Irish Names that Start With R
- Runyon
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"son of a champion"Description:
Runyon is an Irish surname with considerable flair; some will connect it with Guys and Dolls writer Damon Runyon.
- Roibin
- Riobard
- Ruadan
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"red-haired"Description:
One of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland, St. Ruadan was a follower of St. Finian and founded an abbey in Tipperary. Other versions include Ruadhain or Ruadhan.
- Reamon
Origin:
Irish, variation of Raymond or RedmondMeaning:
"wise protector"Description:
The Irish surname and sometime first name Redmond is derived from the German Raymond, which was imported to Ireland via Norman conqueror Raymond LeGros -- Raymond the Fat.
- Riobart
- Riocard