Borscht, Balalaika and Borzoi: 60 Russian dog names for your new companion.
So you've got a new furry friend in your life and you're looking for the perfect name that reflects his heritage, personality, or maybe even his breed. Russia is a country with a rich history, an impressive culture, and a variety of dog breeds that originate from there. You might consider giving your dog a Russian name that highlights these aspects.
In this blog post, I will introduce you to 60 Russian dog names, both male and female, along with matching dog breeds. You may find just the name that perfectly describes your four-legged friend and tells your shared story in a unique way. So, grab your matryoshka and let's dive into the world of Russian dog names!
Russian male dog names
- Boris
- Misha
- Sasha
- Ivan
- Yuri
- Igor
- Andrei
- Dimitri
- Pavel
- Anton
- Alexei
- Nikolai
- Ilya
- Leonid
- Grigory
- Sergei
- Viktor
- Vladimir
- Anatoly
- Oleg
- Maxim
- Yaroslav
- Mikhail
- Vasili
- Rodion
- Stanislav
- Yevgeni
- Constantine
- Pyotr
- Fyodor
Female dog names
- Katja
- Anastasia
- Natalia
- Olga
- Tatiana
- Elena
- Irina
- Svetlana
- Marina
- Nadezhda
- Yulia
- Valentina
- Ekaterina
- Maria
- Ksenia
- Anna
- Alina
- Daria
- Galina
- Polina
- Elizaveta
- Ludmila
- Vera
- Zoya
- Taisiya
- Oksana
- Yelena
- Natalya
- Viktoria
- Sofia
No matter what name you finally decide on, it is important that it fits your dog and underlines his personality. A name is more than just a call sign. It is an expression of the bond between you and your pet, a sign of affection and respect. Each of these Russian names carries a part of Russia's rich culture and history. So may one of these names accompany your furry friend on his journey.
