304 Unisex Names That Start With R (With Meanings and Popularity)
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Unisex names that start with R are a rich and varied group, headed up by friendly Celtic borrowings Riley and Reese, and cool nature names Rowan and River.
If you’re after a truly androgynous R name, there are plenty to choose from: try Royal, Robin, Ramsey, or Ridley. There are also several smart R-starting unisex names that would make great cross-cultural choices for a boy or girl, like Rio, Ren, or Rohan.
Here, our full selection of unisex names that start with R, ordered by their current popularity on Nameberry. Each name is used more often for the gender indicated by its heart.
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- Royal
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"royal"
- Rowan
Origin:
Scottish and IrishMeaning:
"rowan tree; little redhead"
- Ruby
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"deep red precious stone"
- Rhys
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"ardor"
- Rory
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"red king"
- Romy
Origin:
Diminutive of Rosemary, Roma, Romana, Romilly etc.
- Rose
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"rose, a flower"
- Remy
Origin:
French from LatinMeaning:
"oarsman"
- River
Origin:
Nature name
- Rhodes
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"where roses grow"
- Rhett
Origin:
English from DutchMeaning:
"advice"
- Ren
Origin:
Diminutive of Rene or JapaneseMeaning:
"water lily; lotus"
- Robin
Origin:
Bird name; or English, diminutive of RobertMeaning:
"bright fame"
- Royal
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"royal"
- Romilly
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"citizen of Rome"
- Remi
Origin:
French, variation of RemyMeaning:
"oarsman"
- Ray
Origin:
Diminutive of RaymondMeaning:
"wise protector"
- Rue
Origin:
Botanical names or word nameMeaning:
"herb; regret"
- Riley
Origin:
English, IrishMeaning:
"rye clearing; courageous"
- Reid
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"red-haired"