Russian Dog Names

Alina

Bright, beautiful

Alyosha

Defender of mankind

Amur

A river in eastern Russia and northeastern China, known for its biodiversity.

Anatoly

Defender of mankind

Annuschka

Little Anna

Anouska

Graceful and full of life

Baikal

A large freshwater lake located in Siberia, known for being the deepest lake in the world and hosting unique wildlife

Borzo

A breed of dog known for its hunting abilities and grace.

Calinka

A term of endearment in Russian, often used to refer to a beloved or cherished one

Grisha

A diminutive form of the name Gregory, meaning watchful or vigilant

Ilina

The name Ilina means 'bright' or 'moonlight'.

Ivon

A variant of the name Ivan, often associated with 'God is gracious'.

Kalinka

A type of berry, often associated with beauty and charm

Kasha

A dish made of buckwheat or other grains

Katinka

A diminutive form of the name Catherine, meaning 'pure'.

Kolya

A common male name in Slavic countries, often derived from Nikolai.

Lubov

Love

Mashka

A diminutive form of Maria or Masha, often used affectionately

Milaya

Beloved or dear in Russian

Monya

A diminutive form of various names, often reflecting affection

Moska

A name derived from the word 'musk', typically associated with pleasant scents.

Nadia

Hope

Nikita

The name Nikita is of Slavic origin and means 'victor' or 'conqueror'.

Nyusha

A term of endearment in Russian, often used for a little girl or a cute creature.

Olesya

A name of Slavic origin that means 'holy' or 'blessed'.

Olexi

A variant of Alexei, meaning 'defender' or 'helper'.

Oxana

God's grace

Pasko

Derived from the word 'Easter' in several Slavic languages

Pawlow

Derived from the name of the famous Russian physiologist Ivan Pavlov, known for his research on classical conditioning.

Petya

A diminutive form of the name Peter, meaning 'rock' or 'stone'

Rasko

A nickname meaning ‘brave’ or ‘fearless’

Resko

A name of Slavic origin meaning 'the one who is new'

Rusko

From the Russian language; related to Rus, a historic region in Eastern Europe

Ryzhik

Sandy, reddish

Sasha

Defender of mankind

Siberia

A vast region in northeastern Asia, known for its cold climate and expansive wilderness

Stoli

A type of Russian vodka

Strelka

Little arrow

Taiga

A biome characterized by coniferous forests, mainly found in cold northern regions

Tanya

Fairy queen

Tash

A short and sweet name often used as a nickname

Tasha

The name Tasha is derived from the Russian name Natasha, which means 'birthday' or 'born on Christmas day'.

Tatiana

Fairy Queen

Tzar

A title used to designate East and South Slavic monarchs or supreme rulers.

Vanya

Peaceful

Vasilisa

The one who is regal or royal

Wera

Guardian or protector

Yelena

Light, bright; shining light

Yurik

Bringer of light

Zarissa

A name often associated with beauty and grace.

Zhanna

God is gracious

Zor

A name meaning 'god' in Slavic languages

Zosha

A name of Slavic origin meaning 'lily'

алиса

Noble kind

бакс

A name often associated with the character Buck, who is a strong and resilient dog in the story.

барк

Bark or a sound made by a dog

бен

A common male given name in Russian, often associated with strength and reliability

бесси

A form of the name Elizabeth, symbolizing God's promise.

бим

A Russian name denoting a brave and loyal companion

бобби

A diminutive form of Robert, often associated with a friendly personality

брюс

Brave one

вуди

Wood

друг

Friend in Russian

дружок

Little friend

мими

A variation of the name 'Mimi', often associated with affection and cuteness

пончик

Doughnut in Russian

рэй

Ray

тедди

A diminutive form of Theodore, meaning 'gift of God'

тимка

A diminutive form of the name Timofey, often signifying a youthful and friendly persona