What does the middle name mean. Double names: why and why

Becoming a mother of a girl is a special responsibility. Every woman begins to dream about the wonderful fate of her daughter even before her birth. palace and endless love... But does the name of the child affect his fate? And how appropriate is a double, like a real princess?

Queen - royal name

Each name contains not only a meaning, but also a huge energy contained in each individual letter. From this follows the strength of human nature. Alyonushka will be happy with the simplest, most ordinary man nearby. And Sophie will be much harder to please. In addition, a double name immediately changes the attitude towards a person on a subconscious level, because not a single royal person had one name. Do you agree? Fine! We go further.

Double names are common in the West and surprise Russian people. But for the girl herself, this will be an impetus to a successful life. Such a name seems to oblige to achieve the best, and not be content with the first thing that came across on the path of life.

Is it appropriate to give double names to Slavic children?

The fashion for double names went at the moment when people who speak different languages, it is often difficult to find a name that both would like. But this idea originates in the distant past. The Jews were the first to give double names, since it was believed that damage by name was the strongest. And in order to protect their children, the Jews gave them the first name - used on the street, the second - used at home.

The idea continued to live, however, the goal pursued has changed. Many families began to name the children, so to speak, again - in honor of the ancestors of the family. The boys were named after their great-grandfather, and the girls were named after their great-grandmothers. In this way, families tried to preserve history.

In modern times, a double name for a girl is most often just a tribute to fashion. Sound, beautiful, interesting, in the end! But it is most convenient to assign such names to those who live abroad. This is due to the lack of patronymic.

Popular foreign doubles

The most common variations of double names are:

1. Salma Amir.
2. Anna Maria.
3. Eva Genevieve.
4. Maria Alberta.
5. Maria-Katarina.
6. Emma Victoria.

Please note that they are all written with a hyphen, which means they are used as one name. At school, institute, at work, the girl will be called in this variation. Another option is when the baby is given several independent names:

1. Nicole Maria.
2. Hazel Patricia.
3. Emma Stephanie.
4. Angelica Sofia.
5. Eva Theon.
6. Elizabeth Nicole.

In this case, it is believed that the child has two names - personal and middle, as it is customary to call them abroad, where double names for girls are very popular. American parents very rarely name their children with any one word. They believe that in this way they give the child the opportunity to choose a name on their own. Nicole Maurice can be called Nika all her childhood, but if she doesn’t like it in the future, she can easily take the second option - Maurice.

What names can be combined?

Beautiful double names for girls are not so easy to pick up. Why? In principle, literally any names can be combined, but before deciding to take such a step, try on the name for yourself. If the whole family insists on naming the child after great-great-grandmother Ganna, and you prefer Nelly's option, think about whether they are compatible? It may be difficult for Ganea Nelli in life, especially since in Russian-speaking countries there is no such thing as a first and middle name. The child will not be able to choose one thing.

How to combine names? The simplest rules:

1. At least one name should be soft and iridescent. Then the double will really be an advantage for the girl.
2. Do not try to combine incongruous. Gulnaz Valentina cannot exist on one line in the passport. Do not go to extremes if the child will be a carrier of different cultures.
3. The first name should be conducive to continuation. So, for example, Rose-Glory sounds nice. And it is worth changing the order, and we get: Glory-Rose. As if parents praise the rose and noted it on their child.

Muslim Name Compatibility

The issue of naming a child is especially acute if the parents have different faiths. But even in this case, beautiful double names for girls are obtained. The list of the most euphonious is:

• Amina Julia.
• Safiya Victoria.
• Anna Yasmin.
• Natalia Rome.
• Alice Asia.
• Jamila Olga.
• Antonina Lamiz.

The influence of a double name on the future fate of the child

The presence of two names or a change of name lead to the collapse of hopes, affect a person in the most unpredictable way. This information can be found anywhere. But it should be clarified that only a “self-proclaimed name” carries such harmful energy, that is, one that a person came up with for himself and did not bother to change documents. In this case, it turns out that a person was endowed with one energy for 20 years and suddenly brought an additional charge into his life. Often such processes can trigger a "tsunami".

But when names are given at birth, they complement each other. Smooth out sharp corners. strong name can make a girl successful in her career, but deprive her of her personal life. And it is worth supplementing it with soft and gentle, as the girl will immediately receive double energy - strong and successful plus the keepers of the hearth. Such a woman will succeed in everything in life. She will not have to sacrifice her ambitions for the sake of a warm family. She can do everything, and without much difficulty.

On the other hand, it has been proven that the name of a person significantly affects his health. After all, the main thing is harmony with yourself. And what kind of harmony can we talk about if you don’t like how they called you? In this case, a double name for a girl will really be a salvation.

Use of double names in Russia

In Russia it is allowed to register double names. For girls foreign options, perhaps, and are of some interest, but ... Foreign parents use this practice much more often, since, as a rule, there is no patronymic abroad. And as a middle name, they can use surnames, names of men, etc. So, for example, the combination of Jennifer Michael Smith will not surprise anyone at all. And Michael in this case is the girl's middle name, which she can easily introduce herself.

In Russia, the second name is, as it were, a patronymic. But no one forbids doubling it. All documents will show both names of the child, no matter how they are called. But most of the time only one will be used. If the decision is made to give the child a double name, then it is best to call him that.

Double names for girls: list (foreign and Russian)

Below are some of the most beautiful, in our opinion, combinations of names with an approximate description of each option.

• Marina Margarita. Great marine combination. Marina means "sea", Margarita - "pearl".
• Yvona-Eva. Prickly, demanding and tender, giving life.
• Yesenia-Vlad. Spring gentleness with male power, love for glory.
• Angelica Maria. A girl with the face of an angel, who knows how to endure, who has wisdom in life.
• Isabella Cora. Dedicated to God and its complete opposite is the mistress of the underworld. Such a girl will eclipse everyone with her versatility.
• Julia-Alice. Sweet, but so indecisive, will find support in the second name, which endows its owner with a sound mind and prudence.
• Anna Maria. The most popular double name for a girl both in Russia and abroad.
• Elizabeth Violet. Noble and tender, like a violet.
• Yasmina-Khadia. Willful and wise.
• Juno Sheila. Bright, sophisticated, eccentric and at the same time sensual, able to create a unique comfort in the house.

These are common double names for girls. The list is endless, because you can connect anything. Within reason, of course. Having decided on such an experience, try to use the full names. Supplement the energy of one name with another and give your child a good fortune.

In russian language full name human is made up of name, patronymic and surname. AT English speaking countries the diagram is slightly different: given name, middle name(s) surname.

The middle name appears because, according to tradition, a child receives two names at birth: personal name(personal name, first name) and middle name(middle name). The most important is precisely personal name. It is most often the "identifier" of a person.

For reference: The custom of giving a child a middle name goes back to the tradition of giving a newborn several personal names. In modern English cases assignments of two or three middle names are more common than no middle name at all. Although there is no law limiting the number of middle names, more than four additional middle names are usually not assigned: Anne Elisabeth Alice Louise, Charles Philip Arthur George, Andrew Albert Christian Edward.

middle name serves as an additional individualizing sign, especially for persons whose names and surnames are widespread. It stands between the given name and the surname. The middle name is usually represented by the initial letter (middle initial) in full names:
Alan Charles Jones or Alan C. Jones

As middle names, both personal names and geographical names, common nouns, etc. Often, the surnames of the people in whose honor it is assigned are used as middle names. More recently, in England, it was common to give a boy a traditional name at birth and a somewhat more unusual middle name, and when naming girls, use the same scheme, but in reverse order: if a grown girl does not like the name, then you can always use the middle name.
Sometimes the personal name appears only on documents or registry books, and the middle name is used instead in everyday circulation:
Mackenzie Phillips (Laura Mackenzie Phillips)
JoBeth Williams (Margaret Jobeth Williams).

Some prefer to use their middle name as their last name:
Tom Cruise (Thomas Cruise Mapother)
Jon Stewart (Jonathan Stuart Leibowitz)
Ray Charles (Ray Charles Robinson)
Jake Burton (Jake Burton Carpenter).

In Russian understanding, the middle name not identical patronymic, since patronymic in Russian is called “a paternal name, consisting of the basis of the father’s name and suffixes: -ovich, -ovna, -evich, -evna, -ich, -ichna, usually added to own name"(T.F. Efremova New dictionary Russian language. Explanatory derivational).

It is considered wrong to write Russian patronymic in the form of a single initial letter in the way English middle names are usually written. Complete Russian name should be written in English Ivan Petrov or Ivan Petrovich Petrov, but not like Ivan P. Petrov.

Do you have a first and last name, but have you ever thought about a second, "intermediate" name? You can show your creative nature choosing a middle name for your child. You can pick a name that goes great with your first and last names, and a name that works great for your child!

Steps

Choose a name

Pay attention to how the name sounds. The second name can be used in completely different ways: to be part of the family name, to show your personality, to be part of your biography. Either way, make sure the name sounds nice.

• Choose a middle name that ends in a vowel other than the vowel that ends in your name. Names like Angela Anna or Denise Savannah are quite difficult to pronounce because the final vowel of the first name and the first vowel of the second name are repeated.
• The second name must contain consonants that are not in the first name. Lena Grey, George Randolph or Thomas Stearns - these names sound good because they differ in sounds.

1. The name should be optimal in length. If the first name is long, the second name must be short. For example, Alexandra Grace, Christopher Owen. Conversely, if the first name is short, then the second should be long: Kate Elizabeth, Rose Anthony.

   • To understand the length of a name, count the number of syllables. If your first name has two or more syllables, your second name may have 2-3 syllables.

2. See how the name is spelled. Write down the names you like and see how they look on the letter. Consider whether the name is easy to pronounce and whether you can pass it on to your child. Find a name that fits all your criteria. You can even write down your child's name and see if your middle name fits the child.

   Connect relatives. You can give your child the middle name of an older brother or sister. Don't be afraid to try: get all the family members to come up with ideas. If you choose a name for your child, you can let him find a suitable middle name for himself. Or make a list of names that you like, and the children can choose from this list what they like. Choose together - it greatly strengthens the family spirit!

   • You can let the children come up with a list of names they like. Perhaps the children will be able to come up with something unusual and original. In any case, the final choice is yours.

   Be creative

   1. Most often, the middle name is chosen in honor of a relative. Choosing a grandparent's name as a child's middle name can be a way to show respect.

      • You can make a family tree and choose the name of one of your distant relatives.
      • If you are married and have taken your husband's last name, it can also be used as a "middle name".

   2. If you are a religious person, you can use biblical name as his "middle name". The second name is a great opportunity to choose something important or spiritual that you can pass on to your child. You can choose the name of a saint, a religious figure.

      • Think about what names can express your view of the world. For example, the names of pop culture singers would work, especially if they sound good. If you really like Johnny Cash, you can name the baby Carter Cash.

   3. You can choose a classic or historical name. You can consider your middle name as an opportunity to go back in time and choose some historical or retro name. In addition, it will definitely be less common. For example, the names "Rosemary" or "Orville" might be great for your child.

      • Look through old novels and find interesting names for you. Make a list and choose the one you like best.

   4. You can use the month of birth in the name. This is a good opportunity to choose a name that a very small number of people will have. The month of birth of the child must be combined with his first name. For example, Christian May. Some even use the day of the week the baby was born as their middle name!

      • You can use the city where the parents met as a middle name, for example, Joshua Brooklyn or Maria Paris.
      • You can come up with a middle name using some details on the child's birthday. For example, if you drove to the hospital in an old beat-up Volvo, you can use it as a middle name.

      Avoid Mistakes

      1. Remember main principle: do no harm. There are more than seven million people in the world, and everyone wants to be original. You can use classic or historical names, but don't go too far. Do not choose names that will put your child in a stupid position in the future. Choose something pleasant and sincere, even if not very original.

         Make sure that the name you choose cannot be interpreted stupidly and awkwardly. Remember that initials should also sound good. For example, the name Frances Underwood Kensington sounds great, but the initials can confuse you. Remember that the name should look and sound good not only in full, but also in abbreviated form.

      2. • If you like the name, ignore other people's opinions about it, because no one should decide for you. You can tell this to several close people, consult with them and decide for sure whether to leave it or not.
         • Your parents will help you make a choice, but they may also discourage you. If you tell friends, acquaintances or relatives that you have chosen a name, they should know that you do not want to hear any stories about people with such names.

      3. Use correct writing names. If you like the way the name sounds, then you need to spell it the right way. Don't change the letters in your name expecting people to pronounce it differently. There is general rules pronunciations, don't ignore them.

         • Some parents think that the spelling of the name does not play of great importance, but it's not. You need to write the name the way it should be spelled according to the rules. In addition, if you replace some of the letters in the name, it will not only be read incorrectly, but it may also look funny and ridiculous.
      • It is not necessary to give your child a middle name, you can completely abandon this idea.

      Warnings

      • Avoid complex names. remember, that popular names became popular for some reason, and simple names can sound nice too.

Surely you have ever seen the English or other peoples have a middle name. What it is? How is it received? Why do the British need a middle name? In this article, we will try to answer all these questions.

What is a middle name?

The second name is most often called the middle (middle name). As a rule, it is located between a personal name and a surname. The middle name is used in Iceland, Sweden, England and Israel. That is, it is widely used in Europe or various Western countries. It plays in every country different meaning. The middle name is used as an element of the full name. It can be called a "second personal name", but this is not always the case. Sometimes it is given to children in honor of a relative. It can be a father, and a mother, and an uncle, and a grandfather, and a grandmother, or even a brother or sister. In this case, you can say that the middle name is a patronymic, but in fact it is not.

Middle name in different countries

The middle name exists in many countries, but plays different roles:

1. Iceland. For example, in Iceland there is no such thing as a "surname". At birth, a child is given his personal name, and instead of a surname, they give the name of the father (most often) or mother. In fact, in Iceland, the middle name is a patronymic. In this country, people do very well without surnames, because its population is only 300,000 people.

2. Sweden. In this country, the middle name is, in fact, the second surname. Spouses at the conclusion of marriage may write down their old or new surname as a middle name. As for children, they can take the surname of one of the parents as a second name. Moreover, if desired, the middle name and surname can be interchanged. In this case, the middle name is both a patronymic and a surname.

3. Israel. In this country, at birth, every child receives a double name. The middle name is usually given in honor of a deceased relative, but names of living ones are also often given. Especially the middle name is popular in religious families. Parents give a personal name at their discretion, and the middle one, as mentioned above, is in honor of a relative or righteous person.

4. England. As statistics show, absolutely all English children at birth receive two names at once (first name + middle name). In England, a middle name is a custom. Once there was a tradition, the essence of which was that a newborn child received several personal names at once. Today you can often meet an Englishman not only with a middle name, but even with a third or fourth one. This is long tradition which almost everyone follows. English families. More often you will meet people with four middle names than without them at all. In modern English law, there is simply no such law that would limit the number of middle names. Therefore, parents in this country can give their children as many middle names as they wish. But there is an unspoken rule that there should be no more than four middle names.

Why do Englishmen have a middle name?

The main meaning of the second name is to give a person some kind of individuality. This is especially true for those who are the owner of a common and common name, of which there are a lot in the environment. The second name can be anything - from a common name to place names, common nouns, and so on. Very often, the second name is taken as the surname of the person in whose honor the child was named. There are cases when the first name of a person is forgotten because he does not like it. Thus, it remains only on documents, and in circulation the second name is used as the main one.

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lucia, 11.12.04 19:23

Here I read: Julia Roberts gave birth to twins. The boy was named Finneus Walter, the girl Hazel Patricia.
I do not understand why some give a single name, while others double. And in what countries is this accepted, well, in America, probably for sure, and what does this mean? What will the child be called later, according to the first part of the name, then why then the second, and if both parts, then in my opinion, this is not convenient. Here explain pls.

Alina, 11.12.04 19:44

lucia
We can give a child from one to three names. My one husband and children have three (1. Kasper Valtteri Evgeny, 2. Hannu Elmeri Elius 3. Eetu August Oliver) But in Finland there is no quality. I don’t know why, but there are so many names, so that when the child grows up and if he doesn’t like his name, he can take from his two or three names, whichever one he likes. Here the middle one has the first in the passport Hannu, and at home we call Elmery. That's how we have it

Kriksi-Kraksi, 12.12.04 01:08

We will have a double name (Stefanie-Maria) because we like Stefanie, and Maria - that is the name of both my and husband's grandmother, is very symbolic and the grannies are happy (though the husband is Maria-Katarina) .... yes, and to me I always wanted a double name for some reason ...

NENE'S MUM, 12.12.04 01:16

lucia
I was looking for a baby during my second pregnancy English names which I would have liked and found a very interesting article. Here is a quote from there:
"Traditionally, in English-speaking countries, a child receives two names at birth: a personal name (personal name, first name) and a middle name (middle name). It is the first, personal name that seems to be the most important, essential. The term "personal name" is understood primarily " individual naming of the subject "(A.V. Speranskaya), officially assigned to him at birth. Of all the onomastic categories, personal names were the first to be documented. They were based on appellatives that were used as nicknames to refer to people. As noted by A.V. Speranskaya, and in our time, "personal names differ from nicknames mainly in that in the former, the common noun of the stems is not as obvious as in the second. In nicknames, it is always fresh ... In personal names, the common noun of the stems is almost always obscured. Nicknames every time they are created anew, personal names pass from generation to generation ... " The article itself is very long, with an analysis of which names appeared when and under what influence.

NENE'S MUM, 12.12.04 01:22

According to statistics, all English children receive two names at birth (first + middle names): personal and secondary. The custom of giving a child a middle name goes back to the tradition of giving a newborn several personal names. In the modern English name book, cases of assigning two or three middle names are more common than the complete absence of a middle name. Although there is no law limiting the number of middle names, more than four additional middle names are usually not assigned: Charles Philip Arthur George, Andrew Albert Christian Edward, Edward Antony Richard Louis, Anne Elisabeth Alice Louise. The role of the middle name at the present time is to serve as an additional individualizing sign, especially for persons who have widespread names and surnames. Both personal names and geographical names, common names, etc. are used as middle names. Often, the surnames of the people in whose honor it is assigned are used as middle names..

NENE'S MUM, 12.12.04 01:26

Quotations taken from: O.A. Leonovich chapter from the book "In the world of English names".

NENE'S MUM, 12.12.04 01:29

If interested, I can send the full article in private.

ELLE, 12.12.04 02:41

lucia
in France there are double, triple and even four names at once, but all this is in official papers, but in life everyone is called by the first name.
My daughter has a triple and my husband has a four.

cherry, 12.12.04 02:48

I named my daughter Jacqueline Lydia. The first name is personal, and Lydia is the middle name, in honor of our Russian grandmother.

Here is such an American-Russian version

ElenaDK, 12.12.04 14:28

lucia

My friends (in America) gave my daughter a double name so that she could then choose for herself what she likes best

Went, 12.12.04 14:44

In Israel, especially in religious families, children are often given double names. This is especially common if you want to name a child after a deceased relative, but that one had an "outdated" name. The first name is chosen, which parents liked, and the second - in honor of a deceased relative or some righteous person.
In Judaism, every name has a meaning, and if a person is given a name, then they must be used, otherwise there is no point in giving it. There are families where children are called by two names, there are those where they alternate.
We have Netanel Khaim, Netanel - we just liked it, Khaim - this is in honor of my dad. (Dad's name was Vitaly, Chaim and means "life"). We also try to use the name Chaim sometimes.
In general, I met children here with both 3 and 5 names. There is no limit

Marinka, 12.12.04 15:22

You know, I understand if double names are given by parents related to the Catholic or Protestant faith .... But here we have acquaintances .... purely Orthodox and Russian ... and now I can’t understand why they have children suddenly with double names ... Like Martin Julius ....

Went, 12.12.04 15:27

Marinka
and why not - maybe this is a tribute to the traditions of the country in which they live?

lucia, 12.12.04 15:31

Thanks girls. All this is interesting.
NENE'S MUM Thank you. Well, I probably don’t need the whole article, I’m just curious out of curiosity.

Anna, 12.12.04 15:50

NENE'S MUM

I'm editing now new book O.A. Leonovich (although she is not talking about names)! Cool author!

I like double names, but in Russia they are not very common ... only if they are very simple ones like Anna-Maria

Darel, 12.12.04 16:55

Marinka
We are Orthodox and we are just thinking about double names for the children (we are still planning), just to make it better for everyone. Those. one name is secular, easily pronounced in English and other languages, and the second is Orthodox, for baptism, home and family. Only we have not yet decided to enter one name in the testimonies, to baptize the other, or to enter both names in the testimonial. And while there is time, we are considering other options. For example, call Euphrosyne (record and baptize), and for the local Francis.

If you answer in general, then it seems to me often this is just a way out, like
cherry- both ours and yours.
And I also have a friend who is always called a middle name, when I saw his first name in official papers - whinnying like crazy - it doesn’t suit him at all, and the middle one is very even. Although his parents called him the first, he grew up and renamed himself - the freedom of choice, so to speak, is also good.

Christina, 12.12.04 23:38

We have a daughter, Anna-Maria. Anna- very simple...

It’s just that for a long time we couldn’t choose what to name our daughter, Anna or Maria? We didn’t know who exactly would be born, and we weren’t sure what the girl would be, so we didn’t choose for sure. And when I was born, it became clear that I needed to decide. And already in the maternity hospital, half an hour after her birth, I myself suggested calling two names at once. \

But at home we call Anya, Manya, Musya and many more affectionate names. And the husband often calls Anna-Marie, in the Estonian manner (his mother is Estonian).
And in general, our fashion has gone to double names, this is in the tradition of Catholics, I don’t know why!

Darel

By the way, we recently baptized our daughter and I knew that one can only be baptized in Orthodoxy with one name, we decided that she would be baptized like Anna. And when they arrived at one church, they looked at the documents and saw that the name was double, and they refused to baptize us! We sorted things out for a long time, had a fight, it was very unpleasant, in the end, we went to another church, where we were baptized without any problems.

So just in case, be prepared for any incidents.

Mermaid, 12.12.04 23:58

I have a daughter, Nicole Marie...
Nicole - it seems like a tricky one. We call Nika, Nikusey ...
And Mary is a completely international, common, biblical name, besides, that was the name of her husband's grandmother (he is Canadian).

NENE'S MUM, 13.12.04 00:12

lucia

I'm just curious out of curiosity

So the fact of the matter is that before I read the article, there was some fragmentary information in my head, but it was written like this - I read it with great interest. Now I'm inserting smart quotes

Darel, 13.12.04 00:29

Christina
Thanks for the advice, we will be ready and take this into account when choosing.

Lalka, 04.02.05 16:14

I like double names, I just like them, that's all.
Moreover, now in Belarus (I don’t know how in Russia) you can write two names in the metric at once, through a dash. True, so far we have come up with only the first name for our son - Adam. And we only think about the second: either Adam-Miroslav, or Adam-Stanislav, or Adam-Vincent.
The latter came to my husband's mind quite recently, but I, in principle, like it.

Lilith, 19.03.05 08:47

I named my daughter Jacqueline Lydia.

Your daughter by first name is my namesake

I named my daughter Stella Sofia.
I'll explain why. During pregnancy, my husband and I thought about naming our daughter Sophia, but then, due to different reasons this idea was abandoned.
I wanted a rare and unusual name, but we had disagreements about the last name
So we found a compromise. I liked the name Stella, but none of my relatives were enthusiastic about it. In addition, we were told that if we initially planned one name, then there is some sense in this and it is absolutely impossible to refuse it.
So we named her Stella Sophia. To keep everyone happy

We will baptize by the second name, but we call the first. It is basic.
Here are the things

Corazon, 08.04.05 17:10

I love double names so much! when they go together well, of course... my husband is Giuseppe Angelo (Giuseppe Angelo), and I wanted to name my son Antonio Augusto, but my husband rejected it and said that it turned out too imperially and just Antonio remained... but it's a pity .. .

Lisa, 08.04.05 17:28

Our young man name is Richard Brian, but Brian is really only on paper.

In fact, my husband has a middle name, like his father, and my father would like to make it a tradition in the male line, and give our son the same middle name, but since I was categorically against it, I myself suggested giving Richard a middle name name, like grandfather's first name. It turned out, though not according to him, but it is also impossible to be offended by this.

scorpion509, 19.04.05 03:27

It is also customary for us to give double names, we will also give our baby a double name
we want the first name to be Russian (but having an English version) and the second to be more English.
The first version was Nikita Daniel but was rejected because in America Nikita is woman's name
now picked up while Alexey still thinking about the average

Talikoshka, 03.06.05 06:39

Girls, advise! I really want to name the unborn child by my father's name, or at least similar. I am well aware that present times with the name Israel (for a girl - Israel), it is not very comfortable for a child to live in Russia. I read Temko and decided that a double name is a good way out. I would like the first name to be familiar to Russians, but not too common. So far, only the Lion of Israel has come up with (named mainly the first). There are no options for girls.
What do you think?

Evgenievna, 03.06.05 15:30

I really want to name the unborn child by my father's name, or at least similar. I am well aware that in modern times with the name Israel (for a girl - Israel) a child is not very comfortable living in Russia. I read Temko and decided that a double name is a good way out. What do you think?

Question number one: is it your father or the child's father? If a child, then in Russia he will still have patronymic, that is, dad's name.
Question number two: are double names registered in Russia?
Opinion: if you want to call Israel, then call it. Why not very comfortable? Many people lived their lives with this name, and not in Russia, but in the USSR, and nothing. Or are Soviet stereotypes still alive?

Talikoshka, 03.06.05 19:39

Evgenievna, we are talking about my dad. The patronymic will be the usual Russian, the surname too. All together it will sound wild. I don’t have stereotypes and never had them, but for many, they are alive, no doubt. I don't want to ruin my child's life. The difficulty is that I don’t really like the name itself, but I loved my dad very much, words can’t describe what he meant to me, and it’s customary for us to keep the name. So I want to call (and combine with a patronymic) the first name, and the second - just to be. ,

For some reason, the name Leah came to mind for me (since you came up with the name Leo for the boy) - this is a biblical name, and an Orthodox one too (just like Israel).

Are you really sure that Israel is an Orthodox name?