Dog Names That Start With R

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.

A feminine form of Rufus, which has potential in the current trend for ancient Roman names.

Stricter than Peace or Justice.

In the Shona language of souther Africa, this simple and wearable boys' name means love.

The Spanish form of popular Ruby is another addition to the list of attractive gem names for girls.

Stuffy presidential choice: consider Hayes instead.

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

Romanticizes Rudolph and distances the name from the red-nosed reindeer. After remaining steadily in the US Top 500 for much of the twentieth century, Rodolfo has been slipping of late.

Cowboyish occupational name sure to attract notice.

Lovely Japanese choice that would translate well cross-culturally.

The Japanese Rikku is familiar in the west as the name of one of the lead characters of the "Final Fantasy" video game series. Voted "hottest character," the fictional Rikku is a thief with a good sense of humor.

Romer might be considered a streamlined spelling of the German surname Rohmer, whose root means fame or renown, or a name that was given to those who made pilgrimages to Rome, which is related to Romeo and its brothers. With the style value of other Rome names from Roman to Romy, this is one we predict we'll hear more of.

Cute Japanese name with a nickname to match. Rini was used in the Sailor Moon series.

For parents who hope their child will one day carve their own path.

You've got the red-nosed reindeer to transcend, but there are other distinguished personages named Rudolph, Rudolf, and Rudy.

Sleek, unisex surname rarely heard for girls -- which could be seen as an asset.