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Cat Names That Start With R

  1. Rogan

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "redhead"

    • Description:

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

    • Origin:

      British surname

    • Description:

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

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "wanderer, traveler"

    • Description:

      A variant of Romer or Rohmer, or simply derived from the English word "roam", meaning to travel freely, spontaneously, wherever your feet may take you.
  4. Raziah

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "the Lord's secret"

    • Description:

      One of a number of Hebrew girls' namestarting with Raz. Others include Razel, Raziela,Razili and Raziya.
  5. 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."
  6. Renny

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "little prosperous one"

    • Description:

      Offbeat Anglicized form of the intractable Gaelic Rathnait.
  7. Rogue

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      For parents who hope their child will one day carve their own path.
  8. Rafa

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "happiness, prosperity"

    • Description:

      Sounds a bit like a shortening of Rafael or a condensation of Rafaela, but Rafa is a name in its own right. Whether you use it as a full name or a nickname, Rafa's casual coolness could allow it to follow in the footsteps of other tomboy names for girls, like Billie and Scout.
  9. Roth

    • Origin:

      German

    • Meaning:

      "redhead"

    • Description:

      This surname-name originated as a nickname for redheads.
  10. Rudi

    • Origin:

      Variation of Rudy, German

    • Meaning:

      "famous wolf"

    • Description:

      Rudy has been heard as a feminine name before — most notably on Rudy Huxtable, the young girl on The Cosby Show. This spelling makes it a bit girlier, although it's occasionally used for boys as well.
  11. Rufina

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "red-haired"

    • Description:

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

    • Origin:

      Hebrew, short form of Raziah

    • Meaning:

      "the Lord's secret"

    • Description:

      Raz is one of the many modern Israeli unisex names. It's simple and sleek and translates easily to English.
  13. Rollie

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Roland, German

    • Meaning:

      "famous throughout the land"

    • Description:

      As its parent name Roland comes back into style (yep, it’s happening), could there be an uptick in baby Rollies? Certainly as a pet form.
  14. 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.

  15. Rousseau

    • Origin:

      French surname

    • Meaning:

      "little redhead"

    • Description:

      Philosophical surname that could make an unusual first for a red-headed girl.
  16. Radcliff

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "red cliff"

    • Description:

      Harvard's sibling.
  17. Romaine

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "a Roman"

    • Description:

      In this country, likely to conjure up visions of leafy lettuce.
  18. 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.
  19. Richeza

    • Origin:

      Polish variation of Richiza, German

    • Meaning:

      "wealthy"

    • Description:

      Richeza was a name that had its heyday in the Middle Ages but has since fallen into disuse. Richeza, and its variation Richenza, were used by the Swedish and Polish royal families. In a modern context, Richeza could be used to honor an important Richard in the family.
  20. 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.