Russia is a huge country — the largest in the world by landmass. There are more than three million Russian Americans in the United States; if you have Russian ancestry, or just have a fondness for soviet culture, you might consider one of these popular Russian names for your baby girl.
Nadia is a pretty name with a lovely meaning: ‘hope.’ Vera and its many, many variations is another choice; it means ‘faith’ or ‘true.’ The lyrical Tatiana has spread from Russia to become popular around the world. Anya (pronounced AHN-ya) is also lovely and means ‘grace.’
Still looking for the perfect name? Take a look at our top 100 most popular girls’ names across all cultures. If you might have a baby boy on board, here’s our list of top Russian names for boys.