[Opinions] Russian names needed
I'm writing a story, and it centers around a family of direct Russian descent, and I was wondering if anyone knew some common Russian first names. I need 6, but any suggestion will be greatly appreciated.
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Aleksei, Sergej, Marina, and Irina are all common in Russia. As for just Russian names-
Marya
Katya
Evgeniya
Larisa
Liliya
Yeva
Avdotya
Lana
Vlasi
Anatoli
Andrey
Ivan
Lev
Lyov
Matvei
Miron
Diminutives-
Anya- An'ka, Anechka
Irina- Ira, Irochka
Aleksey- Alyosha, Lyoshka
Mikhail- Mishka
Marya
Katya
Evgeniya
Larisa
Liliya
Yeva
Avdotya
Lana
Vlasi
Anatoli
Andrey
Ivan
Lev
Lyov
Matvei
Miron
Diminutives-
Anya- An'ka, Anechka
Irina- Ira, Irochka
Aleksey- Alyosha, Lyoshka
Mikhail- Mishka
This message was edited 2/26/2010, 8:15 AM
I think Galina is Russian. I don't know if it is a popular Russian name, but it is very pretty.