men's names have joined the US in a substantial part of the Anglo-Saxon and anliyskih nicknames.In addition, for many years there is borrowing from the European and Asian cultures, and in the heyday of Christianity preference for biblical and Jewish names.The formation of the American nation is based on the English, Irish and Scottish culture, which at the end of the XVIII century immigrated from their native places.In the future, there is a mixture with the Dutch, Germans, French and Swedes.However, it is believed that the American male names, like most prevalent in the territory traditions rooted in British culture.Even now the nation of America continues to develop.For example, the widely used three-part naming system, where instead of name form is used "first name, middle name, last name."
This first or personal name is considered the most important.It is not only a nickname that represents the people, but also understood as officially enshrined at birth.The second, or middle name is rarely used and often stands for belonging to the family or the neighborhood, as well as be named after famous personalities and important events.It is difficult to find a country that does not come from settled in the United States.A nation with a complex history, lots of victories and defeats so well known in the world, more and more around the globe can hear the beautiful American male names.
tradition of naming
As in the tradition of many nations, newborns US residents get their name from their parents in accordance with the wishes of the family or religious preferences.Most often young mom and dad hold different interpretations of lists and directories, which represent the traditional nicknames and their values.US men's names should be well combined with the surname, be euphonious and legkoproiznosimymi, but still command respect and to provide its owner with the best and most profitable part.In addition, the widespread use of various derivatives.
result can be regarded as men's names (the US), which were formed by adding the suffix, reducing the original name or by binding to a specific location.An excellent example can be the name Robert, which has 10 derivatives.Among female nicknames highlights Elizabeth, which has up to 34 derived forms from Eliza to Lizzie.Americans often get the names of their relatives, such as father or grandfather.In this case, the name of a senior member of the family added the prefix "senior" and the youngest, respectively, "younger".
most popular male names and their meanings
- James - conqueror, an invader;
- Joseph - multiply;
- John - kind, majestic, divine;
- David - Beloved;
- Christopher - follower of Christ;
- Michael - godlike;
- Patrick - a gentleman, an aristocrat;
- Robert - known, dear people, agreeable;
- William - defender, guardian;
- Edward - prosperity, development, improvement.
