Updated October 2026
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German
"famous and strong"
Strong, historical, and bold, Roswitha is an Old Germanic name, notably borne by a 10th-century canoness and poet from Saxony, who is seen as one of the first female German writers and one of the…
Slovene form of Roswitha, German
The historic and bold Roswitha is an Old Germanic name, associated with a 10th-century poet and canoness, noted as one of the first female German writers and one of the few people to record life in…
Combination of Rose and Lene, German
"rose + shining light"
Roselene blends a botanical classic with a German diminutive of Helene or Magdalene. As such, it could be interpreted as meaning "shining light of the rose" or perhaps "rose of the tower, rose of…
French, German
"wise army"
Typically used as a masculine name, Rainier is a relative of Rayner that also appears on the map as a mountain in Washington state. Given to a handful of girls across the 2010s and 2020s, Rainier can…
Rike is a feminine name with Germanic origins, functioning as both a standalone name and a shortened form of names like Frederike or Ulrike. In German-speaking countries, particularly Northern…
"bright, shining crow"
A rare, ancient feeling Germanic name, Rochbert may appeal to those who enjoy Robert and Rocco but are looking for something truly distinctive. Comprised of the elements hruoh meaning "crow, rook"…
Ramonda is a feminine name with Spanish and Italian roots. It is the feminine form of Raymond, which derives from Germanic elements meaning 'advice' and 'protection.' The name has connections to…
"wise protector"
More out of style than Raymond.
German variation of Hebrew Raphaela
"God heals"
Whether spelled Raffaela, Rafaela, Raffaella, or Raphaela, a euphonius name with a dark-eyed, long-flowing-haired image. Like Gabriella and Isabella, is beginning to be drawn into the American…
Variation of Rebecca, Hebrew
"servant of God"
Rebekka is a more creative spelling -- at least in some people's opinion -- of the biblical favorite Rebecca. Rebekka is also the usual German version. The Rebekkah spelling was commonly used in…
Reinhilda is a feminine Germanic name combining the elements 'regin' meaning 'counsel' or 'power,' and 'hild' meaning 'battle' or 'conflict.' This powerful combination creates a name that…
Reinhilde is a feminine name of Germanic origin, combining 'rein' meaning 'pure' or 'clean' and 'hild' meaning 'battle' or 'conflict.' This powerful combination creates a meaning along the lines of…
Latin
"to be born again"
Common French and German alternative to Renata.
Greek
"shaken"
With a soft e, sounds like an affected pronunciation of Rita.
"eloquent speaker"
See RETA.
"small stream"
A male character in The Chronicles of Narnia , but could conceivably be used for a girl.
Rhita is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. It may function as a variant spelling of Rita, which derives from the Latin name Margarita meaning 'pearl.' In Welsh contexts, Rhita could be…
Robertha is a feminine name derived from the masculine Robert, which comes from the Germanic elements 'hrod' (fame) and 'beraht' (bright), meaning 'bright fame' or 'famous brilliance.' This feminine…
Ruperta is the feminine form of Rupert, originating from Germanic roots meaning "bright fame" or "shining glory." The name comes from the ancient elements 'hruod' (fame) and 'berht' (bright). Though…
"renowned ruler"
Unfashionably ornate female form of unfashionable Roderick.