Is this a common name? It sounds very Russian; I can't think of a Western parallel.
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Is this a common name? It sounds very Russian; I can't think of a Western parallel.
It was very common a century ago. Now it is rather rare for men but is ofthen used for animals in its diminutive: "Кеша".Quote:
Originally Posted by sperk
"From the Late Latin name Innocentius which was derived from innocens "innocent". This was the name of several early saints. It was also borne by 13 popes including Innocent III, a politically powerful ruler and organizer of the Fourth Crusade."
It's not at all common.Quote:
Originally Posted by sperk
There was a great Russian actor Иннокентий Смоктуновский. But the name is really rare.
Hm, "very Russian"? I guess it has something to do with the word "innocent"...
Hi - I've just joined, so I am reviving an old topic here!
I read somewhere of 'Nika' being used as a diminutive of Innokentiy, but most references say that the diminutive is Kesha, or Kenya.
So, is Nika just another possible variant? Or does it have particular implications: affectionate. or condescending or whatever?
Thank you.
I'm not 100% sure, but I think 'Nika' is mostly used as a diminutive of 'Nikita', however it used to be a diminutive of 'Nikolay' some time back.Quote:
Originally Posted by perigrina