Boy Dog Names That Start With R

Radburn

Coined in the 1940s: an acronym of "radio detection and ranging".

Radar

New, fast, cool, and chosen by director Robert Rodriguez, whose other sons are Rebel, Rocket, and Rogue, all somewhat risky options. 

Lara Bingle and Sam Worthington are also parents to sons named Racer and Rocket.

Racer

This strong name and its variations are well used in Israel. 

Raanan

Revere is a word name meaning to admire or esteem, an appealing meaning. In the USA, however, Revere attracts further connotation as the surname of Paul Revere, one of the celebrated patriots of the American Revolution. As a surname, the meaning of Revere might be river or robber.

Six baby boys were named Revere in the US last year.

Revere

Chosen by one musician, Todd Rundgren, for his son, but unlikely to be emulated by others. 

Rebop

An auspicious choice connected to dragons. English speakers will have difficulty pronouncing this name in Japanese — it's all one syllable, with barely any emphasis on the R sound.

Ryuu

Robinet

Well used in Russia, this is a distinctive and undiscovered choice here. 
Rodion Romanovich Raskolnikov is the fictional protagonist of Crime and Punishment by Feodor Dostoyevsky.

Rodion

Inventive way to honor a redheaded ancestor, though most people would mispronounce it reeding, making it sound to some kids like a school assignment: Redding is a preferable spelling. 

Reading

Common Spanish surname that can work as a first. 

Rodriguez

This intriguing Scandinavian name is associated with Roald Dahl, author of the juvenile classics James and the Giant Peach and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. You can honor an ancestral Ronald just by dropping that middle 'n'.

Roald

Like other stylish choices from Roman to Romy to Romeo, Rohmer is a German surname that relates to both Roman pilgrims and the root word for fame. 

Jennifer Jason Leigh and Noah Baumbach chose this version for their son. The couple's film Margot at the Wedding was an homage to French New Wave director Eric Rohmer, who died a few month's before Rohmer Baumbach's birth. 

Like many other fashionable new <a href="https://nameberry.com/baby-names/805/german-names-for-boys">German names for boys</a>, Rohmer has two syllables and ends in -er. You can think of it as the European cousin of more familiar <a href="https://nameberry.com/list/307/occupational-baby-names">occupational names</a> like Cooper and Parker.

Rohmer

Rojo

KAzakh and Bengali form of Roshan, also coinciding with the Kazakh word for "rose".

Raushan

Rauno originated in Finland as a variation of Norse names beginning with Ragn-, most notably Ragnar. The name is also heard in neighboring Estonia.

Rauno

Rolo is a playful masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a diminutive of names like Roland or Ronald, or derive from the Old Norse name Hrólfr (which evolved into Rollo), meaning 'famous wolf.' Historically, Rollo was the Viking leader who founded Normandy in France. The name has a cheerful, approachable quality with its rhythmic sound and 'o' ending. Some may associate it with the caramel candy of the same name, giving it a sweet, nostalgic quality. Though uncommon as a formal name, Rolo works well as a nickname and has seen occasional use in Spanish-speaking countries. Its brevity and friendly sound make it distinctive yet accessible.

Rolo

Romain is a masculine name of French origin derived from the Latin 'Romanus,' meaning 'Roman' or 'from Rome.' This classic name has been used in France for centuries, honoring the historical significance of Roman culture. It remains quite popular in French-speaking regions while maintaining a sophisticated, international appeal elsewhere. The name carries connotations of strength and civility, reflecting the cultural impact of the Roman Empire. In English-speaking countries, Romain offers a distinctive alternative to the more common Roman. Notable bearers include French writers, athletes, and artists, which has helped maintain its cultural relevance. The name has a refined, intellectual quality while still sounding strong and masculine. Its pronunciation (ro-MAN) adds to its elegant, continental character, making it appealing for parents seeking a name with European sophistication.

Romain

Raoul, with its unique three-vowel middle, rolls off the tongue in an appealing way. Raoul is one of the <a href="https://nameberry.com/baby-names/162/french-names">French names</a> that sounds infinitely more romantic and attractive than the somewhat harsh English version Ralph.
 French painter Raoul Dufy is a worthy artistic namesake. Raul is the Spanish form.

Raoul

Too bad everyone in this country will tend to hear Ronnie. 