Hello dear readers! As I said, any methods and forms are suitable for learning a language. Today in our field of vision came American names and last names. After all, from the point of view of linguistics, these are also just words. And you can replenish your vocabulary, including remembering English surnames and names. Moreover, in this way you will train pronunciation, and learn to perceive English by ear. names and surnames in English It is better to start with the most popular American names. For example, on the basis of the most common or the names of popular actors and actresses. At the same time, learning these words is much easier than regular vocabulary, for several reasons:
- Easy to find in text as they are capitalized
- IN oral speech they are pronounced with a different intonation than other words
- Don't need to translate
- Pronunciation is not so difficult, especially if these are the initials of famous personalities, then they are always heard
But sometimes the pronunciation is different from the spelling. As a rule, in such rare words, the pronunciation depends on the genesis.
Origin of American given names and surnames
American surnames (given name) and first names (name) today can have many sources of origin.
Names, for example, are most often borrowed from other languages:
- Celtic - Airic, Dylan, Ryan
- Arabic - Omar, Sarah, Jamal
- Germanic - Arnold, Ebrina, Herwin
- Aramaic - Joseph, Bethany, Simon
- Jewish - Adam, Rose, Samuel
- Greek - Andrew, Selina, Christopher
- Indian - Dilip, Alicia, Beryl
- Italian - Alonzo, Mia, Gabriel
- Slavic - Ivan, Anna, Boris
- Latin - Patrick, Veronika, Cordelia
- Turkish - Akay, Ayla, Nourhan
- Old English - Loyd, Lindsay, Jason
- Phoenician - Al, Esther, Hannibal
- Scandinavian - Eric, Helga, Sveinbjorn
- Persian - Jaspen, Roxy, Xerxes
- Spanish - Federico, Dolores, Elvis
like this beautiful words are called children in the USA.
But the genesis of surnames depends on several other factors:
- Occupation or Profession: Cheeseman, Proper, Smith
- Personal names: Atkins, Williamson, Hughes
- Location: Green, Garden, Wood
- Nicknames: Cruikshank, Makepeace, King
You should also know that in English, unlike Russians, the first name and patronymic are always written first, and then the surname: Elvis Aaron Presley. By the way, the patronymic may either not be called at all or denoted by one letter.
The easiest way to learn the name of your favorite actresses or actors. Therefore, memorize the male and female initials of famous people.
List of popular female names
Monica Bellucci You can start with a list of the most beautiful Hollywood actresses. To date, the most beautiful and sexy girls have been recognized:
- Angelina Jolie Voight
- Charlize Theron
- Jessica Alba
- Megan Denise Fox
- Salma Valgarma Hayek
- Keira Christina Knightley
- Katherine Marie Heigl
- Nina Dobrev
- Monica Anna Maria Bellucci
- Penelope Cruz
Fashion names change over time. But there are those who for decades have not lost their relevance when naming girls:
- Isabella
- Emily
- Sophia
- Olivia
- Abigail
- Hannah
- Samantha
- Madison
The data is constantly changing, the first place alternately moves from one name to another, but in general the situation does not change much.
List of famous male names
Jensen Ackles Here, too, it is worth learning the list of the most attractive Hollywood actors to begin with.
Famous male names:
- Armand Douglas Hammer
- Henry William Dalgliesh Cavill
- Jensen Ross Ackles
- Jose Antonio Dominguez Banderas
- John Christopher "Johnny" Depp II
- William Bradley Pitt
- Orlando Jonathan Blanchard Bloom
- Robert Thomas Pattinson
- George Timothy Clooney
- David Patrick Boreanaz
Well, the usual male names less changeable. But for many years now, it has been in the first place precisely:
- Jacob
- Jason
- Michael
- Christopher
- Ethan
- Daniel
- Matthew
- Andrew
- William
- Joshua
But the world is changing and, perhaps, very soon this list will change dramatically.
List of common American surnames
You already know that English given names can come from a variety of options. Since there are a lot of migrants in the USA, the surnames are very diverse, respectively.
I have prepared a list of the 10 most common ones:
- Smith - about 3 million people in the United States have this surname
- Johnson - just over 2 million speakers
- Williams - almost 2 million people
- Brown - 1 million and 700 thousand
- Jones - about the same
- Davis - about 1.3 million
- Taylor - approximately 1 million
- Wilson - 900 thousand population
- Robinson - a little over 800 thousand inhabitants
- Wright - 800,000 speakers
What English surnames do you like?
You can independently make a list of your favorite actors or actresses, and memorize it. I hope this material will be for you not only informative for general development but also useful for learning English.
The variety of English female names and surnames will not leave anyone indifferent. They fascinate with their national flavor and arouse genuine interest in a long list.
Let's try to figure out how correct they sound, what the construction is based on and what is laid in the semantic context at the birth of a child.
English names for girls
The English name of a girl given at birth consists of three semantic parts:
- Celebrity or famous ancestor.
- Pedigree surname or owned by a celebrity.
- Carrying a specific value or pointing to a parent.
To understand how the English name was created, let's plunge into history.
Before the conquest of England by the Normans, it was customary to name girls after the biblical characters of the same name, rewritten in the English manner.
For example:
- Mary - comes from Mary (serenity).
- Anna is the mother of Samuel, the famous biblical prophet (blessed).
- Marianne - connects two previous names together.
- Sarah - this was the name of the wife of Abraham (the mistress) and others.
But with the advent of the Normans, a corresponding component appeared in English names, which subsequently displaced the original roots.
IN modern world it carries a semantic meaning that is not the same as before: the child is not called in someone's honor, but with a word designed to determine the future life.
| List | Meaning with translation |
| Crystal | Gives the character of the girl a certain coldness, in translation it means - ice |
| Camellia | Assigned in order to give the owner the qualities of an equally beautiful flower, with the hope that the newborn will be beautiful and blooming |
| Kate | A girl will always relate to others, both in friendship and in a deeper feeling. Literally, purity |
| Jasmine | Admire the beauty and charm, not inferior to the corresponding flower |
| Destiny | It means fate. Given in the hope that the girl will have power over fate |
| Jenny | Literally translated - virgin. It is assumed that the owner will be chaste and restrained |
| Gloria | For girls who expect great things. Means glory |
| Annabelle | The semantic load is a merciful beauty. Romantically inclined young men will fall in love with her |
| Wendy | Assumes sociability, is called upon to be friends with everyone. Translated as friend |
| Liana | Those around you will be dazzled by her charm. Means shining sun |
| Christabel | The very modesty and gullibility, translated as a believer |
| Lorraine | Derived from the French locality - Lorraine (land of the Lothar people) |
| fiona | Causes admiration, charging others with a wonderful mood, energy and freshness. Translated - grapes |
The middle name is most often given in honor of jewelry, favorite flowers, and simply liked items:
- Esmerelda - emerald (translated from Spanish).
- Essi - denotes one of the celestial bodies (stars).
- Ellen - given in honor of the moon.
- Angie means angel.
- Elin is a bird.
- Floretta is a tiny flower.
- Elanor is the light of the stars.
- April - April.
- Sky is the sky.
Beautiful female surnames in English
If you pay attention to the meaning of an English surname, you can understand that it is given on someone's behalf or belonging to a profession.
Here are some examples:
- Smith is translated as blacksmith.
- Jones - on behalf of John (daughter of John).
- Williams is William's daughter.
- Brown is brown.
- Taylor is a tailor.
Initially, until about the eleventh century, the English did not have surnames.
A person had only a name, to which was added a nickname that determined the type of activity or individual characteristics of the owner.
During this period, the first census was conducted in England, during which nicknames acquired official status, turning into surnames.
They were divided according to four criteria:
- Othroponymic - changing the name by means of a suffix.
- Place of residence.
- Type of activity.
- descriptive.
In modern Britain, the following aristocratic surnames are especially popular:
- Stuart.
- York.
- Tudor.
- Lancaster.
- Hamilton.
- Norfolk.
- Marlborough.
- Manchester.
- Jackson and others.
Note! Full name Englishwoman (including the surname) carries a huge semantic load.
It is able to one degree or another to predetermine the future fate of its owner.
The trend in this way to give girls surnames has also passed to the American continent. Residents of the United States are often given English names since most of the settlers came to this country from England.
However, there is much more diversity here, since America is multinational state, and the names of other peoples were added to the English ones, in turn introducing an element of national color.
Rare English surnames
For every nation, the British are no exception, there are rare, unpopular surnames.
They can be very short, carrying abusive meaning, or vice versa - impossibly long, completely unpronounceable. Many people try to get rid of them as soon as possible.
Most long surnames include up to one hundred and twenty letters. They contain from seven to ten or more names, which are often repeated.
Here are some examples:
- Tollmash-Tollmash de Orellana-Plantagenet-Tollmash-Tollmash.
- Francis-Santa Lucia-Mantegu-Stuart-Mackenzie-Wortley-Smith.
- Carolina-Louise-Mary-Jemima-Temple-Chandos-Nugent-Bringes-Grenville.
Such surnames cannot be pronounced in full, therefore, most often only part of it is called - the first or last.
The one-part surname Featherstanehaugh is pronounced differently, sometimes shortened to a short Fengshaw.
The owners of such complex surnames have a hard time: everyone tries to address her in their own way, often distorting the correct pronunciation.
In the current age of universal acceleration, they are completely reduced to one syllable.
English names and surnames are now popular in Russia, but you should definitely think about their meaning.
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established in late XVIII in. The American nation is very diverse and currently unites in itself not only the descendants of immigrants from all parts of the world, but also indigenous people- Indians. Therefore, it is not surprising that in the surnames and names of the inhabitants of the United States, one can trace various national roots: European, African, South American, Asian. These features often make American surnames and names so interesting and exotic.
How are they formed?
Nicknames, including Native American ones, became the basis for many modern surnames. Also, quite often, surnames were formed from the names of professions (Smith, Miller, Taylor), geographical places (England, Lancaster) and objects (Bush, Rock, Moore), father's name (Johnson, Stevenson) and just names (Stuart, Williams, Henry) , as well as animals, flowers and various objects (Fish, White, Rose, Young).
At the beginning of the 20th century, there was a tendency to change hard-to-pronounce national surnames: reductions, translations, transformations in order to make them look like English-speaking ones. But in recent decades, the reverse process has been observed: the desire for one's national and cultural identity, which is manifested in the rejection of the Americanization of names and surnames. This is especially true for people from African countries, Spain and Latin America. Modern American surnames and names increasingly emphasize the origin of a person.
Also a very common phenomenon is the invention of pseudonyms. Most often they are taken by creative personalities: musicians, actors, artists.
American names, male and female, are often abbreviated in everyday communication. Examples: Adam - Ed; Gilbert - Gil; Michael - Mike; Robert - Rob, Bob, Bobby, Robbie; Richard - Dick, Richie; Arnold - Arnie; Eleanor - Ellie, Nora; Elizabeth - Lizzy, Liz, Elsa, Betty, Bet; Katherine - Kathy, Kat. Young guys (and even mature men) are often referred to by their initials. For example, a man named T.J. Morris most of the acquaintances will probably call TJ.
As in English language, American male and female surnames they sound exactly the same. In official communication, addresses are accepted by last name with the prefixes "Mr" or "Sir" to men, and to women "Miss" or "Mrs."
Women's names
The top ten names of girls most beloved by American parents include Isabella, Sophia, Emma, Olivia, Ava, Emily, Abigail, Madison, Chloe, Mia.
Are formed female names often from the names of beautiful plants or precious stones. Examples: Rose, Daisy, Olive, Evie (Ivy), Lilly, Violet, Ruby, Beryl, Jade, etc.
Male names
According to statistics, most often American parents call boys Jacob, Ethan, Michael, Jayden, William, Alexander, Noah, Daniel, Aiden, Anthony.
There is a strong tradition to name in honor of the father or grandfather. In this case, the word "junior" (junior) or the serial name is added to the name: second, third, etc. For example: Anthony White Junior, Christian Bell II.
American male names are often consonant with surnames (White, Johnson, Davis, Alexander, Carter, Neil, Lewis, etc.). And all because once both of them were formed from nicknames.
Most Popular American Surnames
More than two million people in the United States have the surnames Smith and Johnson. With slightly more modest results (over a million people), the owners of the surnames Williams, Jones, Brown, Davis and Miller follow. Rounding out the top ten are Wilson, Moore and Taylor.
The most beautiful American surnames and names
Of course, they don’t argue about tastes, but you can still select a list of the most euphonious and even poetic names. Some of them were specially formed from suitable English words: Summer - "summer", Joy - "joy", May - "May", Love - "love", Hart - "heart", etc.
- Alisha.
- Bonnie.
- Vanessa.
- Gladys.
- Jade.
- Imogen.
- Cassandra.
- Lillian.
- Miriam.
- Nancy.
- Olivia.
- Pamela.
- Sabrina.
- Tess.
- Heidi.
- Angie.
- Alex.
- Brandon.
- Darren.
- Kyle.
- Mitchell.
- Nicholas.
- Peter.
- Ronald.
- Stephen.
- Walter.
- Fraser.
- Hunter.
- Charlie.
- Sheldon.
- Adrian.
There are not only beautiful American names, but also surnames.
For example:
- Beverly.
- Washington.
- Green.
- Crawford.
- Aldridge.
- Robinson.
- Stone.
- Florence.
- Wallace.
- Harris.
- Evans.
In general, names and surnames in the USA have different origins: Smith, Will - English; Miller, Brunner, Martha - German; Gonzales, Federico, Dolores - Spanish; Magnus, Sven - Swedish; Peterson, Jensen - Danish; Patrick, Donovan, O'Brien, McGill - Irish; Mario, Ruth - Portuguese; Isabella, Antonio, de Vito - Italian; Paul, Vivien - French; Li is Chinese, etc. Combinations are not uncommon when the name is purely American, and the surname has a national flavor. Or vice versa. For example: Martha Roberts, Brandon Lee, etc.
The more you study American surnames and names, the more interesting discoveries you can make. In addition, the American nation is still being formed, so it is possible that soon new unusual and beautiful names varied origin.
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USA, 2012-2014
United States of America. Country in North America. The capital is Washington. Population - 304,191,257 (2008). The Caucasian race dominates (except for the state of Hawaii) (immigrants from the United Kingdom, Germany, Ireland and other European countries). African Americans, Hispanics, Asians, Indians and others account for over a third of the population. The official language (de facto) is English. Religious composition: Protestants - 51.3%, Roman Catholics - 23.9%, Mormons - 1.7%, other Christians - 1.6%, Jews - 1.7%, Buddhists - 0.7%, Muslims - 0 .6%, other unspecified - 2.5%, other unattached - 12.1% none - 4% (2004).
The main source for name statistics in the US is data from the US Social Security Administration. His website has a section dedicated to names. Name statistics are given for each year, starting from 1879. It is possible to view it in various sorts - by year, by decade, top 10 names, top 20, top 50, top 100, top 1000, by state. The data for this statistic is taken from social security cards. The most recent data is for 2014. As indicated on the website, for the period before 1937, when only a small part of the country's population was covered by social security cards, data on the choice of names is not exhaustive. It is also reported that different spellings of the name are counted as independent names. It is also noted that linking a name to gender is not always correct. This applies to names that can be both male and female and is explained by the fact that names were also taken into account from those social security cards, where instead of gender it is simply indicated "child" or "unknown".
Here I want to show only the 25 most common names in 2014. In order to see the trends in the development of the popularity of names, data for 2013 and 2012 are also given. Each visitor to this page can find a more complete picture on the website of the US Social Security Administration (links - at the end pages). I will also show the similarities and differences in the choice of names between some states. The choice of the latter was carried out by me in such a way that the most populous states from various regions of the country were represented: Texas (south), California (west), New York (east), Illinois (closer to the geographical center).
Another interesting source for naming in the US is the New York City Department of Health and Human Hygiene website. On it you can find data on the 10 most common names of newborns in the city for 1898, 1928, 1948, 1980, 1990, 2000 and 2002-2010. Also on the website of this organization you can find lists of names of newborns with a frequency of 10 or more (for example, for 2009 and 2010), in which names are classified by ethnic and race. There are four groups on that site: Hispanics (can be of any race), non-Hispanic African Americans, non-Hispanic whites, and Asians and Pacific Islanders.
Boys names
A place 2014 2013 2012 1 noah noah Jacob Girls names
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Boys names
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