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Russell Name Meaning

EnglishFrom a surname which meant "little red one" in French. A notable bearer of the surname was the agnostic British philosopher Bertrand Russell (1872-1970), who wrote on many subjects including logic,...

Origin: EnglishGender: Boy
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