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

English male given name with German roots, derived from 'rand' meaning "shield" and 'wald' meaning "rule", translating to " Shield ruler".

Rare Germanic given name derived from 'Randwart', combining 'shield' and 'guard', interpreted as 'Shield-Guard'. It originated in medieval Germany and was first recorded in England during King Henry III's reign (1216-1272).

Rare French name derived from the term 'randel', meaning a type of medieval sword, popular among noble families hoping for brave sons.

Rare Norwegian name derived from the Old Norse word "randr," meaning "shield," symbolizing protection and defense.

Rare, American-originated given name created by blending Randolph ("shield wolf") and Deniece ("graceful gentle").

Uncommon yet significant Indian girl's name derived from the Sanskrit word "Randhika," meaning "the one who has attained her goal.

Unique name of unknown origin and meaning, often considered a variant spelling of Randy or Randolph.

Norwegian origin and means "powerful warrior" or "army leader".

Distinctive Norwegian name derived from Old Norse 'Randver', meaning 'shield warrior'.

Distinctive American female name variant of Randy, itself a diminutive of Randall, but without official meaning or etymology.

American origin unisex name coined by Frank O'Connor, meaning 'shy' or 'quiet', with a timeless quality and popularity among gender-neutral name seekers.

Rare French name derived from Germanic elements meaning 'little shield', with historical roots as a medieval nickname for protectors.

American-made, unique name with no known meaning, created by parents to express their personal choice.

Contemporary feminine given name created by American author Anne Rice for her 1985 vampire novel 'The Vampire Lestat', with no specific meaning or history but gaining popularity due to its association with the popular series.

Unique American name created by blending Randall (meaning 'powerful rabbit') and Lynn ('from the lake').

Rare French male given name derived from the Germanic element 'rand', meaning 'shield'. It signifies 'little shield', symbolizing protection or defense.

Distinctive French female name derived from 'randin', meaning 'small bushy plant'. Coined by French poet Arthur Rimbaud, it symbolizes creativity and originality despite its botanical origins.

Unique Indian name derived from Sanskrit 'Randal', meaning 'first' or 'chief', signifying leadership.

Uncommon English given name of Old German origin, derived from Randalph and translating to "shield wolf," symbolizing strength and courage.

Uncommon American given name of Germanic origin, derived from Randwulf meaning "shield wolf".

Randall is an English name derived from Old German "Ranald," meaning "powerful ruler" or "brave shield.

Randolph is an English masculine given name derived from Old German words "rand" meaning shield and "wulf" meaning wolf, thus signifying "powerful as a wolf".

Rare but distinctively Spanish name derived from Old German Randolf, meaning "shield wolf", symbolizing strength and courage.

Randolph is a Germanic name meaning 'shield wolf', introduced to England by the Normans in 1066. It gained prominence through the influential Scottish House of Randolph.

Italian male given name derived from Germanic elements meaning "shield" or "border" and "wolf," translating to "having the strength of a wolf." It has roots in Italian nobility and was once famously borne by figures like Randolfo di Capodiferro, a renowned condottiero during the 15th century.

Rare, distinctive given name of unknown origin, with no widely accepted theory about its meaning or history.

English given name of Anglo-Saxon origin that means "famous wolf.

English name derived from Old German words "Ran" and "Wolf", meaning "wolf counsel" or "wise wolf". It was introduced to England during the Norman Conquest and gained popularity among the nobility, carrying a strong and distinguished image throughout history.

Unique American female given name, created by combining 'Randi' or 'Randa' with 'lyn', possibly derived from the Welsh word for lake.

Distinctive English given name derived from Douglas Adams' 'Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy,' signifying meaninglessness and unpredictability.

Distinctive name of French origin, derived from "randon," meaning "from the border." It likely referred to someone living near the outskirts of a settlement.

Randolph is an English name which means 'shield wolf', derived from Old German words 'rand' and 'wulf'. It was first used by Norman nobility after the 1066 conquest of England and has been associated with strength throughout history.

Randolph is an English given name derived from Germanic elements "rand" meaning 'shield' and "wulf" meaning 'wolf', brought to England by Norman invaders in the 11th century.

American given name derived from the Germanic elements "rand" (shield) and "wald" (rule), meaning "powerful ruler".

English given name and surname of Germanic origin, derived from Randolph meaning "shield wolf".

American given name of unclear origin, with theories suggesting it may be a variant of English Randy meaning 'lively' or German Reinhard meaning 'powerful and strong'. It has gained popularity in recent years, particularly among parents seeking unique names for daughters.

The unique given name Randyl, of American origin, is derived from the English surname Randall, itself an Anglicized form of the Old German personal names Randalph or Randulf, meaning 'wolf power' or 'strong as a wolf.'

Rare, distinctive given name of unknown origin, lacking historical or cultural significance.

Modern-sounding name of unknown origin with no established meaning.

Rare Scandinavian name derived from the Old Norse word 'ráð', meaning 'wise' or 'counsel'.