Original contact names for guys. The most beautiful surnames for girls

27.04.2019

A beautiful surname means as much to a girl as neat, good clothes. Agree, there is a difference in sound between the names “Olga Lozhkomoeva” and “Olga Lebedeva”. In the first case, an unkempt girl from the outback appears before the mind's eye, in the second - a beautiful, sophisticated lady. Fortunately, it is possible to choose a new last name and change it on official documents.

This step needs to be approached responsibly, so it is not necessary to immediately run to the registry office and passport office. Social networks are a great place where you can “try on” any nickname!

Many Slavic surnames are absolutely incompatible with foreign surnames. For example, when you hear “Tamara Ivanovna Adams,” you are likely to smile. You can choose a beautiful Russian surname for a girl from the following list:

Astafieva;
Romanova;
Arsenyev;
Pazhinskaya;
Bernatskaya;
Razumovskaya;
Berezina;
Bestuzhev;
Vishnevetskaya;
Voronina;
Vorontsova.

Any girl can feel like a countess or princess by choosing one of the options proposed above. After all, these names belonged to the upper class in Russia!

A romantic and well-read girl can borrow a surname from famous poet or writer. In combination with female names, the following options are well perceived by ear:

Bulgakov;
Ostrovskaya;
Chekhov;
Uspenskaya;
Bunin;
Tsvetaeva;
Balmont;
Akhmatova;
Kamenskaya;
Zhukovskaya;
Nabokov;
Novitskaya.

When choosing a new surname, be sure to consider how it will sound in combination with your full name and patronymic. Don't stop with the first option you like. Pick a few more, think carefully, consult with your loved ones. And only then change your last name in official documents.

Unusual and most beautiful surnames can be found in foreign languages. Many girls change their personal data, choosing a beautiful English or German option. But there are still so many beautiful surnames - Japanese, Italian, Spanish, French.

English

English surnames are most often derived from proper names. For example, Jameson means “son of James” (literally “James” + “son”). You can also find names of professions, colors, qualities. Taylor (Taylor) in translation sounds like “tailor”. Smith means “blacksmith”, Brown means “brown”, etc.

As for English original surnames, in this country they come from proper names or professions, often from human qualities or even flowers. For example, “Johnson” is “son of Jones” or John; popular surname"Smith" is translated as "merchant"; “Brown” is a designation of color, “brown”. Surnames with American or English etymological roots will become good companions serious and confident girls who always achieve everything they want. Several interesting English-language variations:

Morgan;
Lewis;
Martin;
Carroll (dear);
Austin (great, majestic);
Atterley;
Brickman;
Derrick;
Whale;
Oliver;
Porter;
Selby;
Tracey;
White;
Fisher (fish);
Sven (swan);
Dalton (next door is the Dalton Highway);
Cowell (coal);
Donovan (dominant);

American surnames

American and English surnames Suitable for serious, self-sufficient, self-confident girls.

French

Words spoken in the “language of love” have a special charm. French surnames sound mysterious and elegant. Below are the most common ones. These variants were derived from the most revered names in France.

Martin	Martin
Bernard	Bernard
Simon	Simon
Laurent	Laurent
Vincent	Vincent
André	Andre
François	Francois
Robert	Robert

You can also use personal data to emphasize personal qualities. For example, a kind girl can take the surname Bonnet (French - kind, good), the owner of a proud disposition - Leroy (Leroy, from the French leroy - king).

German

German surnames are formed from nicknames that reflect the personal qualities of a person, the area where he comes from, and his profession. You can choose an option, the translation of which can somehow characterize you. For example, the last name would be Krause for a curly-haired girl, Mayer for a strong-willed character, Richter for a lawyer, etc.

The German popular surnames Hartmann (Hartman) and Werner (Werner) are derived from male names. If value doesn't matter, you might like the following list. The most euphonious German surnames:

Bauer;
Wagner;
Weber;
Grossman;
Kallenberg;
Kaufman;
Koehler;
Laufer;
Merz;
Merkel;
Osterman;
Etinger;
Erdman.

These surnames sound beautiful in combination with the names Anna, Maria, Sofia, Angelina, Erica, Aurika. For example, Anna Bauer, Angelina Erdman.

Japanese

Japanese surnames are beautiful, sound original and have a certain meaning. You can choose the option that characterizes your inner world or evokes pleasant associations.

Girls who love anime and manga can choose as a nickname for social networks Also Japanese name. For example, Aiko Shimizu – “child of love” + “ pure water", Akemi Sakurai - “bright beauty” + “sakura at the well.”

Korean surnames

Asian peoples are very great importance they give the child’s name - both first and last names are not given by chance. When reading, it is worth remembering that the surname is written under the name, so it is given the first syllable. The next two are the name. Interesting fact: only 12 variations of surnames consist of 2 syllables, and all the rest are monosyllabic. Less popular surnames are used by very few speakers; this is a special category of people.

Jin – Ho (translated as “precious lake”);
Monkut (“crown”);
Jung ("love");
Hong ("rose");
Tray ("oyster");
Haneul ("sky");
Dung ("brave");
Tea (“pearls”);
Isyl (“purity”);
An (internal);
Tsoi (high-born);
Tu (stellar);
Kim (gold)
Kwon (fist);
Khan (lord);
Dream (star).

Chinese surnames

In China, surnames began to be used a very long time ago - even before our era. At that time it was considered a luxury, and was used exclusively for members of the imperial families and aristocrats. IN modern life Chinese, there are few surnames - a little more than a hundred names. Most often, these are single-syllable and look like one hieroglyph. Their origin, like the whole world, depends on many factors: profession or the name of the state that formed the basis of China, as it is now. All strangers from foreign countries were called Hu. Women very rarely take their husband's last name - the most common option is a double one or their own, maiden name.

Jia (beautiful);
Ai (love);
Huijong (loyal, wise);
Ningong (calm);
Venkian (refined);
Gee (pure);
Meihui (beautiful wisdom);
Zhilan (rainbow orchid);
Jiao (beautiful, graceful);
I (grace);
Yui (moon);
Yuming (jade brightness);
Yun (cloud);
Ruolan (like an orchid);
Ting (grace);
Fenfang (fragrant);
Kiaohui (wise, experienced).

Italian

Italian surnames are for girls with character. Everyone knows how temperamental Italian women are. If impulsiveness, emotionality and energy are the main traits of your character, feel free to choose a surname from the following list!

For a red-haired beauty, the surname would be Rossi, one who lives by the sea would be Marino, someone with the appearance of a sophisticated aristocrat would be Conte, and a cheerful and energetic person would be Allegro.

In medieval Italy, the default name for orphans was Esposito. The meaning of this word is no one's, free. A self-sufficient and independent young girl can use such a pseudonym; it will emphasize her personal qualities and add originality.

Spanish

Spanish female surnames They also have a beautiful sound. Most of them come from personal names:

Garcia - Garcia;
Fernandez - Fernandez;
Martinez - Martinez;
Diaz - Diaz;
Flores - Flores;
Santana - Santana;
Vincente - Vincente.

This option is best suited for a dark-skinned girl. Spanish surname will be a hint of southern roots, cheerful, easy-going disposition and passionate nature!

What surname should a girl choose for VK?

For social networks, you can choose a nickname option based on your real first and last name. For example, Svetlana Semenova - Lana Sam (LanaSam), Anna Petrova - Ann Pietro (AnnPietro) with emphasis on the last syllable. In contact, you can choose a surname that will evoke certain associations in others. For example:

Angelova;
Snegova;
Cold;
Lebedeva;
Clean;
Free;
Winter (Summer, Spring, Autumn);
Daring;
Secular.

The most cool names for VK - foreign. You can simply translate any word you like into English, German, French and get the original nickname. A brunette can choose Noir or Black, a blonde can choose Snow or White. There are no limits to your imagination. The main thing is that the nickname matches yours real name. The most popular options are:

Noir (Noir, French) – black;
Black (English) – black;
Snow (English) – snow;
Light (Light, English) – light, light;
Strong (Strong, English) – strong;
Young (English) – young;
Kitten (English) – kitten;
Fox (Fox, English) – fox, fox;
Horse (Horse, English) – horse, horse;
Sweet (English) – sweet;
Sugary (English) – sugar.

Combinations of two words sound interesting:

Sweet Caramel – sweet caramel;
Sugary Candy - sugar candy;
Dark Horse - dark horse;
Broken Angel - fallen angel;
Red Fox - red fox.

It is better to shorten your name so that it goes with foreign name(Alexandra - Alex, Margarita - Rita, etc.).

Cool

Many people use Vkontakte and Instagram to sell clothes, other goods, and promote their services. It is advisable to choose a pseudonym that will reflect the essence of your activity. For example, if you have a website for an online clothing store, you can choose this option:

Krasotkina;
Platyeva;
Shmotkina.

Konfetkina;
Karamelkina;
Chocolate.

The following options are suitable for any online store page:

Saleswoman;
Prodavashkina;
Purchaser (Pokupashkina).

The options sound interesting: Mashka the Salesman, Dashka the Buyer, etc. A correctly chosen name will attract new subscribers to your page, and these are potential clients. Turn on your creativity, imagination, add a little sense of humor - and you will succeed!

Unusual cool last name for a girl you can get it by choosing a rhyme for your name. This option is suitable for a cheerful and creative girl. The following combinations can be found online:

Dasha Kasha;
Masha Chamomile;
Olka Dolka;
Irina Ballerina;
Arinka Mandarin duck.

You can find a consonant word for any name using a rhyme generator on the Internet. As a result, you will get a cool one for the social network.

Simple

If you're not attracted original options and you want simple surname, then you can transform any male name and - done! Well perceived by ear:

Vladimirova;
Alexandrova;
Semenov;
Antonov;
Alekseeva;
Andreeva;
Fedorov.

It is believed that a change of name entails a change in fate. What about the last name? It is quite possible that this rule also applies to her. A dissonant surname can be the cause of jokes, ridicule and complexes at any age. If you have a desire to change it, then follow it. Just make your choice consciously so that new surname pleased your ears all your life.

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

The most beautiful surnames in the world, euphonious and giving confidence, will be listed in this article.

What is a surname?

The word "surname" literally translates as "family". That is, this meaning indicates that a person belongs to a certain clan. 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 started by a translator with Tatar language- interpreter You can list such examples endlessly: the Rybakovs, the Goncharovs, the Melnikovs... If you are the bearer of such a generic name, it’s worth thinking: maybe the genes of your ancestors are dormant in you and you should change your occupation, focusing on your own middle name?

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

Initially in Russia there was no such distinction - there were only first names and patronymics. In the 14th century, the first owners of surnames were noble people - boyars and nobles. Peasants received the right to a “second name” only after the abolition of serfdom.

Beautiful Russian surnames

It is interesting that 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 -skiy can also belong to people whose ancestors came from Poland.

By the way, the surname Romanov, which was borne 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 that created a unique cultural heritage. In Russia, she is considered not only one of the most beautiful, but also crowned.

Naturally, Russians make a rather positive impression male surnames, derived from the names of animals. Certainly, we're talking about not 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 that are associated with beauty, tenderness, kindness, and motherhood. These could be: Krasnikova, Mariinskaya, Rucheikova, Tsvetkova.

“Cool” Russian surnames are very popular, the bearers of which have left their mark on history Russian state. For example, the Mamontovs, Tolstoys, Dostoevskys, Golitsins, Trubetskoys, Yusupovs, Potemkins. Usually their bearers actually belong to a noble family: such “middle names” were given to high-ranking people, while the rest had to be content with a surname derived from the profession or name of their great-grandfather.

The most beautiful foreign surnames

Surveys show that the most popular surname in the world is Rodriguez. She seems beautiful and very euphonious. Maybe that's why actor Antonio Rodriguez managed to achieve his popularity?

By the way, that's his last name great amount people: it is very common in the world. Interestingly, it came from the name Rodrigo, which, in turn, comes from the ancient Germanic name Rodrigue. The first part of the name - "genus" - is translated as "glory", and the second - "rig" - has the meaning of "strength", "power". This means that the Rodriguezes are simply doomed to great 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 streets of Paris, the aroma of coffee and croissants and 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 fuels creators and gives them strength for new works. This surname is a transliteration of a Norman phrase, which can be translated as “son of Gerald.”

Another beautiful foreign generic name is Werner. It is of German origin and translates as “to protect and arm.” However, there is another, very prosaic hypothesis: some researchers believe that the word “Werner” means a banal stye 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 possibility that they were brave warriors. But be that as it may, the name sounds simply great: it is associated with the “gloomy German genius,” pedantry and accuracy.

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

This list must include oriental motifs. Japanese surname Yakamoto is considered one of the most beautiful in the world. When you hear it, associations arise with cherry blossoms, medieval Japanese engravings and laconic, succinct 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 Fuji and, admiring its peak, wrote magnificent poems.

American residents prefer the hereditary name King. They find it very beautiful and, so to speak, prestigious. Indeed, “king” is translated from English as “king”. It is this family name that the recognized king of horror Stephen King bears: it is possible that it was his beautiful surname that brought him worldwide fame and success. At the very least, it is difficult to imagine that the king was a shy and insecure person.

The surname Miller is extremely popular in the English-speaking world. This is what is usually chosen by people who decide to change their “middle name”. Miller indicates the nature of the occupation of the ancestor of the family, as it is literally translated as “miller”. In England you can find a huge number of Millers: the profession of a miller in this country was very in demand. Very often, American citizens are also Millers.

Lehmann completes the list. This surname sounds quite beautiful. In addition, psychologists have found that its carriers inspire trust in business partners. Therefore, if you are planning to do business abroad, you should start collecting documents to change your passport, as Lehmann will become a real talisman for you!

Should I change my last name?

A natural question may arise: maybe you should just change your last name? After all, people automatically treat owners of beautiful surnames a little better, giving them certain qualities associated with their 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 respond to the sound of your name. If it evokes pleasant associations, then those around you will subconsciously perceive you a little better. However, it is known that people are greeted by their clothes and seen off by their minds. Before becoming Dostoevsky or Romanov, it is worth thinking about whether you will live up to the chosen big name.

Many people dream of becoming owners of a foreign surname. After all, it has always been customary in Russia to treat foreigners with some reverence. But there is no need to rush to change documents. "Cool" foreign surnames are beautiful in combination with foreign names: it’s worth thinking about 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 girls “Love King”, “Nadezhda Francois” or for guys “Sergei Rodriguez”, “Vasily Miller” sounds quite ridiculous.

In addition, your last name has some influence on you. The point is that the full name contains some information about your family. Do you want to erase this information and record new information? This question should concern girls who are getting 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 surname. By the way, they seem especially beautiful and noble to many people.

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

There have always been beautiful surnames for girls interesting topic for discussion. Sometimes we don't get the best ones. Surely, everyone in the class had at least one student with a funny last name, for which he was teased by the whole class. Sometimes, this remains a stumbling block, causing an irresistible desire to change your last name at the first opportunity.

Today it’s easy to change data by choosing any you like family name. There is an opinion that the meaning hidden in a surname can greatly influence a person’s character. Some people claim that their lives have changed radically after its change. It is unlikely that it will be possible to verify the authenticity of such statements, however, a surname can really store mysterious story and talk about ancient ancestors. Before being seduced by beautiful female names, we recommend that you find out your family history.

Guaranteed - this is an interesting and fascinating journey into the past, which can change the attitude towards both the surname and family values.

Where did Russian surnames come from?

The curious history of Russian surnames goes far back to the 13th century. Previously, they were more like nicknames or nicknames given to each other based on the type of craft or occupation. Later, by the 16th century, real surnames began to appear, but this only concerned families of aristocratic origin.

The origin of such surnames mainly came from the names of localities or possessions of wealthy gentlemen. Ordinary peasants did not have surnames until the beginning of the 19th century, but after the abolition of serfdom they became mandatory for everyone. Nicknames given by occupation began to be written down as surnames.

It is likely that your last name carries with it some very interesting historical meaning, capable of completely changing your past opinion about yourself. Along with the way Russian surnames arose and changed in the course of history, in other countries the history is slightly different.

Origin of German surnames

For example, the first German names are found in chronicles of the 6th century BC. They consisted of two parts and had a magical meaning, that is, the name endowed its bearer with certain powers and character traits. Much later, in German Italian names with Christian meaning began to “flow in,” for example, the name Adam meant “first-born.”

With the development of Christianity in the 15th century, they began to bear the names of saints or names of biblical characters. German surnames began to appear in the Middle Ages; they were formed from the names of the bearer’s birthplaces. Many surnames also came from nicknames, but here they reflected a characteristic physical trait of a person, for example, Frederick Barbarossa - Redbeard.

Origin of English surnames

English also have very interesting story. They were built from a person’s belonging to a certain family. As in most countries, the English did not have surnames until a certain time. In England, the same names were often used, creating a huge number of namesakes.

For example, in the 11th century, about 25% of the male population of England bore the name John. This created the need to give individuality to each John by adding some nickname to his name. Historical analysis deduced the main 4 groups of origin of English surnames:

Genealogical origin. Many surnames were derived from the father's name and did not change their form - Mark Anthony. There are also English surnames containing an additional explanation, such as - son (son). The result was: Thompson is Tom's son.
Place of Birth. The family name was determined by the name of the locality, city or country. For example, Wales, Langley, Ingleman.
Profession or position. Depending on what activity a person was engaged in, he was given a family name that reflected this occupation: Spencer is the manager, Sayers is the one who tastes food before serving it to the royal table.
Descriptive. This group of surnames reflects physiological characteristics person, originating in nicknames. For example, Cudlipp is a cleft lip.

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As we can see, a surname can tell a lot interesting information about its carrier. Perhaps you are a descendant of some aristocratic family - or your ancestors are from overseas countries, then the history of the surname can have multinational significance and an interesting history.

However, we are talking specifically about beautiful surnames that the fair sex would like to have. Here are the top 10 most beautiful, forcing their bearers to walk with their heads held high:

Tsvetaeva;
Lebedeva;
Voskresenskaya;
Zolotareva;
Obolenskaya;
Romanova;
Tverskaya;
Volkonskaya;
Illarionova;
Sheremetyeva;

It is equally important for boys to have a strong family name that can build confidence and determination in them. Beautiful male surnames contain power, dignity, nobility and many other magnificent qualities that a man should have.

We present only a small list of the strongest male surnames in terms of energy and sound:

Gromov;
Almazov;
Derzhavin;
Mayorov;
Lyubimov;
Sobolev;
Morozov;
Bogatyrev;
Vorontsov;
Admirals.

As a result of a little analysis, you can see how interesting and informative it is to find out the origin of the surname. Such analysis can lead to respectful and responsible treatment of family history. Most grandparents have a rich history of their own origins, the origins of surnames and family traditions.

The family tree may well turn out to be luxurious historical chronicle. Changing your last name is quite a serious step that can change the life of the person himself. If you decide to take a new one, make sure it goes well with your name and patronymic. The surname should be in harmony, sound and resonate with him.

By the way, I would like to note one more interesting fact. Any family probably has a unique history of the origin of the name.

It is interesting to find out who exactly gave the name - the mother or the father, or maybe both parents came to a unanimous opinion. What names sounded initially and why the choice fell on one specific name. It often happens that a name is given in connection with family history, which carries completely unique value. Some parents name their child after the deceased close relative, as a tribute in memory of him.

A beautiful surname evokes positive emotions, attracts attention and even helps to form a unique image. However, not all people have euphonious generic names. Funny and difficult to pronounce surnames become a cause of ridicule, which makes people want to change them. The legislation allows this to be done 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 list of the most beautiful surnames in the world will allow you to choose a new one.

The most beautiful surnames in the world

Last name translated from Latin language means "family". This term is used to describe a hereditary name indicating that a person belongs to a clan or family.

Most surnames are derived from place names and activities.

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

Based on the results of the research, a list of names was compiled:

Spanish - Rodriguez.
Romanov is a surname whose roots go back to the Roman Empire. IN old times it symbolized power and greatness. Representatives of the family 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 of an unusual surname that has British roots but is also common in other parts of the world.
Werner is a discreet option, the founder of which is a noble German family that founded the family over eight centuries ago.
Beranger - of French origin, the previous form is Berenzon.
Japanese - Yamamoto.
Anglo-German - Miller.
King is a chic aristocratic surname, which is borne by many scientists, directors and writers.
Lehmann is of German origin and has a businesslike sound.

The listed examples were chosen due to their euphony.

Russians

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

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

Then peasant and noble families. During this period, the families 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: Velikiy, Pokrovsky, Dubrovsky, Uspensky. But they could have been invented to achieve euphony. This is how variations that inspire confidence appeared: 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 old names or names of deities pagan mythology. After the adoption of Christianity, these surnames were banned. And the people who wore them were renamed as a result of the baptismal ceremony. 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, and family nicknames. Today there are such old surnames: Bandurov, Kalita, Kozhemyaka, Pryalkin. In former times, family 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.

Best options for girls:

Abramova;
Anisimova;
Belova;
Vladova;
Galaktionova;
Demidova;
Dmitrieva;
Dobrovolskaya;
Zotova;
Illarionova;
Kulikovskaya;
Menshova;
Merkulova;
Ostrovskaya;
Protasova;
Safronova;
Sofia;
Sazonova.

Female representatives can change their surname 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 increase self-esteem. Many successful people had such surnames.

Foreign (foreign)

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

American

Many people are interested in different foreign surnames that can be put on 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;
Hayley;
Erickson.

Modern Americans create surnames based on two given names or using their own and family names. Some US residents use only initials. Male and female surnames in this country have the same shape. Among American generic names there are also Canadian ones.

French

Some European surnames are relatively difficult to pronounce due to the peculiarities of the language. These include French variations. Correct reading is only possible if you know the rules. Some surnames are based on proper names.

You can select the appropriate option from the following list:

Andre;
Harcourt;
DuBois;
Julien;
Michelle;
Aubin;
Richard;
Sorel;
Senier;
Freel.

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

Japanese

The Japanese value family names very highly. She is considered more significant than her name. If it is necessary to write a combination of first and last names in the European manner, capital letters are used for the generic name. IN 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 variants. Exceptions are surnames with the suffix “son”, the translation of which sounds like “son”. But some female variations also contain it. But they end in "s". Common English surnames contain American roots: Blake, Harrison, Collins, Smith.

Also known:

Adamson;
Benson;
Blackshear;
Blomfield;
Wilson;
Dalton;
Clifford;
Carroll;
McAlister;
Auldridge;
Rider;
Richardson;
Spencer;
Taylor;

In England, the surname Law, unique to this country, is also found.

German

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

The list also includes:

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

The most desirable surnames for German citizens that bring good luck. One of these is Hoffman, whose meaning is “yard owner.” In Germany, there is an opinion that feudal lords bore this surname.

Caucasian

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

Surnames also have Muslim characteristics:

Akhmedov;
Abdurakhmanov;
Dzhabrailov;
Ibragimov;
Kadyrov;
Kerimov;
Magomaev;
Makaev;
Radjabov.

U Chechen people there are eastern family names with a Turkic or Georgian imprint: Aleroev, Dudaev, Maskhadov.

Spanish

Frequent surnames in Spain are variants of family 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;
Calvo;
Duran;
Gallego;
Lozano;
Ortega;
Santana.

Spanish women changing Family status, they don’t take their husbands’ surnames. But they can add it to theirs. Children are assigned the first surname of their father and mother.

Ukrainian

The typical form of family names for citizens living in Ukraine is a surname with the ending –enko. These are Butenko, Guzenko, Leshchenko, Pisarenko.

But many surnames coincide with Russian and Belarusian family names:

Aksenov;
Buteyko;
Burlachko;
Batechko;
Geico;
Geletey;
Glebov;
Kalatay;
Shcherbakov;
Osokin.

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

Australian

The Australian continent is inhabited by people 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;
Billia;
Bianchetti;
Janetti;
Gentiletti;
Callery;
Lucchetti;
Migliore;
Mascherano;
Passarella;
Rulli;
Sabella;
Forzinetti.

But there are Spanish options: Gallego, Gallardo.

Italian

Some Italian family names end in “I”:

Avancini;
Bernardi;
Guards;
Dorigoni;
Degasperi;
Colombini;
Christelia;
Mattevi;
Franceschini.

There are also wonderful variations: Colombo - dove, Marino - sea, Pelaratti - rats.

African

The appearance of surnames in Africa is associated with the period of colonization. Before this there were only names. In Morocco, a surname is assigned when you move. The name of the tribe is used for this. Residents of West Africa 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 represent the names of Muslim prophets.

Korean

Korean residents have short surnames containing one, rarely two vowels:

Moncut;

The number of Korean generic names does not exceed 250.

Cool for VKontakte

A third of social network users use fake - fictitious variations - instead of last names. This is explained by the desire to emphasize strengths character, place of residence, nationality or status. A pseudonym helps to hide personal information, for example, dissonant surnames.

Fake youth options for VK for boys:

Auer;
Bitner;
Burkhard;
Vlah;
Hirsch;
Hartwig;
Ghislain;
De Jong;
Kirchner;
Langen;
Mauthner;
Pearl;
Zipser;

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

Top for girls:

Alpina;
Wang;
Krams;
Lantsova;
Miller;
Masterson;
Ogun;
Preobrazhenskaya;
Rosenthal;
Romenskaya;
Tatara;

Fictional maiden names will help to focus on positive qualities. For a girl with a modest character, “Dobronravova” is suitable. Cool options can be formed by swapping the first and last names: Nastya Ivanova - Ivanna Nastina.

For VK they use gothic and vampire variations:

Azazel;
Hades;
Merlin;
Striga;
Tisifonov;
Faust.

Mystical and scary surnames create an aura of mystery.

Unusual

Original surnames attract many girls.

Therefore, you should consider what their options are:

Adrianova;
Almazova;
Balmont;
Bryullov;
Weiner;
Volskaya;
Goranskaya;
Demidova;
Elagina;
Zhemchuzhnikova;
Zapolskaya;
Insarova;
Ladygina;
Markelova;
Oginskaya;
Saburova.

Men also have plenty to choose from:

Almazov;
Block;
Witte;
Grabar;
Zlatov;
King;
Fire;
Struve.

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

Common

There are up to 500 common Russian family names.

But the following top this list:

Ivanov is a patronymic from the canonical masculine John.
Smirnov reflects the quality of character. Since a quiet, easygoing disposition was valued in peasant families, this trait was highlighted through the 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.
Vasilyev - based on a proper name.

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

Rare

A rare surname was preceded by a nickname, which characterized a person’s trait that distinguished him from the main mass. Then it 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, En, Ye, Kim, O, To, Tsoi, Yu, Yuk. Some of them are based on foreign language variants.

Long

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

In the state of Hawaii lives Janice Keihanaikukauakahihuliheekahaunaele, and in Turkey - Aiyiltsikirmitsibayraktaziyankagramanoglu.

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 indicate the aristocratic past of their owners.

The count and princely families bore the following surnames:

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

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

Unbowed

There is an opinion that the declension depends on the language that is used as the basis for the surname or on the gender of its owner. This is a common misconception. According to cases, surnames ending in e, i, o, u, ы, e, yu, and the endings -ih, -ih are not changed.

White;
Gramigny;
Kovalenko;
Loye;
Maigret;
Dry;
Ceausescu.

Forms with a zero ending cannot be declined: Bondar, Ponomar.

funny

There are variations among surnames that make you smile:

Ram;
Flea;
Badger;
Fool;
Good afternoon;
Goddess;
Baygate;
Zashechimane;
Kostogryzov;
Sausage;
Hen;
Mozgoedov;
Netudykhatko;
Rzhach;
Grab it;
Kill it.

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 family names are pleasing to the ear. At the same time, there is no need to fall into despair. Dissonant surnames can be changed to suitable variations. A list of Russian and foreign family names will help with this. It’s not difficult to find cute and cool last names for social networks. They will create a positive impression of the owners. For this purpose, take your own or random (random) surname.

According to the law of the Russian Federation, choosing a first and last name is a personal right. This means that every citizen of the country can at any time change his name as he pleases, by going through established procedure. Tempting? Very, because there are so many beautiful, interesting, noble and majestic-sounding Russian surnames. Lists of the most common and pleasant to hear, as well as the rarest and funniest of them, are given below.

Analysis of the origin of Russian surnames

There are a lot of beautiful Russian surnames - Voznesensky, Ushansky, Mironov, Bogolyubov, Rasskazov, Magnificent, Zlatovlasov, Mudry, Admiralsky, Aristokratov, Vasilevsky. It is impossible to list all the options. Many of them have completely unexpected origins. There is even a separate science - anthroponymy, which studies how this or that particular surname was formed. For example, the surname Krivoshchekin appeared thanks to to a real person, who lived in the 15th century named Guba, born to Mikifor and nicknamed Crooked Cheeks. This fact is reflected in ancient documents (acts) - the record is dated 1495. If he lived today, his name would be Krivoshchekin Guba Mikiforovich. Interesting, isn't it? Even in the same year there were records about the peasants Danilo Sople (in modern sound Soplin Daniil) and Efimko Vorobie (Vorobiev Efim). In 1568, in the same acts there is a note about Mikitin’s son Ivan, nicknamed Menschik (Ivan Mikitovich Menshchikov), and in 1590 - about Mikifor’s son named Onton, nicknamed Zhdan (Zhdanov Anton Mikiforovich).

This is how the names appeared:

Mostly from nicknames common among the people, which were given to people by their relatives and neighbors. People were nicknamed by their personal differences - Chernovolosov (black hair), Ostronosov (sharp nose), Vereshchagin (often squealed), Toropygin (constantly in a hurry), Rumyantsev (had rosy cheeks), Udaltsov, Razumnik, Ostroumov.
Nicknames often became the names of animals, fish and birds, later transformed into surnames - Medvedev, Kotov, Sobolev, Solovyov (perhaps the person sang well), Lisitsin, Volkov, Zaitsev, Voronin, Tsaplin (optionally, he had long legs), Dyatlov, Sinitsyn, Karpov.
For certain classes, it was typical to supplement the name with an occupation, which also left its mark on the family history - Goncharov (Gonchar), Tokarev (Turner), Stolyarov (carpenter), Pastukhov (shepherd), Kozhemyakin, Kuznetsov, Rybakov, Myasnikov (judge according to the number of nicknames reflected in the found act of 1335, in the 14th century this skill was especially valued in people).
If a person did not have any distinct nickname, then the surname was the father’s name, which indicated that the person belonged to a specific clan. This is how the Maksimovs, Ivanovs, Vasyutins, Mishins, Stepanovs, Fedorovs, Sergeevs and so on appeared. By the way, if in one village there were several Ivanovs, Vasilievs, Fedorovs and so on, then the surnames were modified - Ivanov, Ivanko, Ivanchenko, Vasilenko, Vasileev, Vaskin, Fedorov, Fedorkin, Fedorchuk.
The surnames of the princely family were most often given by the name of the area where the noble family lived or, based on the possessions of the latter. Almost always they had the endings -sky or -tsky - Ozersky (had a lake in his possession), Gorsky (mountain), Shuisky (the Shuisky family lived near the river and the city of Shuya), Vyazemsky (near the Vyazma River). The following surnames were formed in the same way: Tulsky, Tverskoy, Eletsky, Amursky, Belozersky.
A huge number of surnames owe their sonority to Orthodoxy - Blagoveshchensky, Voznesensky, Byzantine, Pokrovsky, Troitsky, Spassky, Preobrazhensky and others.

The age of the absolute majority of surnames is just over a century, with the exception of noble, princely and other families with aristocratic roots (they received surnames much earlier). In 1888, by decree of a special Senate, it was stipulated that having a surname is not only the right, but also the obligation of every person, since a family nickname helps to avoid confusion. The very first census of the country's population (1897) played a huge role in the formation of current surnames. Census takers didn't bother much with personal nicknames and sometimes simply recorded everyone by the name of the father of the family. That is why in Russia there are so many surnames formed from all kinds of names - Alexandrovs, Nikitins, Alekseevs, Petrovs, Andreevs, Vladimirovs. All peasants on one farm received the surname of their landowner, so there are entire villages or villages of namesakes - Lvovkins, Gagarins, Vorontsovs.

In general, not a single dissertation has been written on the topic of the origin of names and family nicknames. Think about it, what does your last name mean?

Beautiful Russian surnames for girls

It so happens that girls are more sensitive, and therefore worry more about cacophony or bad combination first and last name.

Ladies who have decided to make a change should pay attention to the following female surnames and their meanings:

Amurskaya;
Angelic;
Annenskaya;
Afanasyeva;
Athens;
Babochkina;
Bagirova;
Bazhenova;
Belogradskaya;
Belozerskaya;
Berezina;
Berkutova;
Blagoveshchenskaya;
Bogoslovskaya;
Brilliantova/Diamond;
Vasilkova/Vasilkovskaya;
Byzantine;
Voskresenskaya;
Hyacintova;
Goncharova;
Gorodetskaya;
Danilova/Danilevskaya;
Donskaya;
Zhemchugova/Zhemchuzhnikova;
Zalesskaya;
Eliseeva;
Zlatovlasova;
Zlatopolskaya;
Znamenskaya;
Zorina;
Ignatieva;
Istomina;
Kamenskaya;
Kolosovskaya;
Lavrentieva;
Lugovaya
Luchinskaya;
Mayskaya;
Malinovskaya;
Nagornaya;
Nikitina;
Ozerova;
Ostrovskaya;
Rasskazova;
Rodionova;
Ryabinina;
Rumyantseva;
Sapphirova;
Serebryanskaya;
Solntseva;
Ushanskaya;
Tsvetkova.

Male surnames in Russia: list

People have different tastes, and therefore everyone chooses the ideal surname for themselves.

Below is an impressive selection of rare Russian male surnames:

Almazov;
Andreev;
Bogatyrev;
Belinsky;
Bolkonsky;
Warsaw;
Vasilevsky;
Velichansky;
Vetrogradov;
Vorontsov;
Glinsky;
Gradov;
Demin;
Dmitriev;
Doronin;
Dubrovsky;
Dorofeev;
Ezhevsky;
Yelsky;
Zadonsky;
Zarnitsky;
Zvezdinsky;
Zlatoumov;
Ignatov/Ignatyev;
Kakhovsky;
Kirsanov;
Knyazev/Knyazhin;
Kovalevsky;
Kondratiev;
Lavrov/Lavrovsky;
Larin/Larsky;
Lazarev;
Lebedinsky;
Levitanov;
Loginov;
Mayorov;
Makarov;
Maksimov;
Medvedev;
Mikhailov;
Melnikov;
Metropolitan;
Mozhaisky;
Moskvin;
Muromov/Muromtsev;
Narcissus;
Nikolsky;
Nemirov;
Novgorod;
Nezhinsky;
Orlov/Orlovsky;
Ostroumov;
Obolensky;
Ozhigov/Ozhegov;
Paustovsky;
Petrovsky;
Pogodin;
Polyansky;
Rzhevsky;
Romanov/Romanovsky;
Sadovsky;
Sakharov;
Samoilov;
Safronov;
Saltevsky;
Streltsov/Streletsky;
Trinity;
Tarasov;
Titov;
Filatov;
Fedorov;
Fonvizin;
Khmelnitsky;
Kharitonov;
Chernyshevsky;
Cherkasov;
Cheryomushkin;
Shestakov;
Sheremetyev;
Shustrov;
Elinsky;
Elbrus;
Yuryev;
Yakhontov;
Yasensky.

The most popular and widespread options

If you look at the ten most common surnames in Russia, you can draw many interesting conclusions.

And the places in it were distributed like this:

Ivanov - undoubtedly on behalf of Ivan’s father, and there have always been plenty of Ivanovs and Ioanovs in Russia. This is due to the fact that previously names for children could only be given to those saints whose memorial days fell on the birth of the baby. And the Ivans celebrate name days as many as 170 times a year.
Smirnov – this surname appeared from the phrase “With a new world, good people”, which wandering people always said when they came to a new settlement.
Kuznetsov - several centuries ago, the profession of a blacksmith was very much in demand and honorable, and the secrets of the craft were passed on from fathers to children, from grandfathers to grandchildren.
Popov - many priests received this particular surname, and there have always been many of them in Rus'.
Vasilyev is the second most popular male Russian name, from which more than 50 heirloom varieties have descended.
Petrov - on behalf of Peter.
Sokolov - one version says that the popularity of this surname is due to the fact that the wives of their husbands called “you are my clear falcon,” which was the best praise. According to another version, the origin is connected with the name Falcon and with the cult of birds and animals that existed among the ancient Russians.
Mikhailov - on behalf of.
Novikov - in the villages everyone who came from other places and stayed to live was called Novik, and there were many such people, since everyone was looking for better life in the difficult conditions that existed at that time.
Fedorov - on behalf of.

The surnames Volkov and Alekseev, Morozov and Lebedev, Egorov and Semenov, Kozlov and Pavlov, Stepanov and Nikolaev, as well as Makarov, Orlov, Zakharov, Zaitsev, Solovyov and others are also very common.

Rare Russian surnames

Rare surnames are not always the most beautiful. They often sound funny or even ridiculous.

They can be divided into groups:

Geographical - Moscow, Kamchatka, Astrakhan and so on.
Heroes (literary and historical) - Crusoe, Karenin, Pozharsky, Bolkonsky, Chatsky.
Double-rooted - Ubeikon, Nepeyvoda, Eybogin, Krutiporokh, Zacheshirivu.
Formed from the noun – Stove, Water, Magpie, Frost, Siskin.
Verb form - Klyuy, Throw, Tron, Razdabudko, Prikhodko.

And there are a great many such extraordinary surnames, but the record for rarity was broken by the Soviet gymnast Ar(33 letters!).

Of course, the offspring are not obliged to take the rap for their ancestors. For example, someone who lived five or six centuries ago loved to eat, for which he received the nickname Glutton, and later the surname Obzhorkin. Or there lived a guy called Simpleton, who made his descendants Simpletons. And there are many such dissonant surnames - Pyanov, Vorovakin, Boltunov, Pustozvonov, Oblomov, Neryakhin, Trusov, Okolokulak, Obedkov, Glyukin, Zhulikov and so on. Why should our descendants live now, embarrassed to show their passports? No. If you wish, you can simply change your surname by choosing a beautiful-sounding one.