If you want an unusual and strong name for your child, then you will find inspiration here. That was the name of our ancestors, the old Slavs.
According to Old Slavic tradition, a child became a member of the community when he turned seven years old. At that time, with the ceremonial entry into the world of adults, he also got new name, which corresponded to his character, the qualities that he has or the qualities that his parents and the people wanted him to have. Even if the child did not have distinctive features, he was given a famous name, which reminded him of what he did not have and which should drive him to strive for that higher.
That is why these "two-part names" were popular among the ancient Slavs. consisting of two desirable qualities or characteristics. And these are some of those names.
Old Slavic names for men
Beloslav – whiteness, a symbol of honesty, and glory characterizes a Slav
Višeslav – that he will be more famous than his ancestors
Gosterad – hospitable
Darko – the one who gives
Žiroslav – in honor of the oak, which was a sacred tree for the ancient Slavs
Zor – force, power
Ivša – Slavic sacred tree (hence the name Ivo)
Jaroslav – the one who glorifies the god Jarila
The company – hard
Perun – Old Slavic god of thunder, supreme god
Old Slavic names for women
Borislav – a fighter
Vitomirka – peaceful mistress, powerful
Gradislav – the one that builds fame
Daliborka – in long range combat
A beam – brilliant, that which is fiery
Lyudmila – the one who loves people
A young woman – an eternal young woman
Ozrenka – the one with a sharp look
Svetlana – bright, pure souls
Handsome – pure, honorable
