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Cat Names That Start With R

  1. Radcliff

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "red cliff"

    • Description:

      Harvard's sibling.
  2. 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.
  3. Roth

    • Origin:

      German

    • Meaning:

      "redhead"

    • Description:

      This surname-name originated as a nickname for redheads.
  4. 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.
  5. Rodolfo

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "bold wolf"

    • Description:

      Romanticizes Rudolph and distances the name from the red-nosed reindeer. After remaining steadily in the US Top 500 for much of the twentieth century, Rodolfo has been slipping of late.
  6. Rizpah

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "hot coal"

    • Description:

      In the Book of Samuel, Rizpah is a concubine of Saul. When her sons were killed, she built a house around their bodies and refused to leave their side for seven months.
  7. Raga

    • Origin:

      Sanskrit, musical term

    • Meaning:

      "color or melody"

    • Description:

      Raga is musical, yes, but that 'rag' syllable worries us.
  8. Rondal

    • Description:

      Rondal is a masculine name that serves as a variation of Ronald, which derives from Old Norse elements meaning 'ruler's counselor' or 'mighty ruler.' This alternative spelling maintains the strong, decisive character of Ronald while offering a subtle distinction. The name has a firm, solid quality with its straightforward pronunciation. Rondal saw modest usage in the United States during the mid-20th century when Ronald was at its peak popularity, particularly in southern regions. It carries associations with leadership, wisdom, and authority from its etymological roots. While less common than Ronald, Rondal offers parents a way to honor traditional naming patterns while providing a slightly unique twist that distinguishes their child.

  9. Reading

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "son of the red-haired"

    • Description:

      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.
  10. Romary

    • Origin:

      French variation of Romaric, German, and Scottish surname

    • Meaning:

      "famously strong"

    • Description:

      Romary is most commonly seen as a surname, although it would make a charming first name for a boy or girl. It has French and Scottish origins — the French form is a variation of the given name Romaric and has also been adopted as a surname. The meaning of the Scottish surname is unknown.
  11. Radha

    • Origin:

      Sanskrit

    • Meaning:

      "success, prosperity"

    • Description:

      Radha (also called Radhika, Radharani, or Radhe) is an important goddess in Hinduism, the queen and favourite consort of the god Krishna. She is also sometimes considered an avatar of Lakshmi, goddess of beauty, wealth and prosperity.
  12. Rixa

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Richiza, Richenza, or Rikissa, German

    • Meaning:

      "wealthy"

    • Description:

      A nickname for medieval names such as Richenza and Rikissa, which were derived from the Germanic name Richiza. RIxa could easily be adapted for modern use, particularly if you're looking to honor a Richard.
  13. Rupa

    • Origin:

      Sanskrit

    • Meaning:

      "silver"

    • Description:

      Related to the Indian word and currency "rupee', Rupa derives its meaning from the ancient Sanskrit language, and can mean both silver and beautiful. Rupa also has strong historical and literary associations (as Rupa Bhawani was a noted 16th Century poetess and mystic) from Kashmir.
  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. 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!
  16. Raimond

    • Origin:

      Estonian variation of Raymond, German

    • Meaning:

      "wise-protector"

    • Description:

      The short form, Raivo, is more common these days.
  17. Raido

    • Origin:

      Proto-Germanic

    • Meaning:

      "ride, journey"

    • Description:

      Raido is the rune that corresponds with the Latin letter R in the Elder Furthark runic alphabet. In Old English, it was translated at Rad.

      Nowadays it makes an interesting baby name for linguists and language-enthusiasts.

  18. 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.
  19. Rego

    • Origin:

      Portuguese

    • Meaning:

      "ditch, channel"

    • Description:

      A surname that could become a first, an alternate to the already-taken REGIS.
  20. 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.