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575+ Girl Names That End in R

  1. Ever

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Meaning:

      "always, eternally, constantly"

    • Description:

      A simple, unusual word name with an evocative meaning, Ever feels similar enough to Eva, Evelyn, and Everly that it shifts easily into name territory. Actor Robert Carradine was ahead of the trends when he named his now grown-up actress daughter Ever back in the 70s, while more recently, it was used by both Milla Jovovich and Owain Yeoman.
  2. Cooper

    • Origin:

      English surname

    • Meaning:

      "barrel maker"

    • Description:

      Cooper is one of the American names used for both genders, but much more often for boys.
  3. Carter

    • Origin:

      English occupational name

    • Meaning:

      "cart maker or driver"

    • Description:

      One of the surname names for boys on its way to becoming unisex, this name broke into the Top 1000 for the first time in 2013 for girls. While it sounds masculine to us, because of its two-syllable er-ending sound so trendy with boys’ names, many parents apparently disagree.
  4. Hunter

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "one who hunts"

    • Description:

      This surname gained momentum in the 1990s, when it was particularly in vogue for males. However, it seems to be experiencing a surge for females—it was one of the fastest-rising names of 2013, jumping 266 spots back into the Top 1000.
  5. Endeavour

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "challenge, endeavor"

    • Description:

      Extravagant virtue name which is notably the first name of the British TV detective Inspector Morse.
  6. Sailor

    • Origin:

      Occupational name

    • Description:

      Supermodel Christie Brinkley launched an entire name genre when she picked this breezy occupational name for her daughter in 1998, and it has become more prevalent in recent decades. The Saylor version, which you might consider a spelling spin or a surname-name, is now among the Top 500 names for girls, given to three times as many baby girls as the Sailor spelling. Counted together, Saylor and Sailor were used for about 1000 baby girls in one recent year in the US, versus about 100 boys.
  7. Wilder

    • Origin:

      Word name and surname

    • Meaning:

      "wild, untamed, uncontrolled"

    • Description:

      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 Wiley family, it's one of the hottest baby names starting with W. Certainly giving your child of either gender such a wilder name is setting them up for a certain kind of character and future.
  8. Sinclair

    • Origin:

      Scottish

    • Meaning:

      "from the town of St. Clair"

    • Description:

      The most famous Sinclair was the (male) writer Lewis, but these days the name works at least as well for a girl.
  9. Honor

    • Origin:

      English word and virtue name

    • Meaning:

      "honor"

    • Description:

      Honor is a somewhat more straight-laced virtue name than Hope or Grace, placing a high standard on any girl carrying it, but it's a goal worth setting. By choosing Honor for her daughter, Jessica Alba brought it very much into the modern world.
  10. Asher

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "fortunate, blessed, happy one"

    • Description:

      Asher is of course a very popular Biblical boys' name, but Australian actress Asher Keddie puts this in the girls' column too. Nearly 70 baby girls were named Asher in one recent year, about 1 percent of the total babies given the name. But if you've always loved Ashley and fear that now it's outdated, you might look to Asher as a worthy substitute.
  11. Walter

    • Description:

      Walter as a feminine name represents an uncommon gender-crossing usage of a traditionally masculine name. Of Germanic origin, Walter derives from the elements 'wald' meaning 'rule' or 'power' and 'hari' meaning 'army', thus translating to 'powerful warrior' or 'army ruler'. While historically and predominantly used for boys, some parents choose Walter for girls as part of the trend toward gender-neutral naming or to honor a family member. As a feminine name, Walter carries a distinctive, strong quality that stands out in contrast to more conventional feminine names. Though extremely rare for girls (with most Walters being male), this usage reflects contemporary willingness to challenge traditional gender-based naming conventions. When used for girls, Walter often elicits surprise and may be paired with more traditionally feminine middle names.

  12. Tamar

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "date palm tree"

    • Description:

      Tamar is a rich, strong Old Testament name sometimes given to girls born on the holiday of Sukkoth, as palm branches were used to make the roof of the sukkah. In the Bible, there are several Tamars, including a daughter of King David and also Absalom's daughter, who is praised for her 'fair countenance'.
  13. Chandler

    • Origin:

      English from French occupational name

    • Meaning:

      "candle maker"

    • Description:

      In the US, nearly 300 baby girls were named Chandler in the US last year, which first appeared on the girls' Top 1000 in the heyday of Friends. While the TV character was masculine, today the name is 43 percent female and climbing, making it one of the trendiest boy names for girls.
  14. Alafair

    • Origin:

      Romani

    • Meaning:

      "elf warrior or all true"

    • Description:

      The meaning and origin of this extremely rare name are unclear, but it may be related to the Germanic name Alvar "elf warrior", or to Allovera/Elvira "all true". Historically, it has been recorded predominantly in traveling Romani families in Britain and in the American South during the 19th century.
  15. Calder

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "rocky water"

    • Description:

      One art name that sounds distinctly more masculine. Unless you're a big mobile fan, keep thinking.
  16. Elinor

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Eleanor

    • Description:

      Slimmed down spelling is well-established and makes an old name more modern, for better and worse. Katie Couric spells her Elinor's name this way.
  17. Tyler

    • Origin:

      Occupational name

    • Meaning:

      "maker of tiles"

    • Description:

      This once-trendy name has been fading for both boys and girls. A Top 10 name from 1992 to 2000, it is now at Number 38 and falling. It was the surname of the tenth U.S. president.
  18. Hester

    • Origin:

      Medieval variation of Esther, Persian

    • Meaning:

      "star"

    • Description:

      The disgraced heroine of The Scarlet Letter's name, after long neglect, just might have a chance at revival, following in the wake of sister-name Esther. We've characterized her elsewhere as an eccentric aristocrat, much more accepted in the U.K. than she has been here.
  19. Viper

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "snake"

    • Description:

      Undeniably frightening and undeniably cool.
  20. Mar

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "sea"

    • Description:

      The Spanish and Portuguese word for "sea" is a Top 100 name in Spain. In America, it's sometimes used as a nickname for names like Martina and Marina, but it could also plausibly stand on its own.