Russian Names

This version of the more familiar Paulina is occasionally used in the US, though some may see it as relating more to the word pole than to the classic Paul.

A form of Alexander commonly used in Russia, Armenia, Estonia and Kazakhstan.

Feodora is an interesting choice for the intrepid name giver, especially with its dynamic nickname, Feo (pronounced FAY-oh).

An overly elaborate version for use in this country.

Irya is an Irina diminutive, and rare even in its native country.

Spelling it with a double I -- GEORGII -- makes it ultradistinctive, and less a generic Georgie.

An alternative to Sasha, another common Russian nickname for Aleksander.