Boy Dog Names That Start With R

Could Renegade be the next Maverick? The rebellious meaning and fashionable nickname Ren make it a real possibility.

Rauno originated in Finland as a variation of Norse names beginning with Ragn-, most notably Ragnar. The name is also heard in neighboring Estonia.

Welsh form of Richard.

Despite its ancient sound and meaning, this is a relatively modern coinage from two ancient Norse elements. A strong and striking choice.

Everyone will assume you're honoring actor Robert, which isn't too probable.

An attractive Finnish name with the potential to cross borders.

Attractive if phonetically confusing; also pronounced exactly the same as the Renault car.

With the fashion for all names Rom, this strong surname with ties to Old Master painter George has new possibilities. Obviously, it now has more political associations than artistic.

In 2020, Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden named their daughter Raddix Chloe Wildflower. They invented the name themselves, but radix is a Latin word meaning "root," giving it a nature and linguistics connection.

A relatively popular Arabic and Sanskrit name, which has a great positive meaning no matter which origin you claim.

Inventive way to honor a redheaded ancestor, though most people would mispronounce it reeding, making it sound to some kids like a school assignment: Redding is a preferable spelling.

Common Spanish surname that can work as a first.

Hearty name derived from the Albanian word rronj, meaning "to survive".

Rousseau gives French flair to other red-haired names like Russell and Rory. It is associated with the influential eighteenth century philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau, as well as the painter Henri Rousseau.

Stuffy presidential choice: consider Hayes instead.

Harvard's sibling.