Female and male first names beginning with the letter “R”..

Scottish unisex name originally derived from Ronald, meaning 'powerful ruler' or 'counselor from the north.'

The Hebrew-origin name Rona means 'joyful song' or 'happy melody', reflecting harmony and music.

Distinctive feminine given name of African origin, derived from the Swahili word "rondani," meaning "calm" or "peaceful".

American name created by David Chase for 'The Sopranos,' with no explicit meaning but speculated to blend names of influential women in his life.

Hebrew name meaning "like a song" or "like a poem", popularized by poet Haim Nachman Bialik's personification of the lyre as Rana.

Uncommon yet elegant Indian boy's name derived from Sanskrit, signifying 'the sound of waves' or 'the noise of water.'

Indian name, particularly common in Gujarat, which translates to 'the first ray of sunlight' or 'early morning light,' signifying positivity and new beginnings.

Rare Scandinavian male name derived from Old Norse Ronald, meaning "famous land.

English given name of Old German origin, derived from Hrodnand, meaning 'bold and famous'.

Traditional English boys' name derived from Old Norse elements 'rún' (secret or whisper) and 'land' (land), popularized as an English form of German Rolland during the Middle Ages.

Rare Scandinavian female given name derived from Old Norse elements meaning "famous land" or "land of fame.

Ronaldinho, whose name means "little Ronaldo" in Brazilian Portuguese, is an internationally recognized name due to its association with renowned Brazilian footballer Ronaldo de Assis Moreira.

Rare Portuguese name meaning 'little ruler' or 'strong as a lion', derived from Latin words 'fortis' and 'leo'.

Portuguese male name of Germanic origin, meaning 'famous land' or 'powerful land'.

Distinctive African American female given name of unknown origin, likely a recent creation or unique spelling variation, with no widely recognized historical figure or event associated with it.

Dutch female given name derived from Ronja, meaning "little seal," inspired by Astrid Lindgren's popular character Ronja the Robber's Daughter.

Unique Filipino female name meaning "happiness".

Irish name meaning 'little seal', derived from the ancient Gaelic name Rónán.

Irish unisex name meaning "little seal", derived from the Irish word "ron".

Uncommon yet beautiful given name of African origin, derived from the Swahili word 'Rwanda', meaning 'small'.

Rare, Slavic name meaning 'rowing' or 'water movement', originating from Czech Republic/Slovakia.

Hebrew unisex name derived from "ron," meaning "song." It symbolizes music and creativity.

Unique, captivating name of uncertain origin, often associated with African, Arabic, or Hebrew roots.

Spanish name derived from the historic city of Ronda, meaning "rounded river.

Spanish name derived from the word "ronda," meaning "round," associated with the historic city of Ronda in Spain known for its stunning natural beauty and rich history.

Rare Scottish male name derived from 'Ronald', meaning "powerful ruler" or "famous ruler", with roots tracing back to Viking Age Scotland.

Rare yet distinctive American name, crafted by blending Ronald ('rule with counsel') and Donald ('proud chief'), conveying 'rules with pride' or 'rules as a proud chief'.

Uncommon American name with unclear origins, possibly derived from blends like Rondell Dale or variant spellings such as Randal.

Unusual American given name without a clear meaning or history, possibly a variant of Randall which means "powerful estate".

Unusual African given name, originating from the Yoruba culture of Nigeria, combining 'Ron' meaning 'wisdom' and 'Dallyn' signifying 'dignity.'

American name created by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings for her novel "The Secret River", with no specific meaning or history attached to it. Some associate it with the Latin word "rounda" meaning "round" and Celtic "lyn" meaning "lake", interpreting Rondalyn as "round lake".

Distinctive African American given name with unclear origins, possibly derived from "Rondah" meaning peaceful or gentle, or a blend of names like Ron and Darius. Despite its uncertain history, Rondarious has gained popularity in recent years for its creativity and individualism.

Rare male given name of Latin origin, derived from "roundus," meaning "round" or "circular," thus signifying "relating to or having the form of a circle.

French origin, meaning "round" and derived from the Old French word "ronde".

Rare English given name derived from the surname Rondee, with no specific meaning or significant historical associations.

Rare French given name derived from 'ron', meaning 'wheel', and often associated with strength.

Unique American given name derived from the English occupational surname Rondell, which originally referred to makers or sellers of roundels like coins or buttons. Its etymology lends it associations with circles or rounds, despite having no specific meaning. First recorded as a surname in medieval England, Rondell has been used as a given name in the United States since at least the mid-20th century.

Distinctive American name coined by blending Ronald and Dell, with potential ties to French 'rondeau' meaning harmony or dance.

Rare Italian origin given name derived from the surname Rondelli, potentially signifying "little round one" or referencing the town of Roncello.

Rare and distinctive given name of French origin, meaning 'little wheel' or 'round.'