Names Ending in R for Girls

Ambir

Ambor

You can call your daughter Sugar, but it's probably best to keep it as a term of endearment. For sweet names, you try Dulcie, Honey, Mitsu, Amai, Sherine, Melita, Eulalia, or Melina, but Sugar does work as a generic nickname.
 
A handful of babies have been registered as 'Sugar' over the years.

Sugar

Amer

Ammer

Anamar

Jenniver is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Jennifer, which derives from the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar, meaning 'white wave' or 'fair spirit.' This alternative spelling emerged in the late 20th century as parents sought ways to personalize the extremely popular Jennifer while maintaining its familiar sound and heritage. Unlike Jennifer, which dominated American name charts in the 1970s and 1980s, Jenniver remains quite rare, giving it a distinctive quality. The name carries the same melodic three-syllable pattern as its more common counterpart but stands out in written form. Parents might choose Jenniver to honor family traditions while adding a unique twist, creating a name that feels both familiar and individual.

Jenniver

A plausible and solid sounding word name that is reminiscent of Annika and Bianca, Anchor is both grounding and bold as a name. Plus, familiar nickname Annie is there as an option.

Anchor

Aner

Angelar

Jeniffer is a feminine name that serves as an alternative spelling of Jennifer, which originated as a Cornish form of Guinevere, meaning 'white wave' or 'fair spirit.' This variation maintains the familiar sound while offering a slight distinction in written form. Jennifer became extraordinarily popular in the mid-20th century, particularly in the 1970s when it was the #1 girls' name in America for several years. While the traditional spelling remains more common, Jeniffer has maintained consistent usage among parents seeking a subtle twist on the classic. The name carries the same friendly, approachable qualities as Jennifer while potentially feeling slightly more unique due to its spelling.

Jeniffer

Aleanor is a feminine name that appears to be a spelling variation of Eleanor, a classic name with Greek origins meaning 'bright, shining one' or 'light.' This alternative spelling maintains the elegant sound and historical significance of Eleanor while offering a slight distinction. The traditional Eleanor has royal connections across European history, including notable queens and noblewomen. Aleanor, while much rarer in usage, carries the same sophisticated air and timeless appeal. The name has never ranked among popular choices, making it an uncommon alternative for parents who appreciate the classic Eleanor but desire something slightly different. The name suggests brightness, intelligence, and nobility of character, just like its more common counterpart.

Aleanor

Anwaar

Anwar

An implied spiritual meaning makes this a plausible new name. 

Answer

Apolinar

Areather

Arether

Yağmur

Popular in Ireland, though not as popular as its spelling variant Eimear, Emer is a mythological name, associated with the legendary wife of the warrior hero Cuchulainn. She was said to possess the six gifts of womanhood: beauty, voice, speech, wisdom, chastity, and needlework.
 
While the exact meaning of Emer is unknown, one theory is that it means "swift" or "quick". 
 
Pronounced as EE-mer, this form of the name was most popular in 1983, when nearly 200 girls received the name, placing it in the Top 50. A more recent year saw it given to less that 2 girls, however.
 
Other forms of the name include Eimer and Éimhear (said as EH-ver), along with the Scottish variant Eimhir (pronounced AY-veer).

Emer

Girl names ending in R are rarer and less trendy than boy names with R endings, but there are some wonderful choices with R as a last letter.

The

 include Eleanor, Skylar, Esther, Parker, and Summer. And of course one of the most popular girls' names of all time ended with the letter R: Jennifer.



 that we recommend include Aster, Clover, Fifer, Honor, Leonor, Pilar, Sahar, and Winter.



, most frequently found in occupational names such as Carter and Cooper that are used more often for boys than for girls. But as many of these names become unisex and as more parents want their daughters' names to have the same gravitas as masculine names, we predict the R ending will become more stylish and popular for girls' names too.

Here are all the R-ending girl names on Nameberry, ordered by popularity on the site. 

Baby girl names that end in the letter r, including top r-ending girl names such as Harper and Eleanor and unique girl names that end with r, with meanings, origins, and popularity (Page 31)

575+ Girl Names That End in R