Girl Dog Names That Start With R

Reika

Japanese

"beautiful flower"

Lovely Japanese choice that would translate well cross-culturally.

Reine

French

"queen"

This regal French name is a descendant of the Latin Regina, as is the Spanish Reina. Reine is also a male name in Scandinavia.

Reinette

French

"little queen"

Reinette was the childhood nickname of Madame La Pompadour, perhaps a cute short form for Regina or Reina but hardly worthy of the full name on the birth certificate today.

Relief

Virtue name

"relief"

Relief was a name used by the Puritans in reference to the relief of Christ. Leafy was the common nickname.

Remarkable

Literary and word name

Remarkable Pettibone was a self-important housekeeper in James Fenimore Cooper's The Pioneers . Such names were not uncommon in early America, with such choices as Remember and Experience showing up…

Ren

Japanese

"water lily, lotus"

In Japan the lotus is the Buddhist symbol of purity and perfection. In the US, Ren can also be short for Lauren or Renee, but it could be misspelt as the more popular Wren.

Rene

Variation of Renee

"reborn"

This name is hanging on as Renee, thanks to Ms. Zellweger, and in newer forms Renae and Renny.

Renee

French from Latin

"reborn"

Chic in the fifties, now kept in the public eye mainly by actress Zellweger. Variations include Rene, Renae, and Renny.

Retta

Retta is a feminine name with multiple origins. Most commonly, it serves as a diminutive of names ending in "-retta" such as Henrietta, Loretta, or Margaretta. The name has Italian roots as well,…