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Girl Dog Names That Start With R

  1. Rion

    • Origin:

      from the Irish word for Queen

    • Description:

      A much prettier and feminine version of the boys name Ryan which is starting to be used for girls, while still retaining the Irish feel and the regal meaning.
  2. Raleigh

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "meadow of deer"

    • Description:

      An attractive North Carolina unisex place name, Raleigh's soft sound is particularly appropriate for a girl.
  3. Raanana

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "beautiful, fresh"

    • Description:

      Lovely Hebrew name with distinctive double a's, but beware of possible "banana" teasing.
  4. Raelyn

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Raelynn

    • Description:

      After entering the Top 1000 in 2009, Raelyn has climbed the charts. It's ridden the coattails of Raelynn (which remains more popular), but also may be benefiting from the rise of Brooklyn. The use of -Lyn and -Lynn suffixes has grown in recent years, even as the name Lynn itself languishes.
  5. Reika

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "beautiful flower"

    • Description:

      Lovely Japanese choice that would translate well cross-culturally.
  6. Randi

    • Origin:

      Feminine diminutive of Randolph

    • Meaning:

      "shield-wolf"

    • Description:

      A relic of the midcentury Mandi-Sandi-Andi era.
  7. Rubie

    • Description:

      Rubie is a charming variation of Ruby, which derives from the Latin word "ruber," meaning "red" - referencing the precious gemstone. This spelling with an 'ie' ending gives the classic name a slightly softer, more distinctive quality. The name carries associations of warmth, value, and vibrant beauty through its connection to the deep red precious stone. Ruby has experienced waves of popularity since the Victorian era, when gemstone names first became fashionable. The Rubie spelling remains less common, offering a subtle twist on the classic. Across cultures, the name evokes qualities of passion, strength, and timeless elegance, making it an enduring choice that balances traditional appeal with a touch of uniqueness.

  8. Raddix

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "root"

    • Description:

      This eye-catchingly unique name was coined by Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden, who gave it to their daughter, born in 2020. It may derive from the Latin radix, meaning "root", or perhaps from the Slavic name element rad, meaning "happy; willing".

      Raddix is among the most unique celebrity baby names of recent years.
  9. Riko

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "white jasmine or reason, logic"

    • Description:

      Riko is a hugely popular name for baby girls in contemporary Japan, and one that easily translates to the West.
  10. Rama

    • Origin:

      Sanskrit

    • Meaning:

      "lofty"

    • Description:

      This name of a revered Hindu deity is heard in several cultures.
  11. Raiden

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "thunder and lightning"

    • Description:

      Raiden is a powerful choice for a baby girl. The Japanese god of thunder’s name is traditionally pronounced RYE-den, but most children named Raiden in the US pronounce it to rhyme with familiar choices Aiden, Jayden, and Hayden.
  12. Rhapsody

    • Origin:

      French, musical term

    • Description:

      Could be seen as extravagantly ecstatic for a baby name, though feel free to rhapsodize about your little girl, whatever her name.
  13. Rosaura

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "golden rose"

    • Description:

      A combination of Spanish rosa "rose" and aurea "gold". This name was used by Pedro Calderón de la Barca for a character in his play Life Is a Dream (1635), and more recently by Mexican author Laura Esquivel in her 1989 novel Como agua para chocolate.
  14. Robine

    • Origin:

      French feminization of Robin, English

    • Meaning:

      "bright fame"
  15. Rowdy

    • Origin:

      American word name

    • Description:

      A quintessentially American name, Rowdy has a number of notable wearers, including Rowdy Yates, Clint Eastwood's character on the television show Rawhide, and Olympic swimmer Rowdy Gaines.

      As a word, rowdy entered the lexicon in the early 1800s to describe backwoodsmen living on the fringes of society.

  16. Rivage

    • Origin:

      French word name

    • Meaning:

      "shore"

    • Description:

      Unique, soft, and flowing.
  17. Relief

    • Origin:

      Virtue name

    • Meaning:

      "relief"

    • Description:

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

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "Thunderbird"

    • Description:

      Japanese feminist Raicho Hiratsuka chose the name Raicho for herself - no doubt because of its fabulously meaning. As a journalist and publisher, Raicho fought for the rights of working class women in Japan’s textile industry and eschewed conventional domesticity, openly living with a lover and having her children out of wedlock. Thunderbirds are GO indeed!
  19. Rabia

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "spring"

    • Description:

      Thought to be one of the ten angels who accompanies the sun on its daily course: a lovely image redolent of mythology. If you're looking for names that mean new beginnings, this makes an unusual and evocative choice.

  20. Rhapso

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "to sew"

    • Description:

      In Greek mythology, Rhapso was a nymph associated with stitching. Sewing was a common motif in Ancient Greece, used as a metaphor for the thread of life.