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Russian variation of Renatus, Latin
"reborn"
Renat is a Russian name used as both a variant of Renatus and as an acronym of revolyusiya nauka tekhnika , a Communist phrase meaning "revolution, science, technics." Many of these acronym names…
Anglicized variation of Irish Raithnait
"little prosperous one"
Used primarily for girls in Ireland, as a variation of Raithnait, Renny could easily be a diminutive form of a whole variety of names including Lorenzo, Laurence, Remington, Rowen, Renatus, Renaud,…
Rephael is a variant of the Hebrew name Raphael, meaning "God has healed" or "God's healing." In Jewish and Christian traditions, Raphael appears as one of the archangels, known specifically as the…
Reshard appears to be a variant of Richard, which derives from Germanic elements meaning 'powerful' and 'brave' (literally 'strong in rule'). The alteration of the traditional spelling creates a…
English surname
"valley by the stream"
A cool, unique surname name with debated origins. Some sources say Rigden is a lost habitational name, as evidenced by a significant number of bearers in Kent, England. In this case, Rigden would…
Rogers originated as a Germanic surname meaning 'famous spear' from the elements 'hrod' (fame) and 'ger' (spear). As a masculine given name, it represents a surname-to-first-name transition, a common…
Rolly is a diminutive form that can serve as a nickname for Roland, Rolland, or Rollo. It has Germanic origins, with the root names generally meaning "famous land" or "renowned in the country." This…
Romere is a distinctive masculine name with several possible origins. It may be a variation of Romero, which comes from Latin and refers to a pilgrim traveling to Rome or a rosemary plant…
Ronnell is a masculine given name that likely developed as a variant of Ronald or Ronnie with the addition of the '-ell' suffix, a common pattern in name adaptations. Ronald comes from Old Norse…
Georgian and Italian form of Sabas, Aramaic
"grandfather"
A name with a bouncy yet earthy sound, Saba is the Georgian and Italian form of Sabas, a Judeo-Spanish name from the Aramaic language. Borne by several early saints, Sabas means "grandfather" or "old…
Saban is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Turkish, it means "plow" or "plowman," symbolizing agriculture and hard work. The name also appears in Bosnian culture with similar…
English
"animal name"
Sable is often associated with the Dynsaty soap opera, but it is actually a type of animal historically hunted for its fur. Sable is also used as a word for a warm, rich black color. Both…
Dutch
"scholar"
This worthy name, imported by the early Dutch colonists, has been all but overpowered by the phonetic spellings -- Skyler for boys and Skylar for girls. With the surnames-as-first-names trend,…
"manor friend"
An old aristocratic English name which also belongs to Cambridge college, named for George Augustus Selwyn, the first Bishop of New Zealand, subsequently Bishop of Lichfield.
Sergi is a masculine name primarily used in Catalan and Russian cultures, though with different origins in each. In Catalan regions, it derives from the Latin name Sergius, which possibly has…
Shlomie is a masculine name of Yiddish origin, functioning as an affectionate diminutive of Shlomo (the Hebrew form of Solomon). The root name derives from the Hebrew word 'shalom' meaning 'peace.'…
Shoaib is a masculine name with Arabic origins, derived from the name Shu'ayb (شعيب), who was a prophet in Islamic tradition. The name appears in the Quran as one of the prophets sent to guide…
Shuraim is a masculine name with Arabic origins, primarily associated with the Islamic world. The name gained recognition through Sheikh Saud Al-Shuraim, a renowned imam at the Grand Mosque in Mecca…
"captain"
Sure, and we hope he has a good time playing with Buster and Buddy.
