Names that Starts With "R"

Completely modern creation who's popularity has been influenced greatly by recording artist Raekwon. No known meaning or clear etymological lineage.

Ramiro is ancient and Tuetonic in origin. The surname Ramirez derives from the name Ramiro. The meaning is derivative from Ramiro, a Spanish martial who served under King Leovigild of the Visigoths.

Randall Flagg is a fictional character created by Stephen King in his nine part 'Dark Tower' series.

Randall is commonly found as a surname.

Randy can be slang for 'sexually aroused', particularly in Britain.

Famous Randys include composer Randy Newman and musician Randy Jackson.

Raphael is traditionally one of the seven archangels. He is mentioned by name in the apocryphal book of Tobit.

Raphael is also the name used when referring to Renaissance Italian painter Raphael Santi or Sanzio. One of the Teenage Mutant N

Although Rashaan gives the appearance of possibly being of Arabic or Punjabi lineage, it is most likely a very modern creation influenced by the sound of Arabic or Punjabi names. No known meaning for this name can be found, once again pointing to the lik

Rayan actually is a name with many different meanings and associations. It is derivative of the Persian rayhan, but also has a slightly different meaning in Arabic which generally refers to the heavens. In Islam, Rayan is specifically used to describe th

Raymond was the name of seven Counts of Toulouse, up until the 13th century.

Raymond Poincaré was a French politician, who was President of France during the First World War. Raymond Chandler was an author.

'Everybody loves

Singer and musician Elton John's birth name was Reginald Dwight.

Transferred use of the surname, from the place name Rimington in Yorkshire, so called from the old name of the stream on which it stands (Old English Riming "boundary stream") with the Old English tun (enclosure, settlement).

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Short form of Lorenzo.

Reuben is the transliterated and anglicized form of the Hebrew name Re'uven. In the Bible, Reuben is the oldest son of Jacob and Leah and the founder of the tribe of Reuben.

Reuben is the name of a British alternative rock band. There is a

The Spanish word for king; also taken as a variant of Roy.

A short form for names starting in Rey- .

Rhett is an aglicized form of a Dutch surname meaning "advice, counsel". Quite notably, it is the name of a character in Margaret Mitchell's "Gone with the Wind" and brought to the screen by legendary actor Clark Gable.

There were two Welsh rulers of note in medieval times named Rhys - Rhys ap Tewdwr and his grandson Rhys ap Gruffyd. The name is also borne by Welsh actor Rhys Ifans.

It is a very popular name in Wales - #5 there in 2006.

Richard has always been a very popular name throughout the English-speaking world. It was first imported to England by the Normans, though it is derived from the Germanic elements "ric" (power) and "hard" (strong, hardy). The original form was probably

Nickname for Richard, Fredrick or Patrick.

Nickname for Ricardo and Federico. In use as a surname as well.

Nature name or noun used as both a given name and a surname,

Ridge Forrester is a character on the American Soap Opera "The bold and the Beautiful".

Of Tuetonic origin, Rigoberto was the name of a 7th century Archbishop of Rheims, France.

A general name for the mind-born sons of Lord Brahma, among whom Vasishtha is the greatest. The Rishis are the first seers of the Vedas and of the Vedic mantras. Also a name for the Sannyasis who have a right or integral vision of the truth.

There have been various saints named Robert. St Robert of Molesme was one of the founders of the Cistercian monastic order. St Robert Bellarmine was a Catholic Cardinal, and is one of the Doctors of the Church.

There were three kings of Sc

Roberto Cavalli is a fashion designer.

From the Latinised Rochus; in origin a Germanic name. It could be from either the Gothic 'hrukjan', Old German 'rohôn', 'to shout' - so 'battle cry' or from the Germanic 'hrok' - 'rest'.

Although Rocky could possibly have been adopted as a playful form of the name Rocco, it more than likely is utilized because of its existence as a noun. The name gained popularity as a given name over a nickname when the Sylvester Stallone movie "Rocky" c

Roderick is from the Latin Rodericus, which is from the Old High German Hrodrich, a compounding of the elements 'hruod' meaning "fame" and 'rik' meaning "ruler; king". King Roderick was supposedly the 'last king of the Goths' in the 8th century, but very

Transferred use of the surname, from the place name in Somerset, an area of land in the marshes near Markham.
This is first recorded in the form Rodenye; it derives from the genitive case of the Old English personal name Hroda (a short form of the

Variant of Roderick used mainly in the US.

Rogelio was the name of a 13th century disciple of Saint Francis.

From an Old French personal name of Germanic origin, from hrod (fame) and land (land, territory).
This was adopted by the Normans and introduced by them to Britain.

In Old French literature, it is borne by a legendary Frankish hero,

Spanish form of Roland.

As well as being the word used to describe someone or something from the Italian city of Rome, 'un roman' is the French word for a novel.

Famous Romans include film director Roman Polanski, and the Russian owner of Chelsea Football Club R

This name appeared in the US top 1000 during the years 1995 and 1996, and it has seen it's share of use, there is no known meaning for the name and the etymological lineage is unclear.

From the Old norse, composed of the elements meaning "Advice; decision; the gods" and "ruler".

Ronald Reagan was President of the United States 1981-9. Ronald McDonald is the clown mascot of restaurant chain McDonald's and Ronald Weasley is

Portuguese form of Ronald.

There have been various St Ronans, including a Celtic bishop who preached in Cornwall and Brittany. The town of Locronan in Brittany is named after him.

There are several famous Irishmen named Ronan - singers Ronan Keating and Ronan Tynan,

Ronin is a respelling of the name Ronan. In Japanese feudal history, a "ronin" was a serf who abandoned his master's lands. The term later referred to a samurai who did not have a master (either because his master had died, or because his master had dis

Transferred use of the surname; often given in honour of American presidents Theodore Roosevelt or Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Ross is a region of north Scotland. The Ross Ice Shelf is the largest ice shelf in Antarctica, it was named after Captain James Ross who discovered it in 1841. It was the place where James Scott and his party died, having failed to become the first people

Originally a Scottish name, representing an Anglicized spelling of the Gaelic nickname "Ruadh" (red). It has since spread to other parts of the English-speaking world, where it is often reanalysed as Old French "roy" (king).

Although ironic in light of its meaning, very well known in respect to the Christmas tale "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer".

Famous bearers include movie star Rudolph Valentino (known as "The World Greatest Lover"), politician and former may

Another spelling of Russell. Russel is rarely used anymore, but enjoyed some popularity during the later parts of the 19th century on through to the middle of the 20th century.

This is a nick name or pet name for a person who's given name is Russel. It is also given sometimes as a pet name for one with red hair. Seldom used as a given name on it's own, Rusty charted on the Top 1000 names from 1940 to 1995.

Transferred used from the surname Ryker.

As a Danish surname, it is the surname form of Richard sometimes used as a given name.

As a Dutch surname, it is originally a nickname from an agent derivative of Middle Dutch riken (t

Derived from the surname Ryland.

Transferred use of the English surname, for someone who lived near a piece of land where rye was grown, from Old English ryge (rye) land (land).

It may also be a variant of Dutch surname Reiland, possibly from a variant of the Germanic pers

In the Old Testament of the Bible, Rachel was a wife of Jacob and the mother of Joseph and Benjamin.

Famous bearers include actresses Rachel Weisz and Rachel McAdams, and artist Rachel Whiteread. Rachel Green was a character on the TV sitco

A nickname for Rachael or a feminine form of Ray. Possibly also taken from the vocabulary word 'ray' or the Scottish surname (Mac)Rae.

Variant transcript of Rayna, Bulgarian form of Regina or Radka.
It may also be taken as a feminine form of Rainer; or a variant of Reina.

Of Scandanavian origin, a shortened form of an old name from the elements 'regin', and 'frid', meaning 'counsel' and 'beautiful' respectively.

Hebrew female name, meaning "friend".

Raya can also be a pet form of the Bulgarian Rayna.
The Indian title Raya is related to Raja.

Bulgarian form of Regina.
It may also be a feminine form of Rayno, Bulgarian variant of Radko.

Medieval female personal name (from Old French reine ‘queen').

Sometimes touted as meaning 'to tie/to bind' or 'heifer', this name is of doubtful meaning and probably has its roots in Aramaic. The Biblical Rebecca was the wife of Isaac in the Old Testament and the mother of Jacob and Esau.

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This spelling is seen as a more faithful transliteration of the Hebrew. It is commonly used by the Jewish people of Poland.

This name is very popular in southern Poland.

Regina was one epithet of the Roman goddess Juno. It is also the name of a city in Saskatchewan, Canada.

Yiddish for "clean; pure", Reina is the Yiddish form of Catherine.

It also means "queen" in Spanish.

As a Japanese name, Reina may be written with the characters for "summit; peak" (rei) and "Nara" (na) - among other possibil

Can also be a nickname for names like Serena.
The Japanese name Rena (pronounced REH nah) may be written with the characters for "actor" (re) and "Nara; what?" (na).

Modern respelling of Renee that enjoyed some popularity during the later part of the 20th century.

Rhea is the Latin form of the Greek name Rheia. In Greek mythology, Rheia was a Titan, the sister and wife of Chronos, and the mother goddess who gave birth to many of the other major gods and goddesses. The name is most likely a form of 'era' (earth), al

Modern coinage probably based on the Welsh name Rhiannon.

Rhiannon is the goddess of horses in Welsh mythology. Rhiannon is also the title of a Fleetwood Mac song.

A modern coinage formed by blending the name Rhoda and Rhona. However, it is often taken as a Welsh name - 'rhon' (pike, lance) + 'da' (good).

Rihanna is a misspelled version of the name Rhianna. It appeared on the top 1000 names chart in the U.S. in 2006, no doubt influenced by the popularity of the musical artist Rihanna.

Pet form of Margarita, and also a Sanskrit name meaning "righteous".

Although often times this name is referenced as being Sanskrit in origin, there isn't anything to support that it actually does. It is indian in origin, however, although it's true etymology is very cloudy.

Riya is one of the many names of

May also be a respelling of Rachelle.

Diminutive form of Róis, the Irish form of Rose.

Rosa is the Latin name and the name of the genus of the rose plant.

Rosa Parks was an African-American civil rights leader, who famously refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white passenger. This sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott, wh

From the Latin and Italian Rosalia, an elaborated form of Rosa.

Rosalia is also an Ancient festival during which garlands of roses were laid to honor the memory of fallen soldiers.

Combination of Rose and Anna.

The rose (or Latin 'rosa') is a flowering shrub. They come in a variety of different forms such as the hybrid tea, floribunda and damask. Roses are seen as symbols of love and beauty, and are also associated with the Virgin Mary.

A rose win

Rosemary is a herb and a member of the mint family.

'Rosemary's Baby' is a horror novel by Ira Levin. It was made into a film in 1968 by Roman Polanski. Rosemary is the main character of the story.

Rosemary Clooney was an Am

Rosie is typically a nickname for names beginning with Rose. In J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings", Rosie Cotton was a hobbit who married Samwise Gamgee.

Rosie O'Donnell is a talk show host, actress and comedian. Rosie Perez is a fam

Roxana is from Roxane, the Greek form of a presumably Persian name belonging to the Bactrian wife of Alexander the Great. In 2005 Roxana sat low in the top 1000 girls' names in the US.

Modern spelling of the classic Ruby.

Whilst remaining moderately popular in the US (ranked 137th in 2006), Ruby has shot up the British charts and in 2007 was the second most popular name in the UK.

Ruby Sweetheart is the name of actor Tobey Maguire's daughter.

Of uncertain etymology, most think it is derived from a contraction of the Hebrew re'uth ("companion, friend"). The name is borne in the Bible by the wife of Mahlon and daughter-in-law of Naomi. After the death of her husband, father-in-law, and brother-i

Ryann is a modern feminization of Ryan.

A modern respelling of Riley.

A modern repselling of Riley.

Anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Ríagáin ("descendent of Riagán").
The meaning is uncertain. It is likely to be related to rí and thus means "like a king", or it may come from ríogach and mean "impulsive".

Ronald Reagan was th

A variant spelling of Regan.

A respelling of the masculine Rhys, Reese is commonly used on girls in the United States. "Reese" is also the brand of a very famous peanut-butter candy in the U.S.

Reese Witherspoon is a popular American actress who has influenced the usa

In Shakespeare's 'King Lear', Regan is one of King Lear's daughters, who turns against her father once she has been given her inheritance.

In some cases a transferred use of the English surname, a local name from a place named with Old English ryge (rye) and leah (wood, clearing).
In other cases it probably represents a respelling of the Irish surname Reilly, which is from an old Iris

Rio is the Spanish vocabulary world for "river".
As a Japanese female name, Rio may be written with the characters for "jasmine" (ri) and "center; middle" (o). Other possibilities include "jasmine" (ri) an "cord; strap; beginning" (o), as well as "

Robin is a pet form of Robert and has strong literary ties. Robin Hood is a legendary champion of the poor and Robin is also the name of two character's in Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream", including the trickster Robin Goodfellow who is also kn

Although this is a traditionally masculine name, it is found in the title of the blessed Virgin Nuestra Señora del Rocio, and is therefore also used for girls. Nuestra Señora del Rocio means "Our Lady of the Dew".

Rohan is a legitimate Sanskrit name, but in English-speaking countries it is often associated with the Riders of Rohan in Tolkien's fantasy 'The Lord of the Rings'. In 2006 it was the 521st most popular boy's name in the US.

As a Hebrew boys' and girls' name, Ron means "song" or "joy; gaiety". It is best known in English-speaking countries as a short form of boys' name Ronald.

As a boy's name, Ronny comes from the name Ronald and, as a girl's name, Ronny comes from Veronica.

Anglicized form of Ruaidhrí.

As a girl's name, Rory is a pet form of several names including Aurora or Aurelia.

Famous male Rorys include comedians Rory Bremner and Rory McGrath, and actors Rory Cochrane and Rory Culkin. Fam

One form of Rowan comes from the Gaelic word for red, ruadh, and a Gaelic diminutive suffix. The other form, from the tree, comes from a Norse word for the European plant. This word refers to the red leaves and berries of the rowan tree.

Rudy Giuliani - full name Rudolph - was the mayor of New York during September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

Respelling of Riley; popular on girls.