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

Ranald is a rare Scottish given name derived from the Gaelic 'Raonall,' meaning 'chief of the lyre.'

Ranaldo is an Italian name of Germanic origin, meaning "wise ruler" or "warlike," popularized by Norman conquerors and notably borne by Ranulf II, father of William the Conqueror. It also appears as a brave knight in Ariosto's Orlando Furioso.

Ranard is a unique French given name with roots in medieval folklore, meaning "rabid" or "mad," yet symbolizing independence and freedom to those who choose it.

Ranardo is an African-origin name from Nigeria's Yoruba culture, meaning "the world has ended," reflecting profound cultural heritage and spirituality. It transcends continents and cultures worldwide despite its historical roots in Africa.

Ranav is a rare Indian name derived from 'Ravana', meaning 'colorful' or 'shining'.

Ranbir is an Indian male name derived from Sanskrit words "ran" meaning 'color' or 'complexion', and "bir" meaning 'hero'. It translates to 'hero with complexion like the sun', reflecting India's rich cultural heritage.

The name Rance is of English origin, derived from 'Rhone', signifying 'from the Rhone river'.

The name Rancel, of Spanish origin, means "graceful" or "elegant".

The name Rances, of Latin origin, translates to "from France" and was historically used as a surname indicating French birth or descent during the Middle Ages.

Rand is a rare Scottish name of Gaelic origin, derived from "Ranald," which means "powerful seal.

Randahl is a rare Scandinavian name derived from Old Norse elements meaning "shield battle" or "battle border".

Randal is an English name derived from Germanic elements "rand" (shield) and "wulf" (wolf), meaning 'shield wolf'. It was first used as a surname before becoming popular as a given name during the Middle Ages, and is associated with notable figures like Randal, Earl of Chester. Today, it's still used but less commonly than in the past.

Randale is a unique American given name created by blending Randall ("shield wolf") and Dale ("valley"), with no official meaning.

Randall is an English name derived from Old German elements 'rand' meaning 'shield' and 'wald' meaning 'rule', translating to 'powerful ruler'. Initially a medieval surname denoting someone living near fortifications or serving as guard, Randall later became popular as a given name.

Randolph is an English name derived from Old German words 'rand' meaning shield and 'wolf' meaning wolf. It was popularized by Normans after the 1066 conquest and has been borne by notable figures like Sir Ranulf le Meschin and Sir Robert de Randolf throughout history. Today, it's still popular and often shortened to Randy or Ralph.

Randarius is a Latin-origin name meaning 'to row' or 'to paddle', suggesting strength and agility associated with water activities.

Rande is a rare Scandinavian name, originating from Norway, meaning 'protection' or 'shield'.

Randee is an invented name of unknown origin, with no historical or cultural significance; it's pronounced 'RAN-dee'.

Randeep is an Indian name derived from 'Randheer', meaning 'the brave one', combining 'brave' (Randa) and 'ocean' or 'depth' (Deep). It's been popularized by figures like actor Randeep Hooda and politician Randeep Singh Surjewala.

Randel is a rare yet distinctive German name derived from 'rand', meaning 'shield', signifying bravery and protection.