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French
"little queen"
Reinette was the childhood nickname of Madame La Pompadour, perhaps a cute short form for Regina or Reina but hardly worthy of the full name on the birth certificate today.
French from Latin
"queen"
While the usual French word for queen is Reine, Régine is the francisized version of Regina.
Rébecca is the French variation of Rebecca, a name with Hebrew origins meaning 'to bind' or 'to tie,' featured prominently in biblical tradition as the wife of Isaac. The addition of the acute accent…
"oarsman"
Dashing unisex saint's name sometimes associated with the Cajun cadences of New Orleans.
Romain is a masculine name of French origin derived from the Latin 'Romanus,' meaning 'Roman' or 'from Rome.' This classic name has been used in France for centuries, honoring the historical…
Réba is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Reba, featuring an acute accent over the 'e'. The name Reba itself has multiple possible origins - it can be a short form of Rebecca…
Raffelle is a feminine name that appears to be a variant of Raffaella or Raphaela, the feminine forms of Raphael. The name has Hebrew origins meaning 'God has healed' or 'healing God.' This melodious…
Variation of Raphaela
Raymonde is a feminine name of French origin, derived from the Germanic elements 'ragin' (counsel) and 'mund' (protection). It represents the female counterpart to Raymond. Particularly popular in…
French and Polish form of Rocco
"rest"
Saint Roch -- pronounced like rock -- is the patron saint of dogs. Roch is definitely one of the coolest saints' names, but many Americans will say it like roach and not rock. You will have to…
Ramonde is a feminine name with French and Germanic roots. It's the feminine form of Raymond, which combines the Germanic elements 'ragin' (advice, counsel) and 'mund' (protection). While less common…
"rosary"
A spiritual French name with a bright sound, Rosaire featured in the French Top 500 right up until the 1960s, peaking in the late 1930s when it reached #232, and was given to 34 boys. The French word…
"little rock"
Rochelle rose to fame in the 1930s, thanks to actress Rochelle Hudson, who used it as a stage name. Derived from a French city name, it mean "little rock". Used nearly exclusively for girls, it has…
English, French
"redhead, fox-colored"
A diminutive or feminine form of Russell, Russie has an autumnal, rugged air. Used occasionally in the 20th-century, Russie could fit with the likes of Rusty, Stevie, Dusty, and Freddie.
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…
French compound of Rose and Hélène
"rose + shining light"
A pretty blend of floral classic Rose and the elegant French Hélène, this compound name could be interpreted as meaning "rose of light", "shining light of the rose", or perhaps "rosy, shining light".…
Filipino, Acadian, French
"friend of roses"
Poetic and gentle, Rosamie could make an unexpected alternative to Rosalie, Rosemary, and Romy. Predominantly used in the Philippines, it may be considered a variation of Rosamund (inspired by French…
Raimonda is a feminine name of Germanic origin, the female counterpart to Raymond. It combines the elements 'ragin' (advice, counsel) and 'mund' (protection), creating a meaning along the lines of…
Raymondine is a feminine derivative of Raymond, a Germanic name combining elements meaning 'advice' and 'protection' or 'counsel' and 'strong.' This elegant elaboration transforms the traditional…
French feminization of Robin, English
"bright fame"