What name should you choose for your baby? Taking into account fleeting fashion or age-old cultural traditions? Answers in the article. As a bonus: detailed table with the names of the boys and the indication of the patron saints for January.

The saints are not just a church calendar showing the days of remembrance of the saints and the circle church holidays... This is, first of all, Short story Christianity, since each name in this calendar is associated with some person or event that is important for Orthodoxy.
By naming your baby according to the Holy Calendar, you allow him to become a 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 Holy Calendar do not always correspond to the desired. In addition, many names in the Holy Calendar are quite dissonant (from the point of view modern man). But this does not mean that parents have no choice.
The name according to the Holy Calendar can be chosen based on several key dates:

  1. On the baby's birthday
  2. For dates between the date of birth and the date of baptism of the child
  3. On the date of the baby's baptism and several days in advance from the date of baptism

Important: our ancestors considered the day of the child's naming the eighth day from the date of his birth.

Choosing a name for a boy according to the Holy Calendar

Agree, having at your disposal 30-40 dates with names, 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 for life, full of light, wisdom and creation.

The choice of a name for the youngest member of the family, as a rule, 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 willing: for birthdays are in the hands of God."

Rely on the wisdom of the Elder and open the Holy Calendar and continue reading the article. Below you will find the names for the boys corresponding Orthodox calendar for January. The tables also contain information about the meaning of each name, about its origin and about the patron saints of the name.



Boys' names according to the Holy Calendar - January: meaning, origin, patron saint

January is a harsh month and this cannot but affect the children born this month. Among the virtues of January babies: patience, determination and restraint. You can see the names in other months in the articles: , ,

Name Origin Meaning Patron saint
Michael biblical Who is like god Holy Martyr Michael Bogoslovsky, presbyter
Nikita from greek winner Holy Martyr Nikita Belevsky, Bishop
Peter from greek stone, rock Presentation of St. Peter, Metropolitan
Prokop from the Greek Procopius naked sword Blessed Procopius
Sergey from Etruscan highly esteemed Holy Martyr Sergius Tsvetkov, Deacon (New Martyr)
Theophan from greek Epiphany Saint Theophanes, Bishop of Monemvasia
Filaret from greek loving virtue Saint Philaret, Metropolitan of Kiev
Name Origin Meaning Patron saint
Basil from greek regal
David from Hebrew. favourite Martyr David 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)
Naum biblical comforting Saint Naum of Ohrid
Paul from Latin small, junior Venerable Paul of Neocaesarea, bishop, preacher
Basil from greek regal Holy Martyr Basil Spassky, Priest

Nativity of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In Orthodox traditions, it is not customary to name children in honor of Jesus Christ. If you nevertheless chose the name Jesus for your son, then the holy righteous Joshua will become the patron saint of the baby (but the date of the name day 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)
Basil from greek regal Venerable Martyr Vasily Mazurenko, Hieromonk (New Martyr)
Gregory from greek awake Holy Martyr Gregory Serbarinov, Archpriest (New Martyr)
David biblical favourite Reverend David
Dmitriy from greek belonging to Demeter Holy Martyr Demetrius Chistoserdov, Archpriest (New Martyr)

from Euthymius,

from greek

 pious Holy Martyr Euthymius of Sardis, Bishop
Joseph biblical God will increase Apostle Joseph Barsava
Konstantin from greek permanent, persistent Monk Constantine of Synadia (Phrygian)
Leonid from greek from a lion Holy Martyr Leonid Antoshchenko, Bishop of Mari (New Martyr)
Michael biblical who 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 Tismansky, 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 increase —
Jacob from the biblical Jacob on the heels
Name Origin Meaning Patron saint
Alexander from greek defender

1. Holy Martyr Alexander Tsitseronov, Priest (New Martyr)

2. Holy Martyr Alexander Dagayev, Archpriest (New Martyr)
Arkady from greek resident of Arcadia Holy Martyr Arkady Reshetnikov, Deacon (New Martyr)
Dorotheus from greek God's gift Holy Martyr Dorotheos Melitinsky
Efim from the Greek Euthymius pious Martyr Euthymius of Nicomedia
Ignat from Latin fiery Venerable Ignatius of Lomsky, Yaroslavl
Leonid from greek from a lion Holy Martyr Leonid Vmktorov, Archpriest (New Martyr)
Nikanor from greek contemplating victory Holy Martyr Nicanor, apostle from 70
Nicodemus from greek conquering people Holy Martyr Nicodemus of Belgorod, Bishop (New Martyr)
Name Origin Meaning Patron saint
Ivan from biblical John God's mercy Venerable John of the Caves, monk
Benjamin from the Hebrew Benjamin son of the right hand, beloved son Venerable Benjamin
Georgy / Egor from greek cultivator Saint George of Nicomedia, Bishop
Laurus, Lawrence — laurel tree Venerable Lawrence of Chernigov
Mark from Latin hammer Reverend Mark of Pechersk
Thaddeus Greek / Hebrew gift of god / praise Venerable Thaddeus the Confessor
Theophilus from greek godly

1. The Monk Theophlus of the Caves, recluse

2. The Monk 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)
Bohdan from the Greek Theodotus God-given Holy Martyr Theodotus
Basil from greek regal

1. Saint Basil the Great, Archbishop of Caesarea in Cappadocia

2. Holy Martyr Basil of Ankyria (Caesarea)
Vyacheslav from Old Slavs. most glorious Holy Martyr Viacheslav Infantov, Priest (New Martyr)
Gregory from greek awake Saint Gregory Nazianzen the Elder (Theologian), Bishop
Eremey from the Hebrew Jeremiah exalted by God / may the Lord exalt Monk Martyr Jerimiah Leonov, monk (new martyr)
Ivan from biblical John God's mercy

1. Holy Martyr John Suldin, Priest (New Martyr)

2. Holy Martyr John Smirnov, Priest (New Martyr)
Michael biblical Who is like god Holy Martyr Michael Bleive, 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 Peloponnesian
Plato from greek wide Holy Martyr Plato (Kulbush) Revelsky, 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
Jacob from the biblical Jacob on the heels Holy Martyr Jacob Alferov, Priest (New Martyr)
Name Origin Meaning Patron saint
Basil 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 the Deaf
Modest from Latin modest, unpretentious Holy Martyr Modest
Peter from greek stone, rock Monk Peter of Rome
Seraphim from Hebrew fire Angel Venerable Seraphim of Sarov, miracle worker
Sergey from Etruscan highly esteemed 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 of Skalsky, Archpriest (New Martyr)
Aristarch from greek best boss Holy Martyr Aristarchus of Alamea, Bishop
Artem / Artemy from greek healthy, unharmed Apostle of 70 Artem Listriysky, bishop
Arkhip from greek chief rider Apostle of 70 Archippus
Afanasy from greek immortal Venerable Athanasius of Syandemsky, Vologda
Denis from the Greek Dionysus God of fertility and winemaking Holy Martyr Dionysius the Areopagite of Athens, Bishop
Efim from the Greek Euthymius pious Venerable Martyr Euthymius of Vatopedi, abbot
Zosimus from greek going Monk Martyr Zosimus of Cilicia, hermit
Joseph / Osip biblical God will increase Apostle from 70 Joseph Barsava
Carp from greek fetus Apostle of 70 Carp
Clement / Klim

from greek /

from latin

 vine / gracious Apostle of 70 Clement, Bishop of Rome
Kondrat / Kondraty from greek square, broad-shouldered Apostle of 70 Kondrat of Athens
Luke from Latin light Apostle from 70 Lucius
Mark from Latin hammer Apostle of 70 Mark John Evangelist, Bishop
Nikolay from greek conqueror of nations Holy Martyr Nikolai Maslov, Priest (New Martyr)
Ostap from the 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 sang Apostle of 70 Prochorus of Nicomedia, Bishop
Rodion from the Greek Herodium hero, heroic Apostle from 70 Herodion of Patras, bishop
Semyon from Simeon listening

1. Apostle from 70 Simeon of Jerusalem

2. Apostle of 70 Simeon Niger
Stepan from Greek Stephen crown, diadem

1. Apostle of 70 Stephen the First Martyr, Archdeacon

2. Holy Martyr Stephen Ponomarev, Archpriest (New Martyr)
Terenty Roman generic name smooth, polite Apostle of 70 Terenty of Iconica, Bishop
Timofey from greek worshiping god Apostle of 70 Timothy of Ephesus, bishop
Trofim from greek breadwinner Apostle from 70 Trofim
Thaddeus from Greek Theodore gift of god Apostle from 70 Thaddeus
Philip from greek horse lover

1. Apostle from 70 Philip

2. Holy Martyr Philip Grigoriev, Archpriest
Jacob from the biblical Jacob on the heels Apostle from 70 James
Name Origin Meaning Patron saint
Gregory from greek awake Venerable Gregory of Akrit
Joseph / Osip biblical God will increase Martyr Joseph Bespalov (New Martyr)
Matvey from the New Testament Matthew bestowed by god Martyr Matthew Gusev (New Martyr)
novel from Latin Roman

1. Venerable Martyr Roman of Karpenisia

2. Holy Martyr Roman Lacedaemon
Sergey from Etruscan highly esteemed 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 Victor Usov, Priest (New Martyr)
Vladimir from Old Russian the one who owns the world Holy Martyr Vladimir Pasternatsky, Archpriest
Georgy / Egor from greek cultivator Rev. George Hozevit
Gregory from greek awake Reverend martyr Gregory of Pechersky, miracle worker
Dmitriy from greek belonging to Demeter Holy Martyr Demetrius Plyyshevsky, Priest
Evgeniy from greek noble Martyr Eugene
Emelyan from greek affectionate, flattering Venerable Emilian of Cyzicus, Venerable
Ilya biblical My god is yahweh Venerable Elijah of Egypt
Michael biblical Who is like god Saint Michael Rozov, priest (new martyr)
Julian / Julius Roman generic name — Holy Martyr Julian of Egypt, Abbot
Name Origin Meaning Patron saint
Zakhar from the biblical Zechariah memory of the Lord / man Martyr Zechariah
Paul from Latin small, junior Holy Martyr Paul Nikolsky, Priest (New Martyr)
Panteley from greek all-merciful Holy Martyr Panteleimon
Peter from greek stone, rock Saint Peter of Sevastia, bishop
Philip from greek horse lover Philip II (Fedor Kolychev) Metropolitan of Moscow and All Russia
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 by the will of Zeus Holy Martyr Zenobius (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 the Dormition, Archpriest (New Martyr)
Name Origin Meaning Patron saint
Vitaly from Latin vital Reverend Vitaly Gazsky
Vladimir from Old Russian the one who owns the world Holy Martyr Vladimir Fokin, Priest (New Martyr)
Joseph / Osip biblical God will increase Saint Joseph of Cappadocia
Michael biblical Who is like god Saint Klopsky (Novgorodsky)
Nikolay from greek conqueror of nations Holy Martyr Nikolai Matsievsky, Priest (New Martyr)
from Greek Stephen crown, diadem Holy Righteous Stephen
Terenty Roman generic name smooth, polite Holy Martyr Terenty
Fedor from greek God's gift Holy Martyr Theodore Antipinus, priest
Name Origin Meaning Patron saint
Afanasy from greek immortal Holy Martyr Athanasius
Maksim from Latin greatest Venerable Maxim Kavsokalivit
Nikifor from greek the one who brings victory Venerable Nicephorus
Peter from greek stone, rock Holy Martyr Peter Absalomite (Ani)
Jacob from the biblical Jacob on the heels Venerable Jacob of Nisibia, 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 Venerable Benjamin
David from Hebrew. favourite Reverend David
from biblical John God's mercy Confessor John Kevroletin, hieroschemamonk (new martyr)
Ilya biblical My god is yahweh Reverend Elijah
Joseph / Osip biblical God will increase Venerable Joseph of Raifsky (Analyin)
Isaac biblical he will laugh Reverend Isaac
Makar from greek blissful, happy Venerable Macarius
Mark from Latin hammer Reverend Mark
Moses biblical the one who was taken out of the water Reverend Moses
Paul from Latin small, junior Rev. Paul
Savva from Aramaic old man Reverend Savva
Sergey from Etruscan highly esteemed Reverend Sergius
Stepan from Greek Stephen crown, diadem Reverend Stephen
Name Origin Meaning Patron saint
Varlaam from the Chaldean God's Son Venerable Varlaam of Archangel (Keretsky)
Gabriel from the biblical Gabriel God is my strength Venerable Gabriel of Serbia
Ivan from biblical John God's mercy Venerable John Kuschnik
Michael biblical Who is like god Holy Martyr Mikhail Samsonov, Archpriest (New Martyr)
Paul from Latin small, junior Venerable Paul of Thebes
Prokhor from greek sang Rev. Prokhor Pshinsky
Name Origin Meaning Patron saint
Anton From Greek or Latin engaging, opposing

1. Reverend Anthony Great

2. Venerable Anthony Dymsky

3. Venerable Anthony of Krasnokholmsky
Victor from Latin winner Holy Martyr Victor Evropytsev, Priest (New Martyr)

George /

 from greek cultivator Martyr George
Ivan from biblical John God's mercy Saint John of Rostov, Bishop
Paul from Latin small, junior Holy Martyr Paul of the Assumption, Priest (New Martyr)
Name Origin Meaning Patron saint
Alexander from greek defender Holy Martyr Alexander Rusinov, Archpriest (New Martyr)
Afanasy from greek immortal

1. Prelate a \ Athanasius the Great

2. Venerable Athanasius of Sandem

3. Righteous Athanasius Navolotsky
Vladimir from Old Russian the one who owns the world Holy Martyr Vladimir Zubkovich, Archpriest (New Martyr)
Dmitriy from greek belonging to Demeter Reverend Dmitry
Evgeniy from greek noble Holy Martyr Eugene of Isad, Priest (New Martyr)
Emelyan from greek affectionate, flattering Reverend Emelian
Ephraim from Semitic Ephraim prolific Saint Ephraim of Milassky, Bishop
Illarion from greek happy Reverend Hilarion
Kirill from greek Lord Saint Cyril of Radonezh
Maksim from Latin greatest Saint Maximus the New
Michael biblical Who is like god Holy Martyr Mikhail Kargopolov, Priest (New Martyr)
Nikolay from greek conqueror of nations Holy Martyr Nikolai Krasovsky, Priest (New Martyr)
Sergey from Etruscan highly esteemed Holy Martyr Sergius Lebedev, Priest (New Martyr)

Video: Is it possible to give a child a name not according to the church calendar? Priest Igor Silchenkov

In Orthodox Christianity, there is a tradition according to which it is customary to name newborns in honor of a saint or saint, whose memory is celebrated on the day the baby was born. Alternatively, an Orthodox name for a boy can be chosen to be consonant with him if the parents named the baby by a name not mentioned in the calendar. In this case, the priest can help with the choice before baptism.

Choice traditions

Choosing a name for a child is a serious and responsible business. In many families, this issue is resolved in their own way, there may be certain traditions.

For example, first-borns are often called in honor of their grandfather or father. Some have their own family lists of names "allowed" and "forbidden" for some reason. Some people follow the church calendar.

When choosing a name, parents-to-be should pay attention to:

It should be remembered that the child will bear his name all his life.... Therefore, you need to choose the one that he will also be pleased to hear. To consider all the options, it is worth trying to put yourself in the shoes of the child. It is important to pay attention to the pronunciation of the boy's name and his middle name. They should sound harmonious and easy to pronounce.

Orthodox names for boys

V recent times all more people turn to their origins. In Russia, more and more often, parents choose Orthodox names for boys.

In 2017, Alexander, Maxim, Mikhail, Ivan, Daniil, Dmitry, Matvey were popular. Most likely, their popularity will not decrease in 2018. All of them are found in the calendar of Orthodox names for boys.

Many dads and mothers make the decision on how to name their son even during pregnancy. After finding out the approximate date of birth, they can use the Church's calendar of names by date of birth and choose the appropriate one by date of birth.

Options for those born in winter

There are many options for "winter" boys:

Spring and summer names

In spring and summer, the church commemorates many saints and saints. True, some of the names sound for modern people very unusual, so parents should think about whether to call their son that way:

Choice for autumn birthday people

Among the autumn names there are many popular and only gaining popularity:

  • October 19 - Holy Apostle Thomas. He was one of the apostles of Christ, a craftsman. Name: Thomas, Tamas, Vol.
  • October 31 - Holy Apostle Luke. He was one of the disciples of Christ, had the profession of a doctor, but also an artist. Name: Luca.
  • November 8 - Holy Martyr Demetrius. He is appointed patron of the pastors. Name: Demetrius.
  • November 21 - Saints Michael and Gabril, the most important angels who announced the birth of Christ and John the Baptist. Name: Michael.
  • December 13 - Saint Andrew. This was Peter's brother, considered the protector of sailors and fishermen. Name: Andrey.
  • December 19 - Saint Nicholas. He performed miracles and children love to celebrate the day in his honor. Name: Nikolay.

Russians church names for boys for months, you can ask the priest in any temple, and also consult him for taking better solution... The church list will be much more extensive. Take, for example, the calendar names for boys in November. It will consist of more than 30 names, at least one saint's name for each day. Both rare and more common names will be presented.

Choosing a name for a child by church calendar or in the list of popular modern names, it is worth studying its etymology and meaning. The name may contain such a meaning that the parents did not even know about, and the origin may be unexpected. For example, the name Bogdan is considered to be Christian, since it literally stands for "given by God." However, there is another opinion - this name has pagan roots, and God is by no means Jesus. Also traditional Russian names the names Maria and Ivan are considered, but they are rooted in Jewish culture. In this material, we will consider the most popular boy names in our time and decipher their meanings.

In the process of choosing a name for a boy it is worth choosing an option in which both an adult brutal form and a soft childish one can be used on an equal footing. According to the recommendations of psychologists, rude and harsh boys should be called diminutive names, as this will soften the complex character of the child. For example, Maxim can be called Maksik, and Alexey - Lesha. Timid and shy, soft and weak children, on the contrary, should be called by names in a tougher, more courageous form. Maxim - Max, Alexey - Lyokha.

Having correctly chosen a name for a boy, you can develop certain qualities in him. If firmness, rigidity is hidden in the name, then the boy will have a strong and stubborn character. For example, in the names Igor, Egor, Dmitry, Grigory there is a clear predominance of voiced paired consonants, often in combination with the sound [R].

■ NAMES ACCORDING TO THE CHURCH ORTHODOX CALENDAR WITH DATED NAMES:

For a calm and complaisant character, you need to give soft names, such as Alexei, Mikhail, Vitaly, Ilya, Veniamin, etc. Such names are distinguished by the predominance of vowels and sonoric ones (p, l, m, n, d - especially [L]). For poise and some perseverance, they give neutral names. Such names are considered to be unambiguously categorized as neither hard nor soft. For example, the names Arkady, Andrey, Pavel, Roman are neutral. Look at the names of the boys and their meanings, presented in the form of a list at the end of the article.

Perhaps in the name great importance it has a phonetic structure, but many psychologists still pay attention to the associations that the child's name evokes. It is believed that the name has some influence on how the personality of the child will develop, but this influence lies not only in the sound of the name, but also in the associations that it evokes.

It is in the associative perception of the name, according to psychologists, and lies the influence on the fate and character of a person. Undoubtedly, the development of a person's personality largely depends on the perception of oneself and the vision of others. Therefore, when choosing a name, you can use the help of friends - ask them to draw a verbal portrait of a person named by this or that name. By choosing the most attractive associations, you can find the right name for the boy.

Before choosing a name for your son, consult with family and friends, be sure to take into account the character of your child and how harmonious the chosen name will be in combination with a middle name. The names of the boys presented below and their meanings in the form of a list will help you call your baby a beautiful, euphonious name.

According to folk beliefs May boys are some of the most stubborn but purposeful children with strong character... Perhaps this is due to the fact that it is in May that the days of the saints Great Martyr George the Victorious and the Apostle John fall. These saints themselves were people of exceptional fortitude. In this regard, it is not surprising that babies born on Orthodox holidays have a strong character.

Back in the 12-13th century, shortly after the Baptism of Rus, the tradition of naming children in honor of the revered righteous was already widespread. It is believed that a child named after a holy righteous Christian will have a role model in front of him throughout his life. The patron saint will help you make a difficult decision at a crossroads, illuminate the road through life.

Choosing a name is a big decision

Preparing for childbirth, expectant mothers devote a lot of time to choosing a name for a child. It is tempting to call his son an original and memorable name. But you need to understand how responsible this decision will be. With the name that you give the child, he will go on throughout his life, and, more importantly, to appear before God. It is no coincidence that since ancient times the names were sacred meaning, therefore, during the sacrament of baptism, so much attention is paid to the selection of a name according to Christmas time.

If you know for sure that the birth of your child will take place in May, you need to choose a name for the boy in advance. Usually in Russia, names were chosen according to the calendar. The child was named according to the name day closest to his birthday. In May Orthodox name day a lot, so you can safely open the list and choose. Another choice is to refer to the church calendar. You can also discuss this issue with your spiritual mentor.

Matching name and character

Names have big influence on the character of the child. This is not only the choice of a guardian angel that will always protect your child from adversity, but also a serious event that in some way determines the fate of a person. May Day offers many options for strong and strong-willed names for a boy. Consider some of them, as well as what characteristics they carry for a boy.

  • George is a name of Greek origin, meaning "farmer".

the 6th of May Traditionally, the memory of St. George the Victorious (one of the most revered holy martyrs in Orthodoxy) is honored. George can be characterized as an attentive listener, good and true friend... He is diligent and responsible, devoid of rancor.

  • Gregory is also a name of Greek origin. Means "not asleep".

One of the oldest Christian names, identified with the qualities of an ideal Christian. Gregory is characterized by the ability to stand up for himself and for his ideals of justice. Boy Gregory in childhood studies the world with curiosity, and growing up, he knows how to weigh words so as not to offend people.

  • Ivan is a common Orthodox name derived from the Hebrew "John", which means "have mercy on God."


May 21st Orthodox Christians all over the world pay homage to the memory of John the Theologian, the closest follower to Christ, who did not abandon Him even during the crucifixion. Ivan is an active boy, with a great will and a difficult character. About Ivanov, we can say for sure that the saying “to be born in May - to suffer all your life” is right. Such people are open, always ready to help, honor traditions and foundations, endure all trials on their way with perseverance.

  • Paul is a name of Latin origin meaning "small".

Pauls are usually sociable and moral people... Such a boy in childhood observes the prohibitions of his parents. Growing up, he becomes a couch potato, calmly walking towards his goal.

  • Cyril - among the ancient Greeks it meant "lord", and from Persian - "sun".


May 24 celebrate the memorable day of Saints Cyril and Methodius, who donated literature to the inhabitants ancient Russia... The boy, whose name is Kirill, is characterized by curiosity and thirst for knowledge. He does not give in to someone else's influence, while he chooses his own path.

The boy's name according to the calendar

In the Orthodox month, there are many options for how to name a boy in accordance with the date of his birthday. Every day in the May calendar has several male names, so future parents should have no problem choosing. Traditionally, the name was determined according to the calendar as follows:

  • or on the child's birthday;
  • or on the eighth day from birth;
  • or on the fortieth day from birth, when it is supposed to perform the sacrament of baptism.

The mother and father have at least fifteen alternatives for selection. An important point, which must be taken into account - some Orthodox names in the world have a slightly different form. For example, the one named at baptism Dionysius, whose Angel days fall on the 4th, 19th, 25th and 31st, will be called Denis in the world. The same situation is with Yegor, whose baptismal form according to the calendar is George.

Boy names by date of birth

Below we provide a list of Angel days in May so that you can choose a name for your newborn boy according to the calendar:


As you can see, there are a lot of options. If you are guided by the criteria that we talked about above, determining the names according to the calendar, then three dates are highlighted, and then the name of the child is already selected. The main thing here is the desire of the parents, but in case of difficulty, they can turn to a spiritual mentor or priest who will baptize the baby in order to choose a different name.

Choosing a name according to the Orthodox calendar

Many people turn to the calendar when deciding what to call their son. Orthodox holidays to find there a holy righteous patron for the child. This is the right decision, as we have already talked about. There are several major Orthodox holidays in May, the proximity of which to the birth of a child will help you decide on your future name.

  • May 6 - memory of George the Victorious. You can call your son George or Yegor.
  • May 8 - commemoration of the Apostle Mark.
  • May 10 - commemoration of the holy martyr Simeon. The son can be called Semyon.
  • May 13 - memory of Jacob Zebedeev. The modern version of the name is Yakov.
  • May 15 - memory of St. Athanasius the Great. Also the day of uncovering the relics of the passion-bearers Boris and Gleb. When they were baptized, they were given the names Roman and David, which are very common in recent years.
  • May 21 - memory of John the Evangelist. It is customary to call boys born on this day Ivans.
  • May 24 - Day of Remembrance of Saints Cyril and Methodius. In addition, since in the world Cyril was called Constantine, you can call your son so.

These righteous people left a significant mark on the history of Orthodoxy. If one of them becomes the patron saint of your baby, he will always be accompanied by light and good luck in life.


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One of the oldest Orthodox traditions you can name the choice of names according to the Holy Calendar. V Soviet years many have forgotten about her, but now the Saints are again becoming popular among parents ...


Saints or church calendar, which reflects the names of all revered Orthodox Church The saints began to gain popularity among the people. People started giving names to their children ...


If you have been thinking for a long time about what name to give your baby born in August, then we advise you to refer to the Orthodox list. Such an ecclesiastical calendar ...


Have you been looking for an unusual and old name for your daughter, who will be born in September for a long time? Our article will help you. In it you will find several variants of the names of girls according to Svyatts ...


What is the name to give the child according to the Holy Calendar, if she was born in October? It should be noted that the calendar of the Saints is used mainly only by believing families. If you enter ...


The calendar or church calendar offers parents many different, sonorous names. And if you want to choose a name for your daughter, born in November, then we advise you ...


What name to give a girl in December? What are the names of girls according to the Holy Calendar in December Orthodoxy offers? In the first month of winter, children are born with a certain harshness in character ...


How to choose a boy's name according to the Holy Calendar? What are the best names for boys born in January? According to Christian custom, the parents give the boy a name in honor of the Saint, on the day of remembrance ...


Saints are called a church book, or rather a calendar, which consists of a month, Easter, several prayers and hymns. The list of holidays is also called the Saints ...


p> Your son was born in March, and you want to endow him with the name of the Saint? You are making the right choice. After all, in this way, from birth, you give your son up to the protection of the righteous ...


How to choose a name for a child, who in the family should give the boy a name? There is no unanimity on these issues. Everyone chooses a name as is customary in their family, someone according to tradition ...