Looking for ideas for girl names that start with R? Weāve got you covered. From the letter that brought you rare, radiant, and reward, here come some riveting options for your new arrival.
Perhaps youāre looking to keep up a family tradition. Or you simply love the sound this letter makes as it rrrrrolls off the tongue. Either way, one of these girl names beginning with R might just be your perfect fit.
Letās get started.
(Spoiler alert: Thereās a lot of royalty on this list.)
The best girl names starting with R
What is the most popular girl name that starts with R?
- Riley. According to the US Social Security Administration, Riley is the only one of the girl names that start with an R to make the top 50 list. So in terms of sheer popularity in the United States, this one tops the charts. Of Old English origins, it means āwood clearingā or āvaliant.ā
What are some good R names?
- Rachael. This classic Hebrew name means āewe.ā š Plus drop the āaā and youāve got a favorite Friends character.
- Rafaela. Of Portuguese origin, this beautiful name means āgod has healed.ā (And if youāre looking for more Portuguese options, head here.)
- Rayan. An Arabic name meaning āwateredā and āplentiful,ā itās also the name for one of the Islamic gates of heaven.
- Rebecca. A Biblical name that never goes out of style, Rebecca means āto bind firmly together.ā If youāre looking for an alternative spelling, how about Rebekah?
- Reese. From Welsh origins, Reese means āfieryā and āenthusiasticāāand of course belongs to a certain famous Witherspoon.
- Reeva. This sweet name has a number of origins. Some possibilities? It could be a version of the Hebrew Rebecca, or of Hindu origins meaning āriverā or āstar.ā
- Regina. āQueen.ā š
- Renata. A name common in Eastern Europe, Renata means āHoly Spirit.ā
- Renee. Of Latin roots, this classic French name means āto be reborn.ā
- Rhowena. This oneās of German origin and means āfame and happiness.ā You may want to opt for the alternative spelling, Rowena.
- Ramona. A name meaning āwise protector,ā Ramona is the feminine version of the name Ramon and Raymond. It also happens to belong to Beverly Clearyās beloved childrenās character, Ramona Quimby.
- Reilly. Of Irish origin, this one means ācourageous.ā
- Rimona. This sweet name means āpomegranate.ā
- Rita. Her name means āpearlā and the Beatles think sheās lovely. šµ
- Rhonda. This oneās of Welsh origin and has a rather fun meaningā ānoisy one.ā
- Ruby. From the Latin word for āred,ā Ruby is a name that never goes out of style.
- Roberta. āBrightā and āshining.ā š
- Robyn. Meaning āfamous and bright,ā Robyn is a popular name of both Old German and Old English origins.
- Rolanda. With its Latin origins, Rolanda is a name for a girl who is āfamous in her land.ā
- Rosalie. With its healthy dose of French charm, Rosalie means āthe flower of life.ā š®
- Rosemary. A name that stands the test of time, Rosemary means ādew of the sea.ā š
- Rosie. As in the flower. š¹And the cheeks.
- Roxanne. Likely derived from Roxana, the wife of Alexander the Great, Roxanne means ābrightā and āsunlight.ā āļø Plus, it can be shortened to the cute Rox.
- Ruth. This Biblical name never goes out of style. Maybe thatās because it means āfriend.ā Itās also a fitting tribute for fans of RBG.
What are some unique girl names that start with R?
If youāre looking for something a little different, here are some unique girl names that start with R:
- Rabab. This Arabic name means āwhite cloud.ā āļø
- Rabiah. A combination of two Arabic names, Rabiah means āfertile springā and āfourth female.ā
- Raisa. A Hebrew name meaning ārose.ā š¹
- Ramsey. For fans of the popular chef, this name means ālow-lyingā land and is used for all genders.
- Rana. Of Arabic origin, Rana means āeye-catching.ā
- Raniya. Urdu for āto gazeā.
- Raven. This name pays homage to one of the smartest birds on earthāso smart, in fact, that recent research suggests that ravens may even possess human-like features of intelligence.
- Ravenna. Ravenna is an Italian city famous for its ancient Roman architecture.
- Rawnie. With its Romany origins, Rawnie means ālady.ā
- Raya. A biblical name meaning āfriend.ā
- Raylynne. A name for a little beam of light. š«
- Raziela. This Hebrew name means āthe secret of God.ā
- Reatha. This one has Greek origins and means āexcellence.ā
- Reba. Of Hebrew origin, Reba is a name for the fourth born in your family.
- Redmilla. A name meaning āworking for the people,ā Redmilla is of Slavic origins.
- Reesa. āLaughter.ā š
- Rei. This popular Japanese name has several possible meaningsāālovely,ā āghost,ā and āwise,ā to name a few.
- Reiko. āBeautiful and wise child.ā
- Reinella. āQueen.ā š
- Reinette. āLittle queen.ā šøš½
- Refugio. With Latin origins, this name means āshelter and protection.ā
- Rehema. āCompassion,ā and āforgiveness.ā
- Reka. This Hungarian name means āriver.ā
- Remedy. This name really is the cure.
- Remington. This Old English name refers to a settlement next to a stream.
- Renesmee. A combo of āReneā and āEsmee,ā Renesmee means both ārebornā and āloved.ā
- Reyna. āQueen.ā š
- Rezka. āLate summer.ā
- Rheanna. A nymph or little queen.
- Rhiannon. Of Welsh origin, this a name for a great queen.
- Rhonette. This oneās of Welsh origin too, and means āgood spear.ā
- Richella. From Old German, this is a name for a powerful ruler.
- Ridley. Of Old English origin, Ridley refers to a meadow of reeds.
- Ripley. Believe it or not, this name refers to a clearing in the woods.
- Rina. In Sanskrit it means āmelted,ā in Hebrew, āsongā and ājoy,ā and in Japanese, āvillageā and āvegetables.ā
- Rionagh. āQueenly.ā š
- Rivekka. A version of Rebecca, it means āto bind.ā
- River. šļø
- Rohanna. A Hindi name meaning āsandalwood.ā
- Romina. āFrom the land of Christians.ā
- Rona. This Hebrew name means āsong.ā šµ
- Ronisha. āStrong counsel.ā
- Rosamonde. With Germanic roots, this name means āhorse protection.ā š
- Rosario. Of Latin origin, Rosario refers to the Catholic rosary.
- Rosabel. āBeautiful rose.ā š¹
- Roshni. āBrilliantā and ābright.ā
- Royale. ššš
- Rori. Increasingly popular as a girlās name, Rori means āred-headed royalty.ā
- Rowan. Of Scottish and Irish origins, this name refers to a red-headed child. Itās also an Arabic name, meaning āa river in paradise.ā
- Roza. š¹
- Ruhani. āSacred.ā
What are girl middle names that start with R?
If youāre looking for that special extra touch, these baby girl names that start with R can make excellent middle names:
- Rae. Its German origins? āWise protection.ā Spanish? āBeautiful.ā English? āEwe.ā Many meanings for such a tiny name.
- Rayne. ššš
- Rawleigh. From the Old English, it refers to a deerās meadow.
- Reed. A name for a red-haired baby.
- Reeve. Its original meaning was ābailiff.ā Better be careful around this little one.
- Renie. This Greek name means āpeace.ā šļø
- Revel. āRejoice.ā
- Rhea. āA flowing stream.ā
- Rie. Its Japanese meanings are āblessing,ā ālogic,ā and āvalue.ā
- Ricci. The Italian meaning is ācurlyāāso this might be the perfect middle name for a girl with a curl.
- Riley. āWood clearing.ā
- Risa. As a Japanese name, Risa means āpearā or āsilk gauze.ā As an Italian name, itās the short form of āMarisaā and means āof the sea.ā š
- Robbi. This German name means ābright fame.ā
- Romi. āDew of the sea.ā
- Ronnie. āMountain of strength.ā
- Rose. š¹
All the best with your choice!
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