Red Star Belgrade did not officially change its name; rather, the club's original and official name is "Crvena Zvezda," which is Serbian for "Red Star." The name "Red Star" was assigned in 1945 after the club was founded by members of the Serbian United Antifascist Youth League and communist veterans post-World War II. The English name "Red Star Belgrade" is a translation of "Fudbalski Klub Crvena Zvezda," used internationally for identification and differentiation from other clubs with similar names. The name reflects communist symbolism prevalent at the club's founding and was chosen after other names like "People's Star," "Blue Star," "Proleter," and several others were considered. The club's identity and name have largely remained consistent since its founding in 1945, and what changed most is the usage between the Serbian name "Crvena Zvezda" and its English translation "Red Star Belgrade" for wider recognition.
