Mercedes and Zalotoy Among Moscow Region’s Most Unusual Baby Names
Mercedes and Zalotoy were among the most unusual names given to newborn babies in Moscow Oblast this year, according to regional authorities.
Mercedes appeared among the rarer names chosen for girls, while Zalotoy was listed among unusual boys’ names. The spelling Zalotoy is especially distinctive: it differs from the standard Russian word zolotoy, meaning “golden.”
Other uncommon names registered for boys included Eusebius, Nikodim, Spiridon, and Hector. Unusual names given to girls included Alexandrita, Bereginya, and Naomi.
Source: Mosreg.ru
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