A hypocorism (/ h aɪ ˈ p ɒ k ə r ɪ z ə m /; from Greek ὑποκόρισμα from ὑποκορίζεσθαι hypokorizesthai, “to use -talk”) is an

A list of names in which the usage is Russian.

Like in many other languages, Russian names have two forms — a full name for official communication and a diminutive or affectionate name for family and close friends.

Mikhail Baryshnikov, Self: Baryshnikov on Broadway. manishly cute, diminutive and strong as a bull, but as graceful as any gazelle or swan, Mikhail Baryshnikov is a

From Merriam-Webster.com: man: 1a : a man who has begotten a ; 2a : one related to another in a way suggesting that of man to ; 3a: a person who was

Icarus is a student literary magazine based at Trinity College Dublin, publishing artwork, drama, graphic fiction, photography, poetry and prose.

The Doorstop Baby trope as used in popular culture. It’s raining, and a mother is carrying a baby in a basket. The baby is wrapped up in a blanket, but is …

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Looking for a unique and gorgeous name that reflects the intrigue of the east? These Russian names will give your baby the perfect name that he or she deserves!