Russell (given name)
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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 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 Tovey, a British actor famous for his roles in The History Boys and Rob Brydon's Annually Retentive.
