English names of the men have a special history of origin, have a bright and peculiar features of the phonetic composition.Occurrence and formation of nicknames is the result of various historical processes.Studies have shown that the Old English names were similar to those prevalent at the time said, both a noun and an adjective.The only difference was then available to use particles "-ing", which adds to the nickname, and used to identify a person to a certain age.For example, the relationship of father and son.
Later naming ceremonies were complicated, we added new traditions and customs.For example, in the 16th century on the land of England came to the Protestant faith, and has become popular to take the English names of men from the pages of the New and Old Testaments.Puritanism rocks and other rules.For example, choose a nickname for a newborn were not happy young parents and godparents, who were thought to be not only to accompany him on this sinful earth, but in heaven.
However, in the pursuit of a beautiful accent, many are trapped because not all nicknames that are available in the above sources were positive.
While also have the opportunity to come up with their own English names of men.In such cases the value of the nickname and euphony, who gave the child were in direct proportion to the imagination and language skills godparents.After some time, began to appear the names of the complex, consisting of several words, and certain phrases.Specific examples of such "imyatvorchestva" can be considered a nickname: Sorry-for-Sin (sorry-about-Sin) or Hew-Agag-in-pieces-before-the-Lord ( Ruby Agag-on-Pieces-before-FaceMy God).
In today's world like the English names of the men are rare.More and more parents try to give your child special but unpretentious moniker.Nevertheless, under the influence of certain traditions widespread double names.Thus, the first is the first name, then middle and then last name.This structure is the hallmark of which have a modern English full names.
process of formation of surnames also has a long history.There are several groups that differ in the way the formation of a second nickname.
- name area or areas in which the family lives.There used as naming certain areas and neighborhoods, and standard notation of relief and terrain.
- from the nickname.I must admit that in this way were formed not only widespread, many names, but the names of the British men.These include some of the distinctive features of the behavior and character of the person who moved into the category of common nouns values.
- By occupation.This group usually includes all the names that have occurred from the names of any profession.
- from personal nicknames.Surname not without reason called the second name.There are many cases where the father's name became a surname for his son.
Currently, the most popular English names are: Mason, Jack Logan Oliver, Ryan, Aiden and others.
