Updated October 2026
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English, Arabic
"advisor; red; cool, extremely good; thunder"
The cool and edgy Rad might just work as a fresh spin on the likes of Brad, Chad, Rod, and Randy. Used as a word to describe something exciting and extremely good, it's a synonym for cool, awesome,…
Short form of Richard, English, German
"dominant ruler"
A traditional nickname for Richard, popular in the 60s, Richie joins Scottie and Stevie as "boyish"-nickname-names for girls. Used occasionally in the 20th-century, it re-entered the US charts in…
English
"rocky lake; rocky valley"
Rocky meets Franklin in this contemporary name, which may be interpreted as meaning "rocky lake" or "rocky valley" from the literal English meaning of "rock" and either the Welsh llyn or glyn . Also…
"red meadow"
An emerging unisex surname name. Radley is more common for boys — it could be seen as an updated version of Bradley — but for girls, it's a rare alternative to Hadley and Adley. Radley is also a…
English nickname
The most outlandish Beatles-inspired name, if Lennon or McCartney are too tame for you. Ringo Starr is the stage name of drummer Richard Starkey, taken from his nickname Ringo (because he wore lots…
"settlement of Royce"
To honor Roy's son...or grandson.
English occupational name
"bailiff, sheriff, local official"
A rising star for boys in recent years, Reeves has the gender neutral potential of Reese. Given to 13 girls in a recent count (compared to 67 boys), it comes from the medieval occupation name, Reeve,…
Variation of Rocky, English, Italian
"rock; rest; rook"
Retro nickname Rocky with a spelling twist that feels both very modern (think Indi, Rori, Remi, Beni) but also totally in tune with its vintage vibes (think Joni, Patti, Terri, Toni). Chosen by…
"Ralph's settlement"
Down-to-earth surname name with a drawl, also associated with cereal and dog food.
"low-lying land"
A surname occasionally used as a first, as in former attorney general Ramsey Clark. This spelling is now closely associated with the psychopathic Game of Thrones villain Ramsay Snow (later Ramsay…
English from German
"powerful counsel"
Serious surname choices, the latter form known via award-winning author Reynolds Price.
English, diminutive of Robert
"bright fame"
Rob has claimed Bob's turf.
English "rocky lake; rocky valley"
A -lynn name with a cool, unisex edge, Rocklynn blends Rock or Rocky with the Welsh llyn or gwyn , giving it a nature-y, outdoorsy meaning. Alternatively, it may blend the Spanish names Rocío and…
English, feminine variation of Randall; also Arabic
"delicate desert tree"
Sounds incomplete, like a pet form of Miranda.
Word name
" statement offered in explanation or justification"
A modern virtue-esque name that suggests agreeability, logic, and intentionality, Reason has appeared in the stats for boys since the early 1900s, but it didn't really see any significant usage until…
River name or variation of Roan
"flowing; raven"
Ro- names are on trend, with Rowan, Romy, Rosemary Rosalie, and Rory in the US charts, but how about this rare option? Rhone may derive from the name of a river in southeastern France, that takes its…
Scottish, English
"settlement by the brushwood"
A surname and a place name, Reston blends the sounds of Weston, Stetson, Rhett, and Reese, giving it an on-trend feel. Derived from the Old Scottish Ristun (itself adapted from Old English), the name…
Hebrew, or modern nickname for Rowan, Robert, and similar
"my shepherd"
Rowan meets Joey in this nickname-y style choice, and it may well be a modern creation, blending the classic nickname for Joseph with the contemporary favorite Ro- sound. However, Roey may have more…
Chosen by aviators Charles and Anne Lindbergh for their daughter, Reeve could work as a distinctive alternative to Reese. While it is currently more popular for boys, nine girls received the name in…
"dominant ruler + beloved, bitter, drop of the sea"
An extremely rare name, used predominantly in the town of Bury in North Western England, Richmal is most notably borne by writer Richmal Crompton, known for her Just William novels. The exact origins…