Discover names associated with Russian origin and explore the meanings recorded in our name database.
Compare names, origins and recorded meanings to build your shortlist.
| # | Name | Origin | Meaning | Gender | Save |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adrik | Russian | Dark. | Boy | ☆ |
| 2 | Agafia | Russian | Russian form of Agatha. Good. | Girl | ☆ |
| 3 | Agnessa | Russian | Meek. | Girl | ☆ |
| 4 | Agrafina | Russian | Born feet first. | Girl | ☆ |
| 5 | Akilina | Russian | Eagle. | Girl | ☆ |
| 6 | Akim | Russian | God. | Boy | ☆ |
| 7 | Alek | Russian | Variant of Alexander 'defender of mankind.'. | Boy | ☆ |
| 8 | Aleksandr | Russian | Helper of man. | Boy | ☆ |
| 9 | Aleksandra | Russian | Defender of man. | Girl | ☆ |
| 10 | Aleksi | Russian | Helper of man. | Boy | ☆ |
| 11 | Aleksis | Russian | Helper of man. | Boy | ☆ |
| 12 | Alena | Russian | Russian form of Helen: light. Diminutive of Adelina: of the nobility. Noble. | Girl | ☆ |
| 13 | Alewndra | Russian | Defender of man. | Girl | ☆ |
| 14 | Alexei | Russian | Helper of man. | Boy | ☆ |
| 15 | Alexis | Russian | Defender or helper. | Girl | ☆ |
| 16 | Alexis | Russian | Defender or helper. This Russian masculine name became popular in Britain and the US in the early 20th century, and is now given to children of either sexe. | Boy | ☆ |
| 17 | Alik | Russian | Helper of man. | Boy | ☆ |
| 18 | Alina | Russian | Beautiful. | Girl | ☆ |
| 19 | Aloyoshenka | Russian | Defends mankind. | Boy | ☆ |
| 20 | Aloysha | Russian | Defends mankind. | Boy | ☆ |
Choosing a name often starts with something simple: a first letter you like, a family connection, a language, or a meaning that feels worth remembering. New Babies Name lets you explore the collection in whichever way makes sense to you. Browse boy and girl names from A to Z, look through names connected with different origins, or use the search above when you already have a name in mind.
If you are looking for boy names, start with any letter of the alphabet. This is useful when you have a preferred initial, want a name that fits with a family surname, or simply want to discover names you may not have considered before.
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Names can travel across countries, languages and generations, and the same name may be associated with more than one tradition. Use the origin directory below as a practical way to explore the records in our collection. Origin information is presented as recorded in the database and is best treated as a starting point when cultural or family history is especially important to your choice.
There is no single way to build a baby-name shortlist. Some families begin with meaning, while others care more about sound, spelling, initials or cultural background. A useful approach is to collect a few names first and compare them rather than trying to settle on one immediately. Say the full name aloud, look at how the first and last name sit together, and consider whether the spelling will be easy to recognise in the places where the child is likely to grow up.
You can also use the Saved Names option to keep track of names that catch your attention while browsing. Returning to a shorter list later can make it easier to notice which names still feel right after the first impression has passed.
A name's meaning is often one of the most interesting parts of researching it, but meanings are not always identical across every source. Languages change over time, spellings develop regional forms, and a name used in several cultures may have different explanations or associations. For that reason, our name pages present the information available in the database without suggesting that one short definition tells the complete history of a name.
If a particular origin, historical use or religious connection is important to your family, it is sensible to compare the information with specialist language, historical or cultural sources before making a final decision.
New Babies Name is designed as a browsing and research resource for parents, families and anyone interested in names. The collection includes names associated with many languages and traditions, with pages organised so that you can move naturally between letters, genders, origins and individual names.
Our aim is to keep the site straightforward: help you discover names, understand the information recorded for them, and create your own shortlist. We do not believe a website can choose the right name for a family. It can, however, make the research easier and introduce you to possibilities you might otherwise miss.