Cat Names That Start With R

  1. Rogue
    • Origin:

      Word name
    • Description:

      For parents who hope their child will one day carve their own path.
  2. Radcliff
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "red cliff"
    • Description:

      Harvard's sibling.
  3. Rupa
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "silver"
    • Description:

      Related to the Indian word and currency "rupee', Rupa derives its meaning from the ancient Sanskrit language, and can mean both silver and beautiful. Rupa also has strong historical and literary associations (as Rupa Bhawani was a noted 16th Century poetess and mystic) from Kashmir.
  4. Rafa
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "happiness, prosperity"
    • Description:

      Sounds a bit like a shortening of Rafael or a condensation of Rafaela, but Rafa is a name in its own right. Whether you use it as a full name or a nickname, Rafa's casual coolness could allow it to follow in the footsteps of other tomboy names for girls, like Billie and Scout.
  5. Raziela
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "the Lord's secret"
    • Description:

      Most graceful of the Raz names, relates to Graziella.
  6. Romary
    • Origin:

      French variation of Romaric, German, and Scottish surname
    • Meaning:

      "famously strong"
    • Description:

      Romy lovers, here's a new one for you! Romary is a surname with French and Scottish roots and has historically been a masculine given name in France. It would be a great choice on either sex, but feels slightly more feminine with the -mary ending and Romy nickname.
  7. Raivo
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Raimond, Estonian
    • Meaning:

      "wise-protector; fury"
    • Description:

      A cool and accessible Estonian name that feels very fresh in the English-speaking world. Raivo is likely a short form of Raimond, the Estonian translation of Raymond, but some sources claim it derives from the Old Estonian word raivo, meaning "fury" or "rage."
  8. Rego
    • Origin:

      Portuguese
    • Meaning:

      "ditch, channel"
    • Description:

      A surname that could become a first, an alternate to the already-taken REGIS.
  9. Rajani
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "dark, of the night"
    • Description:

      Lots of charm.
  10. Rawlins
    • Origin:

      British surname
    • Description:

      Easy (Ezekiel) Rawlins is the hard-boiled detective created by Walter Mosley.
  11. Radley
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "red meadow"
    • Description:

      An emerging unisex surname name. Radley is more common for boys — it could be seen as an updated version of Bradley — but for girls, it's a rare alternative to Hadley and Adley.
  12. Raimond
    • Origin:

      Estonian variation of Raymond, German
    • Meaning:

      "wise-protector"
    • Description:

      The short form, Raivo, is more common these days.
  13. Roamer
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "wanderer, traveler"
    • Description:

      A variant of Romer or Rohmer, or simply derived from the English word "roam", meaning to travel freely, spontaneously, wherever your feet may take you.
  14. Razi
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Raziah, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "the Lord's secret"
    • Description:

      Modern and dynamic Hebrew name that could work for either sex.
  15. Raicho
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "Thunderbird"
    • Description:

      Japanese feminist Raicho Hiratsuka chose the name Raicho for herself - no doubt because of its fabulously meaning. As a journalist and publisher, Raicho fought for the rights of working class women in Japan’s textile industry and eschewed conventional domesticity, openly living with a lover and having her children out of wedlock. Thunderbirds are GO indeed!
  16. Rudi
    • Origin:

      Variation of Rudy, German
    • Meaning:

      "famous wolf"
    • Description:

      Rudy has been heard as a feminine name before — most notably on Rudy Huxtable, the young girl on The Cosby Show. This spelling makes it a bit girlier, although it's occasionally used for boys as well.
  17. Richenza
    • Origin:

      Polish variation of Richiza
    • Meaning:

      "wealthy"
    • Description:

      Richenza is a medieval European name borne by a number of Polish and Swedish royals throughout history. The variation Richeza was used with similar frequency. Rixa was a common short form. Richenza is derived from the same Germanic root as Richard and could be used to honor one in your life.
  18. Richeza
    • Origin:

      Polish variation of Richiza, German
    • Meaning:

      "wealthy"
    • Description:

      Richeza was a name that had its heyday in the Middle Ages but has since fallen into disuse. Richeza, and its variation Richenza, were used by the Swedish and Polish royal families. In a modern context, Richeza could be used to honor an important Richard in the family.
  19. Rizpah
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "hot coal"
    • Description:

      In the Book of Samuel, Rizpah is a concubine of Saul. When her sons were killed, she built a house around their bodies and refused to leave their side for seven months.
  20. Rondal