Names Beginning With R

Here’s a list of popular names beginning with R for girls, and if you can’t find one that you like, here are a few unique names for you to choose from as explained following the list:

• Riley

• Ruby

• Rosie

• Rebecca

• Ruth

• Rachel

• Robin

• Renee

• Rosalie

• Royce

Rai (Japanese)

This name means “Thunder and lightning.” It can also mean, “Trust.” People with this name take on leadership roles, love to delegate tasks to others, and are very independent. They take on large issues and tackle them with ease.

Rain (Teutonic/French)

This is a shortened version of the name “Raine.” It means “strong” or “queen.” Girls with this name are imaginative and creative in all things. They enjoy stability on the home front. They also love to meditate on life’s deep meaning and rise to high spiritual levels. They need to be encouraged or may resort to daydreaming.

Reagan (Celtic/American)

This name means “Regal.” Girls with this name are very quiet and analytical. Even though they are quiet, they have strong personalities and tend to be leaders in the crowd. They can put their ideas into action easily, and are very determined when it comes to success.

Rory (Teutonic/Irish/Gaelic)

This name means many things including “Red” or “Ruler.” The name also appears in and Irish poem written back in the sixteenth century. People with this name like to build solid foundations before venturing on in their lives. They love stability and appreciated, but can be quick tempered at times. They are very practical and good money savers.

Rowan (Gaelic/Irish)

This name means “Rowan Tree” a type of Ash tree. It can also mean “Red haired one.” These are very understanding and deep people that have the ability to connect to others and their universe. They are quiet at times, but very focused on life matters. They tend to be very practical people and have the ability to build up wealth and material goods.

Rylan (English/Irish)

This name means “Island Meadow.” These are very analytical people and problem solvers. They are born leaders and delegate tasks to others. They lean towards philosophy and scholarly things in life. They are introverted and thoughtful about the larger issues in life.

Here’s a list of popular names beginning with R for boys, and if you can’t find one that you like, here are a few unique names for you to choose from as explained following the list:

• Riley

• Ryan

• Ronnie

• Roger

• Randy

• Ray

• Raymond

• Ralph

• Roy

• Ricky

Ra (Egyptian)

This name means “The sun.” Boys with this name are bright and strong spirits. They do not like to follow others, but set their own course in life and lead others to do the same. They are good at coming up with ideas and solutions to large issues. They are courageous, yet sometimes stubborn.

Rafi (Muslim)

This name means “Exalted.” Boys with this name love to learn, analyze, and look for deep spiritual truths. They like to lead the crowd. They are very independent and introverted. They tend to spend a lot of time in solitary thought.

Raiden (Japanese)

This name means “Thunder god.” It can also mean “god spirit.” Contrary to how the name looks, it is pronounced “Rah-ee-den.) Many people like to just pronounce it how it looks “Ray-den” and that is really a matter of preference. The spelling can even be changed to “Rayden.” The shortened nickname could be “Ray.”

Raven (English)

This name means “dark haired” or “wise.” The Edgar Allen Poe” poem “The Raven” features this name. These birds can be dark and mysterious, yet hold the keys to many things. Boys with this name adore beauty in their lives and enjoy stability.

Rohan (Irish/Gaelic)

This name means “Red haired” or “Ascending.” These are deep and quiet people that explore the truth in life. They are very spiritual and imaginative. They are true visionaries and often find very deep meanings in things.

Royden (French/English)

This means “From the king’s hill” or “from the royal hill.” Boys with this name inspire others for the higher good in life. They are leaders and think of all involved when organizing. They are affectionate and giving people, but can be taken advantage of because of this trait.

Raleigh (English/American)

This name means “from the roe deer meadow.” This name is cute for both boys and girls. People who are named this love stability and beauty in their lives. They strive for balance and harmony in all things.

Reese (English/Welsh)

This name means “Ardent and Fiery.” People with this name live up to the meaning, but in a good way. They tackle anything that comes their way and lead the crowd. They do good works in their community and enjoy stability in family life. Sometimes they can be aloof and quiet, but are only analyzing situations.

Remy (French/English)

This name means “Rower.” It is the shorter version of “Remington” which is a boy’s name, but “Remy” works for either sex. People with this name love to travel and adventure out to places where no one else goes. They can be very mystical and spiritual.

Rhys (Welsh)

This name means “Rash” or “Ardour.” As a surname, it is actually pronounced “Rice.” But as a first name, it can be pronounced “Reece.” People with this name are learners and love to analyze the world around them. They are often solitary and love to think.

Ridley (English)

This name means “from the red meadow.” These are goal focused people with great ideas and solutions to problems. They put their ideas into action in an efficient manner, but can sometimes appear aggressive in nature.

River (Latin)

This name means “River.” It is often used as a boy name, but is actually a unisex name. It signifies the flow in life and the stream always follows a natural course. People with this name are easily influenced by outside forces, but are very easy going. One famous person named River is “River Song from Doctor Who.”