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English names starting with R include some of the most distinctive names in this tradition. Whether you're drawn to English heritage or simply love the sound, these names all carry the cultural depth that makes English-origin names so enduring.

English names starting with R — quick facts

  • 241 English names begin with the letter R
  • 116 girl names, 117 boy names
  • English names are known for their distinct cultural identity
  • All names include full etymology and current popularity data

English Girl Names Starting With R

116 girl names

#506
English
Variant of Rayna, meaning 'queen' or 'counselor'
#506
English
ewe; little lamb
#539
English
a variant of 'Rachael', meaning 'ewe' or 'female sheep'
#575
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#593
English
Dream
#631
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#642
English
Brave ruler
#664
English
Means 'round' or 'circular', derived from the Spanish word 'redondo'.
#729
English
The name Rondallyn combines elements meaning 'noble' and 'lake'.
#729
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#814
English
Little red-haired one
#840
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#876
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#933
English
A form of the name Linda
#989
English
Rovena is believed to mean 'famous and renowned'.
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1052
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1085
English
reborn or rebirth
#1086
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1097
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1102
English
Wise and hearty
#1116
English
Of the deer
#1116
English
Daughter of the king
#1149
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1150
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1183
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1247
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1249
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1254
English
ruler
#1265
English
Rose; a small rose or a variation of rose
#1267
English
joyful song
#1309
English
Red gemstone
#1310
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1357
English
Rebirth
#1370
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1427
English
a modern variant of the name Rochelle, meaning 'little rock'
#1454
English
delight
#1462
English
From the meadow
#1507
English
Shield wolf
#1559
English
unknown, possibly derived from the name Rhaon
#1608
English↑ Rising
a combination of ray and la
#1611
English
A variant of the name Rosanna, meaning 'rose' and 'gracious' or 'full of grace'.
#1616
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1644
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1647
English
divine or gracious
#1686
English
Combination of Rose and Mary, it suggests a flower and has literary connotations.
#1705
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1714
English
from the ram's meadow
#1758
English
wolf counselor
#1851
English
The name Royanne is derived from a combination of the masculine name Roy, meaning 'king', and the suffix '-anne', which
#1893
English
embellishment of Ruth and Elma, meaning 'friend' and 'noble' respectively
#1912
English
a modern variant of Simone, meaning 'one who hears'
#1933
English
Rose land
#1940
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1956
English
a joyful flow
#2548
English↑ Rising
an agreeable and versatile person
#4170
English
rose flower
#4634
English
joyous song; joy; counsel; ruler

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English Boy Names Starting With R

117 boy names

#624
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#627
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#651
English
Little round one
#669
English
famous, bright, or shining
#672
English
Scottish
#762
English
In Arabic origins, Rammy (رامي) translates to 'archer'.
#771
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#773
English
Variation of Randolph, meaning 'shield wolf'
#785
English
famous ruler
#856
English
counsel power
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English↑ Rising
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
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A meaningful name with English roots
#1009
English
Royal
#1099
English
red-haired
#1105
English
Famous power
#1109
English
Ruler's advisor
#1126
English
A strong ruler; Advice and rule
#1204
English
Often interpreted as a variant of 'Roman', suggesting meanings related to 'strength' or 'man'.
#1267
English
a shield-wielder
#1373
English
son of the red-haired one
#1407
English
Derived from the Old High German name 'Reginhard', meaning ‘counsel power’.; Similar roots from 'Reinhardt', suggesting the same meanings of strength and leadership.
#1423
English
derived from the name Rashawn, meaning 'a variation of a name'.
#1512
English
brave, strong ruler
#1579
English
Bright fame
#1645
English↑ Rising
derived from 'ransom', meaning 'to redeem'
#1686
English
Possibly derived from modern American naming trends, can be viewed as a combination of names.
#1690
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1700
English
ray of light
#1717
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1722
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1723
English
Derived from Radric or Roderick, meaning 'famous ruler'.
#1730
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1746
English
bright fame
#1803
English
enthusiasm; ardor
#1825
English
shield hero
#1844
English↑ Rising
to tear or rip
#1857
English
Old Norse
#1858
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1860
English
wisdom
#1880
English
Old High German
#1914
English
Germanic
#1933
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1962
English
Little king; Supplanter
#2429
English
a type of cereal grass, also associated with the color 'rye' brown
#3045
English↑ Rising
counsel, army
#3536
English↑ Rising
Steward or bailiff
#4435
English↑ Rising
from Rome.
#5862
English↑ Rising
Son of Ralph
#7208
English
Reddish-brown; rust
#8123
English
son of Ray
#8701
English↑ Rising
from the rush town
#9554
English↑ Rising
apple
#9576
English
Little king
English↑ Rising
from the farm by the river
English↑ Rising
A modern name possibly derived from 'rise', signifying upward movement.
English↑ Rising
from the estate of Roe
English
counsel power
English↑ Rising
Dweller by the creek
English↑ Rising
A beloved name with deep roots
English
A beloved name with deep roots

English Unisex Names Starting With R

8 gender-neutral names

#678
English
An innovative or creative being
#1166
English
English
#1181
English↑ Rising
'Strip of land or clearing in the woods'.
#1206
English
from the clearing in the grove; meadow by the river
#2409
English↑ Rising
queen
#4086
English
raven's town; settlement by the raven
#4537
English↑ Rising
dew of the sea
English↑ Rising
A beloved name with deep roots