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How to pronounce Russell (RUSS-el)

Russell

RUSS-el

RUSSel

Norman French origin meaning red-haired. Two syllables, stress on the first.

Notes

Norman French origin meaning red-haired. Two syllables, stress on the first.

Origin & meaning

Origin
Old French
Meaning
red-haired

Aussie nickname — what your mates might call you

  • Russ
  • Russo
Why we shorten names like this →

Notable people

  • Russell Crowe (New Zealand-Australian actor)
  • Russell Brand (English comedian)

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