The October Revolution of 1917 brought many new unusual names to the country, Soviet neologisms were to replace the usual, bourgeois and bourgeois names.
Instead of the harmonious, well-known communist parents began to name their children with various names that designate objects, achievements, professions, slogans, processes, revolutionary events, geographical places, names of leaders of the Soviet Union, etc., all that had an important place in their life.
In our article you can familiarize yourself with 10 mind-blowing names that were invented in the USSR.
10. Erlen (era of Lenin)
The exact date of the origin of the name is unknown, but in the dictionary you can find another form of this name - Erlen.
The people who came up with the name Erlen, apparently, wanted to pay tribute to the era (era) of the Soviet leader, it was during this period that many reforms took place that significantly changed the lives of people.
According to the interpretation in the onomastic dictionary, a person named Erlen is sociable, cheerful, has a broad outlook, easily makes acquaintances. Inclined to analyze life situations.
White and lilac colors suit him. The patron planet is the moon, and silver should be preferred from metals.
9. Lenard (Leninist army)
In the Soviet Union, the name began to enjoy popularity just during the years of the October Revolution.
It also occurs among the Tatar and Bashkir peoples, but there are several versions from where the name Lenar came to their languages. According to one of them, it was borrowed from Russian just during the revolution, and according to another it has an Arab origin.
In the dictionary of Russian personal names, you can read that the person named so is ambitious, hardworking, disciplined and decisive. Family and loved ones are central to the life of the Lenars.
8. Stalin (Stalin)
This female name was very popular in the Soviet Union, came from the name of the leader of the people of Stalin.
According to the book of Pavel Globa “Name Astrology” of 2013, it has the following meaning: “The name of Stalin refers to the mythological image of the wise ruler and father of peoples, and not to a real historical person.”
The girl named by him will grow brisk, will never give offense, likes to be in the spotlight. She grows into an impulsive woman who often does things without thinking.
As husbands, ladies with this name should choose calm and complaisant men so that harmony reigns in the family.
7. Vilen (V.I. Lenin)
The name was coined in the post-revolutionary period.
If we turn to the dictionary, which describes the characteristics of the person who bears this name, we can read that the Vileny are distinguished by their sociability, peacefulness and charm. At the same time, one cannot rely on them; Vilen will easily make a promise, but will not fulfill it.
Throughout life, people with that name are led by mercantile and selfish motives, they are ready to perform unloved work, if they are satisfied with the benefits of this.
In some cases, Vilen will easily go on to commit an adverse act in order to achieve his goals.
6. Marlene (Marx and Lenin)
The name was also formed during the October Revolution. It was known not only in Russian, but also in ancient Turkic-speaking dialects. The person’s name, descended from the merger of the great figures of the Soviet Union, characterizes him as a serious person, not emotional, not averse to rash acts.
Suitable colors in clothes for Marlene are blue and raspberry. Patron Planet - Jupiter. Particularly supportive is the fate of the Marlene born under such zodiac signs as Sagittarius and Pisces.
5. Lenior (Lenin and the October Revolution)
Also, in Soviet times, the boys were called names created from complex abbreviations, Lenior, just refers to such.
If you look at the dictionary of Russian personal names, you can find out that a child with that name will always be ready for self-sacrifice.
Its patron planet is Venus, suitable colors are green, blue and turquoise. Of metals, copper is suitable.
4. Roblen (born to be a Leninist)
This name also represents a complex abbreviation formed from the slogan of the October Revolution.
The dictionary describes the character of the person named so. According to him, most Roblins think and analyze for a long time, before making a decision, they are free people, they like to experiment, but sometimes in search of something new they shock people around too much.
In clothes Roblen suit silver, bronze and blue shades. Patron Planets - Moon and Neptune. From metals it is worth paying attention to zinc and tin.
3. Mel (Marx, Engels and Lenin)
The name is formed from the first letters of the leaders of the revolution, it was popular in the Soviet period. It is known to many contemporaries from the 2008 film “Hipsters,” which was the name of the main character.
Researchers believe that the name was created around the 20-30s. last century. They were often called their children by parents who believed in the idea of a worldwide communist revolution.
According to the dictionaries, giving the interpretation of the name, Mela are hardworking, stubborn, responsible individuals. They soberly assess their strengths and weaknesses.
2. Ninel (Lenin on the contrary)
In the Soviet Union, the name gained popularity, as it meant the reverse reading of the name of the leader of the revolution. Until that time, the name was widely known in France, it comes from the French language.
In the dictionaries of Russian personal names, Ninel has such characteristics as directness, frankness. There is an opinion that a girl, and later a woman named Ninel is often unhappy, does not like society and is sensitive to other people's opinions.
1. Vladlen or Vladlena (Vladimir Lenin)
This name was perhaps the best of those that were created during the October Revolution. Talented and famous Russian actors, journalists, historians, psychologists, politicians and poets wore and wear it.
It is formed by the principle of abbreviation. According to researchers characterizing the names, the Vladlens have a strong energy, get along well with others, are prudent and responsible, they have leadership inclinations.