Cat Names That Start With R

Offbeat Anglicized form of the intractable Gaelic Rathnait.

Starbaby name that might prove too supercharged for real life, but if like director Robert Rodriguez you're interested only in boys' names starting with R, you may need to add Rocket (and Rebel and Racer) to your list.

Ronen derives from the Hebrew word ron, meaning "song," but in America it is also used as a spelling variation of the Irish name Ronan. With both Ronan and Ronin is the Top 500, Ronen has also gained more attention. Given to 86 babies in 2023, it has more than doubled in use over the last decade.

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.

Roone is a lively, attractive and unusual redhead entry brought into the mix by the late TV sports and news executive Roone Arledge, who seemed to own it as a one-person name when he was alive.

In this country, likely to conjure up visions of leafy lettuce.

Raz is one of the many modern Israeli unisex names. It's simple and sleek and translates easily to English.

This variation of Rostam might be more English-friendly given its resemblance to the familiar Russ or Russell.

Like Papa name Rudolf, Rolf never quite emigrated from the Bavarian Alps. You might want to move on to Rollo or Wolf.

This surname-name originated as a nickname for redheads.

Offbeat, under-the-radar choice to honor a Grandma Rosalie.

Raga is musical, yes, but that 'rag' syllable worries us.

A nickname for medieval names such as Richenza and Rikissa, which were derived from the Germanic name Richiza. RIxa could easily be adapted for modern use, particularly if you're looking to honor a Richard.

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.

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

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

The name of the most renowned of the Old Masters is a potential option for families who put an emphasis on the creative. Rembrandt Peale was a member of the Peale family of painters, all named for famous artists.

Harvard's sibling.