Updated October 2024
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Spanish, diminutive of Ricardo
"dominant ruler"
Consider this short form for your little Richard.
Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese
"river or place of the cherry blossoms"
Rio is one of Japan's most popular girls' names, constantly sitting in that country's Top 10. Of course, Rio may also stem from the Portuguese and Spanish word for river, and the Brazilian city Rio…
Spanish
"rosary"
Anglo parents are taking note of this Hispanic classic, thanks to actress Rosario Dawson and a character on Will & Grace. Poetic and powerful, it comes from the Spanish title of the Virgin Mary,…
"pretty rose"
Rosalind feels fresher now.
"small river"
Short and feminine, Ria has a rhythmic flow.
Spanish and Portuguese version of Hebrew Raphaela
"God has healed"
This euphonious and lovely name is an internationally appealing choice, that, like Gabriela and Isabela before it, is beginning to be drawn into the American mainstream. Also spelled Raffaella…
Spanish and Italian
"reborn"
Elegant and worldly.
"dewdrops"
This name, which refers to Mary as the Virgin of the Dew, is all but unknown in the Anglo community, but popular enough in Hispanic families that it made the US Top 1000 until least until 2006. Also…
Spanish, diminutive of Rosa
"rose"
This spirited Spanish variation of Rosa was familiar in the mid-20th century, but is used more quietly now. Given to around 35 babies in the US each year, it could work as a fresh alternative to…
"king"
Rey, a Ray-soundalike that has ranked on the boys' side for the past 15 years, is about to get more popular for girls too, now that it's the name of the new heroine of the latest Star Wars movie.…
Spanish and Portuguese variation of Reginald
This lively Spanish and Portuguese form of Reginald/Reynold is especially popular in Brazil. In the US, the Reynaldo spelling has always been significantly more popular, though Reinaldo is also used…
Rosalin is a feminine name derived from 'Rosa', the Latin word for rose. It's a variation of Rosalind, which gained recognition through Shakespeare's character in 'As You Like It'. The name carries…
"judicious"
Pretty and unusual, worth consideration.
Renaldo is a masculine name with Latin and Spanish origins, being a variation of Reynaldo and Ronald. These names ultimately derive from the Old Norse 'Rögnvaldr,' combining 'regin' (advice,…
Rodas is a masculine name with multiple cultural connections. In Spanish, it relates to the word for 'wheels' or may reference Rodas, a Spanish locality. The name also has Greek connections, possibly…
Reinaldos is a masculine name of Germanic origin, representing a Spanish or Portuguese variant of Reynold or Reginald. These names derive from the Germanic elements "ragin" (counsel) and "wald"…
Rafela is a feminine name with Mediterranean roots, likely derived from the Hebrew name Rafael, meaning 'God has healed.' It represents a feminine variation of the more common Rafaela or Raphaela.…
Rafelia is a feminine name that appears to be a rare elaboration of Rafael or Raphaela. With Hebrew origins, it connects to the name Raphael, meaning 'God has healed' or 'healing God.' This uncommon…
Rafiela is a feminine name likely derived from the masculine name Raphael, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'God has healed.' This feminized variation maintains the melodic quality and spiritual…
Roderiga is a feminine name that represents the female form of Rodrigo, which derives from the Germanic elements 'hrod' (fame) and 'ric' (power, rule), together meaning 'famous ruler' or 'powerful…