Male Name
Anatoly
ɐ.nɐ.ˈto.lʲɪj
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
chess Grandmasters
Heroes of Socialist Labour
Lenin Prize recipients
light
Lomonosov Gold Medal recipients
martyrs
Marvel characters
Orthodox saints
Stalin Prize recipients
starts with ana-
Writing Systems
АнатолийRussian
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
74/100
classic80%
formal120%
upper class80%
wholesome100%
strong80%
refined100%
strange120%
complex160%
serious100%
Meaning & Etymology
Anatoly is a common Russian and Ukrainian masculine given name, derived from the Greek name Anatolios (Ανατολιος), meaning "sunrise." The name is associated with the concept of dawn and the east, symbolizing new beginnings and hope. It is widely used in Russian and Ukrainian cultures, reflecting its deep historical and linguistic roots.
Etymology
Original Form:
Anatolios (Ανατολιος)
Evolution:
The name evolved from the Greek 'Anatolios' to the Russian 'Анатолий' (Anatoliy) and Ukrainian 'Анатолій' (Anatolii).
Source:
Greek, Russian, Ukrainian