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

Rare Latin-origin female name signifying safety and protection, derived from the Latin word "refugium".

Distinctive Latin-derived female name meaning 'shelter' or 'refuge', conveying safety and protection.

Spanish male given name derived from the Latin word "refugium," meaning sanctuary or place of refuge.

Unique Spanish given name derived from Latin 'refugium', meaning 'refuge' or 'shelter', often associated with protection, safety, and sanctuary.

African name of Igbo origin from Nigeria, meaning 'thankful woman'.

Rare Spanish male given name derived from "refugiar," meaning 'to give shelter,' reflecting qualities of protection and sanctuary.

Rare yet significant Spanish name derived from the Latin 'refugium', meaning 'place of refuge' or 'shelter'. It was traditionally given to children born into large families, prematurely, or considered fragile, symbolizing protection and safety.

The name Reg is derived from Latin 'Regulus', meaning 'little king' or 'ruler', referencing early Christian St. Regulus.

Latin-derived name, originally used in medieval Europe for nobility, signifying royalty and elegance.

Latin-derived given name meaning 'royal' or 'like a king', historically associated with nobility and first used in medieval England.

The Irish name Regan, meaning 'little king', is derived from Rían and has historic significance in Irish epic literature.

Irish name derived from 'Riagán', meaning 'little king'. Popularized by Shakespeare's King Lear, it was also borne by a wise queen of Connacht in Irish mythology.

Enigmatic name of unknown origin, possibly linked to Irish "queen" Regina, but used throughout history by notable figures like 2nd-century Roman matron Saint Regana.

Irish name derived from 'Ríoghan,' meaning 'little king,' reflecting ancient Gaelic beliefs in its bearer's great potential.

Uncommon yet elegant Irish name derived from Réalta, meaning "star".

Reginald is a Latin-derived name, meaning "powerful" or "strong counsel," popularized during the Middle Ages among European royalty.

African name of Yoruba origin meaning 'queen' or 'royalty', reflecting the rich heritage and esteem associated with this captivating moniker.

Italian-derived feminine name meaning 'queen', signifying elegance and nobility, and originating from the Latin word for king with a feminized suffix.

Distinctive given name of Latin origin, derived from "regna," meaning "kingship" or "royalty." Originally bestowed upon eldest sons in royal families during the Middle Ages to symbolize power and authority, Regen has evolved into a unique choice for parents seeking a meaningful name with classic elegance and prestigious connotations.

German-origin name meaning "power" or "king," associated with Germanic military leaders like Ragnar. It was popular in medieval Germany and carries a powerful connotation.

Regena, of uncertain origin but possibly Latin meaning 'queen' or Germanic for 'powerful/wise', has been used historically across cultures.

Rare African given name of Yoruba origin meaning "king" or "leader," reflecting royalty and leadership.

Germanic name composed of "regin" (powerful/ruler) and "wald" (rule), signifying "powerful ruler". It was popular among medieval German nobles due to its strong connotation with power and authority, although it's less common today. Notable figures bearing this name include Regenald, Count of Burgundy in the 10th century.

Italian name derived from the Latin "regius," meaning "royal" or "king.

Unique Latin-derived female name meaning 'queen' or 'rain', popularized during the Renaissance, and rarely used today.

Rare yet elegant Latin-derived name meaning "rain" in Italian, often associated with royalty and power, reflecting the strong personality of its bearer.

Italian name meaning "to give as a gift," originating from Tuscany and historically associated with noble families, notable figures, and strength, wisdom, and compassion.

Unique Irish name, derived from the surname O'Ragan, potentially meaning "little spear.

Distinctively English male name, derived from Reginald meaning 'bold power'.

Short form of Reginald, derived from Old German 'Hrodingan', meaning "fame" or "renown".

Uncommon Italian feminine given name derived from the word "reggino," meaning a type of small, sweet melon. It gained popularity due to its phonetic similarity to Regina, which means 'queen' in Latin.

Unusual yet captivating Italian-derived female name meaning 'queen', originating as a variant spelling of Regina with the addition of the suffix '-ine'.

Rare Latin-derived name meaning 'royal', popularized in medieval Europe as Reginald's variant.

Distinctive English name derived from Germanic elements, meaning 'wise ruler'.

African-origin given name derived from Oregga, a Yoruba word for 'joy'.

Distinctive Irish name derived from the surname "O'Raghnallaigh," meaning "descendant of Raghnall," which translates to "little king" or "king of small people.

Rare Latin-derived given name meaning 'royal' or 'kinglike', historically associated with nobility and used by ruling families in medieval Europe.

Rare Italian male given name derived from "regio," meaning "royal." It signifies elegance and grandeur, but has few notable figures associated with it.

Rare Germanic given name derived from Old Norse Hreðinn, meaning "powerful".

Latin-derived female name that means "queen." It originated as a title for female rulers in ancient Rome before becoming a popular given name during the Middle Ages.