Plato is hardworking rather than talented. Everything that he achieves at work is the result of his efficiency, but what difference does it make if everything he undertakes, he does well in the end.
4. Alexander
This name has been at the top of the charts in the registry offices of our country for several years already. And not even the first decade – very often Sasha’s sons began to be called back in the 1990s. Since then, the name has lost ground a little, and Artyoms have been stepping on the heels of the Aleksandrs. But to catch up – they have not yet caught up.
Meaning and character: protector of people. This is how the meaning of Alexander is translated from ancient Greek. Alexandra are very independent and do not tolerate invasion of personal space. They have a strong sense of duty to their family. He values his brothers and sisters, loves and respects his parents, but it is not so easy to manage him. Praise from him can be achieved only if you deserve it, in his opinion, the more valuable it is.
5. Stanislav
The name Stanislav was still used by the Slavs in the XNUMXth-XNUMXth centuries, and later remained in use among our western neighbors – Poles, Bulgarians, Ukrainians, Belarusians. This name also spread among non-Slavic languages, transforming in pronunciation and spelling. The name Stanislav in France will sound like Stanislas, in Germany – Stanistaus, in Spain – Estanislao.
Meaning and character: the name is borrowed from the Polish language, in which Stanislav means “the most glorious”, “to become glorious.” In childhood, this is a very mobile and emotional child. His name sounds rather soft, so he sometimes tends to be rude and hard. In adolescence, he can become a very conflicted boy and often get into fights. In school, these boys often have many problems with discipline and academic performance. But Stanislav can quickly make up for lost knowledge, showing determination and perseverance. He has an extraordinary sense of humor, which sometimes manifests itself in very caustic witticisms, so you should not take offense at them – such is the character. And people with this name are very talented in various fields, for example, in managing people or writing.
6. John
This biblical name seems simple but reliable, and has been in the top names for the entire past century. In the last decade, its popularity has fallen, but nevertheless, it is chosen quite often. By the way, the love of life Carrie from “Sex and the City” is called John.
Meaning and character: this is a version of our Ivan, a name of Hebrew origin, which means – Yahweh (God) had mercy, Yahweh (God) had mercy, the gift of God, the grace of God. The name John means the need to dominate. Anytime and anywhere. And regardless of how justified such a desire in specific circumstances. The conflict with the one who is obviously stronger does not frighten, but provokes.
7. Robert
Like John, Robert was popular for most of the last century. The name is still associated with Robert Kennedy, although not so much. Today it is more popular in abbreviated form as Robbie or Bobby.
Meaning and character: translated from ancient Germanic – “unfading glory”. Robert has such character traits as concentration, purposefulness and the ability to concentrate well. At the same time, Robert is not inclined to keep grudges against people for a long time, but always tries to ponder and understand not only the essence of the conflict that has arisen, but also to evaluate and, possibly, accept the opinion of his opponent.
8. Michael
The number one name in the XXI century. Its extreme popularity is likely to continue in the future.
Meaning and character: this is a variant of our name Michael, which is translated from Hebrew as “one who is like God.” In disputes, Michael will prefer to find a compromise, using a soft approach to reach agreement; if it is noticed that the dispute is flaring up, then it will go to the side in time. Michael usually has many friends and acquaintances, so he does not suffer from loneliness, that is, such a man will definitely not be left without a life partner.
9. William
Fashionable at the beginning of the last century, this serious traditional name has never lost its popularity, which is now even growing. The marriage of Prince William to Kate Middleton gave a new impetus to this trend.
Meaning and character: translated from English – “protection”. William will achieve success in life: he is charming and kind, popular with friends, inspires confidence in people, although his character is rather complex: stubborn, persistent. At the same time, he is very calculating, thinks over every step and always relies on his intuition.
10. David
The biblical name topped the list in the 1960s and is popular again today. Simple and sweet, it is a classic that is not afraid of fashion. Celebrities with this name start with Michelangelo’s masterpiece “David” and include rock star David Bowie.
Meaning and character: translated from Hebrew – “beloved”. David loves to communicate, he always has many friends, because of whom this person often finds himself in unpleasant situations. This person is a little romantic, he is attracted by adventures and mysterious distances, he loves to talk about it with friends. And friends, in turn, appreciate David for his good nature, balanced by developed willpower, which makes this person responsive and capable of compassion.