Name days in April for boys and girls according to the church calendar. What unusual and beautiful names are suitable for a girl born in April Male names for April according to the church calendar
Choosing names for a child according to the calendar is a long-standing tradition that is observed to this day. Some people are sure that by naming a child in honor of a saint, he will become a patron spirit for the child. Incorporeal protectors are not only external protection from misfortunes, but also spiritual cleansing from sinful thoughts and internal barriers. The Guardian Angel brings peace and tranquility, happiness and kindness, warmth and comfort - everything that is so necessary for every person.
It is best to pay attention to those names that are remembered on the day the child is born. It is also allowed to choose the names of saints on the eighth day from the birth of a child or on the fortieth day of the baby’s life.
The character of the April baby
Girls born in April are characterized by increased energy and cheerfulness. They are quite restless people with a hot temperament. Always ready to support any idea or participate in any undertaking. In addition, they are desperately fighting for justice.
These are the little people who can laugh out loud, be loudly indignant and defend their point of view to the last.
They are overly emotional and will not do what they think is wrong, no matter how much they are persuaded. Also, spring girls do not like it when outsiders interfere in their affairs, because they are able to cope with everything on their own. Despite their eccentricity, April girls can be quite shy. The little ones are very kind, often capable of providing help even to their own detriment, just so as not to give a person a reason for disappointment.
They are naturally endowed with good intuitive qualities, determination and courage. They are quite jealous and do not like to share “their” person with someone else. Sometimes their jealousy is the cause of a bad mood, which actively spreads to others. A bad mood also forces girls to lash out at loved ones, which they later regret very much. Unfortunately, the impulsiveness of “April girls” gives rise to aggression, which often leads to similar conflict situations.
If older girls are able to control their emotions, become more calculating, reasonable and cold, they will definitely achieve great success.
Negative factors are stubbornness, emotionality, and in some cases even arrogance - they easily add problems, dampen the accumulated advantages and recreate life’s obstacles.
Important! Negative traits can be turned into positive ones. The strength of April's stubbornness allows them to rise through the social and career ranks so quickly that others cannot stop being surprised and sighing enviously. Well, emotionality will be the key to success in creative areas.
Lucky female names of saints
The name is fraught with many mysteries; for one it brings many victories, and for another an endless streak of failures. What to name the baby born in this spring month, so as not to miscalculate and enhance the positive qualities? In fact, not everything is as complicated as it might seem. The only important aspect will be that this does not go by chance, but becomes a responsible step and a final firm choice.
Here are the most favorable female names for those born in April:
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Name days according to the calendar (church calendar)
The table below will help you decide and simplify the task significantly. Simple orientation by dates will give you the opportunity to concentrate and focus on one thing.
Month\date | Names | Values | Patron (name day) |
April 1 |
Illaria/Ilona |
Illaria of Rome Holy Martyr (1.04) |
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God's gift |
Daria of Rome, martyr (1.04; 4.04) |
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Matryona/Matrona |
noble woman |
Matrona Alekseeva, martyr, nun (1.04; 2.04; 9.04) |
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Wisdom |
Sofia Slutskaya, princess (1.04) |
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Alexandra |
Human protector |
Alexandra of Amisia (Pontus), venerable martyr (2.04) |
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Feodosia |
God given |
Theodosia of Amisia (Pontus), martyr (2.04; 5.04; 16.04) |
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Claudia of Amisia (Pontus), holy martyr (2.04) |
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Svetlana/Fotina |
Bright, clean |
Photina/Photinia (Svetlana) Samaritan, Roman, venerable martyr (2.04) |
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Belonging to Julius |
Juliana of Amisia (Pontus), venerable martyr (2.04) |
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Matron | noble woman | Matrona of Amisia (Pontus), martyr (1.04; 2.04; 9.04) | |
Shining, bright |
Aglaida, martyr (4.04) |
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Daria, holy martyr (1.04; 4.04) |
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Taisiya, martyr (4.04) |
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Vasilisa | Queen | Vasilissa, martyr (4.04; 28.04; 29.04) | |
5th of April | Feodosia | God given | Theodosia, martyr (2.04; 5.04; 16.04) |
Musical |
Lydia of Illyria, martyr, nun (5.04) |
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Foreign |
Varvara Konkina, Venerable Martyr (5.04) |
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Anastasia |
Resurrected |
Anastasia, Venerable Martyr (5.04; 28.04) |
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Grace |
Anna Gotfskaya, holy martyr (8.04., 13.04) |
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Invincible |
Alla Gotfskaya, holy martyr (8.04) |
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Larisa | Gull | Larisa Gotfskaya, martyr (8.04) | |
April 9 | Matrona/Matryona | noble woman | Matrona of Thessalonica (Thessalonian), venerable martyr 1.04; 2.04; 9.04) |
April 13 | Anna | Grace | Anna, the righteous (8.04., 13.04) |
14th of April | Maria | Bitter, stubborn | Mary of Egypt, Venerable (14.04; 25.04) |
April 16 | Feodosia | God given | Theodosia of Tire, Caesarea (Palestinian), martyr (2.04; 5.04; 16.04) |
April 17 | Maria | Bitter, stubborn | Maria Lelyanova, nun, martyr (14.04; 25.04) |
good will |
Evdokia Pavlova, martyr, novice (20.04) |
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Akulina | Like an eagle | Aquilina the Younger, martyr (20.04) | |
Mistress, mentor |
Martha of Bethany, martyr (25.04) |
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Maria | Bitter, stubborn | Mary of Bethany, venerable martyr (14.04; 25.04) | |
26 April | Marfa | Noble girl | Martha Testova, Venerable Martyr (25.04; 26.04) |
Vasilisa |
Vasilissa of Rome, martyr (4.04; 28.04; 29.04) |
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Anastasia | Resurrected | Anastasia of Rome, martyr (5.04; 28.04) | |
Irina/Arina |
Attractive, loves the world |
Irene of Corinth, holy martyr; Irina Aquileiskaya, holy martyr (29.04) |
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Calm |
Galina of Corinth, martyr (29.04) |
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Victorious, bringing victory |
Nike of Corinth, martyr (29.04) |
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Vasilisa/Vasilina |
Vasilissa of Corinth, martyr (4.04; 28.04; 29.04) |
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Alina/Alice/Evelina | Another, someone else's | Alevtina of Caesarea, martyr (29.04) |
There are a huge number of names in the world and each has its own spirit helpers and protectors. They will never leave a person alone, walking with him throughout his entire life. Guardians diligently carry out their own work: they protect from troubles, help to cope with difficulties, overcome fears, and reduce mental pain. Take this seriously and respectfully, honor the saints, instill love for the invisible Angel of the Savior, and your child will always be under the supervision of the highest powers of God.
It has long been known that the name given to a person at birth has a great influence on his future destiny. How to choose a name for a child so that he will be happy in the future? This will largely depend on him, but it has been noticed that people who celebrate name days in April are usually active and cheerful. Perhaps this is due to the month of birth, when everything in nature begins to grow and develop.
What are saints
The Holy Fathers of the Church say that every person at baptism by the Lord God is given two Angels. One of them is a Guardian Angel: he assistant in good and godly deeds and a protector from all troubles, troubles and adversities. But there is also another Angel - the holy saint of God, whose name is wears Orthodox man. He acts as an intercessor before God and offers prayers to the Lord for well-being and spiritual health your ward. And his holy prayers are accepted by God more quickly.
In Russia there was a pious tradition: for the well-being and health of a person, the name of a newborn was chosen at baptism, considering the calendar(months of words). This is a list of historical figures - pious Christians who pleased God with their lives on earth and included for this Russian Orthodox Church to the saints.
And the day of remembrance of the saint after whom a person is named is called the day of an angel or name day. For example, Taisiya’s name day church calendar celebrated on April 4th. Accordingly, according to the calendar, a girl born on the 4th of this month can bear the name Taisiya. Or a boy born on April 16 may be named Nikita.
When choosing a name, it is necessary to take into account that a saint is an example for a person’s earthly life, and that is why you need to know about his earthly life and try, to the best of your ability and ability, to correspond to this high image of holiness.
In the second month of spring, many parents of newborns think about what to name a boy born in April. This month the Church remembers many saints who bear male names. It can be really difficult to choose just one from many names.
Male names in April they are quite diverse and their choice is wide. The most popular names are: Dmitry, Alexander, Vasily, Victor, Alexey, Georgy, Peter, Stepan, Ivan, Kirill, Artemy, Pavel, Ilya, Vadim and Nikita.
In addition, in the calendar of this month there are also less common names, for example, Pakhom (celebration on April 3), Zakhar - April 6, Savva - April 7, Gabriel - on the 8th, Spiridon - on the 10th, Jonah - on the 11th, Sophrony - on the 12th numbers, Polycarp - 15th, Zosimas - 17th, Plato - 18th, Eremey - 19th, Luke - 21st, Gabriel - 22nd, Terenty - 23rd, Antipus - 24th, David - 25th, Christopher - 27th numbers, Martin - 28th, Adrian - 30th.
What to name a girl
“So many good girls, so many affectionate names...”
There are indeed many names: beautiful, feminine and affectionate. The names of girls born in April are bright in spring. For the future well-being of the girl, when choosing a name, you should pay attention to the following female names in April. The birthday girls of this month are: Daria, Alexandra, Anastasia, Maria, Galina, Irina, Anna. Among the rarer names these days, one can remember such as Claudia and Paraskovya (celebration on April 2), Vasilisa, Taisiya - on April 4, Feodosia, Pelageya - on April 5, Matrona - on the 9th, Evdokia - on the 20th, Martha - on the 26th, Arina - 29th.
How to spend an angel's day
The duty of an Orthodox Christian is not only to know the day of his name day, but also to know the life of his patron saint. It is necessary to prepare in advance for the celebration of this day and not limit the celebration only to friendly and family feasts. Angel Day is a special day and therefore it should be celebrated in a special way:
- The birthday boy must go to church to thank his patron for his help and his holy prayers.
- The birthday person will receive great help from above by confessing and receiving the Holy Mysteries of Christ on this day.
- It is not advisable to work on Angel’s Day; it is better to spend it without fuss and haste, with peace and joy in your soul as your own personal holiday.
If the day of the angel falls on a fast day, which is Wednesday and Friday of each week of the month (except for continuous weeks) or on the day of one of the fasts, then the festive meal should be fast. In addition, if the name day falls on Lent, then it is better to celebrate them on Bright Week or move it to the next Saturday or Sunday.
What are “small name days”
Some saints have several days of remembrance per year, for example, the days of remembrance of St. Blessed Xenia of St. Petersburg - February 6 and June 6, or the days of remembrance of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker - May 22 and December 19. In this case, you should focus on the next day after your birthday. In this case, another day of memory will be called “small name day”. On this day it is also advisable to be in the temple to thank your patron for your help and protection.
What do they give on name days?
Since Angel Day is a special holiday for a Christian, gifts should be filled with a special spiritual meaning. The patron saint of the person named is not interested in gifts that are customary to receive and give on ordinary holidays: dishes, clothes, etc. Here you need something that will remind you of the need for a person’s spiritual growth and help him in this.
When choosing a gift suitable for this occasion, you can contact the church shop. The most obvious gift option is personalized icon. But he's far from the only one a suitable gift on this day may become:
- candles, candlesticks;
- videos of church services;
- audio recordings of Orthodox music;
- incense with the face of saints;
- oil for lamps, etc.
Separately, it is worth mentioning the excellent selection of Orthodox literature available today.
When preparing a christening gift for a child in Rus', there was the following custom: to order a so-called “measured” icon for the baby at baptism. For example, on April 5, a girl was born, fifty-two centimeters tall, and was named Lydia. And then an icon of the holy martyr Lydia of Illyria is ordered, with a height equal to fifty-two centimeters.
If we talk about a gift for a birthday boy from his parents, then an excellent option would be a personalized icon, and, if possible, specially ordered from an icon painter. In this case, the gift takes on even more meaning, being a family heirloom that can be passed on and a parental blessing at the same time.
The birth of a child is a blessing from the Lord and His great mercy. But at the same time there is a great responsibility for his upbringing before God and the world. Orthodox parents are given enormous help in the difficult task of forming and raising a child through the sacrament of Baptism: in it a person is given the opportunity to be born not only for earthly life, but also for eternal life.
The birth of a child is always a real miracle. As he grows up, he will acquire various character traits that may disappear over time. In many ways, it is the parents who determine who their child will become in the future by choosing the appropriate name for him. You can choose a name for a boy or girl with a name day in April on your own or with the help of a church minister.
Names for boys
Before choosing what to name a boy born in April, it is worth remembering the saints who were born on this day or are its patrons. The patron will protect the child from misfortunes and give him good luck in everything he undertakes.
The church calendar for the most part contains Old Slavonic names, which are not currently in use. In this case, you need to contact a church minister so that he can help you choose a consonant name and surround the birthday person reliable protection guardian angel
Some male names in April have several patrons at once, so it becomes easier for parents to name their baby. The most popular options for naming a boy born in April.
Popular male names
Dmitriy. Patient and reserved. Those around him believe that he looks at everything with a sober head and is absolutely calm in life, however, this is not so: inside him there is a real hurricane of passions and emotions that are hidden behind a thick curtain and cannot come out. If angered, he can be very impulsive and even prone to aggression.
Tries to be nice to everyone and is unable to hold a grudge for long. He makes contact easily, but is too touchy and overly suspicious. Doesn't know how to trust and has a hard time parting with secrets.
- Dates of birth: April 1, 23, 26.
- Strengths: poise, independence, friendliness.
Ivan. One of the most popular names since Ancient Rus'. Very vulnerable and touchy, however, not angry and friendly. He strives to be the first in everything and hates losing. He takes any defeat personally and takes it too close to his heart.
He knows how to make the right contacts and use people to his advantage. Often suffers from an inferiority complex and self-dissatisfaction. Very picky and capricious.
A strong personality, capable of proving his superiority to others, but does not strive to brag about his position. He loves to earn money and knows how to accumulate it, and is well versed in finance.
- Dates of birth: April 1, 2, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24, 27, 30.
- Advantages : calm, sociable, natural leader.
Basil. Good-natured and open to new acquaintances. Vasya is always ready to help his loved ones and will definitely not leave a friend in trouble. However, sometimes his kindness does not come from pure heart, but from a cold mind: Vasily is very calculating and is not used to throwing his actions left and right. He cannot be called an egoist, he is simply used to living according to a plan and is not going to leave it.
He knows how to have fun and attracts people with his simplicity. He does not like to quarrel and skillfully avoids any conflicts.
- Dates: April 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 25.
- Strengths: ability to plan, good nature, love of life.
Sergey. He is not drawn to leadership and is quite satisfied with his position in life. Therefore, he is not vain and gets along with people easily. He combines inner softness and natural hardness, which makes Sergei a reliable protector and a good friend. With age, he can waste some of his kindness and become more aggressive, but at the same time he will always be sociable and surrounded by a company of loyal friends.
- Dates: April 2, 5.
- Advantages: non-conflict, does not know how to manipulate people, active, friendly.
Fedor. An ordinary guy who is not used to showing off himself, but he definitely won’t be a gray mouse either. He studies well, science and languages are easy for him.
He quickly makes friends and begins to trust them. To strangers may seem too reserved and closed, but for those close to him he is the real life of the party.
He may go overboard, giving advice left and right, but he tries to act sincerely and kindly.
- Dates of birth: April 28, 30.
- Best qualities: reliability, accuracy, activity.
Peter. He can be overly narcissistic and arrogant, but at the same time he is kind and decent. He is very vulnerable and gentle by nature, loves affection and kindness. He often hides behind masks, and only shows his real face to close friends. When alone, he can completely withdraw into himself, and it will be very difficult to get him out of this state.
- Dates: April 20, 24.
- Strengths: Creative, versatile, direct.
Stepan. He loves and knows how to joke well, sometimes he is too arrogant and likes to put himself above others. He does not know how to concentrate on one thing and often gives up what he started. Lazy, although nature rewarded him with a good mind.
He quickly achieves his goals and is not afraid of difficulties, perceiving them as another adventure.
- Name days: April 5, 6, 8, 10.
- Advantages: knows his worth, sense of humor, learns easily.
Vadim. He likes to think and is often thoughtful. Those around him may consider him strange, but in fact the boy is unusually smart and talented. Sometimes breakdowns happen, but Vadim quickly copes with them and continues to skillfully overcome obstacles.
He often becomes dependent on others, but he himself does not know how to manipulate and use others for his own purposes.
- Dates: April 22.
- Advantages: quickly achieves balance, unforgiving.
Zakhar. Possesses natural hardness and tenacity. Negative emotions seem to not affect him at all and bypass him - Zakhar is so positive and optimistic. For him there are no difficulties or obstacles that cannot be overcome. But at the same time he is very strong and is always ready for difficulties. Could become truly great.
He likes to joke and does it quite well. Suffers from hero syndrome and always rushes to the rescue of loved ones, often to the detriment of himself. He doesn't know how to refuse. It is important for him to understand that sometimes his own problems and needs come before everything else.
- Dates: April 12.
- Advantages: willpower, determination, kindness.
Rare male names
Many parents want to name their child this way so that he is different from others and stands out from the crowd. In this case, they choose a rare name that is almost never found nowadays.
One of these names is Savva(April 15). Boys named so appear more and more often and carry the best qualities: they are unusually strong both spiritually and physically, those around them are in awe of the determination emanating from them. In fact, boys with this name are very emotional and can explode at any moment.
Another name - Benjamin. Just like Arthur, George, Abraham has long passed from the category of ancient ones, but still does not occur so often. Veniamin is very flexible and skillfully adapts to any life situation. He studiously avoids conflict and is unusually intelligent.
Some of the best qualities Makara- restraint and simplicity. He reacts poorly to external stimuli and relies only on himself. Sometimes he seems too cold and withdrawn, this is due to the fact that he is used to acting and not talking, and therefore does not make false promises and always goes to the end.
Names for girls
With names for girls, everything is much more serious, because parents want to give their little princess all the best. Hence the fashion for vintage Orthodox names that seemed long forgotten: Feodosia (April 16), Pelageya, Agafya, Fedora (April 18). And if there are quite a lot of options for boys’ name days in April according to the church calendar, then girls have a limited choice.
Popular female names
Saints of women's names in April:
Sofia. Knowledge is not given to her as easily as it is to her peers, however, it is for her that it is of the greatest value.
A very impulsive and explosive nature, skillfully masks weaknesses and convinces people of his genius. Diligence and perseverance were instilled in her from childhood; Sofia, born on the 4th, is very hardworking and loves to do housework.
He can chat with his friends for hours about nothing, loves gossip and fresh stories. It’s hard for her to keep her feelings inside herself, and if she doesn’t give them a way out, she can explode at the most inopportune moment.
Anastasia. A real mystery that is almost impossible to solve. Her most strong point- studies. Nastya will always study excellently and will certainly become the favorite of half the teachers. Often she will be considered too boring and boring, but the real Anastasia is a bright and unpredictable person.
She is used to relying on logic and always acts according to plan. She tries to look quiet and not stick her head out too much, but this only applies to unfamiliar companies, where April Anastasia has not yet revealed her best qualities. A good housewife who will become a reliable support for the family and raise wonderful children.
Anna. Her advantage is patience and the ability to wait. Thanks to this, the girl knows how to appreciate what she has and in every possible way resists the consumerist attitude towards other people. A very soft and vulnerable nature, which can be taken advantage of by others, but at the same time - tough and serious.
She’s used to relying only on herself, but without people she feels abandoned and unnecessary. Suffers from self-doubt and excessively low self-esteem. She is very altruistic and considers helping others her duty.
Maria. A complex nature, in which the most contradictory qualities can be combined at the same time: passion, calmness, cordiality. Because of this, she suffers from frequent mood swings, and it can be difficult to communicate with her.
By nature, Masha is a cheerful and cheerful person. She can be too strict with herself and often demands the impossible. Very sensual and vulnerable, she quickly falls in love and also quickly cools down. Being the only child in the family, she can be capricious and selfish, putting her own interests above all else.
Irina. Firm and uncompromising towards enemies, she is not used to sitting still and always looks to the future. Nothing is impossible for Irina, and she conquers new heights over and over again.
Nevertheless, she is distinguished by enviable constancy and brings everything she starts to the end. He can do what he loves all his life. The same applies to his personal life, with which Ira is fine.
When making a decision, she most often relies on logic, but emotions also have a great impact on her. She is smart, energetic and always ready to sacrifice her time and interests in favor of something greater.
Rare female names
Vasilisa (April 29). Antique Russian name. Thanks to fairy tales, she is associated with beauty and extraordinary intelligence, however, Vasilisa perfectly combines these qualities. She is very cheerful and talented, knows how to stroke her pride and often engages in self-irony. The girl with the male abbreviation of the name “Vasya” is very hardworking and easily takes on new things, however, most often she brings them to their logical conclusion. Birthday girl April 28th.
Taisiya. Those around her immediately notice the inner core in her, which stubbornly leads the girl past failures, straight to happiness and success. She can be affectionate and tender at the same time and at the same time ready to let out her claws and grab the throat of anyone who dares to offend her or her loved ones.
She is very independent and considers freedom above all else. She is not used to advertising her feelings and may seem too secretive and withdrawn to others. Sometimes he forgives people more than they deserve, however, his cup of patience runs out too quickly. Taisiya’s name day according to the church calendar is April 4.
Lydia. Very active and sociable, sometimes too much. For her, social status and position in society do not play a significant role; she tries to be on an equal footing with everyone. It often seems “out of this world” to strangers; Lydia is unusually simple and not picky about people.
She has a strong character, and she can easily stand up for herself and protect what is dear to her. Skillfully avoids conflicts and rarely violates established boundaries, does not like aggression and any of its manifestations. She is often lazy, but at the same time she always tries to achieve her goals.
Choosing a name for a child whose birthday falls in April or May is not so difficult. The main thing is to do it with soul and, of course, love.
Even the Slavs, before naming the baby, consulted with a priest, who selected the child’s name in accordance with the day of the guardian angel. It was believed that if you call a newborn this way, the baby will be protected throughout his life, as if with its help he was awarded strength. Which ones are there? suitable names a girl born in April? We'll find out in the article.
Names for gentle April ladies
There is a belief that girls born in the fourth month of the year are more defenseless in our world. Therefore, mothers and fathers are recommended to choose a name that can protect the baby from life’s sharp turns and has strong energy. What name is suitable for a girl born in April?
1-20. First half of April
The beginning of the fourth month is under the sign of Aries. These are energetic and active girls who love attention. Here are the names for girls born in early April:
- April 1: Maria, Daria, Ilaria, Matryona, Sofia.
- April 2: Alexandra, Feodosia, Claudia, Yulia, Svetlana, Olesya, Ulyana.
- April 4: Polina, Aglaida, Taisiya.
- April 5: Maria, Lydia, Varvara, Anastasia.
- April 8: Anna, Alla, Larisa.
- April 9-10: Maria, Marina.
- April 13: Miroslava.
- April 14: Maria.
- April 16: Feodosia.
- April 17: Maria.
- April 18: Theodora.
- April 20: Evdokia.
From this list it seems as if the author mixed something up, but no. You ask: “Where did April 3, 5-7, 11-12, 15, 19 go?” The fact is that Orthodox calendars do not allow any female names on these dates. This doesn't mean mommy has to wait until a certain day when you can choose a name. Just use any other April name.
End of the month
The second half was thoroughly occupied by Taurus - in April and May. Names of girls born at this time:
- April 25: Afanasia.
- April 26: Alina, Marfa.
- April 28: Vasilisa, Anna.
- April 29: Marfa, Maria, Aglaida or Aglaya, Susanna, Anastasia, Victoria, Irina, Galina, Tamara, Arina, Nika, Karina.
6 days out of 10 according to the church calendar remained without a name. But on April 29 there are so many of them that two names will be enough for each day out of these six.
Meaning of names
- Most often you can find Maria on the list - 6 times. Let's move on to the meaning and origin. The name is in demand, found in many European countries and on many pages of history, but the interpretation is not always happy, because of this, some families think for a very long time before giving it. Maria was mentioned in Old Testament. Meanings: "sad", "rejected", "bitter" and "lady".
- Daria. If you look at the top 10 popular female names, you will definitely come across Daria. Spring-sounding, what's an even better name for a child? Before the adoption of Christianity, this name was not even heard of in Rus', but in Orthodoxy it was highly revered. Interpretation: “endowed with goodness”, “winner”.
- Ilaria. Extraordinary, beautiful and unique - these are the words that characterize it. By affiliation - Latin, by the nature of the name - ancient Greek. Translation: “cheerful”, “joyful”.
- Matryona. Or as they also call it, Matrona. It comes from a Latin word that translates as “lady.”
- Sofia. Popular Greek name. In England and France, a derivative interpretation of Sophia and Sophia - Sophie - is among the top ten popular names. Meaning: "reasonableness", "wisdom".
- Alexandra. An unpopular and unfamiliar Greek name before the adoption of Christianity in Rus'. Interpretation: “protecting humanity.”
- Claudia. A rather rare name with an incredible history: it comes from part of the full name of Rome - Claudius, which means “lame”. However, Claudia is not “lame” at all, but “revered.” After all, this name comes from the name of the most revered god Vulcan.
- Julia. Such a spring and tender name Julia. Interpreted as “fluffy”, “wavy”.
- Svetlana. The name is of Slavic origin. Means "light", "clean".
- Olesya. One of the options about the origin of the name is the ancient and long-forgotten Lesyan. Means "forest girl".
- Feodosia. The history of the name goes deep into Ancient Greece. Means “given by God.”
- Pauline. Based on the first version, we can interpret the name Polina as “baby”, “small” translated from Latin. If we adhere to the second judgment, Polina is a derived form from Appolinaria (“solar”).
- Aglaida. An unpopular name these days. Translated as “magnificent”, “brilliant”.
- Taisiya. A Greek name that has been used since Antiquity. Interpretation: “belonging to the goddess Isis”, “fertile”.
- Lydia. Popular name in the past century. Meaning: "resident of Lydia."
- Varvara. If you translate it into the European way, you get Barbara, and in short - Barbie. Translation: “foreigner”.
- Anastasia. Nastenka is by no means a Slavic name; it came with the baptism of Rus' from Greece. Interpretation: “resurrected to life.”
- Anna. It was used by the ancient Jews. Meaning: "favor".
- Allah. No matter how funny it may sound, no one knows where it came from, but there are as many as 7 versions of its origin! Interpretation: “Jack of all trades.”
- Larisa. The Greek name of one of the granddaughters of the king of the seas and oceans, Poseidon. Translation: “seagull”.
- Marina. Comes from Greece, can be found as the name of the goddess Venus. Meaning: "sea".
- Miroslava. That is a rare case when the name of the Slavs is still used. Interpretation: “famous for its love of peace.”
- Theodora. Top 10 in Serbia, but not in Russia. Meaning: "God's gift."
- Afanasia. This Greek name has not been recorded in the last few years. Translation: “immortal.”
- Vasilisa. The name can be spelled S. It means: “ruler’s wife”, “queen”.
By choosing a name, you choose the fate of your child, choose what kind of character and attitude he will have towards the world. Review all the names of girls born in April, their meaning and origin. Then just make a choice.
Names of girls born in April according to the church calendar
The Saints are an indispensable assistant in this difficult choice. Every day according to the church calendar they pay tribute to the memory and honor of holy men and women, so you can always turn to him. What are the church names of girls born in April? Anatoly, Domna, Melanya, Praskovya and all those listed above.
April according to zodiac signs
Choosing by zodiac sign is not the best option, but if you don’t trust Orthodox calendar, then here is a list of names for April signs at your service. April is under Aries and Taurus, the names Lara, Sasha, Dasha, Galya, Maya, Elya, Rimma, Lida, Inna are suitable for them.
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The birth of a child always brings joy. What could be better than looking at a little miracle that is an extension of its parents. This baby bears the traits of both mom and dad. But besides all this, there are certain character traits and a set of qualities that are unique to him. Over the course of a lifetime, they may change, disappear, or become more firmly entrenched in his personality. Everything will depend on what circumstances and life situations will meet him on the way. But parents can make a few initial adjustments and introduce some traits into the newborn’s character. This can be done using the name. You can choose the necessary name for a girl or boy for the name day in April according to the church calendar yourself or with the help of a clergyman. To choose the right name, it is worth knowing what qualities children will have in certain months of their birth.
Basically, the church calendar includes men's name days in April, as well as other months. The custom of naming a child in honor of saints appeared after the adoption of Christianity and the baptism of the people. Our ancestors were confident that the saint whose name the baby bears would protect him throughout his life. Also, the child will take over from him all his positive qualities.
This also protects the child and drives away evil spirits from him. If a child is named after a saint, then the day on which it is remembered in the church calendar is called the boys’ name day in April.
Name days for men's names according to the church calendar in April mainly consist of church or Old Slavonic names. It happens that parents name their baby modern name, which is not on the list. In this case, you should contact a priest and he will help you find something that is in tune with him.
List of male names for April:
- 01 – Ivan, Dmitry, Innokenty;
- 02 - Victor, Vasily, Vissarion, Ivan, German, Maxim, Miron, Sergey, Nikita, Sevastyan;
- 03 – Yakov, Vladimir, Kirill;
- 04 - Vasily, Isaac;
- 05 - Alexey, Vasily, Ilya, Georgy, Makar, Sergey;
- 06 – Zakhar, Vladimir, Martin, Stepan, Peter, Yakov;
- 07 – Tikhon;
- 08 - Abraham, Vasily, Stepan, Gabriel;
- 09 – Ephraim, Alexander, Ivan, Pavel, Makar;
- 10 – Ivan, Vasily, Hilarion, Nikolai, Ilya, Stepan;
- 11 – Isaac, Ivan, Cyril, Mark, Cornelius, Philip, Michael;
- 12 – Ivan, Zakhar;
- 13 - Ivan, Benjamin, Innocent, Joseph;
- 14 – Ivan, Efim, Makar, Sergey;
- 15 – Gregory, George, Efim;
- 16 – Nikita;
- 17 – George, Adrian, Ivan, Veniamin, Joseph, Nikolai, Nikita, Fedor;
- 18 – Georgy, Alexey, Mark, Platon, Nikolay, Semyon;
- 19 – Ivan, Gregory, Pavel, Sevastyan, Peter, Yakov;
- 20 - Arkady, Daniel, George, Peter;
- 21 - Ivan, Sergey;
- 22 – Gabriel, Vadim;
- 23 – Gregory, Alexander, Dmitry, Terenty, Maxim, Fedor, Yakov;
- 24 – Ivan, Efim, Nikolai, Prokhor, Peter, Yakov;
- 25 – David, Vasily, Ivan, Sergey;
- 26 – Dmitry, Georgy;
- 27 – Anton, Alexander, Valentin, Martin, Ivan;
- 28 - Alexander, Andrey, Victor, Aristarkh, Kondrat, Lukyan, Leonid, Sevastyan, Fedor, Trofim;
- 29 - Leonid, Pavel, Mikhail;
- 30 – Alexander, Adrian, Ephraim, Mikhail, Ivan, Semyon, Fedor.
Names for girls
Choosing a name for a girl is also not too easy. Many parents want their baby to always be a princess and choose rather rare names. But it also happens that parents come up with names on their own. Sometimes they are quite peculiar.
Name days of women's names in April according to the church calendar consist of the following:
- 01 – Sophia, Daria;
- 02 – Claudia, Alexandra, Praskovya, Maria, Ulyana, Svetlana;
- 04 – Daria, Vasilisa, Taisiya;
- 05 – Varvara, Pelageya, Anastasia, Lydia;
- 08 – Alla, Larisa, Anna, Praskovya;
- 13 – Anna;
- 14 – Maria;
- 17 – Maria;
- 20 – Evdokia, Akulina;
- 21 – Maria;
- 25 – Martha, Mary;
- 26 – Martha;
- 28 – Vasilisa, Anastasia;
- 29 – Nika, Vasilisa, Irina, Galina.
Based on women's name day in April you can choose the one you like the most, but this is not necessary. You can simply look at the meaning of each name and choose the one whose characteristics will best suit your baby.
Features of choosing a name for a child
There are certain tips for choosing a name for a newborn. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with them first:
Choose a name that will sound good with your middle name. Sometimes parents do not pay enough attention to this moment, and the child adult life suffers.
Be careful if you want to name your child after someone. It is advisable to become thoroughly familiar with the biography of this person. It is generally accepted that a name leaves a certain imprint on a person’s fate. But there are also cases when the character traits of one person can be transferred to another. Moreover, the child can repeat some episodes from the life of his namesake. So be careful and be especially careful about this issue.
How to determine a child’s name day if he was not named on the saint’s name day
It happens that you liked the name of a saint, but it appears on a different day, and not on the child’s birthday. In this case, priests recommend looking through the church calendar and finding the name of the saint after the birthday. The first one to meet and be named day. And if the name does not appear in the calendar, then you need to seek help from a priest who will help you choose one that is consonant.
Name day or name day is one of the main and important days in the life of every Christian. This day is considered the day of the child’s heavenly patron, after whom he was named. Priests recommend coming to church on such holidays and reading prayers of gratitude to your guardian angels for protecting you.
Child's baptismal name
It happens that during baptism the priest gives the child a different name. This is explained by the fact that when causing damage or other magical rituals use church name child. That is why parents are forbidden to tell it to anyone. It is believed that the saint protects the baby and protects him from negative influences.
Remember that choosing a name is quite serious for every person. You need to think carefully before making a decision. After all, a child is given a name once and for the rest of his life.
The Lord is always with you!