Meaning “vigilant and watchful,” a boy named Grigoriy can also go by the widely-used nickname Grisha. You may be familiar with the American spelling of Gregory, but Grigoriy adds a Russian twist to this popular baby boy name. It symbolizes “devotion to,” or “follower of” Demeter, the Greek goddess of agriculture also known as “mother earth.” As timeless as its origins, boys named Dmitri can also go by the nickname Dima. With roots planted in Greek origin, this boys’ name is a popular choice in Russia.
Meaning “battle” or “fight,” this powerful name of Slavic origin is consistently a top choice for parents looking to give their baby boy a traditional Russian name.ĭmitri. It’s one of the first names that may come to mind when people think of Russian baby boy names - and for good reason. In Russia, boys named Aleksei are also sometimes known by the nickname of Alyosha.īoris. It’s a name fit for a prince (or king) that means “defender” and stems from Greek origins, though it’s widely used in Russia and Bulgaria. If you’re a fan of Russian royal history, Aleksei was the name of the last heir apparent to the Romanov throne. A common Russian nickname is Sasha - perfect for your little ones as he grows up.Īleksei. Often spelled Aleksander in Russian, the derivative of the famous Greek name Alexander means “defender of men.” It was also the name of several Russian czars.
