Russian Name Generator
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Whether you’re searching for a strong, Slavic name for your next romantasy character or looking for feminine and elegant nicknames like “Ana” or “Tati,” this Russian name generator will help spark your imagination and creativity. Just hit "Generate Names" to find your ideal name!
Common Russian Names & Their Meanings
Want to browse through a list of the most popular Russian names for both girls and boys? Check out our list below:
Russian Girl Names
- Sofia, a name of Greek origin meaning “wisdom.” Shortened to “Sonya.”
- Anastasia, a name of Greek origin meaning “resurrection.” Shortened to “Nastya.”
- Arina, a variation of Irina or Irene, meaning “peace.” Shortened to “Arisha.”
- Daria, meaning “queenly.” Shortened to “Dasha.”
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Natalia, a popular name of Latin origin meaning “Christmas Day.” Shortened to “Natasha.”
Russian Boy Names
- Ivan, meaning “God is gracious,” of Greek/Hebrew origin. Shortened to “Vanya.”
- Dmitry, meaning “earth-lover,” of Greek origin. Shortened to “Dima.”
- Sergey, meaning “servant” in Latin. Shortened to “Seryozha.”
- Alexey, meaning “defender,” a popular name of Greek origin. Shortened to “Lyosha.”
- Anatoly, meaning “sunrise,” a strong name of Greek origin. Shortened to “Tolya.”
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