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Names ending in "r" come from various cultural traditions and carry a distinctive sound that makes them memorable.

Quick facts: names ending in "r"

  • 4,501 names ending in "r" are in our database
  • 718 girl names and 3,063 boy names end in "r"
  • 720 gender-neutral names also end in "r"
  • Top origins for "r" names: American, Arabic, English

Girl Names Ending in "r"

718 girl names ending in "r" — showing top 100

#12
England
light-hearted
#16
English
Harp player.
#100
American↑ Rising
Latin
#119
Hebrew↑ Rising
star
#152
American
English
#154
American
the glowing fragment of coal or wood in a dying fire
#155
American
a player of the pipe or flute
#217
English↑ Rising
boatman or sailor
#426
American
the coldest season of the year
#457
American
Winter
#501
American
to bloom
#507
English
of the Earth
#507
USA
Star or star-like
#510
American
English
#516
American
white phantom; fair one
#517
Ireland↑ Rising
A flowering plant that symbolizes good luck.
#518
American
Possibly derived from the surname Kimber, originally meaning 'from the royal fortress'.
#519
American
To fly or soar
#520
American↑ Rising
the color of honey
#528
Morocco
Arabic
#531
American
A form of the name Cloister
#531
American
Turkish
#533
Wales
to be a plough or furrow
#535
American
A variant of 'Catherine', meaning 'pure' or 'clear'.
#551
Turkish
Turkish
#552
English
Bringer of joy
#558
Arabic
the one who is bright, radiant, or beautiful
#558
English
English
#563
English
A short form of Charlotte or Cheryl, meaning 'free man' or 'petite'.
#566
American
of the valley
#573
Arabic
كَوْثَر - abundance, plenty, a river in Paradise.
#580
French
French
#582
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#584
Turkish
radiance; brightness - ışık
#586
English
Fair one
#591
Spain
شخص مثقف (Cultured person)
#591
American
A variant of Taylor, which means 'to cut' or 'cutter' in Old French.
#592
American
earliest
#593
USA
English
#596
Pakistan
The one who is enlightened
#597
American
Calm waters or tranquility
#598
American
a derivation of Arlene, meaning 'oath' or 'pledge'
#598
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#600
American
Gift of God
#600
USA
Reber is a surname and has no specific meaning as a first name.
#606
Persian
Water lily
#607
Spain
Of the sea
#614
American
A term used for a female sibling
#617
American
the one who is kind
#617
American
Combination of 'Thelma' meaning 'courageous' and 'mar' which can mean 'sea'
#620
American
maker of tiles
#622
American
Calm / Peaceful
#625
American
Elder or wise
#626
Persia
gem
#626
American
A variant of the name Ginger, which refers to the spice known for its reddish color.
#626
American
Variant of Taylor, meaning 'cutter of cloth'
#629
India
Persian
#631
Spain
Spanish
#631
American
a variant of the name 'Sybil', meaning prophetess
#632
Turkish
Meaning 'water lily' or 'lotus flower', symbolizing purity and beauty.
#640
USA
English
#641
American
A modern name possibly derived from the word 'ember,' signifying warmth and remembrance.
#642
American
English
#649
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#651
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#655
Spanish
to flower
#658
American
English
#659
Arabic↑ Rising
light
#661
Arabic
victory, triumph
#669
American
A variant form of Jennifer, which means 'fair one' or 'white wave'.
#669
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#672
English
A variation of the name Tia, meaning 'aunt' or can imply a nurturing character.
#680
Hebrew
Bee
#680
American
variant of Jennifer, which means 'fair one' or 'white wave'.
#680
American
English
#682
Sweden
Swedish
#684
American
Tailor
#690
American
A modern invented name, possibly derived from 'Leila' meaning 'night'.
#692
American
English
#693
France
French
#703
American
Fair one; white wave
#703
American
Tailor
#705
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#709
English
English
#717
American
to shine
#725
Dutch
derives from 'van', meaning 'from' and related to place names.
#728
American
English
#729
American
derived from the name Kyla
#736
Spain
Spanish
#742
American
Symbolizes softness and quiet or gentle communication.
#749
American
Latin
#754
American
English
#759
English
derived from the term 'teller'
#764
Biblical
Star
#766
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#772
Spanish
Turkish
#772
French
Uncommon name that may be a variant of 'Jade', signifying 'precious stone'
#772
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#775
English
Heather, a flowering plant
#777
Arabic
Jasmine flower

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Boy Names Ending in "r"

3,063 boy names ending in "r" — showing top 100

#3
American
olive tree
#27
American↑ Rising
barrel maker
#28
Hebrew
Happy
#30
Greece
defender of the people
#45
American
One who transports goods by cart.
#68
USA
Χριστόφορος, meaning 'bearer of Christ'.
#78
American
One who walks
#87
United Kingdom↑ Rising
Welsh
#98
English↑ Rising
bowman, one who uses a bow and arrow
#105
Arabic
Arabic
#108
Spain
new house
#129
American
Treasurer
#130
American
English
#133
American
English
#157
American↑ Rising
referring to a person who is a keeper of the receding cold
#166
Ireland
lover of hounds
#181
American↑ Rising
Originally a surname meaning 'maker of torches'.
#183
American
rich, powerful
#187
Greece
rock, stone
#211
Latin
Victorious, conqueror.
#217
American↑ Rising
Occupational surname referring to one who bakes bread.
#220
USA
Maker of tiles
#223
Ireland
deer lover
#252
American↑ Rising
ruler of the army
#259
American
Greek
#260
Arabic
flourishing, long-lived
#270
American
English
#360
American↑ Rising
steward, dispenser of provisions
#385
Spain
long-haired
#390
Spain
Basque
#397
American
Defender of the people
#404
American
English
#409
Greek
holding fast
#431
American
referring to 'wild' or 'untamed', indicating a free-spirited nature.”
#475
American
English
#486
England
wealthy spear
#487
Arabic
helper
#502
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#503
Polish
Polish
#503
Spain
To cut
#505
Spanish
son of the Nazarene
#505
American
Derived from the name of Vassar College; historically related to a place name.
#506
American↑ Rising
originally a masculine name meaning 'warrior' or 'brave'.
#506
Hebrew
God is my salvation
#506
Ghana
one who is born on a Saturday
#507
Turkey
Brave or warrior.
#509
American
a variant of the name Xavier, meaning 'the new house' or 'bright'
#512
American
English
#515
American
English
#515
Germanic
Wealthy or prosperous ruler
#517
India
Hindi / Punjabi
#519
Turkey
son, child
#521
Greece
Greek
#521
American
From the name of the French-born American naval officer Stephen Decatur, symbolizing bravery and honor.
#521
American
English
#522
Scotland
Thunder or rocky hill.
#524
American
A variant of 'Gust', meaning 'a strong breeze'.
#524
American
hunter; one who hunts
#525
Ireland
a watercourse, or a river terrace
#525
India
Hindi
#526
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#526
American
bright
#526
China
To shine brightly
#528
Spain
Spanish
#529
Arabic
Arabic
#531
Ireland
Irish
#532
American
English
#533
English
fisherman
#534
American
A maker of cakes or pastries
#534
Turkey
Turkish
#534
Armenia
Armenian
#537
English
Digger or excavator
#537
England
English
#539
Germanic
one who is from the valley
#540
Norway
Old Norse
#541
Spanish
bear, one who bears
#542
Arabic
patient
#543
American
A rough, prickly covering
#543
Sweden
Old Norse
#544
France
French
#547
Greek
bearer of Christ
#547
England↑ Rising
arrow maker
#548
Spain
farmer
#550
English
Wine steward, server
#552
Ireland
A beloved name with deep roots
#554
USA
English
#554
English
A keeper of accounts
#554
Arabic
bright, shining, or blooming
#556
Spain
A beloved name with deep roots
#560
English↑ Rising
English
#560
Brazil
Portuguese
#563
English
From the West
#564
Arabic
Arabic
#567
Iceland
Secret or secret warrior
#568
Greece
Bearer of Christ
#568
China
Mandarin
#569
India
Brave
#579
Germanic
wealthy, powerful
#582
USA
A form of Tanner, referring to someone who tans hides or works with leather.
#582
Germanic
Germanic

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Unisex Names Ending in "r"

720 gender-neutral names ending in "r" — showing top 100

#106
American
keeper of the park
#167
American
scholar
#169
Scottish↑ Rising
Field or plain
#220
American
A flowing body of water
#232
English↑ Rising
Old English
#291
American↑ Rising
A woodcutter or someone who saws wood.
#369
USA↑ Rising
Occupational surname meaning 'one who grinds grain.'
#400
American↑ Rising
A thorny patch
#403
England
to cut or to tailor
#518
American
From the city of Dan's valley
#529
USA
Possibly a variation of Sada or Sadora, meaning 'princess' or 'noblewoman'.
#541
American
English
#551
Turkey↑ Rising
Arabic
#552
American
Heavenly, celestial
#585
India
نور الرب
#595
English
Referring to flowers or blooming, related to the occupation of a florist.
#603
American
English
#661
India
One who is memorable; a cherished person.
#671
American
Dutch
#673
Germanic
Noble and famous
#694
American↑ Rising
A beloved name with deep roots
#696
USA
A feminine variation of the name Thelmar, derived from Old English, meaning 'valley'.
#795
English
Old English
#822
Israel
My God is light
#867
Hebrew
generation
#872
American
scholar
#887
Germanic
famous, renowned
#895
England
French
#909
Hebrew
Hebrew
#932
American
Dutch
#939
English
variant of Tila
#984
American
Hebrew
#1000
Myanmar
to shine or sparkle.
#1021
Kyrgyzstan
earth, land
#1071
American
A variant of the name Chandler, meaning 'candle maker' or 'one who makes candles.'
#1072
American
English
#1095
English
the lavender plant, associated with purity and calmness
#1126
France
A beloved name with deep roots
#1134
American↑ Rising
English
#1151
Dutch
scholar, protection
#1158
Germanic
to love
#1182
American
a form of Edna, meaning 'pleasure, delight'
#1203
American
English
#1216
American
A term of endearment or a sweet substance.
#1235
Turkey
Turkish
#1251
US
majestic
#1253
Germanic
famous warrior
#1285
American
Variant of Tyler, meaning 'maker of tiles'
#1301
Germanic
Emperor
#1305
Greece
Earth mother
#1311
England
the fair one
#1327
English
from the marsh
#1333
American
Dweller by the public square
#1339
England
a maker of tailors' wares
#1390
English
One who tiles floors or roofs
#1425
India
Sanskrit
#1427
American
scholar; student
#1438
Sweden
Means 'Christian'
#1444
Hebrew
a name derived from Shama
#1449
Irish
swift
#1461
American
Scholar
#1464
American
Almer may be a derivation of the Old English name meaning 'noble'.
#1476
American
scholar, student
#1500
Modern American
son of the marsh — from Carson
#1501
Estonian
to be all, to be whole
#1502
Scottish
distiller of whiskey
#1505
Old English
wealthy bear — from Edward
#1506
Spanish
God is gracious — from Javier
#1507
Arabic
poor, needy
#1508
Modern coinage
son of Craig
#1508
Punjabi
brave warrior
#1509
Arabic
brave, courageous
#1509
Turkish
brave, strong
#1510
Arabic
bringer of good news
#1511
Arabic
bringer of good news
#1511
Old Norse
noble or cheerful
#1511
Modern coinage
no traditional meaning documented
#1512
Modern coinage
no traditional meaning documented
#1513
Spanish
large bird of prey
#1513
Punjabi
one who is unique
#1515
Arabic
father of the baker
#1517
Arabic
to declare, to affirm
#1518
French
ruler of the army
#1519
Punjabi
one who is a protector
#1522
Arabic
father of Bakr
#1522
Modern American
no traditional meaning documented
#1523
Arabic
father of the young camel
#1523
Greek
lord
#1523
Slavic
desire, wish — from Deziderius
#1523
Old Norse
spear of the gods
#1523
Germanic
home army — from Heim + mar
#1523
Germanic
one who lives near a hill
#1523
English
English
#1524
Modern coinage
defender of mankind
#1524
Old Norse
dragon — from Fáfnir
#1525
Modern coinage
no traditional meaning documented
#1527
Arabic
father of Deir
#1527
Azerbaijani
brave, courageous
#1527
Israel
Bitter
#1527
American
A variant of 'Skylar', meaning 'scholar' or 'fugitive'