Baby names: russian name ideas for boys and girls

When one thinks of something Russian, one is inclined to think of things that are strong and virile. Russia has a rich, powerful and sometimes scandalous history that the Russian people have grown from and embraced. As Russian continues to rebuild itself after the Soviet Union dissolved, it has struggled to both embrace and rebuild its past, while attempting to forge a new future. If you are of Russian descent and want to honor your culture or simply want to find a name for your baby that is different from the norm, why not try one of these beautiful Russian boy or girl names?

Russian Boy Names

Akim - Russian version of name Joachim; also something that is established under God's hand

Boris - One who is considered a warrior

Egor - Russian version of name George; a farmer or one who tills the soil

Fyodor - One who is considered to be a gift from God

Gavril - One who is considered to be a man who serves God

Kirill - One who is considered to be lordly

Konstantin - Steadfast

Kostya - See Konstantin

Lev - Lion or one who has the courage, heart and strength of a lion

Mikhail - Resembling the Lord

Nikita - Those who have not been conquered; can be both a boy's name or girl's name

Pavel - Smallish

Sasha - One who protects and helps all mankind

Semyon - A good listener

Stefan - Variation on name Stevenson; garland

Urie - Phrase for "God is light"

Vadim - One who is a powerful and great ruler

Vasily - One who is both like a king and royal

Yerik - A man who is appointed by God

Yuri - Meaning "to hear;" can be both a girl's name or a boy's name

Russian Girl Names

Aksana - Another version of the Russian Axana

Ana - Refers to woman who will rise again

Anstice - One who is resurrected; Can be both a boy's name or a girl's name

Bohdana - One who is considered to be from God

Ekaterina - The Russian version of Catherine; also stands for pure

Fayina - One who is free

Feodora - The Russian version of the masculine name Theodore; also can be God's gift

Helina - Sunlight

Ivanna - Name that refers to the phrase "God is gracious"

Julya - One who is considered young

Katerina - Version of the name Catherine

Kiska - One who is considered to be pure

Lara - One who is full of cheer

Larissa - See "Lara"

Lilia - This name comes from the word "lilac"

Marinka - A derivation from the word "marina;" something that comes from the sea

Nastasia - Means one who will rise again

Natalya - One who is born during Christmas time

Nika - One who is born on a Sunday

Olga - Feminine version of the masculine name Oleg; name of a saint who hails from the 10th century

Raisa - One who can easily adapt to any situation

Sashenka - One who defends all of mankind

Sonya - One who is wise

Talia - Something that is close to the water; condensed version of name Natalya

Tanya - One who has gray or silver hair

Vania - Gift from God

Varvara - One who hails from a foreign or strange country

Vera - One who is truthful

Yelana - Sunlight

Yeva - One who gives life