Russian Name Generator

Generate authentic Russian names with patronymics and surnames in Cyrillic and romanized scripts.

Configure options and hit Generate!

How this Russian Name Generator works

This cultural name generator constructs authentic Russian full names following the traditional three-component naming system: given name (имя), patronymic (отчество), and surname (фамилия). The database contains 52 male and 36 female first names drawn from officially registered Russian naming records, covering both traditional Slavic names like Yaroslav and Vladimir and internationally influenced names like Kristina and Filipp.

Patronymic generation applies Russian morphological rules to father-name derivation. Male patronymics receive the suffix -ович/-евич (Aleksandr → Aleksandrovich), while female forms use -овна/-евна (Aleksandr → Aleksandrovna). The system correctly handles irregular formations including Ilya → Ilyich/Ilyinichna and soft-stem variations. Surname assignment draws from the 40 most common Russian surnames documented in census records, with automatic feminization adding the -а suffix to female forms (Ivanov → Ivanova).

Output supports dual-script display showing both Cyrillic original text and ISO 9 romanized transliterations simultaneously, enabling accurate pronunciation guidance for non-Russian speakers. Users control gender selection, patronymic inclusion toggle, and batch generation up to 20 names per request. The tool serves fiction authors needing culturally accurate character names, genealogy researchers, language students, and game developers building Russian-themed content.

How to Use

1

Configure

Choose gender, display mode, and quantity.

2

Generate

Click Generate to create authentic Russian names.

3

Copy

Copy names individually or all at once.

Example Usage

Example of a generated male Russian name with patronymic:

Input
Gender: Male, Include Patronymic: Yes
Output
Ivanov Sergey Petrovich (Иванов Сергей Петрович)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a patronymic?
A patronymic is a name derived from the father's first name. In Russian culture, it is placed between the first name and surname (e.g., Ivanov Sergey Petrovich means Sergey, son of Pyotr).
Are these real Russian names?
Yes, all names are drawn from authentic Russian naming conventions using real first names, patronymic forms, and common Russian surnames.
Why do female surnames end differently?
In Russian, most surnames have gendered forms. Female surnames typically add an "a" suffix (e.g., Ivanov → Ivanova).
Can I use these for fiction writing?
Absolutely! These names are perfect for novel characters, screenplays, games, and any creative project requiring authentic Russian names.
Is this tool free?
Yes, 100% free. All generation happens in your browser with no data sent to any server.

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