575+ Girl Names That End in R
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of 29
Otter
Animal name
While we don't see many parents adopting Otter as a name for their own babies, Zooey Deschanel put this one in the lexicon when she used it as a middle name for her adorably-named daughter Elsie…
Wilder
Word name and surname
"wild, untamed, uncontrolled"
The name Wilder is still used more than 90 percent of the time for boys, but it's being used quietly for girls too. with 50 receiving the name in a recent year. Along with the rest of the Wild and…
Amor
Latin
"love"
The Latin word for love, Amor is a concise and strong choice that's currently on the rise in the US. Given to more than 150 girls in a recent year (along with 70 boys), Amor currently outranks the…
Painter
Occupational name
Painter is among the most creative choices in this very fashionable category of names, with a particularly pleasant sound. Whereas most occupational names conjure up physical labor, this one feels…
Glacier
Nature name, French
"ice"
Nature names are often associated with Spring and Summer, but Glacier is ideal for a winter baby.
Bridger
English
"lives near the bridge"
Bridger follows one of the recent trendy name formulas: a brisk first syllable + -er ending + history as a surname. It recently broke through the top 1000 on the boys side, but Bridger remains a…
Danger
English word name
"the possibility of suffering harm or injury"
Austin Powers famously said "Danger is my middle name," and for more and more children this is ringing true. Some babies are receiving Danger as their first name, in the style of lively word names…
Doctor
Word name
Occupational names are hot right now, and Doctor has recently reemerged as an option. It's also an honorific name, a la Bishop, King, and Princess. It's never been popular for boys or girls—Doctor…
Drummer
Occupational word name
Blogger No Big Dill introduced the world to her son Drummer back in 2011, adding it to the baby name pool. Like similar stylish names Gardener and Parker, Drummer is an occupational name that works…
Meteor
Word name
Daring astronomical choice that's sure to shock Grandma and Grandpa.
Power
Word name
A mighty name that gets straight to the point. Power could fall under the category of modern virtue names, although it's stronger-willed than current favorites True, Zen, and Justice.
Racer
Word name
Baby name for those with the need for speed. Racer has received several celebrity endorsements in recent years, including Lara Bingle and Sam Worthington and Robert Rodriguez.
Ranger
French
"forest guardian"
The range of occupational baby names is ever expanding, and Ranger is a recent addition to the list. It feels both natural—reminiscent of park rangers—and western and rugged, as in the Lone Ranger.…
Rhymer
English word name
Creative alternative to names like Riley, Ryder, and Ryker, of which you'll find many in a Kindergarten classroom. As a poetry-related baby name, Rhymer feels more unexpected than Sonnet or Poet.
Rocker
Word name, English, "performer or lover of rock music; one who lives or works by the rocks"
"performer or lover of rock music; one who lives or works by the rocks"
If there are too many rockstars to honor on your list, cut right to the chase with Rocker. It might raise a few eyebrows, but with names like Rocky, Parker, Palmer, Lyric, and Rebel being used,…
Thunder
English word name
Noisy baby name heard less often than Storm or Rain, but we forecast that Thunder will get some more attention, especially as a middle name. Usain Bolt used it for one of his twin sons, born in 2021.
Tower
English word name
"a tall, narrow building; to rise to a great height"
This architectural word name could be used for the child of someone in real estate, but it feels less spirited than some of the other word name inspired by nature or virtues.
Valor
Word name
"courage and bravery"
A modern virtue name with ancient charm, Valor works well as it doesn't come up in everyday conversation all that often. Predominantly used for boys, Valor has been given to a slowly growing number…
Auöur
Auöur (also written as Auður without the umlaut) is a traditional feminine Icelandic name with deep Norse roots. Derived from Old Norse 'auðr' meaning 'wealth,' 'prosperity,' or 'rich,' it was borne…
Ragnheiöur
Ragnheiöur is a feminine name with Norse origins, primarily found in Iceland. The name combines elements meaning 'counsel' or 'advice' (ragn) and 'brightness' or 'honor' (heiðr), creating a meaning…