Fyodor: A Baby Name Truly Given by God

How Do You Choose a Baby Name, Anyway?

Okay, real talk—naming a baby isn’t easy. You want something meaningful, right? Something that fits your little one perfectly. But also... not something 10 other kids in their class will have.

Some parents go for trendy names. Others dig through family trees like they're searching for buried treasure. And then there are those magical, unforgettable stories—when a name just feels meant to be. That’s exactly what happened with Pavel Medvedev, an engineer from St. Petersburg, Russia, and proud father of three boys.

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Family Traditions Run Deep

In Russia, many families follow the sweet custom of naming the first-born son after his grandfather. Pavel was no exception. He was named after his own grandfather. So when it came time to name his first child, he naturally thought of continuing the tradition by naming the baby after his father—Mikhail.

But hold on—his wife had other plans.

She wanted to name the baby after her father. Yep, you guessed it—two loving parents, two grandfathers, one name spot. In the end, Pavel gave in (because hey, childbirth is a lot, right?). Their first son was named Vitaly, after his father-in-law. Fair enough.

When Baby Number Two Came Along...

Now here's where it gets interesting. For ten whole years, Pavel tried to convince his wife to have another baby. Ten years! That’s dedication. Eventually, she agreed—and when their second son arrived, he was proudly named Mikhail. Family tradition restored. Everyone was happy, end of story... or so they thought.

The Surprise That Changed Everything

Just 18 months later, a third baby showed up. Surprise! Totally unplanned. Like, really unplanned. Turns out, they’d bought into that old myth that a nursing mom can’t get pregnant. (Can you relate? You’re not alone—so many couples make that mistake.)

And just like that, little baby #3 came into the world. Now they needed another name—and this one had no clear path, no tradition, no compromise. That’s when Pavel had an idea that just felt... right.

The Moment “Fyodor” Arrived

One day, Pavel just said it—“We’ll name him Fyodor.”

Neither he nor his wife had a relative by that name. It didn’t follow any family naming rules. It caught everyone off guard. But Pavel couldn’t shake the feeling. He just knew it was the name his son was meant to have.

“Given by God”—More Than Just a Name

Here’s the part that gives you goosebumps. Pavel later looked up the meaning of “Fyodor.” It means “Given by God.” Can you believe that?

A completely unplanned baby. A name chosen from intuition. And that name turns out to mean exactly what he felt deep down—this child was a gift. No planning, no intention. Just fate stepping in with a surprise bundle of joy.

Isn’t Every Baby a Gift from God?

When asked if every child is given by God, Pavel didn’t hesitate. “Of course,” he said. “But many people believe they’re the ones in control—planning when to have a baby, how many, maybe even the gender.”

With Fyodor, none of that planning happened. Pavel and his wife thought their family was complete. But God had other ideas. Fyodor came into their lives like a tiny miracle wrapped in soft blankets—and even his name confirmed it.

Baby Names That Find You

So what do you think? Have you ever felt like a name chose *you* instead of the other way around?

Some names just feel right. They come to you out of nowhere and settle in your heart like they were always meant to be there. Fyodor is one of those names. And if you’re expecting, maybe your Fyodor moment is just around the corner.

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Final Thoughts: The Name Meant to Be

Choosing a baby name can feel overwhelming—but sometimes, it’s not about picking the trendiest or most meaningful name. Sometimes, it’s about listening to your heart, your intuition... and maybe even the universe.

So if a name pops into your head and it just clicks, don’t ignore it. That might be your Fyodor moment—the sign that this little soul came to you for a reason.

How do you feel about that? Have you had a magical name moment, too? Tell us your story—we’d love to hear it.

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