Cool names and surnames for girls. The most beautiful surnames for girls. Russian and foreign variants of surnames

There are many reasons why people prefer to use a nickname (pseudonym) instead of their birth name. A new name is an act of rethinking oneself, a kind of business card. And before you choose it, you need to think carefully. The Internet is full of name generators that help you create a new nickname very quickly and easily according to several criteria. Their lists are huge.

We offer you examples of pseudonyms for various occasions, which will not only be of interest to you, but may also help you choose your own (individual and original pseudonym).

In English with translation into Russian

For inspiration in your work - we offer English variants aliases:

• TearPrincess (princess of tears);
• Freedom (Freedom);
• Lovely (beautiful);
• ◄Only god can judge me (only God will judge me);
• Funny girl (cheerful girl);
• Sweetest (the sweetest);
• Simply Girl (Just a Girl);
• Angel on duty (Angel on duty);
• Flying Star (Flying_Star);
• Cherry Pie (Cherry Pie);
• Amazing (Amazing);
• Baby Angel, Baby Love - do not require translation;
• Better Half (Better half);
• Flower Child (Child of flowers);
• Honey Bun (Honey bun).

For Youtube

How to choose a nickname for YouTube? You can take keywords, symbols of your niche as a basis, or use universal ones, such as a picture - Pictures, a program - Program, a channel - Channel, TV, Zoom, Films, Show, Stories, Productions, Exclusive and add them to your shortened nickname.

Then we get:

• VirginiaTV;
• Taina Show;
• Yolonda Program;
• Delfina:
• Nina Channel;
• StudiosSabrina - StudSab
• Portia;
• SabraFocus;
• Zula;
• Teodora Productions;

Remember, Youtube names can only be up to 50 characters long. Some girls choose nicknames that mean nothing, but which sound good and are easy to remember.

Aliases for social networks, for example, for "VKontakte"

Communicating on the Internet, not everyone seeks to tell everything and everything about themselves (which is absolutely correct). At the first stages of acquaintance, the name in most cases is hidden, some kind of abstract nickname is taken, which does not say anything about the person or only slightly opens the veil of uncertainty.

Girls prefer something light, sometimes funny or cool, decorate the name with all sorts of characters, like this:

We come up with a pseudonym by last name for girls

Sometimes circumstances force you to change your real surname(because of her dissonance or unpleasant memories). And young ladies are looking for a pseudonym for their creative sites, dating, only partially reminiscent of their former surname. Then their friends will easily recognize them, and the former discontent will disappear. Choose an easy-to-remember, concise, beautiful-looking option in Latin. The name tends to be kept more often in its short form.

For example, for Svetlana Prus, the following options can be offered: Pruss Lana, Lana Pruss, Svetlana Locust (in translation - locust, cicada) or Lana Tarakanova.

• Irina Naumenko - Iren Naumenko, Naum Irina, Naira$;
• Solar - Sun, Sun;
• Kuznetsova - Blacksmith, Smith, Farrier (blacksmith in English).

You can fantasize ad infinitum. For example, take your childhood nickname as a basis, for the most part they were very accurate. And your friends will easily recognize you. Another option is to swap the surname and first name.

• Ivanova Nastya - Ivanna Nastina;
• Alexandrova Tatyana - Alex Tanina, Alex Tannin;
• Marinina Ekaterina - Marianna Katina.

Or move away from old surname: Tatyana Petrushkina can become Tanya Fortune, Cool, Beautiful or Smart.

Names are aliases. Examples

A nickname can be formed simply on behalf of, shortened, written in Latin, or slightly altered.

• Caterina;
• Kira;
• Kati;
• Sonya;
• Stacy;
• clar;
• marian;
• kitty;
• Irene;
• Lana.

Cool - (cool), cool and interesting aliases

Some girls want to be witty. They come up with cute cute names that convey their mood, or use nicknames, surprising, laughter and even public discontent. And the owner herself is thereby made happy.

How do you like these aliases collected on the Internet:

• ★Malenkaya pakost★●;
• Girl Shock Therapy;
• STEAL_SOUL_EXPENSIVE;
• PrIkoL`nAyA_GeRLa;
• DREAMS_WILL COME TRUE (nickname of the optimist);
• Dreams come true? (nickname of the pessimist);
• What came to mind =) (funny);
• awesome_me;
• ॐYour_personal_NightMareॐ (your personal nightmare:);
• .Vrednyu-sh-sh-th. ;
• Bubble;
• Sweet candy.

Color-related names also sound interesting:

• Rozovenkaya;
• Aqua;
• Phlox.

It is possible to create an alias by combining your nickname and color or by using verbs.

It will turn out incredibly cute:

• Pink candy;
• bluelemon;
• Flying Kitty.

You can take the syllables that sound nice to you and create the perfect name. It will take time to come up with something worthy.

• Prekacho;
• Kachoray;
• Psikatoni;

Yes, they sound Chinese, but maybe you can come up with something more harmonious.

How can a girl choose (come up with) a suitable pseudonym?

Your nickname should distinguish you from others. Therefore, take his choice responsibly. Although ... humor will not be redundant.

• Try to make the name look good. For example, TainaShow looks better than tainashow.
• Don't frequently use special characters like ★~](](, it's not always appropriate.
• If you create a nickname based on the last name, first name, use them short form, then the final version will be concise.
• The nickname should be easy to pronounce.
• When choosing, remember your talents, hobbies. Such applications (Act, Dancer, Speaker, Coach, Violin) to the name - in combination will give a good pseudonym: AnnaViolin, LanaDancer, AlexCoach.
• You can associate a pseudonym with a place of birth or residence. Lesya Ukrainka is a great example.
• After reading our recommendations, come up with a few names, write down on paper and read aloud. Do you enjoy hearing them? Choose the most euphonious, ask a friend to address you like this for several days. Can you get used to the new nickname, is it annoying? Something is wrong, look for an alternative.
• Remember, overly loud pseudonyms (Mistress, Goddess, Demon) are unlikely to take root and cause rejection among friends. And too funny (Malenkaya pakost) can, on the contrary, stick very tightly and cause laughter in others, and of course - dissatisfaction in you.

A beautiful surname evokes positive emotions, attracts attention and even helps to form a kind of image. However, not all people have euphonious generic names. Funny and difficult to pronounce surnames cause ridicule, which causes a desire to change them. The legislation allows you to do this easily and quickly: you will need to submit an application to the registry office indicating your full name, pay a fee, replace your passport and other documents. The presented list of the most beautiful surnames in the world will allow you to choose a new one.

The most beautiful surnames in the world

Surname translated from Latin means "family". This term is called a hereditary name, indicating that a person belongs to a clan or family.

Most of the surnames come from toponyms and activities.

To determine which surnames are the most beautiful in the world, a rating compiled by an international research center Gallup. This is an institute founded in America in 1935, specializing in the study of public opinion.

Based on the results of the study, a list of surnames was compiled:

• Spanish - Rodriguez.
• Romanov is a surname whose roots go back to the Roman Empire. IN old days she symbolized power and greatness. The representatives of the surname are the royal persons of the Romanov dynasty.
• Francois - adds a romantic touch, characteristic of France. Its representatives are found far beyond the borders of this country.
• Fitzgerald is an example unusual surname, has British roots, but is also common in other parts of the world.
• Werner is a restrained version, the founder of which is a noble German family, who founded the surname over eight centuries ago.
• Berenger is of French origin, the previous form is Berenzon.
• Japanese - Yamamoto.
• Anglo-German - Miller.
• King is a chic aristocratic surname, which is carried by many scientists, directors and writers.
• Lehmann is of German origin, has a businesslike sound.

The listed examples are chosen due to their euphony.

Russians

In Russia, identification with the help of a surname began in the 12th-13th centuries. The formation dragged on until the 19th century. Initially, medieval surnames were assigned to boyar and noble families. In the 18th century, representatives of the clergy received them, and then artisans and peasants.

At first, a nickname was assigned to a person based on the names of parents, occupation, character traits or appearance, and place of residence.

Then peasant and noble families. During this period, the genera of the Kobylins, Travins, Gorbatovs, Trusovs, and Shuiskys appeared.

Church ministers were given surnames from the name of the parish or upon graduation from the seminary: Veliky, Pokrovsky, Dubrovsky, Uspensky. But they could have been invented, achieving euphony. So there were variations that inspire confidence: Dobrolyubovs, Dobromyslovs. Generic names associated with animals are also interesting. These are Zaitsev, Karpov, Medvedev, Sobolev.

occupy a special niche Slavic surnames. They are valuable because they are based on ancient names or the names of the deities of pagan mythology. After the adoption of Christianity, these surnames were banned. And the people who wore them were renamed as a result of the rite of baptism. Examples of such generic names: Dovbush, Dobrynin, Lada, Yarilo.

Ancient surnames are also important. They are based on words that have already come out of speech. These are the names of household items, monetary units, crafts, generic nicknames. Today there are such old surnames: Bandurov, Kalita, Kozhemyaka, Prialkin. In the old days, generic names were changed to Latin variations. As a result, the Bobrovs turned into the Kastorskys, the Orlovs into the Aquilevs, and the Skvortsovs into the Sturnitskys.

The best options for girls:

• Abramova;
• Anisimova;
• Belova;
• Vladov;
• Galaktionova;
• Demidov;
• Dmitrieva;
• Dobrovolskaya;
• Zotov;
• Illarionov;
• Kulikovskaya;
• Menshov;
• Merkulov;
• Ostrovskaya;
• Protasov;
• Safronov;
• Sofia;
• Sazonova.

Female representatives can change their birth name after marriage.

For guys, you can also choose sonorous forms:

• Vasnetsov;
• Vyazemsky;
• Kuznetsov;
• Nikitin;
• Potapov;
• Preobrazhensky;
• Prokhorov;
• Christmas;
• Chernyshov.

Sociologists report that surnames starting with the first letters of the alphabet are lucky. They boost self-esteem. Many successful people bore such surnames.

Foreign (foreign)

Non-Russian surnames appeared at the end of the 15th century. This process was influenced by two factors: the interaction of Russia with the peoples of Eastern and Western countries and the borrowing of words from the language of the Turkic peoples.

American

Many people are interested in different foreign surnames, which can be put in VK or used to create a mysterious image.

These include variants of American origin:

• Allen;
• Adams;
• Abramson;
• Brown;
• Watson;
• Daniels;
• Jones;
• Cooper;
• Clark;
• Morris;
• Turner;
• Scott;
• Smith;
• Thompson;
• Taylor;
• Walker;
• Harris;
• Hailey;
• Erickson.

Modern Americans make up surnames based on two names or using their own and generic name. Some US residents use only initials. Men's and female surnames in this country the same form. Among the American generic names, there are also Canadian ones.

French

Some European surnames relatively difficult to pronounce due to the peculiarities of the language. French variations belong to them. Correct reading is possible only with knowledge of the rules. Some surnames are based on proper names.

You can choose the appropriate option from the following list:

• Andre;
• Harcourt;
• Dubois;
• Julien;
• Michelle;
• Aubin;
• Richard;
• Sorel;
• Seigner;
• Freel.

Among the surnames of French origin there are pathos and simple options: Bernard, Bertrand, Lambert, Thomas. And forms descended from royal dynasties: Braganza, Montpensier.

Japanese

The Japanese value the surname very much. She is considered more significant than the name. If necessary, write a combination of first and last name in the European manner for the generic name use capital letters. In the traditional version, it is written first.

Anime surnames:

• Asano;
• Araki;
• Asayama;
• Wada;
• Ishihara;
• Kawasaki;
• Kitamura;
• Miyazaki;
• Matila;
• Maruyama;
• Narita;
• Oyama;
• Ootsuka;
• Sato;
• Takeuchi;
• Ueno;
• Fujiwara;
• Hirai;
• Tsuji;
• Yamashita.

The number of surnames reaches 100 thousand.

English

Female generic names in England do not differ from male options. The exceptions are surnames with the suffix "son", the translation of which sounds like "son". But it also contains some female variations. But they end with "s". Common English surnames contain American roots: Blake, Garrison, Collins, Smith.

Also known:

• Adamson;
• Benson;
• Blackshire;
• Blomfield;
• Wilson;
• Dalton;
• Clifford;
• Carroll;
• Macalister;
• Ouldridge;
• Rider;
• Richardson;
• Spencer;
• Taylor;

In England, there is also a unique surname Lo for this country.

German

A common generic name in this country is Müller. The second place according to this criterion is occupied by Schmidt, and Schneider completes the top three.

Also on the list are:

• Becker;
• Wagner;
• Hertz;
• Cles;
• Mayer;
• Kaufman;
• Krieger;
• Lehmann;
• Neumann;
• Rieger;
• Sommer;
• Ergard.

The most desirable last names for German citizens that bring good luck. These include Hoffman, whose meaning is "yard owner". In Germany, there is an opinion that this surname was worn by feudal lords.

caucasian

The Caucasus is inhabited by several national-ethnic groups. Chechen and Dagestan generic names have Arabic roots.

Surnames also bear Muslim signs:

• Ahmedov;
• Abdurakhmanov;
• Dzhabrailov;
• Ibragimov;
• Kadyrov;
• Kerimov;
• Magomaev;
• Makaev;
• Radjabov.

At Chechen people there are eastern generic names with a Turkic or Georgian imprint: Aleroev, Dudayev, Maskhadov.

Spanish

Frequent surnames in Spain are variants of generic names containing the suffix -es. These are Gonzalez, Lopez, Ramones, Fernandez. Colombian surnames also have this form, which is explained by Spanish colonization.

Also found:

• Alonso;
• Blanco;
• Kalvo;
• Duran;
• Gallego;
• Lozano;
• Ortega;
• Santana.

Spanish women changing marital status, do not take the names of husbands. But they can add it to their own. Children are assigned the first surname of the father and mother.

Ukrainian

A typical form of generic names for citizens living in Ukraine is a surname ending in -enko. These are Butenko, Guzenko, Leshchenko, Pisarenko.

But many surnames coincide with Russian and Belarusian generic names:

• Aksenov;
• Buteyko;
• Burlachko;
• Batechko;
• Geiko;
• Geletey;
• Glebov;
• Kalatay;
• Shcherbakov;
• Osokin.

Separately, mention should be made of the surnames that arose on the basis of Cossack nicknames: Golota, Kuybida, Likhoded, Novokhatko, Stodolia.

Australian

The Australian continent is inhabited by immigrants from Scotland, England and Ireland.

This left an imprint on the generic names of its inhabitants:

• Brown;
• Jones;
• King;
• Kelly;
• Martin;
• Robinson;
• Williams;
• Harris.

There are Australians with a Greek or Jewish surname.

Argentine

In the Argentine Republic, generic names of Italian origin are common:

• Bernardello;
• Biglia;
• Bianchetti;
• Janetti;
• Gentiletti;
• Calleri;
• Luchetti;
• Migliore;
• Mascherano;
• Passarella;
• Rulli;
• Sabella;
• Forzinetti.

But there are Spanish variants: Gallego, Gallardo.

Italian

Some Italian generic names end in "I":

• Avanchini;
• Bernardi;
• guards;
• Dorigoni;
• Degasperi;
• Colombini;
• Christelia;
• Mattevi;
• Franceschini.

There are wonderful variations: Colombo is a dove, Marino is a sea, Pelaratti is a rat.

African

The appearance of surnames in Africa is associated with the period of colonization. Before that, there were only names. In Morocco, a surname is assigned when moving. For this, the name of the tribe is used. Residents of West Africa, in addition to their own name, receive the name of their great-grandfather and the name of the village or city.

Popular options:

• Bikilu;
• Mbia;
• Nkono;
• She is on;
• Semoko;
• Traore.

The surnames of the Hausa people are the names of Muslim prophets.

Korean

The people of Korea have short surnames containing one, rarely two vowels:

• Monkut;

The number of Korean generic names does not exceed 250.

Cool for Vkontakte

A third of social network users use a fake instead of a surname - fictitious variations. This is due to the desire to emphasize strengths character, place of residence, nationality or status. An alias helps to hide personal information, such as dissonant surnames.

Fake youth options for VK for boys:

• Auer;
• Bitner;
• Burkhard;
• Vlach;
• Hirsch;
• Hartwig;
• Ghylen;
• De Jong;
• Kirchner;
• Langen;
• Mautner;
• Pearl;
• Zipser;

• Diamond;
• Vortex;
• Needle;
• Prince;
• Scythian;
• Queen;
• Yartsev.

Top for girls:

• Alpina;
• Wang;
• Krams;
• Lantsova;
• Miller;
• Masterson;
• Ogun;
• Preobrazhenskaya;
• Rosenthal;
• Romenskaya;
• Tatar;

fictional maiden names help to focus on positive qualities. For a girl with a modest character, Dobronravova is suitable. Cool options can be formed by rearranging the name and surname: Nastya Ivanova - Ivanna Nastina.

For VK, gothic and vampire variations are used:

• Azazel;
• Hades;
• Merlin;
• Striga;
• Tizifonov;
• Faust.

Mystical and terrible surnames create an aura of mystery.

Popular

Popular options include not only Russians, but also foreign ones:

• Alexandrova;
• Bouquet;
• Bonnet;
• Garcia;
• Korolkova;
• Leroy;
• Romero;
• Serebryanskaya;
• Flores.

Sounding surnames are popular.

Unusual

Original surnames attract many girls.

Therefore, you should consider what their options are:

• Adrianov;
• Almazov;
• Balmont;
• Bryullov;
• Weiner;
• Volskaya;
• Goranskaya;
• Demidov;
• Elagina;
• Zhemchuzhnikov;
• Zapolskaya;
• Insarova;
• Ladygin;
• Markelov;
• Oginskaya;
• Saburova.

Men also have plenty to choose from:

• diamonds;
• Block;
• Witte;
• Grabar;
• Zlatov;
• King;
• Fire;
• Struve.

Among the options listed, you can choose fashionable and cool last names for social networks.

Common

There are up to 500 common Russian generic names.

But topping the list are:

• Ivanov is a patronymic from the canonical masculine John.
• Smirnov reflects the quality of character. Since a quiet, docile disposition was valued in peasant families, this feature was distinguished by means of a surname.
• Kuznetsov comes from his father's occupation.
• Popov - formed on the basis of the word "pop", which characterized Orthodox priest. But it also acted as a nickname for a person who had nothing to do with the clergy.
• Vasiliev - based on a proper name.

An interesting fact is that English translation the generic name "Kuznetsov" sounds like "Smith". This surname has 4,000 million people.

Rare

A rare surname was preceded by a nickname that characterized the trait of a person that distinguished him from the bulk. Then she took the form of naming and was assigned to his family.

Selection of rare surnames:

• Astrakhan;
• America;
• Water;
• Crusoe;
• Moscow;
• Pozharsky;
• Razdobudko.

The list contains surnames that are consonant with geographical names and literary characters. Among them there are normal and strange forms for perception.

Short

Short generic names consist of one, two or three letters. There are An, Ge, Do, Yong, E, Kim, Oh, To, Choi, Yu, Yuk. Some of them are based on foreign language variants.

Long

Such surnames are rare. Their owners can be found in various countries. A long Russian surname is Arkhinevolokocherepopindrikovskaya. It belonged to a Soviet gymnast. An American boxer of Russian origin bore the surname of the Order of the Red Banner Three times.

Janis Kelives in the state of Hawaii, and Ayiltsikliklives in Turkey.

famous

Famous surnames arose on a Turkic basis:

• Bulgakov;
• Kutuzov;
• Karamzin;
• Michurin;
• Rachmaninov;
• Suvorov;
• Saltykov;
• Tyutchev;
• Turgenev;
• Ulanov.

There are up to 500 surnames with this origin.

aristocratic

Noble family names belonged to representatives of the upper class. They point to the aristocratic past of their owners.

Counts and princely families bore the following surnames:

• Apukhtin;
• Belozersky;
• Vyazemsky;
• Vorotynsky;
• Gavrilin;
• Godunov;
• Karamzin;
• Minin;
• Obolensky;
• Suzdal;
• Tverskaya;
• Yusupov.

There are also double: Lobanov-Ostrovsky, Bagration-Davydov.

Indeclinable

There is an opinion that the declension depends on the language that is the basis of the surname or on the gender of its owner. This is a common misconception. By cases, they do not change surnames ending in e, and, o, y, s, e, u, and the endings -ih, -yi.

• White;
• Gramigny;
• Kovalenko;
• Loye;
• Megre;
• dry;
• Ceausescu.

Forms with a zero ending are not subject to declension: Bondar, Sexton.

funny

Among the surnames there are variations that cause a smile:

• Ram;
• Flea;
• Badger;
• Fool;
• Good afternoon;
• Eibogin;
• Zabeyvorot;
• Zashechigriva;
• Kostogryzov;
• Sausage;
• Hen;
• Mozgoedov;
• Not breathy;
• Rzhach;
• Hvataymuha;
• Kill.

The appearance of dissonant generic names is associated with pagan beliefs. In the old days, people were convinced that terrible surnames would distract the attention of evil spirits from them and protect them from the evil eye.

Any surname emphasizes individuality. But not all generic names are pleasing to the ear. At the same time, you should not fall into despair. Dissonant surnames can be changed to suitable variations. This will help the list of Russian and foreign generic names. Cute and cool surnames for social networks are not difficult to pick up. They will create a positive impression about the owners. For this purpose, they take their own or random (random) surname.

In order not to be out of trend, you should choose interesting and memorable fakes.

There are many sources from which you can borrow a pseudonym or name. This trend is observed not only in girls, but also in guys.

A fake surname will require verification by the administration. This will take some time, especially if the data changes frequently.

In order for the site moderator to miss the changes, you should know what surname you can put.

After all, the site administration does not approve information without confirmation. The application may be rejected or delayed if the change uses non-standard words.

Surnames for VK are set as follows:

1. Login to the page using your own username and password.
2. Open spoiler with personal information.
3. Activate the "Edit" button. By clicking on it once.
4. In the line "Last name" is entered. The fake is entered in this field.
5. Confirm the change by clicking the "Save" button.
6. Within some time, the administration will respond to a request to change personal data.

During the changeover, you can use cool aliases that you think are the most relevant.

If the data is not too complex or rare, then fake entries will be stored in the system with the confirmation of the site moderator.

Such difficulties on the part of the administration are made in order to reduce the percentage of hacking the pages of network users.

Top surnames for VK

There are top aliases for guys that are most often used when compiling a profile on VK.

The most popular options may occur too often, so it is worth picking up rare aliases as well.

Note! It is important to write the last name correctly so as not to spoil the profile with a funny inscription. To do this, you can check the spelling from the original source.

The original surname can be presented as standard Russian, or you can take the surname of your favorite movie actor or character from the movie.

Sometimes surnames are chosen, which mean the names of countries, regions of the world, and other geographical objects.

Top popular men's options in 2018:

Popular and trendy names for guys

For many guys, it is important to have not only a non-standard surname, but also a first name. In the understanding of young people, awesome names will attract the attention of the opposite sex and help you get to know each other.

Popular names within VK for guys:

• Unique and inimitable are old Slavic names: Makar, Rodion, Svyatoslav, Arkady, Konstantin.
• Slavic names that were taken from foreign sources are no less popular: Alain, Michael, Arnold, John, David, Daniel, Dementy.
• Particularly popular in Lately enjoy double names, which consist of Slavic and foreign at the same time: Dmitry-Amethyst, Nikolai-Nikita-Nil, Luka-Schastya Summerset Ocean.
• Non-standard names that are not determined by attitude to culture or nationality: Mercury, March, Angel, Peace.

Cool names should match certain character traits or behaviors.

Attention! Before choosing a foreign or little-known name, you should find out its meaning or translation. The finished version can be slightly modified.

Unusual names can be found on the Internet, magazines. Nowadays parents call their kids enough original names so there is no point in changing them.

Can be interpreted given name. At the same time, it will seem no less original or fashionable.

List of the best in English with translation

The best option are foreign surnames, in particular English.

Note! Along with English in terms of popularity, German surnames remain. Sometimes American variants are used.

It is worth choosing not only fashionable and cool, but also pleasing to the ear. There is a list of the most popular surnames for guys.

Best Options English surnames for guys and men for the current time:

No one will argue that some names are considered funny. There were several boys and/or girls in each class who were teased about it. The Kozlovs, the Durakovs, the Petukhovs... We can say that they were not very lucky: the "second name" was successfully transformed into an offensive nickname. How many boys and girls have received serious psychological complexes just because they were born in the Korytkin or Trusikhin family? Many people even strive to start a family as soon as possible just to change their surname, and one of the main criteria for choosing a "soulmate" is the harmony of his "second name". This is especially true for girls: some of them are ready to forgive the chosen one for many shortcomings just because he is the bearer of a noble or beautiful foreign surname.

Most beautiful surnames in the world, harmonious and giving self-confidence, will be listed in this article.

What is a surname?

The word "surname" literally translates as "family". I.e given value indicates that a person belongs to a certain genus. In Russia most of surnames come from the profession or village where the family lived. The ancestors of the Kuznetsovs were the most skilled blacksmiths, the Popovs were clergymen, and the Tolmachev family was probably initiated by a translator with Tatar language- interpreter. List similar examples you can endlessly: the Rybakovs, the Goncharovs, the Melnikovs... If you are the bearer of such a generic name, you should think about it: maybe the genes of your ancestors are dormant in you and you should change your occupation, focusing on your own middle name?

Surnames that originated from the name of the ancestor of the family are very popular in Russia: Ivanovs (Ivan), Semenovs (Semyon), Zakharyevs (Zakhar) and so on.

Initially, in Russia there was no such difference - there were only names and patronymics. In the XIV century, the first owners of surnames were noble people - boyars and nobles. The peasants received the right to a "second name" only after the abolition of serfdom.

Beautiful Russian surnames

Interestingly, the most beautiful surnames for Russians are those that once belonged to nobles: Vyazemsky, Orlovsky, Obolensky. This is not surprising, because it emphasizes belonging to the aristocracy, giving its owner an indescribable charm. However, surnames ending in -sky can also belong to people whose ancestors were from Poland.

By the way, the surname Romanov, which was worn by representatives of the last ruling dynasty Russian Empire, considered one of the most beautiful in the world. This is not surprising, because Rome has always been one of the most powerful powers who created a unique cultural heritage. In Russia, she is considered not only one of the most beautiful, but also crowned.

Naturally, the Russians make a rather positive impression. male surnames formed from the names of animals. Of course, we are not talking about banal roosters, cows or even pigs. Volkov, Orlov, Lebedev are male surnames that evoke associations with sublime, noble animals and, of course, seem beautiful and pleasant. Similarly, the best female surnames are those associated with beauty, tenderness, kindness, motherhood. It can be: Krasnikova, Mariinsky, Rucheykova, Tsvetkova.

"Cool" Russian surnames are very popular, the carriers of which left a mark in history Russian state. For example, Mamontovs, Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, Golitsyns, Trubetskoy, Yusupovs, Potemkins. Usually their carriers really belong to noble family: such "second names" were given to high-ranking people, while the rest had to be content with a surname derived from the profession or the name of a great-grandfather.

The most beautiful foreign surnames

According to polls, the most popular surname in the world is Rodriguez. She seems beautiful and very melodious. Maybe that's why the actor Antonio Rodriguez managed to achieve his popularity?

By the way, a huge number of people have such a surname: it is very common in the world. It is interesting that it came from the name of Rodrigo, which, in turn, comes from the ancient Germanic name Rodrigo. The first part of the name - "kind" - is translated as "glory", and the second - "rig" - means "strength", "power". So, the Rodrigues are simply doomed to loud fame And inexhaustible energy.

In second place on this list is Francois. The sound of this word evokes associations with a leisurely walk through the quiet Parisian streets, the aroma of coffee and croissants and a wonderful French chanson. Yes, and by ear it is perceived easily, unusually soft and euphonious.
Fitzgerald is rightfully in third place. This "middle name" was taken as a pseudonym by writers, musicians and artists: apparently, it contains a creative charge that feeds creators and gives them strength for new works. This surname is a transliteration of the Norman phrase, which can be translated as "son of Gerald."

Another beautiful foreign generic name is Werner. It has German origin and translates as "protect and arm". However, there is another, very prosaic hypothesis: some researchers believe that the word "Werner" means a banal barley on the eye. Therefore, it is possible that the ancestors of all living Werners had a common physical defect. Of course, this does not exclude the fact that they were brave warriors. But be that as it may, the surname sounds just great: it is associated with the "gloomy German genius", pedantry and accuracy.

Beautiful English surname - Buckingham, Clifford, Mortimer, Lincoln, Cornwall, Wiltshire. As you can see, English famous family names are associated with the aristocracy.

This list must also include oriental motifs. Japanese surname Yakomoto is considered one of the most beautiful in the world. When you hear it, there are associations with cherry blossoms, medieval Japanese engravings and concise, capacious haiku. And this is no coincidence, because it is translated as "the foot of the mountain." Probably, the ancestors of all Yakomoto lived near the famous Fujiyama and, admiring its peak, composed magnificent poems.

American residents prefer the ancestral name King. It seems to them very beautiful and, so to speak, prestigious. Indeed, "king" is translated from English as "king". It is this generic name that the recognized king of horror Stephen King bears: it is possible that worldwide fame and it was a beautiful surname that brought him good luck. At the very least, it's hard to imagine a king being a shy and insecure person.

The surname Miller is extremely popular in the English-speaking world. It is she who is usually chosen by people who decide to change their "second name". Miller points to the nature of the occupation of the ancestor of the family, as it literally translates as "miller". In England, you can meet a huge number of Millers: the profession of a miller in this country was in great demand. Very often American subjects are also Millers.

Completes the list of Lehmann. This name sounds pretty good. In addition, psychologists have found that its carriers inspire the trust of business partners. Therefore, if you are planning to do business abroad, you should start collecting documents for changing your passport, as Lehmann will become a real talisman for you!

Should I change my last name?

A logical question may arise: maybe you should just take and change your last name? After all, people automatically treat the owners of beautiful surnames a little better, giving them certain qualities associated with the second name. Indeed, it is difficult to imagine that Durakov and Vyazemsky will be treated equally. Should I change my last name? The answer to this question will be ambiguous.

On the one hand, people really react to how your name sounds. If it evokes pleasant associations, then those around you will subconsciously perceive you a little better. However, it is known that they are greeted by clothes, but escorted by mind. Before becoming Dostoevsky or Romanov, it is worth considering whether you will fit the chosen big name.

Many dream of becoming owners of a foreign surname. After all, it has always been customary to treat foreigners in Russia with some reverence. But do not rush to change documents. "Cool" foreign surnames are beautiful in combination with foreign names: it is worth considering how this combination will turn out in your case. Owners of international names, such as Elena or Maria, are lucky: they can safely take foreign surnames. But for the girls "Love King", "Hope François" or for the guys "Sergey Rodriguez", "Vasily Miller" sounds pretty ridiculous.

In addition, the surname has some influence on you. It's about that the full name contains some information about your gender. Do you want to erase this information and write a new one? This issue should worry girls who get married: fortunately, in our society there is no need to take the husband's surname. In extreme cases, you may well become the owner double last name. By the way, they seem to many people especially beautiful and noble.

This list is subjective. Each family name is beautiful in its own way, because all of them are evidence of the history of our country and your family!