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

Italian feminine given name meaning 'little rose' or 'like a rose'.

Italian feminine given name derived from 'rossa', meaning 'red'.

Italian masculine given name originating from the Middle Ages, meaning "little rose" or "rose bush," derived from its place of origin, Rossano in southern Italy.

Uncommon Italian given name, derived from 'rosseo' meaning 'red-haired', originally used as a nickname for individuals with striking red hair.

Rare French given name whose precise origin and meaning are unclear but believed to derive from the old Germanic element "hros," meaning "horse," combined with "-lin," signifying a dweller or servant, possibly translating to "servant of the horse.

Uncommon yet elegant Italian female name derived from "rossello," meaning "little red.

Distinctive Scottish female name derived from Rothesay, meaning "from the red place".

Rare but significant Welsh given name derived from the Old Welsh word "rhos," meaning "moor" or "heath.

Rosetta is an Italian-origin female given name derived from the Latin word 'ros', meaning 'rose'.

Italian surname derived from 'Rosi', meaning 'little rose'.

Italian origin name meaning 'red', popular worldwide.

French name derived from "rossignol," meaning nightingale, symbolizing beauty and love in medieval French literature.

Rare Scottish given name derived from the surname Ross, which means "headland" or "promontory".

Rare Scottish feminine name derived from the flower rose, symbolizing beauty and elegance.

Distinctive Scottish name derived from the village Roslin, home to the legendary Rosslyn Chapel, with meanings ranging from 'horse clearing' to 'promontory headland'.

Unique female given name of Scottish origin, derived from the surname Ross meaning "promontory" or "headland," combined with the suffix -lynn.

Rare yet meaningful Spanish female given name derived from "rosas," meaning roses, and associated with the Virgin Mary. It signifies purity and holiness, like both roses and Mary.

American name believed to be created by combining the names of two prominent rivers: Missouri and Ohio, symbolizing strength, resilience, unity, and harmony.

Rare English name with Old English origins meaning 'horse spring'.

Spanish female given name derived from 'rosa,' meaning 'rose.' It signifies elegance and beauty, like the rose flower.

Historic Persian male name, derived from the Old Iranian *Rauθamahya*, signifying 'strong/victorious in battle', and famed through Ferdowsi's Shahnameh epic.

Slavic male given name derived from the element 'rost', meaning 'growth' or 'prosperity'.

Czech origin name composed of "rost" meaning 'glory' or 'fame', and "slav" meaning 'glory' or 'praise'. It translates to 'famous in glory' or 'glorious fame'.

Slavic origin given name derived from "rost" meaning growth/prosperity and "slav" meaning glory/fame, interpreted as prosperous glory or growing fame.

African-origin given name derived from Roosevelt, meaning "strong in the rose field." It signifies strength, resilience, and success and is often chosen by parents valuing tradition while embracing modernity.

Rare male name of English origin, deeply rooted in American military history and named after Major Jonathan R. Roswell who died at the Battle of Valverde during the Civil War.

Spanish origin feminine given name, derived from 'rosa' meaning rose, popularized during the 19th century alongside other floral-inspired names like Rose and Daisy.

Latin-origin name meaning "little rose," inspired by Roman flower symbolism.

Scottish name derived from "ros", meaning "promise". It's connected to historic Roslin Castle and the influential Sinclair family.

Unique Italian name meaning "little rose," inspired by the delicate beauty of the flower.

Rosetta is an Italian girl's name derived from the city of Roseto degli Abruzzi, meaning "rose garden" or "place where roses grow," symbolizing beauty and elegance.

Unique African Swahili name meaning 'to bloom like a flower', symbolizing beauty and resilience.

Hebrew girl's name meaning 'branch' or 'limb', signifying growth and expansion.

Hebrew unisex name derived from "rotem," meaning "mountain" or "highland," signifying strength and resilience as mountains endure harsh conditions. It first appeared in the Book of Isaiah, where it represents steadfastness in faith, symbolizing a tree that thrives despite heat, cold, drought, or rain. Popular among Jewish communities worldwide, Rotem is often chosen to represent endurance and power.

German-origin name derived from "Hrodh", meaning "famous", and also associated with red hair or complexion due to the Middle German word "rot". It has been popular among notable figures throughout history and is used worldwide.

Rare German female given name meaning 'fame' or 'renown', popular during the Middle Ages.

Rare Germanic female given name derived from Old High German elements "hrod" meaning fame or glory, and "balda" meaning bold or brave, interpreted as "famous and bold" or "glorious and courageous".

Unique Hebrew name meaning 'song' or 'melody', suggesting harmony and creativity.

Hebrew name meaning "song" or "chorus," inspired by biblical musicians like Ethan the Ezrahite. It has been passed down through generations, associated with strong women and artistic talents in music.

English surname derived from Old English elements, possibly meaning "red well" or associating with the Yorkshire town of Rothwell.