Alexeevich

Alexeevich is a Russian patronymic formed from the given name Alexei (also rendered Alexey) with the standard masculine suffix -evich, meaning “son of Alexei.” In Russian naming practice, the patronymic accompanies the given name and surname, creating a three-part full name in formal contexts (for example, Ivan Alexeevich Petrov). It is not a surname in ordinary use.

Formation and variants: The masculine form is derived from Alekse-/Alexey- with the suffix -evich, and the feminine form is Alexeevna (also Alekseyevna). In English-language texts, the masculine patronymic is commonly transliterated as Alexeyevich, Alekseyevich, or Alexeevich, while the feminine is rendered as Alexeyevna or Alekseyevna (Alexeevna is also encountered).

Usage: In Russia and many post-Soviet states, the patronymic appears in formal address and official documents, following the given name (for example, Ivan Alexeevich Petrov). It denotes paternal lineage and is used in formal situations or to show respect. In casual speech, people typically use the given name alone, or with the patronymic in more respectful contexts.

Cross-linguistic notes: Other languages have cognate patronymics with local spellings. Ukrainian uses Oleksiyovych, for example, and Belarusian and other Slavic languages have similar formations. English transliterations vary, contributing to multiple spellings of the same name in different sources.

See also: Patronymic, Russian naming conventions, Alexei.