Saints names of women by month. We choose unusual and original names that are suitable for girls born in May
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The birth of a child is a significant event in the life of any family. The birth of a baby is inextricably linked with the important task of choosing a suitable name. If you have a little princess, then when thinking about what to name the girl, you should take into account that your step will become one of the determining factors in her future fate. What you name your daughter will determine the formation of her attitude towards the world around her, her ability to achieve success and her goals.
Names according to the church calendar
The choice of a name for a girl according to the church calendar is associated with the date of birth of the child and the day of remembrance of the saint in whose honor the baby will be named. The Orthodox church calendar has a large number of various options, many of which are repeated. In this regard, name days are considered to be the day of remembrance of the saint closest to the date of birth of the child. A Christian church name is given to the baby during the sacrament of baptism. From this moment on, the corresponding saint becomes her heavenly patron and protector.
How to choose a girl's name by patronymic
What to name your daughter, taking into account all the factors? After all, the full name should sound harmonious and be combined with the patronymic. Before naming your child, slowly say to yourself or out loud the baby’s last, first and patronymic names. Listen carefully to how the phrase sounds. It should be coherent, easy to pronounce and harmonious. To do this, it is worth exploring different options and their meanings.
What can you name a girl
Almost all parents think about what to name a girl even during her mother’s pregnancy. A name is one of the most important components of any person’s life, which can determine the successful course of his destiny or cause a lot of inconvenience. The rich variety of female names, among which, along with popular Russian ones, there is also an incredible variety of Greek, Tatar, Armenian, Muslim and other options, makes the choice much more difficult. For this reason, the question of what to name your daughter should be approached with all responsibility and seriousness.
According to zodiac signs
What to name a daughter born under the sign of Aries? It is recommended to consider options that will help further curb the explosive temperament characteristic of this zodiac sign. Valeria, Alexandra, Alla, Ekaterina, Larisa, Zhanna, Yaroslava, Nadezhda would be perfect.
The distinctive features of women born under the sign of Taurus are fidelity, gentleness, and femininity. In this case, affectionate names such as Victoria, Antonina, Vera, Galina, Diana, Daria, Eva, Maria, Natalya, Polina, Oksana, Tamara are suitable.
Geminis can be wonderful wives and mothers, executive employees, but only as long as they are interested in it. To give consistency to their views, you need to call the girls Valeria, Alisa, Angelina, Evgenia, Ekaterina, Elena, Ksenia, Lika, Christina or Ellina.
According to the horoscope, Cancers are distinguished by sensitivity, tenderness and femininity. For girls, you should choose beautiful names that will help them become a little firmer and stronger. Among these are Lolita, Anita, Elena, Milana, Simona, Olesya, Yana, Florita, Yulia.
The fiery temperament of the Leo woman does not prevent her from being a wonderful housewife and mother. It is recommended to pay attention to Daria, Alla, Antonina, Angela, Susanna, Lydia, Julia, Christina, Zhanna, Ilona, Elvira, Yana.
Girls born under the sign of Virgo are usually faithful, balanced and neat. To soften the Virgo’s strong character a little, you need to call her Zoya, Anastasia, Anna, Valentina, Elizaveta, Inessa, Maria, Stella, Tatyana, Regina, Tamila, Lydia, Natalya.
Libras are often characterized by capriciousness and narcissism, and a fear of loneliness. For girls born under this zodiac sign, such options as Ella, Lyubov, Nadezhda, Sofia, Vera, Lyudmila, Dominica, Carolina, Yesenia, Elena are suitable.
A unique combination of love for power and justice, responsibility and independence are inherent in Scorpio girls. Such unusual names as Iskra, Oktyabrina, Agafya, Alexandra, Marfa, Zinaida, Yana, Anastasia, Taisiya, Agnessa, Tamila are ideal for them.
Independent and often extravagant, Sagittarius needs restraint. When thinking about what to name a girl born under this sign, pay attention to such options as Muse, Alexandra, Vasilisa, Seraphima, Varvara, Ekaterina, Tamara.
Female Capricorns are characterized by independence and determination. To help a Capricorn girl become more feminine and delicate, call her Sofia, Vera, Daria, Zinaida, Ilona, Evgenia, Olga, Ekaterina, Lilia, Zhanna, Alevtina or Svetlana.
Aquarius girls are selfless, incredibly hard-working and uncompromising. When thinking about the question of what to name a girl born under this sign, pay attention to Anna, Alina, Darina, Ilona, Linda, Isolde, Nonna, Irma, Yana, Svetlana, Yulia.
Women born under the auspices of the Pisces sign are soft and flexible. Such a girl should be called Eva, Evgenia, Lolita, Lada, Alina, Irina, Polina, Maria or Natalya.
According to the calendar
The church calendar contains a list of saints' names, each of which corresponds to a specific date. The tradition of naming a child according to the calendar is preserved mainly in believing families. By naming the baby in honor of a revered saint, parents provide the child with spiritual protection and patronage. A special religious calendar will tell you how to name a girl in accordance with Orthodox tradition.
By time of year
If a girl was born in winter, it is recommended to name her a beautiful melodious name in order to soften the characteristic severity. Girls born in spring show flexibility in various situations, but need strength of character. A “tough” name will help give them confidence and steadfastness. A girl who was born in the summer has a proud character, she is active, courageous and persistent. A soft and melodious name will help make her more feminine and soft. Girls born in the fall often grow up to be convinced realists. They should be called original, funny names.
Girl names by month
January: Aglaya, Ulyana, Susanna, Evgenia, Emilia, Nina, Eva, Anastasia.
February: Rimma, Agnia, Anna, Zoya, Inna, Agathia, Valentina, Euphrosyne, Martha, Ksenia.
March: Galina, Kira, Antonina, Marianna, Iraida, Vasilisa, Christina, Galina, Marina, Anastasia.
April: Alla, Daria, Alexandra, Nika, Vasilisa, Anna, Lydia, Akulina, Larisa, Svetlana, Irina, Claudia.
May: Tamara, Taisiya, Zoya, Martha, Euphrosyne, Evdokia, Pelageya, Faina, Glykeria, Muse, Glafira, Elizabeth, Alexandra, Julia, Claudia.
June: Ulyana, Elena, Euphrosyne, Maria, Antonina, Valeria, Akulina, Kaleria.
July: Agrippina, Angelina, Rimma, Anna, Elena, Evdokia, Valentina, Margarita, Olga, Alevtina, Euphrosyne, Martha.
August: Christina, Praskovya, Maria, Olympiad, Nonna, Ulyana, Seraphima, Anfisa.
September: Natalia, Elizaveta, Vasilisa, Pulcheria, Raisa, Lyubov, Rufina, Sofia, Lyudmila, Nadezhda, Vera, Anna.
October: Ariadne, Polyxenia, Irina, Ustinia, Pelageya, Taisiya, Praskovya, Zinaida, Iraida, Sofia, Virinea.
November: Neonilla, Elizabeth, Glikeria, Anna, Anastasia, Ulyana, Maria, Euphrosyne, Stepanida, Matryona, Claudia.
December: Zoya, Augusta, Anfisa, Angelina, Cecilia, Ekaterina, Ulyana, Varvara.
How to name a girl by date of birth in 2017-2018
When thinking about what to name a girl, many also take into account the principles of numerology. If the birth of the baby is planned for 2017-2018, it is worth considering ancient church options, which in our time sound unusual and original. This year, Anastasia, Elizaveta, Eva, Alina will be no less popular. Use special tests to determine a suitable name, many of which are available on various thematic forums.
Among the names suitable for girls whose birth is planned for the winter, it is worth highlighting Domna, Melania, Aglaya, Theodora, Vasilisa, Leonidia, Appolinaria, Claudia, Veronica, Agafya, Evdokia, Svetlana, Martha, Valentina, Ksenia, Rimma, Agnia.
It is recommended to name the little princess born in spring Nalina, Margarita, Marianna, Antonina, Ulyana, Kira, Nika, Vasilisa, Irina, Tamara, Eva, Susanna, Matryona, Akulina, Larisa, Pelageya, Kaleria, Maria, Evdokia, Christina, Glafira, Elizaveta or Faina.
A girl born in summer should be named Ulyana, Christina, Fekla, Maria, Nellie, Antonina, Sofia, Alena, Sarah, Yulia, Margarita, Yulianna, Elena, Evdokia, Valentina, Rimma, Alevtina, Efimiya, Nonna, Anita, Praskovya, Zhanna , Olga, Magdalena, Olympics or Svetlana.
Parents, when naming their baby, not only carefully study the characteristics and meaning of the name, but also try to familiarize themselves with the lives of the saints who will be the child’s patrons throughout life. It will be useful for them to know which name days are celebrated in May. Female names according to the church calendar are presented in our article. It also tells in detail about the lives of saints who are especially revered by the Orthodox Church.
Orthodox women's name days in May
When naming their child, parents often look at the Orthodox calendar. By turning to a church source, it is easy to find out which name days are celebrated in May or in other months of the year. When naming their daughter, parents can choose the name of the patron saint whose memorial day is celebrated on this date. For example, if a girl was born on May 10, then she should be named Anastasia or Maria. You can also choose a name that follows your birthday. This is done if the May (women's) name day is not celebrated on a specific date.
Orthodox calendars contain names both rare and common. When choosing them, you should pay attention to this fact so that the child feels confident in the future.
Name day in May from 1st to 10th
In the first ten days of May, many women's name days are celebrated. What can you choose for a girl? Among the names there are ancient ones that are extremely rare today. The most popular today are Anastasia, Maria, Elizabeth.
Name days in May (women's) from the 1st to the 10th are celebrated by all girls who bear the following names:
- 1 - Tamara;
- 2 - Matrona;
- 3 - Philippi;
- 5 - Alexandra, Sofia;
- 7 - Elizabeth;
- 8 - Ivanna, Magdalena, Maria, Martha, Nika, Salome, Tamara;
- 9 - Glafira;
- 10 - Maria, Anastasia.
In May, on the 4th and 6th, there is no holiday. Women's name days are not celebrated according to the Christian church calendar.
The Russian Orthodox Church especially reveres Saint Matrona of Moscow, whose feast day falls on May 2. She was born in 1881 into a peasant family with many children in one of the villages of the Tula province. From birth the saint was blind, without eyeballs. Matrona’s gift of healing manifested itself already at the age of eight, and then she began to predict the future.
During her childhood and adolescence, Matrona traveled a lot with the daughter of a local landowner. The saint visited the Kiev Pechersk Lavra, various cities and shrines of Russia. After the revolution, Matrona moved to Moscow, where she lived with distant relatives, friends and acquaintances. Until her death, she received people, healed them and gave advice on what to do in this or that case. At night, Saint Matrona prayed fervently. According to one version, even Stalin himself came to Matrona for advice.
In 1952, on May 2, Saint Matrona died, having predicted this event 3 days before her death.
Women's name days from May 11 to 20
Many women’s name days are celebrated in the second ten days of May. These days the church honors the memory of the saints who bore these names. What might be right for today's newborns?
Name days in May from the 11th to the 20th are celebrated by the owners of the following female names:
- 11- Anna;
- 14 - Tamara, Nina;
- 15 - Zoya;
- 16 - Ulyana, Yulianna;
- 17 - Pelageya;
- 18 - Irina.
In May, there is no holiday on the 12th, 13th, 19th and 20th. Orthodox women's name days are not celebrated.
Queen Tamara of Georgia, who is canonized in Orthodoxy, made a special contribution to the development of Christianity. She was the daughter of the Georgian king George III and left behind a significant mark on history. During Tamara’s lifetime, a large number of monasteries and temples were built, and Christianity spread throughout almost the entire territory of Georgia. Thanks to the reign of the queen, the Georgian state expanded and strengthened.
Women's name days in May (third decade)
In the last 10 days of May, Orthodoxy honors the memory of saints who accepted the death of martyrs for their faith and beliefs.
Women's name days in May, in the last ten days (from the 21st to the 31st), are celebrated by the owners of the following names:
- 23 -Taisia, Isidora;
- 25 - Evdokia;
- 26 - Irina, Glykeria;
- 28 - Anastasia;
- 29 - Muse;
- 30 - Evdokia, Euphrosyne;
- 31 - Matrona, Faina, Christina, Julia, Alexandra, Claudia.
There is no holiday from the 21st to the 22nd, as well as on the 24th and 27th of May. Women's name days are not celebrated.
The last day of May is very important. 31st The Orthodox Church venerates the seven holy virgins - Te-ku-sa, Alexandra, Fa-i-na, Euphrasia, Claudia, Mat-ro-na, Julia. From a young age, women devoted themselves to the Lord, adhered to abstinence, fasting, prayed tirelessly and lived until old age. During the reign of the ruler Diocletian, terrible persecutions were carried out against Christians, who, due to their refusal to accept paganism, were subjected to cruel torture and execution. After refusing to renounce their Christian faith, the women were drowned in the lake. The holy virgins were buried by the martyr Theodotus, whose memorial day is also celebrated on May 31.
Most parents try to choose names according to the Saints for girls and boys. Few people remember that the name of the newborn is given on the eighth day from birth, this was customary among Orthodox Christians.
During the sacrament of baptism, the child is given a completely different name than in the world, thereby protecting him from the dark forces that can fill the soul. This name is communicated to the godparents.
The naming must be taken very seriously, because a guardian angel is chosen to protect a person throughout his life. The saint, from the moment the child is baptized, performs the function of a patron and can make requests to the Almighty.
It has long been customary for parents to choose a name for a newborn together with a priest according to the Saints– a list of canonized saints, with the dates of their memory. The month of the month (church calendar) was compiled according to Orthodox canons.
A child’s birthday is of great importance, because at that moment the Almighty, endowing him with certain qualities, sent him to earth. Now the child has a patron saint who protects him from sinful acts throughout his life and helps him in all life situations. All these actions will take place through the name received at baptism. Secular names have no meaning for the church.
The main points for selection are highlighted:
- Names according to the Saints for girls and boys are chosen by parents on the 8th day from birth;
- You can choose a name from the Monthly Word that falls on the 40th day of the child’s birth. The Church allows this to be done, because previously the sacrament of baptism was performed precisely on the fortieth day after birth.
You cannot name a Saint if the date of his memory falls before the day the child is born.
- Orthodox canons allow you to name a child in honor of a Saint who is especially revered in the family;
- When choosing a name for a girl, you can use the female version of a male name;
- The name at birth is given for life (it can change when tonsured as a monk or when changing faith);
- Many are given two names: one secular, the other ecclesiastical. Sometimes this happens unplanned, if such a worldly name is not found in the Saints.
What are Saints
The list of names of Saints with the dates of their memory is called the Monthly Dictionary or Saints.
Giving a name to a born child, according to this church book, has been customary since ancient times.
At the same time, it was believed that naming the name of a great martyr means dooming a person to difficulties and suffering.
If there are several saints on the date of birth, then choose the name of the one you like best.
The choice of name according to the Saints existed until 1917. Gradually this ritual was forgotten.
But in recent years, more and more often they are trying to name newborns, adhering to the Monthly Word. Every day, at the liturgy, the priest announces the names of the saints whose memory is celebrated.
Name day and angel day
An unbaptized person does not have a Guardian Angel or patron saint. According to church canons it is believed that Christians should celebrate not a physical birth, but a spiritual one, i.e. name day or angel day.
Name day is the day of remembrance of the Saint, whose name was given at baptism. It is called the Day of the Angel because, ascending to heaven, the Saint lives like an angel. On this day you need to order a prayer service for your patron.
The rank of naming
When choosing names according to the Saints for girls and boys, parents should immediately take care of the naming.
In order for those present to understand all the actions and words of the priest during the baptism procedure, it is necessary to become familiar with special literature.
The Trebnik (a book containing sacred rites of the Orthodox Church performed on special occasions. They are not included in the daily, weekly or annual services) records the rite of naming.
All actions and words spoken at baptism are described in the church book.
At the end, the priest says the dismissal (the final prayer for the exit of their church), which mentions the name of the saint with whom the baby is named.
Middle name and its meaning
In the territory of the former USSR, it was customary to call a person by his first name and patronymic. Delving a little deeper into history, we learn that initially in the 18th century, legislation introduced a restriction on the use of patronymics for the lower classes.
Later, among the peasantry and among servants, the patronymic served the function of age, when they were called only by the patronymic (Mitrofanovna, Stepanovna, etc.). Only in the 19th century was the main function assigned to the patronymic - personification of a person.
As a result of research, scientists have found that patronymics carry the gene code through generations and influence personality. As studies have shown, owners of patronymics with more rigid articulation encounter more difficulties in their lives than their namesakes with softer patronymics.
List of Orthodox names for girls according to the calendar (meaning, origin)
January
This month is the coldest in winter. Those born in January are distinguished by patience and endurance.
January girls have a strong “masculine” character, sometimes this becomes an obstacle in their personal life. These are leaders by nature, characterized by secrecy. Girls born in January are good cooks and needlewomen, but they do not like to do cleaning.
When choosing a name for a girl according to the Saints, it is better to choose a softer one, neutralizing the strength of character.
In January there are a large number of female names according to the Monthly Word, behind each of them is the fate of a Saint. When choosing a name, you need to try to find out about the life and affairs of the one who will be the child’s patroness all his life.
Some days have several names, for example: January 8: Anfisa, Augusta, Maria, Agrippina. There are days on which there is only one name: January 14 - Emilia, 25 - Tatyana. Parents choose their favorite.
February
Every day the Orthodox Church remembers a Saint. The Saints contain names mainly Greek, there are also Latin, Russian and Hebrew. They all have strong energy behind them.
When choosing a name, you need to find out the life story of the saint, the deeds for which he became famous.
Some women's names are derived from men's names, this also leaves its mark on the character. For example, February 1 - Feodosiya is a derivative of the male name Theodosius, which means “Given by God.” A girl with this name is wise, principled, and reasonable. The external impression is “not of this world.”
The most popular name in February is the name Anna. It occurs 5 times in February.
March
Children born at the beginning of spring are vulnerable, impressionable, tender and indecisive. They are easily offended and this offense remains in the child’s heart for a long time. At the same time, these are talented, endearing people, most often through art.
You need to be very careful when choosing a name for a girl according to the Saints, born in March. It is recommended to choose a bright, strong name that will give confidence and reveal the child’s strengths.
Turn to the Saints and you will see that in March there are a lot of beautiful female names. For example, on March 8 the name Fairy is recommended, on March 17 - Ulyana, Yuliana, on March 26 - Christina. On March 20, you can choose from 9 names.
April
Every parent wants to choose an unusual, beautiful name for their child. It is recommended to choose a name for the child according to the Saints of the church where the sacrament of baptism will be performed.
You should ask what the name means. For example, Evdokia, which is rare in our time, means “Good Glory”, “Favour”. The Holy Princess of Moscow, after receiving baptism, dedicated herself to God, subsequently receiving the gift of miracles.
Evdokia is kind, sympathetic, soft and non-conflicting. Born in spring, she is friendly and has many friends. Evdokia is a girl born on April 20.
A wonderful name for a girl born in May is Tamara May
When choosing a name for a girl in May, we turn to the Saints. Most of the names are Hebrew and Greek, many associated with the day of remembrance of the Saints. Among the popular female names: Tamara, Alexandra, Julia. There are also such rare ones as Glafira, Matrona.
In recent years, children are increasingly called by old names, among them there are many beautiful unusual names. For example, Tamar (May 1) comes from the Hebrew word “tamar,” which means date palm. A girl with this name loves to attract attention to herself, she is a born artist, she has many interests.
June
June girls are believed to have a frivolous character. They can do several things at the same time, switch from one to another. At the same time, these are creative people, needlewomen.
Girls named Maria are protected by the Most Holy Theotokos herself. Choosing a name Don't pay attention to names that are too soft so as not to once again emphasize the frivolity of the character. You should pay attention to the meaning of the name. For example, on the 20th there are six names to choose from.
The name Maria has several meanings; translated from Hebrew it means miserable, desired, mistress.
July
Girls born in midsummer are modest and shy. They are often haunted by childhood fears and are shy. Therefore, choosing a name for a July girl according to the Saints should take this into account.
It is desirable that the name be “harder”, - this will brighten up natural indecision. For example, Inna (July 3) means “stormy stream.”
August
Girls born this month have bright, strong personalities. They have many fans since childhood and are very demanding of themselves.
It is advisable to choose a name that cannot be turned into a nickname or which may be a derivative teasing nickname. After all, this can hurt their pride, which is unacceptable and can be the cause of various complexes. For example, Ulyana (August 30) means “belonging to the Yuli family.”
September
In the first month of autumn, girls are born who love order, neatness and cleanliness in everything. They try to avoid any conflicts. Sometimes pedantry turns into tediousness.
Based on these qualities, you need to choose a name so that it is in harmony with the patronymic. If the middle name is long, then the first name should be short.
September 30 is the name day of Vera, Nadezhda, Love and Sofia And we should not forget about the meaning of the name. For example, on September 30, you can choose three purely Russian names at once: Vera, Nadezhda, Lyubov. The meaning of these names does not require any explanation.
October
Choosing names according to the Saints for a girl born in October should be based on the main character traits inherent in this month. They are tactful, attentive, and behave freely in any company. At the same time, rudeness can be responded to in kind.
The best option would be to choose a strong name. Raisa (October 6) means “daughter of a hero”, “leader”. Sophia (October 1) – wise, intelligent. A large selection of names falls on October 1 and 21.
November
Harsh November leaves its mark on the character of children born this month. They can be selfish and selfish. November girls are difficult to deceive, as they immediately sense falsehood. Due to their innate suspicion, such girls find it difficult to get along with people.
Names according to the calendar for girls born in November, choose gentle and soft ones The choice of name should be made keeping these qualities in mind. It is better to choose a gentle, soft name. On November 4, according to the Saints, the name Anfisa appears, translated from Greek as “flower”. 13 – Angela, which means “angel”.
December
The last month of the year, girls born during this period have a hot temper, but they quickly fade away. They do not know how to take revenge or harbor anger against the offender. Girls are straightforward and honest, which sometimes harms relationships with other people. Such children cannot lie.
In December, it is advisable to choose names for girls so that as little as possible are derived from diminutives. On Christmastide on December 24 there is a very beautiful and rare name Stefania, translated from Greek it is “crown, wreath, diadem.”
Names according to the Saints for girls should be chosen based, among other things, on the preferences of the parents. The determining factor is the date of birth and the day of remembrance of the Saint, which is after the birth of the child.
You should approach the choice of a name very seriously, because this Saint will be the patron and protector of the child throughout his life. One should read about the works and life of the chosen Saint.
It is undesirable to choose the name of the Holy Great Martyr, whose life was associated with hardships and difficulties. Don’t forget to celebrate not only your birthday, but also Angel’s Day.
How to choose the right names according to the calendar for girls:
Estate calendar by month:
May girls are demanding and principled from birth. After all, their character is very tough and prickly. May is the most prosperous and joyful month, but he decided to show all his severity on children born in this month.
It is because of this that the name for a girl born in May should be soft and feminine.
After all, only a beautiful and sonorous name will help reveal in the baby all that hidden kindness and joy that she hides.
Choosing names for girls in May based on their character
Girls born in May are uncompromising and vindictive. They will always try to subjugate all the people around them.
Babies do not tolerate insubordination. They can easily break off all ties with a person, although in the future they will often regret such a rash decision.
The families of May girls can be strong only if the other half completely and without objection gives up the leading place in the union.
If this is not the case, the relationship or marriage can quickly fall apart, because they can easily find an affair that temporarily suits them on the side.
It will be very difficult for May girls to communicate with people. Because it is difficult for them to find a common language with the people around them, and sometimes even with their family.
They do not know how to forgive and give in. Even for the smallest mistake they can be offended for a long time. But most often, children will take revenge for insults, after which the connection with the offender may be severed forever.
That is why such babies will have few friends, but those who remain will be faithful to them. Despite such obvious shortcomings, the babies are very successful in business. They quickly occupy leadership positions at work and quickly climb the career ladder.
They make excellent administrators and leaders. After all, they can easily subjugate all their colleagues. It is precisely because of such an unbending and tough character that the question of what name to give a girl born in May disappears by itself.
Undoubtedly, a good-natured and joyful name will suit her. After all, it will help to reveal the goodness and femininity in a girl, which sometimes many cannot see.
Choosing good names for girls born in May
Undoubtedly, when choosing a name, a girl should take into account what successful and relevant names there are this month.
After all, if you choose the wrong name, the baby may have bad luck for the rest of her life.
Current names for girls born in May:
Lucky names for girls in May are:
- Elizabeth
- Irina
- Tamara
- Faina
- Christina
- Alexandra
Unlucky names for girls in May are as follows:
- Galina
- Diana
- Aurora
- Milena
Names for May girls for every day
Just like by month, there are lucky names for every day.
It is worth listening to the advice about a name for a girl and choosing it depending on the day the baby was born.
April 31: Faina, Christina, Juliana, Olesya, Claudia, Christina, Matryona, Claudia, Camilla, Isabella, Ulyana, Julia, Alexandra.
Choosing a name for a girl according to her zodiac sign
In May, children are born under the zodiac signs of Taurus and Gemini.
Babies born under the zodiac sign Taurus are distinguished by a strong craving for material wealth.
The kids are kind, energetic and hardworking. Family plays an important role in their lives; they are very attached to their household members.
Taurus are well organized, they always know what they want and achieve it at any cost.
Names for such babies need to be soft and sonorous.
Names for girls born under the zodiac sign Taurus:
- Wanda
- Zinaida
- Isabel
- Lydia
- Lucia
- Tatiana
Gemini babies love to live in luxury. They can take care of the house with passion, which makes them excellent housewives.
Since childhood, they are endowed with a sharp mind, excellent reactions and intuition. Also, babies are very emotional, their mood and desire can change every five minutes, so it will be difficult to communicate with others.
Regardless of the difficulties in communication, Gemini girls will have many friends, because they are kind and inquisitive, and also love to have fun and communicate.
Names for girls at the end of May - beginning of June should be chosen sonorous, kind, but firm.
Names for girls born under the zodiac sign Gemini:
- Antonina
- Elena
- Louise
- Ninel
- Taisiya
- Elsa
Names of girls in May according to the Orthodox calendar
Many parents wonder whether it is possible to baptize a child in May. The belief that children cannot be baptized in May dates back to ancient times. May is the month of working in the fields. And precisely because there was no time for christenings, they began to say that it was not advisable to baptize children in May.
There is also a well-known sign: Those born in May will suffer forever.
This sign also comes from ancient times. And it is connected with the lack of time for parents. The fact is that pregnant women tried to cause premature birth so that the baby would be born either in March or April.
And if, nevertheless, the child was born in May, then the parents simply did not have time to raise and look after him. Therefore, the May children faced difficulties from their very childhood, which gave its reflection in his later life.
Girl's name in May according to the church calendar
Despite all the outside advice on what to name their baby, parents can choose a name that corresponds to the holy calendar. After all, if you choose one of the names provided by the church, the baby will spend her entire life under the care of the saint in whose honor she was named. And in the future she will always be lucky.
Names for girls born in May according to the calendar:
May 31: Claudia, Alexandra, Euphrosyne, Christina, Faina, Matryona, Julia, Yuliana, Christina, Faina, Ulyana, Olesya, Camilla.
Video: forgotten and rare names for girls
The tradition of naming a child in honor of a saint goes back centuries - in Rus' it appeared after the adoption of Orthodoxy. It was believed that a person who bears the name of a saint has a close connection with him and even adopts some of his good qualities and strength. Moreover, parents, giving a child a name in honor of a powerful saint, count on the fact that this saint will protect him from the dark forces of evil throughout the child’s life, and will be his guardian angel. A name in honor of a particular canonized saint was chosen by parents or a clergyman according to the Saints, or Monthly Book - a list of names of canonized saints, compiled by months and dates. In the Saints, or in the Orthodox church calendar, each date is a church holiday, or a day of remembrance of a saint. Almost every day of the year is the day of remembrance of at least one saint, and in some cases there may be up to several dozen of them on the same date. The same name in the Orthodox church calendar corresponds to several dates at once - on these days the person named in honor of the saint celebrates his name day.
Names according to the calendar in the church calendar
The church calendar is an inexhaustible source of names even for modern parents who are not always true believers and Christians who observe all traditions. The fact is that the list of names of saints currently contains more than 1000 names of very different origins. Among them there are names of Slavic and Greek origin, Latin and Hebrew names. Many names from the Saints are currently an anachronism, but in recent years there has been a tendency to name a child with a rare, little-used name. If parents want to choose a rare and unusual name for their child, Saints are an excellent source of inspiration.
How to choose the right name for a child according to the Saints?
According to the rules, parents choose a name for their child according to the Saints, based on his date of birth. Most often they look at which saints are commemorated on the child’s birthday, but it is permissible to choose a name among the names of saints whose memory is celebrated on the eighth day from the child’s birth. This tradition is connected with the fact that in ancient times it was on the eighth day that the child’s naming celebration was held. If there are no suitable names that fall on the child’s birthday, as well as on the eighth day from the day of his birth, then we can choose a name from those that fall on the fortieth day from the child’s birth. This tradition is connected with the fact that it was on the fortieth day that the child was brought to the temple for baptism. As an exception, a child can be named after a particularly revered saint in the family.
There are significantly more male names in the Saints than female ones. Therefore, girls can be named in honor of a male saint if there is a used analogue of a male name in a female version: for example, if the date of birth of a girl falls on the day of remembrance of St. Eugene (Victor, Alexander, Anastasia, Apollinaria), then it is permissible to name her Eugene (Victoria, Alexandra, Anastasia, Polina) in honor of the male saint, choosing him as the patron saint of the child.