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Cat Names That Start With R

  1. Rustam

    • Origin:

      Persian

    • Meaning:

      "tall, strongly-built, brave"

    • Description:

      This variation of Rostam might be more English-friendly given its resemblance to the familiar Russ or Russell.
  2. Rooney

    • Origin:

      English or Gaelic surname

    • Meaning:

      "descendent of the champion"

    • Description:

      Rooney is one of many bouncy Irish surnames that could make an agreeable first, once tied to Mickey Rooney (who was actually born Joseph Yule) in his young and spunky Andy Hardy period.
  3. Rajani

    • Origin:

      Sanskrit

    • Meaning:

      "dark, of the night"

    • Description:

      Lots of charm.
  4. Raul

    • Origin:

      Spanish variation of Ralph

    • Meaning:

      "wolf counsel"

    • Description:

      Raul and French brother Raoul are much more appealing than flat-footed daddy Ralph. Puerto Rican actor Raul Julia, who starred in the Addams Family movies, brought fame to the name before his death in 1994.
  5. Randi

    • Origin:

      Feminine diminutive of Randolph

    • Meaning:

      "shield-wolf"

    • Description:

      A relic of the midcentury Mandi-Sandi-Andi era.
  6. Raziel

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "secret of God"

    • Description:

      In Jewish mysticism, Raziel is an angel known as the Keeper of Secrets. The Book of Raziel contends that he stood by God and wrote down everything that was said. The name Raziel, along with many other names ending in -aziel, is rising in popularity among baby boys.
  7. Rumo

    • Origin:

      Cornish

    • Meaning:

      "red"

    • Description:

      Ancient martyr name that sounds totally modern, but perhaps too close to rumor.
  8. Rudi

    • Description:

      Rudi is a masculine name commonly used as a diminutive of Rudolf, Rudolph, or Rudiger in German-speaking regions. The name derives from Germanic elements meaning 'fame' and 'wolf'. Rudi offers a friendlier, more approachable alternative to the formal Rudolf, maintaining the name's strength while adding an endearing quality. In popular culture, it gained some recognition through figures like Rudi Völler, the German footballer. The name has a pleasant, accessible sound that works well cross-culturally. While not extremely common in English-speaking countries, Rudi enjoys consistent usage in Germanic countries and has seen occasional interest elsewhere for its distinctive yet straightforward character. The name's compact, two-syllable structure gives it a modern feel despite its traditional roots.

  9. Remington

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "place on a riverbank"

    • Description:

      Between 1980s-era television private eye Remington Steele and Remington Arms, this name might seem all-boy. But in 2014, Remington entered the US girls' Top 1000, and it's been rising since.
  10. Rajah

    • Origin:

      Arabic and Sanskrit

    • Meaning:

      "hope; ruler"

    • Description:

      Indian princely title, more exciting than Prince or Duke, that is also a widely-used name for both genders. In the US, the names Rajah and Raja are uncommon: Ten baby boys were named Rajah last year and 18 were given the Raja spelling.
  11. Roe

    • Origin:

      English, Scottish, Irish, Norwegian, or Korean surname

    • Meaning:

      "roe deer; wise protector; son of Ruadh; red; clearing; ability"

    • Description:

      In the US, the multicultural surname Roe is primarily associated with the landmark Supreme Court case Roe vs. Wade, which granted the federal right to abortion, though elsewhere it might be associated with fish eggs or a small breed of reddish deer.
  12. Razi

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Raziah, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "the Lord's secret"

    • Description:

      Modern and dynamic Hebrew name that could work for either sex.
  13. Rebel

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Meaning:

      "rebel"

    • Description:

      Asking for trouble. Rebel Wilson is female, but this name is truly gender neutral, though hardly neutral in any other way. Rebel is undoubtedly one of the edgiest boys' names starting with the letter R.
  14. Raivo

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Raimond, Estonian

    • Meaning:

      "wise-protector; fury"

    • Description:

      A cool and accessible Estonian name that feels very fresh in the English-speaking world. Raivo is likely a short form of Raimond, the Estonian translation of Raymond, but some sources claim it derives from the Old Estonian word raivo, meaning "fury" or "rage."
  15. Rogan

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "redhead"

    • Description:

      Rogan makes a great, roguish alternative for the more popular Logan, Ronan and Rowan.
  16. Rafa

    • Origin:

      Short form of Rafael

    • Description:

      Rafa is an adorable short form introduced to the world by actors Rose Byrne and Bobby Cannavale, who used the name for their second son. Rafael is the Latin cognate of the Hebrew boys' name Raphael, but you don't need to be a Rafael to be a Rafa.
  17. Ruger

    • Origin:

      German surname

    • Meaning:

      "renowned spear"

    • Description:

      Ruger is a German surname most famous as a gun name, which explains its popularity as a baby name in the US. If Cannon, Gunner, and Pistol are your type of name, you might like Ruger -- but we're not inviting him for a playdate.
  18. Renny

    • Origin:

      Anglicized variation of Irish Raithnait

    • Meaning:

      "little prosperous one"

    • Description:

      Used primarily for girls in Ireland, but sounds unisex to us.
  19. Roone

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "red-haired"

    • Description:

      Roone is a lively, attractive and unusual redhead entry brought into the mix by the late TV sports and news executive Roone Arledge, who seemed to own it as a one-person name when he was alive.
  20. Raziela

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "the Lord's secret"

    • Description:

      Most graceful of the Raz names, relates to Graziella.