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Gender
Masculine
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Origin of the Name Russell
Latin and Old French
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Usage of the Name Russell
English
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Meaning of the Name Russell
The name Russell comes from a surname, which is derived from the Old French nickname Rousel meaning "little red one" (originally derived from Latin "russus" meaning "red").
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Famous Bearers
Bearers of the name include Russell Mulcahy (born 1953), an Australian film director;
Russell Crowe (born 1964), a New Zealand-Australian actor;
Russell Brand (born 1975), an English comedian, actor, and author.
A bearer of the surname is Kurt Russell (born 1951), an American actor.
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