For any parent, their child is the most extraordinary child on earth. Some decide to emphasize this attitude with a rare name. This is an important choice that will have an impact on the entire future life of the baby.
Unlimited fantasy
There are several gradations of unusual names. A name may be common in one ethnic group or country and unknown in another. For example, in the era of the popularity of Latin American TV series in Russia, children could be called by a foreign name: Manuela, Marianna, Cassandra, Albert, Armando.
Another option is an old name that was used by our distant Slavic ancestors: Tikhomir, Boyan, Khotul, Vesnyana. Here are the names from the Church calendar (saints), which for centuries determined how the baby born on a particular day would be called: Eupraxia, Pimen, Dorotheus, Prof, Domna. Parents turn their eyes to the heroes of ancient myths: Athena, Apollo. Finally, the name can be as original as possible - any word or their combination: Finist Clear Falcon, Princess Angelina, Viagra, Lettuce. Once you've decided to stand out, finding a strange name isn't hard. In the end, you can just think of it.
Possible difficulties
There are no formal restrictions on naming a child by any name in Russian legislation. The kid will be registered. However, parents should think hard before deciding to name it unusual. Fancy names are a great base for ridicule and offensive nicknames. Teasers will teach one child to stand up for themselves, but for another they will become a source of constant stress. Not everyone likes to draw attention to themselves and constantly answer the question: "Why did they call you that?" or repeat the name ten times to others who hear it for the first time in their life. There are many known cases when, after coming of age, yesterday's children changed their exotic name to “banal”, upsetting their parents, but feeling a huge relief. Consider whether it is worth risking your baby's mental health to fulfill your ambitions. If you still cannot imagine the name "like everyone else", take note of a number of important rules.
It is important
Avoid dissonant names, even if you like them (Parasha), and absurd combinations with a surname and patronymic - Jennifer Korovina. Think about the shortened version, because when communicating, we rarely use full names: the female name Sevilla is great, but its short version, Seva, will not really appeal to most girls.
Consider a “lifestyle option” that can replace an exotic name to facilitate communication. Olympiada - Olya, Velimir - Vitya, Demid - Dima. This is important first of all for the child himself: he will not like the pretentious version, he will use the usual one.
Consult with family and friends. A look from the side will not hurt here. The child's social circle is determined by the family. The name, which will be perceived in a bohemian, artistic environment, will not find a response in the family of more down-to-earth people. Your baby can hear reproaches and ridicule from the earliest childhood in the circle of the people closest to him! The modern world has no boundaries. It is quite possible that your baby will very soon be studying, working or building relationships in another country. And since you have decided to name it unusual, try to find something universal: Sam, Natalie, Neva, Adam - quite “international” and at the same time unusual names for Russia.
And most importantly, when naming a child, do not try to draw attention to yourself. Think about him first.
