Russian Names for Boys
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Timofey
Russian variation of Timothy
"honoring God"
A form of Timothy that is popular in its native Russia.
Timka
Timka is a masculine name with Slavic origins, functioning as a diminutive form of Timothy or similar names in Eastern European languages. The suffix "-ka" is commonly used in Russian, Czech, Slovak,…
Tima
Tima is a masculine name with diverse origins across different cultures. In Slavic countries, particularly Russia, it often serves as a diminutive of Timofey (the Russian equivalent of Timothy). In…
Teemofe
Teemofe is a masculine name of Nigerian origin, particularly associated with Yoruba culture. The name likely carries significant meaning within its native context, possibly referring to qualities…
Tishka
Tishka is a masculine name with Russian or Slavic origins, typically functioning as a diminutive form of Tikhon or similar names. In Russian naming traditions, diminutives express familiarity and…
Urvan
Urvan is a masculine name of Persian origin, connected to Zoroastrianism, one of the world's oldest continuously practiced religions. In Zoroastrian tradition, Urvan refers to the human soul or…
Vadim
Russian
"attractive"
Shorter, more palatable form of Vladimir, best known as the surname of French director Roger.
Valerii
Valerii is a masculine name with ancient Roman origins, derived from the Latin name Valerius, meaning 'to be strong' or 'to be healthy.' It's the original Latin form of the more common Valery or…
Valery
Russian form of Valerius, Roman
"strong, health"
A spirited Russian name, derived from the Roman Valerius, this name is also transcribed as Valeriy. In an English speaking context, it has been used as a (feminine) alternative spelling to Valerie,…
Vasilik
Vasilik is a masculine name of Slavic origin, specifically derived from the Eastern European region. It is a diminutive form of the name Vasily or Vasilios, which stems from the Greek name Basileios,…
Vasyenka
Vasyenka is a diminutive form of the Russian name Vasily (Василий), which is the Russian equivalent of Basil. This affectionate nickname adds the endearing suffix '-enka' to the shortened form…
Viktor
Scandinavian, Russian, and Eastern European variation of Victor
The Viktor form of this classic name is widely used throughout Europe and is rising in the US as well.
Vitya
Vitya is a masculine Russian diminutive of Viktor, a name derived from the Latin 'victor' meaning 'conqueror' or 'winner'. In Russian culture, diminutives like Vitya express familiarity, affection,…
Vitaliy
Russian variation of Vitalis, Latin
"life"
Lively Russian choice born by several saints.
Vlad
Diminutive of Vladimir, Slavic
"great ruler, peaceful ruler, ruler of the world"
The most famous Vlad was nicknamed "the Impaler." Enough said.
Vladimir
Slavic
"great ruler, peaceful ruler, ruler of the world"
Vladimir is a cultured and deep-rooted Slavic name associated in this country with cultural figures including piano virtuoso Vladimir Horowitz and the author of Lolita , Vladimir Nabokov. The name…
Dimka
Dimka is a masculine name of Slavic origin, primarily used in Russia and Eastern European countries. It functions as a diminutive form of names containing the element 'Dim-' such as Dimitri, Dimo, or…
Volya
Volya is a unisex name of Slavic origin, though more commonly used for males in Russia and Eastern European countries. It derives from the Slavic word for 'freedom' or 'will,' carrying powerful…
Vyacheslav
Vyacheslav is a masculine Slavic name of Russian origin, derived from the Old Slavic elements "vyache" meaning "more" and "slav" meaning "glory" or "fame." Thus, the name translates to "more glory"…
Vovka
Vovka is a masculine name of Slavic origin, primarily used in Russian-speaking countries. It functions as a diminutive or affectionate form of Vladimir, a name meaning 'ruler of peace' or 'renowned…