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Russell Pinch
Russell may refer to: People * Russell (given name) * Russell (surname) * Lady Russell (other) * Lord Russell (other) ** Bertrand Russell *Justice Russell (other) Places *Russell Island (other) *Mount Russell (other) Australia *Russell, Australian Capital Territory *Russell Island, Queensland (other) **Russell Island (Moreton Bay) **Russell Island (Frankland Islands) *Russell Falls, Tasmania *A former name of Westerway, Tasmania Canada *Russell, Ontario, a township in Ontario *Russell, Ontario (community), a town in the township mentioned above. *Russell (Ontario federal electoral district), which existed from 1867 to 1968 *Russell, Manitoba *Russell Island (Nunavut) New Zealand *Russell, New Zealand, formerly Kororareka *Okiato or Old Russell, the first capital of New Zealand Solomon Islands *Russell Islands United States *Russell, Arkansas *Russell City, California, formerly Russell *Russell, Colorado *Russell, Georgi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Russell (given Name)
Russell is a given name that originated from the surname Russell (surname), Russell, which in turn derives from the French name ''russel'' (Old Norse ''rossel'') "red-haired, from ''rus'' (Old Norse ''ros'') "red hair color" and the suffix ''-el''. The name came into greater use in England as a first name in honor of William Russell, Lord Russell following his execution for treason in 1683. Supporters who believed his trial was unjust named their sons in his honor. Some American patriots considered Lord Russell a victim of a tyranny, tyrannical British monarchy and a "martyr for liberty" and also named sons after him. Russell was the 197th most popular name for newborn boys in the United States in 1880 and reached the height of its popularity in 1914 when it was the 49th most popular name for American boys. It has remained in regular use in the Anglosphere throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. Russell might be shortened to Russ (other), Russ or Rusty (other), Rus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |