575+ Girl Names That End in R
- Esker
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"sandy ridge"Description:
A geographical term for a long, winding ridge of stratified sand and gravel, caused by glaciation.
- Cartier
Origin:
French variation of Carter, EnglishMeaning:
"transporter of goods by cart"Description:
Luxury baby name associated with Jacques Cartier's eponymous jewelry company.
- Mayflower
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"flower name"Description:
A beautiful and rare botanical choice belonging to a tiny white flower, and also to the ship that first brought the Pilgrims from England to the New World in 1620.
- Amour
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"love"Description:
This lovely French word name would also make a delighting middle name for a child of either sex.
- Dulcimer
- Ninor
- Zefir
- Kilmer
Origin:
German surnameMeaning:
"famous sacrifice; famous pledge; famous noble offspring"Description:
The German surname Kilmer is derived from Gilmer, which itself originated from various German given names. These personal names include Gildemir and Gilmar, meaning "famous sacrifice", along with Gisel and Gisela, which derive from the German element gīsil, meaning "pledge", "hostage", or "noble offspring".
- Astryr
- Bayler
- Rhymer
Origin:
English word nameDescription:
Creative alternative to names like Riley, Ryder, and Ryker, of which you'll find many in a Kindergarten classroom.As a poetry-related baby name, Rhymer feels more unexpected than Sonnet or Poet.
- Urðr
Origin:
Old NorseMeaning:
"fate"Description:
In Norse mythology, Urðr was one of three goddesses of destiny (or Norns) — she ruled over the past. Today, her name is typically modernized as Urd.
- Bailor
- Lamarr
Description:
The name Lamarr could be a great choice for those looking for a name that has both brains and beauty in its pedigree. The extraordinary Hedy Lamarr was not only a gorgeous and talented film actress but also the inventor of the technology eventually used in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technology.
- Gweniver
- Cather
Origin:
English surname from FrenchMeaning:
"caterer"Description:
An old surname which was originally given to a person in charge of buying groceries for the manor house, this is now most famously associated with American novelist Willa Cather. A nice option for fans of modern surname-style names who still want a traditional or literary connection.
- Mckellar
Origin:
Irish and Scottish surnameMeaning:
"son of Ealair"Description:
A modern update to Hilary, which is related to Gaelic Ealair.
- Wanderer
Origin:
English from GermanMeaning:
"one who roams"
- Gennifer
Origin:
English variation of JenniferDescription:
Does not improve on the pretty but overused favorite.
- Belfior
Origin:
Judeo-ItalianMeaning:
"as beautiful as a flower"Description:
The name of a small town in Verona, Belfior would make a distinct alternative to the popular "Bel" names.