Dog Names That Start With R
- Rumer
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"fame, braggart"Description:
Demi and Bruce made waves when they named their now-grown firstborn after novelist Rumer Godden; a possible downside is its connection with the word rumor. English author Godden was actually born Margaret, with Rumer (a family surname) as her middle name
- Renji
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"second love"Description:
Now that Kenji is rising up the ranks, it's only a matter of time before parents discover Renji. Renji Abarai is a character in the anime series Bleach, in which the kanji used for his name mean "second love" or "second romance."
- Roxanna
Origin:
PersianMeaning:
"little star"Description:
Spelled with one 'n', this was the name of the wife of Alexander the Great, and is more attractive than the better-known Roxanne.
- Rodrigo
Origin:
Spanish and Portuguese variation of RoderickMeaning:
"famous ruler"Description:
Rhythmically appealing international spin on the stiff original.
- Ralphie
Origin:
Diminutive of RalphMeaning:
"wolf-counsel"Description:
Ralphie is one of those short forms that have been out of style for so long it just might have a chance of coming back in, if you can get past seeing it as a desperate attempt to cute-ify a stodgy old man's name.
- Rihanna
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"sweet basil"Description:
Rihanna, the name of the Barbados-born singer, whose birth name was Robyn Rihanna, attracted a fair number of parents for several years, but has now dropped out of the Top 1000 again. It has generated several spelling variations, including Rihana, Rhianna and even the Brianna-inspired Brihanna.
- Rhonda
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"noisy one"Description:
"Help Me, Rhonda. sang the Beach Boys -- help me convince my parents not to give me this sixties name.
- Roan
Origin:
Variation of Rowan, Irish and ScottishMeaning:
"little redhead"Description:
This variation of Rowan, which is also a color name rhyming with Joan, is more popular for boys than girls, as are the other variations of the name. Rowan is the most popular spelling of the name for both genders, followed by Rowen, and then there's Rohan, Rohen, and so on.
- Richie
Origin:
Short form of RichardDescription:
Richie was once a popular enough nickname for Richard that it made the Top 1000 all by itself. It's seriously out of style now -- though still a better choice than Dick or even Ricky.
- Ringo
Origin:
English nicknameDescription:
The most outlandish Beatles-inspired name, if Lennon or McCartney are too tame for you. Ringo Starr is the stage name of drummer Richard Starkey, taken from his nickname Ringo (because he wore lots of rings) and the first part of his surname. A bold rock-n-roll inspired choice!
- Rainy
Origin:
Word name or diminutive of Regina, LatinMeaning:
"queen"Description:
The Rainy spelling puts this name firmly in word name territory, an appealing option following the rise of Stormi. Rainey is the most popular spelling of the name, given to about 50 girls last year, with half as many called Rainy and a quarter named Rainie, the spelling used by Andie MacDowell for her now-grown daughter.
- Raelyn
Origin:
Spelling variation of RaelynnDescription:
After entering the Top 1000 in 2009, Raelyn has climbed the charts. It's ridden the coattails of Raelynn (which remains more popular), but also may be benefiting from the rise of Brooklyn. The use of -Lyn and -Lynn suffixes has grown in recent years, even as the name Lynn itself languishes.
- Rosario
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"rosary"Description:
Anglo parents are taking note of this Latina classic, thanks to actress Rosario Dawson and a character on Will & Grace.
- Rana
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"queenly"Description:
A favorite in Near Eastern cultures, with a charming meaning.
- Richmond
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"powerful protector"Description:
Richmond is a place-name — it's the capital of Virginia — that makes a fresh way to honor an ancestral Richard.
- Reilly
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"courageous"Description:
This more elaborate but not unfamiliar spelling of Riley feels oddly more feminine. Designer and Beatle daughter Stella McCartney has a daughter named Reilley. Still, Reilly or more common Riley is one name that's remained popular for both boys and girls.
- Reuelle
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"friend of God"Description:
Spelling a bit elaborate and confusing.
- Ridley
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"cleared wood"Description:
Can one prominent character affect the gender identity of a name? Definitely, as has supernatural bad girl Ridley Duchannes of the Beautiful Creatures series-turned-movie, played by the gorgeous Emmy Rossum. Before Duchannes, director Ridley Scott all but owned this unusual surname and so gave it a male spin, but it feels girl-appropriate too. And the trendy -ley ending, as in Hadley and Ashley, helps.
- Remington
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"place on a riverbank"Description:
Between 1980s-era television private eye Remington Steele and Remington Arms, this name might seem all-boy. But in 2014, Remington entered the US girls' Top 1000, and it's been rising since.
- Ryuko
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"dragon child"Description:
Strong Japanese unisex choice. Dragons are a symbol of power in Japan.