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Russian Blue names: grey, Russian and wintry ideas
The Russian Blue is a grey-blue shorthair said to come from the port of Arkhangelsk in northern Russia. Grey, wintry and Russian names suit it.
40 russian blue names with meanings
- Frostwinter ice
- Mistysoft grey mist
- Willowthe graceful tree
- Smokeysmoky grey
- LunaLatin for "moon"
- Dustysoft grey-brown
- Pebbleslittle stones; the Flintstones baby
- Skythe open sky
- Fenrirgiant wolf of Norse myth
- Slateblue-grey stone
- Silverthe metal
- Bluefor "blue" (grey) coats like Weimaraners and Russian Blues
- AthenaGreek goddess of wisdom
- Steelstrong grey metal
- Pebblesmall smooth stone
- Odinchief Norse god
- Sterlingfine silver
- Stormgrey stormy sky
- Skyethe Scottish isle
- Ashgrey ash; also the ash tree
- Raingentle rain
- Shadowfor dark, quiet pets
- Pepperthe spice
- Polarlike the polar bear
- Tundrafrozen plain
- YukonCanadian territory and river
- MishkaRussian nickname, "little bear"
- Togothe lead sled dog of the 1925 serum run
- DenaliAlaska's highest peak, "the high one"
- Aurorathe northern lights
- Glacierriver of ice
- Snowballround and white
- Ghostpale and quiet; Jon Snow's direwolf
- JuneauAlaska's capital
- KodaDakota "friend"
- SkadiNorse goddess of winter
- YukiJapanese "snow"
- NeigeFrench "snow"
- Kodiakthe large Alaskan bear
- Baltothe famous 1925 serum-run sled dog
Tips for choosing
- Russian: Sasha, Mishka, Nikita.
- Grey: Storm, Slate, Silver.
- Pick a name with one or two syllables — dogs and cats pick those up fastest.
- Avoid names that sound like commands ("Kit" vs "sit", "Bo" vs "no").
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FAQ
What is a good russian blue name?
Popular picks from this list include Frost, Misty, Willow, Smokey, Luna. The best name is short, easy to call and doesn't sound like a command.
How do I teach my pet its new name?
Say the name in a happy voice and reward with a treat or praise the moment your pet looks at you. Short sessions a few times a day work best; most pets respond within one to two weeks.