Russell (given name)

The male given name Russell originated with the surname from the Old French roussell (red-haired), from rous (red). It can be shortened to Russ or Rusty and arose as a nickname for someone with red hair. People with this name include:

* Russell Brand, a British television presenter famous for presenting "Big Brother's Big Mouth" and other Channel Four shows.
* Russell Branyan, American baseball player
* Russell Crowe, an Australian actor
*Russell T Davies, a Welsh writer and producer famous for creating TV series such as "Bob & Rose" and "Queer As Folk" and "Doctor Who" spin-off, "Torchwood"
* Russell Martin, Canadian baseball player
*Russell Mulcahy, Australian director
*Russ Springer, American baseball player
*Russell Tovey, a British actor famous for his roles in "The History Boys" and "Rob Brydon's Annually Retentive".