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The meaning and history of the name Russell.


RUSSELL: From a Norman French nickname which meant "little red one", perhaps originally describing a person with red hair.

Usage: English
Famous People: Bertrand Russellwiki (Mathematician, 1872, United Kingdom), Russell Crowewiki (Actor, 1964, New Zealand), Kurt Russellwiki (Actor, 1951, United States), Russell Alan Hulsewiki (Astronomer, 1950, United States), Jane Russellwiki (Actor, 1921, United States), Bill Russellwiki (Basketball Player, 1934, United States), John Russell, 1st Earl Russellwiki (Politician, 1792, United Kingdom), Russell Brandwiki (Actor, 1975, United Kingdom), Henry Norris Russellwiki (Astronomer, 1877, United States), John Russell Hindwiki (Astronomer, 1823, United Kingdom)