According to the Orthodox tradition, the name of the child is selected according to the saints. The child is given the name of the saint who was born on this day. And on the day of christening, this saint becomes a heavenly patron, the Guardian Angel for a little man, and the day of baptism is the Day of the Angel.
Unfortunately, not every day at Christmas time is rich in names of saints, but strict conventions are not here - you can give a name to the child, choosing from those names of saints who were born in the coming days or for a month.
The name of the future child, depending on the birthdate
It is believed that the people born in the spring, summer, autumn and winter differ in temperament, vital signs, they have different fate. Therefore, it is so important to pick up the child's name in accordance with the month of his birth( or sign of the zodiac).
However, this variant will truly be true when compiling an individual birth chart. If you are thinking about what name to give the child, depending on the date of his birth, consult an astrologer. They will help to make a map of the birth of the baby, see what fate is destined for him, and help you choose the name that will accompany your child with a happy star throughout his life, protecting him from adversity and completely corresponding to his inner self-awareness.
How to choose a name for the child by the meaning of the names
Each name has its origin and interpretation. However, in the matter of choosing a name for the child, it is important not to confuse and pick up exactly the name that suits your baby, or the value that you would like to give your child. After all, the name can influence the fate of a person, change it - and sometimes these changes can lead to a forced breakdown of the character.
If, for example, you have a calm, quiet, balanced child born, and you called it too "rebellious", "defiant" name - then it will soon have an impact on the baby, as if subordinating it to yourself. You will notice how from a phlegmatic child your son or daughter turns into a bully and stubborn. The same will happen if the active child is called a "phlegmatic" name. The situation will be complicated by the fact that the child will always be between two fires - between the name that he was called and his essence, different from the name.
And it's not for nothing that we are familiar with situations where a child is dissatisfied with his name, as if he feels himself "not at ease," and when he attains adulthood, he changes it to something completely different. Or the parents themselves, hastily calling the baby one name, eventually realize that it absolutely "does not suit him."To prevent this from happening, one must take responsibility for choosing a name for the child responsibly.
But how do you decide what name to give to the child, this newborn baby, about whom the newly-born parents know so little? Of course, intuition must come to the aid, observing the child's behavior while he is still in his mother's womb. The first hours of life, contact "eye to eye" can also give attentive mom food for thought about how to choose a name for the child.
Choice of the child's name depending on the names of relatives and friends
It is not recommended to name the child "in honor" of one of the relatives and friends( for example, mother or father, grandparents), in order to avoid a repetition of their fate, especially if this fate was difficult.
But on the combination of the name and patronymic it is worth paying special attention, since it is of no small importance. Patronymic directly affects the meaning of the child's name, changing it in a positive or negative way. Therefore, before you choose a name for the future child, carefully read the meaning of the combination of the alleged name and patronymic.
And what is now in vogue?
Some parents do not really think about the meaning of a name when deciding which name to give to a child. But for them important is the fact of "modesty" of this name. For example, recently there has been a tendency to call children old Russian names - kindergartens are filled with Fedor and Matvey, Zlata and Veleny.
Another squeak of fashion - unconventional names, usually resulting from a variety of hobbies and other "oddities" of parents. World famous is the example of the Beckham couple, who named their son Brooklyn, in honor of the place where he was conceived.
What a name to choose for your child is up to you. From the moment when ultrasound shows your baby's belonging to one or another sex, until the moment of his birth - a few months. There is a time to calmly think over all options. And most importantly - look carefully at the newborn, and he will "tell" you how to call him.
Choosing a name for a child is one of the most exciting moments in the life of young parents. As a rule, future mom and dad puzzles this question several months before the birth, perusing dozens - or even hundreds - of different options. To date, there are several ways how to choose a name for the child.
Choosing a name for the child according to the saints
