What does Russel mean?
Modern: Of French origin, meaning 'red-haired'.. Russel is of French origin, derived from the word 'roux', meaning 'red-haired', often used as a surname.
Is Russel a good dog name?
Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.
Russel in the Pets in the City community
We don't have publishable popularity figures for Russel in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.
From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.
What kind of dog does Russel suit?
Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion
Russel's Toy Tips
At daycare, when Russel arrived, the other pups whispered, 'Hope he doesn't get too attached to the squeaky toys! Last I heard, he’s an expert at making them squeak and squeak!'