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

Irish boy's name derived from the ancient surname O'Raghallaigh, meaning 'descendant of Ragallach', a 12th-century chief.

Irish origin name, derived from the surname Ó Rioghláin meaning "descendant of Roghlaigh", which translates to "little king" or "kinglet".

Uncommon Irish name derived from the surname 'O'Ríghinn', meaning 'descendant of king'.

Unique Slavic name from the Balkans meaning "sand" or "pebble", symbolizing stability and resilience.

Irish origin unisex name derived from the surname Ó Raghallaigh, meaning 'descendant of Ragallach,' with 'Ragallach' translating to 'fierce' or 'valiant.'

Unisex given name of Irish origin, derived from the surname O'Raghallaigh, meaning "descendant of Ragallach," which is believed to have come from the Old Irish word "réidhe" meaning "fierce" or "courageous.

Intriguing Irish name derived from O'Rihy, meaning "descendant of Riley," which originates from the Norse name Hrólfr, signifying "famous wolf." While it lacks a specific meaning beyond its origin, Rileyann often evokes qualities like strength, independence, and adaptability.

Distinctive Irish female name, meaning 'little queen' and evoking royalty and strength.

Unique given name that blends Irish strength ('Riley', meaning 'rye field') with Latin elegance ('Grace'), signifying unmerited favor or charm.

Modern unisex name of Irish origin, blending 'Riley' (valiant/courageous) and 'Joey' (God shall increase).

Unique American given name combining Irish heritage (Riley) and Latin meanings (Mae), gaining popularity as a unisex choice.

Irish-origin name derived from the Gaelic words 'ri' (king) and 'liath' (grey), meaning "little king who is grey-haired or grey-eyed".

Irish name derived from 'O Riordain', meaning "descendant of Rioca", adding uniqueness with the ending 'ae'.

Unisex name of Irish (Riley, meaning 'courageous') and Latin (Rose, signifying 'flower') origin, blending strength and beauty.

Irish name derived from Ó Riogbinn, meaning "descendant of Rogbenna," who was a legendary warrior king.

Rare French girl's name meaning 'to sing', associated with music and creativity, first popularized in France during the Middle Ages for girls connected to musical arts.

Uncommon Irish name derived from the surname "O'Righigh," meaning "descendant of the king.

Uncommon first name of unknown origin, possibly derived from Irish Réalta meaning "star" or Latin rutilus meaning "red". Its history is elusive but it has gained recent popularity in English-speaking countries for both girls and boys.

Riley is an Irish given name meaning 'courageous', derived from the surname O'Ruadhleigh, associated with ancient Celtic septs and legendary heroes like Cuchulainn.

Riley is an Irish surname-derived given name that means "descendant of Ragallach," or "little ruler/leader of a small band.

Uncommon feminine given name of unknown origin, with no widely recognized meaning or historical precedent.

Uncommon yet captivating name of unknown origin, with some associating it metaphorically with depth and resilience due to its French word connection 'rille' meaning 'groove'. Despite its unclear historical significance, Rillie has been used as a given name for both boys and girls throughout history.

Distinctive Latin-origin name derived from "remus", meaning 'oar' or 'rowing', popularized during the Roman Empire in honor of Mars.

Rare Hebrew male given name meaning "song" or "poem.

Distinctive unisex name of Spanish origin, derived from 'rilo,' meaning 'stream' or 'brook,' associated with water and fluidity.

Rare Hebrew name derived from "re'el" meaning friend/companion and "lo" meaning not/no.

African-origin given name meaning "patient one" or "the patient," attributed to its components: ril ("patience") and -wan (suffix denoting possession).

Rare, unisex given name of Irish origin, derived from the surname Ó Raghallaigh, meaning "descendant of little rough one." It was likely bestowed upon individuals who were spirited or rugged in personality.

Riley is an Irish name meaning 'courageous', derived from the Gaelic word 'riogh' for king.

Recent, unique name of unknown origin with no established meaning or history.

Rare, beautiful Irish girl's name derived from 'Ó Raghallaigh', meaning 'descendant of Raghalach' (little red one), reflecting a person with reddish hair.

Captivating female given name of unknown origin with an uncertain meaning and history. Some theories suggest it could be a variant of Irish Gaelic Rylan, meaning "little island" or "island meadow," but this connection lacks concrete evidence.

Modern American girl's name created in the early 21st century as a twist on traditional names Riley and Lynn. It has no specific meaning but is often interpreted as connected to nature and water, with possible meanings of "rye meadow" or "valley," and "from the lake." Despite its lack of historical significance, Rilynn gained popularity in recent years due to its unique sound and spelling, first appearing on the US top 1000 baby girl names list in 2016.

Modern unisex name, blend of Riley (Irish, meaning "courageous") and Lynn (English, meaning "from the lake" or "waterfall"), with no historical significance but rich cultural heritage.

American name created by combining Riley and Lynn, signifying vibrant energy and independence despite lacking explicit meaning or historical context.

Arabic given name meaning "garden," popular among Muslims due to its association with nature and tranquility. Once favored by both men and women alike, it has become predominantly feminine today.

The feminine given name Rima has Arabic roots, meaning 'sand dune', and is associated with courage and beauty in Ahmad Shahid's 19th-century poem 'Rima'.

Lithuanian male given name of uncertain origin, coined by Vincas Kudirka for his son in 1893. Despite theories linking it to 'rimti' (to thresh) or Rimvydas ('strong, powerful'), its exact meaning remains unclear.

Lithuanian given name derived from the word "rimas," meaning "rhythm" or "meter." It has a rich history in Lithuania and is often associated with poetry and music due to its connection to rhythm.

Distinctive male given name of Lithuanian origin, derived from "rimas" meaning 'rhythm' or 'meter', often associated with poetry.