Russian Names for Boys
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Gavriil
Russian variation of Gabriel
See GABRIEL.
Georgi
Russian variation of George
Spelling it with a double I -- GEORGII -- makes it ultradistinctive, and less a generic Georgie.
Yuri
Russian variation of George
Common Russian name familiarized here via cosmonaut Yury Gagarin and a character in Dr. Zhivago , but we don't see it ever gaining permanent resident status.
Garolds
Garolds is an extremely rare masculine name that appears to be a variant of Gerald or Harold, both names of Germanic origin. Gerald derives from elements meaning 'spear' and 'rule,' while Harold…
Garold
Garold is a masculine name that emerged as a variant of Gerald, which comes from Germanic elements meaning "spear" and "rule" or "power." This alternative spelling gained modest popularity in the…
Garald
Garald is a masculine name of Germanic origin, related to names like Gerald and Gerold. It combines the Germanic elements 'ger' meaning 'spear' and 'wald' meaning 'rule' or 'power,' suggesting a…
Gervasi
Gervasi is a masculine name with Italian and Latin origins. It derives from the ancient Roman name Gervasius, which may have meant 'spear servant' from Germanic elements. The name has historical…
Gorky
Russian place-name and surname
Perky, quirky literary and artistic name tied to the "father of Soviet literature" Maxim and influential Armenian-American painter Arshile.
Grigorii
Grigorii is the Russian form of Gregory, derived from the Greek name Gregorios, meaning 'watchful' or 'vigilant.' This name has deep historical roots in Eastern Europe and Russia, where it has been…
Grigor
Grigor is the Armenian and Bulgarian form of Gregory, a name with Greek origins derived from 'gregorios,' meaning 'watchful' or 'vigilant.' Popular in Eastern European countries and among Armenian…
Grisha
Grisha is a masculine name of Russian origin, functioning as a diminutive or nickname for Grigori, the Russian form of Gregory. The name Gregory derives from Greek 'gregorios,' meaning 'watchful' or…
Grigori
Grigori is a masculine name of Slavic origin, primarily used in Russian, Bulgarian, and other Eastern European cultures. It is derived from the Greek name Gregorios (Gregory in English), which means…
Herahd
Herahd is an uncommon masculine name that appears to be a unique spelling variation, possibly of Harold or Herald. If based on Harold, it derives from Old English elements meaning 'army' and 'power'…
Kharald
Kharald is a masculine name that appears to be a modern variation of Harald or Harold, names with Norse origins meaning 'army commander' or 'leader of warriors.' The distinctive spelling with 'Kh'…
Hedeon
Russian variation of Gideon
A not as appealing variation on an attractive original.
Ilari
Finnish form of Hilarius, Roman, Latin
"cheerful"
Light and cheerful as its meaning but with plenty of substance, Ilari is the Finnish form of Hilarius and Hillary. Used as a masculine name in Finland, it is used, albeit quietly, as a unisex option…
Ignati
Ignati is a masculine name that serves as a variant of Ignatius, which derives from the Latin name Ignatius, originally from the Roman family name Egnatius. The root meaning may connect to the Latin…
Ignat
Ignat is a masculine name of Slavic origin, primarily used in Russia, Bulgaria, and other Eastern European countries. It derives from the Latin name Ignatius, which comes from the Roman family name…
Ignatiy
Ignatiy is the Russian form of Ignatius, a masculine name with ancient Roman origins. Derived from the Latin name Ignatius, it comes from the word "ignis" meaning "fire," suggesting qualities of…
Anatoli
Georgian; Russian; Ukrainian, from Greek
"from the east, rising sun"
A sweet and gentle-sounding name with a sunny meaning, typically nicknamed Tolya in Russia. Depending on the country of origin, it can also be written as Anatoli or Anatoliy.