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

French names starting with R — quick facts

  • 30 French names begin with the letter R
  • 18 girl names, 9 boy names
  • French names are known for their distinct cultural identity
  • All names include full etymology and current popularity data

French Girl Names Starting With R

18 girl names

#940
French
a feminized form of Raymond, meaning 'wise protector' or 'counselor'
#979
French
little frog
#1040
French
Reborn
#1124
French
Queen
#1181
French
red-haired
#1382
French
Little rock or pebble
#1412
French
Reborn
#1569
French
rebirth
#1595
French
A variant of Rachel, meaning 'ewe'.
#1618
French
A variation of Rhuan, meaning little red
#1957
French
rose; rosy, pink
#5902
French
oarsman
#7971
French↑ Rising
little rose
#8866
French↑ Rising
The shore (of a sea or ocean)
French↑ Rising
Little street
French↑ Rising
queen
French
Royal, regal
French
remedy, solution or cure

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French Boy Names Starting With R

9 boy names

#556
French
king, royal
#967
French
wise ruler
#1332
French
powerful leader
#1465
French
royal, regal
#1523
French
Famous land, land of the famous
#1526
French
Advice or protector
#1833
French
famous throughout the land
French
Wolf counsel
French
famous land

French Unisex Names Starting With R

3 gender-neutral names

#1511
French
a variant of Ramona, meaning ‘wise protector’
#9549
French
dream
#9574
French↑ Rising
derived from 'rose', meaning flower; typically signifies elegance or beauty associated with roses