Myrolyub, Bayraktar, Javelina: what names did Ukrainians choose for their children during the war?
Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, parents have begun choosing not only traditional, but also patriotic and unique names for their newborn children.
Some of them reflect the strength and resilience of the Ukrainian people, and some reflect the technology that helped fight the occupiers.
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The Ministry of Justice has published a list of names that gained popularity in 2022-2025.
“Javelins” and “Bayraktars”: military themes in the names
Among the names that gained popularity during the full-scale war, unusual variants inspired by Ukrainian victories and symbols of resistance appeared:
- For boys: Myrolyub, Jan-Javelin, Arthur-Bayraktar.
- For girls: Javelina, Adeline-Javelina, Javelina-Didem.
Such names are associated with combat drones and anti-tank missile systems that played an important role in the defense of Ukraine.
Stefania is a symbol of Ukrainian culture
The name Stefania gained significant popularity after the victory of the Kalush Orchestra band at Eurovision 2022. The song, dedicated to her mother, became not only an international hit, but also a kind of anthem of the strength of Ukrainian women.
Rare and unique names
In addition to patriotic names, in recent years, parents have begun to choose more unusual options, including:
Boys:
- Tristan;
- Ihan;
- Umar;
- Tahir;
- Alijan;
- Tengiz;
- Olgert;
- Cyprian;
- Eskinder;
- Nathanael.
Girls:
- Jasmine;
- Yasnarada;
- Flower;
- Glafira;
- Dara;
- Nana;
- Barbara;
- Sladislav;
- Lyalya;
- Mary-Mikhailina.
Trends for the future
Names that emerged during the war may go down in history as symbols of resistance and national pride. Time will tell whether they will remain popular among future generations.
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