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Cat Names That Start With R

  1. Riker

    • Origin:

      German

    • Meaning:

      "rich; powerful"

    • Description:

      Riker gets relatively little use as a variation of Ryker, likely because of the connection to Riker's Island, the New York City prison. It was named after NYC magistrate Richard Riker, whose ancestor Abraham Rycken first purchased the island.
  2. Revel

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "rejoice"

    • Description:

      Revel is a joyous word name that may appeal to parents wanting a non-traditional Biblical choice or simply a name that expresses how they feel.
  3. Rumo

    • Origin:

      Cornish

    • Meaning:

      "red"

    • Description:

      Ancient martyr name that sounds totally modern, but perhaps too close to rumor.
  4. Rocket

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      Starbaby name that might prove too supercharged for real life, but if like director Robert Rodriguez you're interested only in boys' names starting with R, you may need to add Rocket (and Rebel and Racer) to your list.
  5. Ramiro

    • Origin:

      Spanish; Portuguese

    • Meaning:

      "great judge"

    • Description:

      A charming -o name with cool nickname possibilities, Ramiro is also a historical choice: there were 2 Aragonese Spanish kings named Ramiro.
  6. 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.
  7. Randall

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "shield-wolf"

    • Description:

      Medieval name without much of a future.
  8. Rock

    • Origin:

      Word name or diminutive of Rocco

    • Meaning:

      "rock or rest"

    • Description:

      Rock definitely has a macho image, if a somewhat caricatured one, ala The Rock. But with the rise of word names and also of tough guy names, Rock feels more plausible than it did a generation ago.
  9. Rawlins

    • Origin:

      British surname

    • Description:

      Easy (Ezekiel) Rawlins is the hard-boiled detective created by Walter Mosley.
  10. Rufina

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "red-haired"

    • Description:

      A feminine form of Rufus, which has potential in the current trend for ancient Roman names.
  11. Rogan

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "redhead"

    • Description:

      Rogan makes a great, roguish alternative for the more popular Logan, Ronan and Rowan.
  12. 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.

  13. Romary

    • Origin:

      French variation of Romaric, German, and Scottish surname

    • Meaning:

      "famously strong"

    • Description:

      Romy lovers, here's a new one for you! Romary is a surname with French and Scottish roots and has historically been a masculine given name in France. It would be a great choice on either sex, but feels slightly more feminine with the -mary ending and Romy nickname.
  14. 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.
  15. Richie

    • Origin:

      Short form of Richard

    • Description:

      Richie was once a popular enough nickname for Richard that it made the Top 1000 all by itself. It's seriously out of style now -- though still a better choice than Dick or even Ricky.
  16. Rudyard

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "red enclosure"

    • Description:

      Often thought of as a one-peson name because of Jungle Book writer Kipling, this was actually his middle name. He was middle-named for Rudyard Lake in Staffordshire, the beauty of which inspired his parents to reference it in their first child's name. Trivia tidbit: Actress Kim Raver gave her son Leo the middle name of Kipling.
  17. Rogue

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      For parents who hope their child will one day carve their own path.
  18. Ramone

    • Origin:

      Musical name

    • Description:

      Ramon is a common Latin male name, but Ramone would clearly be in tribute to the early punk rock group--each of whose members took on the last name Ramone.
  19. Randi

    • Description:

      Randi as a masculine name has Scandinavian origins, derived from the Old Norse 'Randr' meaning 'shield' or 'rim of a shield.' In countries like Norway, it serves as a diminutive of Randolf or Randulf, compound names containing elements meaning 'shield' and 'wolf.' While Randi is predominantly feminine in the United States, it maintains masculine usage in Nordic countries. The name's popularity for boys peaked in the mid-20th century but has since declined. It features a straightforward pronunciation and friendly sound, with the '-i' ending giving it an approachable quality. Randi exemplifies the interesting phenomenon of gender-fluid names that carry different gender associations across cultures. For male bearers, it offers both strength in its meaning and the uniqueness of being less common for boys in many Western countries.

  20. 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.