Names Ending in R for Girls

In Irish mythology, Fionnabhair (Old Irish Findabair or Finnabair) is the daughter of Queen Medb of Connacht and Ailill, whose beauty is exploited by her mother to persuade a long line of warriors to face the legendary hero Cú Chulainn in single-combat. All are defeated and killed, a bloody battle ensues, and Fionnabhair drops dead of shame when she discovers that she has inadvertently been the cause of all the death and destruction. 
Fionnabhair is most likely derived from Old Irish fionn "white" + síabar "spectre", making it a cognate of the Old Welsh name Gwenhwyfar, which is the root of Arthurian Guinevere. It may also derive from Old Irish find "white, fair" and abair "brow; eyelash". 
Variants include Fionavar (used in the Fionavar Tapestry trilogy by Guy Gavriel Kay), Finnavear, Fennor/Fennore (found in several Irish place names), Finora/Fenora and Fionnúir.

Fionnabhair

The name of a grass plant native to India, which is used in aromatherapy and for its essential oil. Vetiver could make for a striking alternative to Violet, Clover or Juniper.

Vetiver

A pretty Welsh name with potential, especially for those who enjoy Maven, Maeve, and Mira. Occasionally used in Wales, a notable bearer is Welsh singer Meinir Gwilym.
 
Likely meaning "maiden", though "slender" and "young girl" are also suggested, the name features in a folk tale from north-west Wales called Rhys and Meinir, two lovers whose wedding day came to a tragic end. 
 Legend goes that Meinir followed the tradition of the "Wedding Quest", hiding from her soon-to-be husband and selecting an oak tree as her hiding place. Rhys searched for her, but, even with help from family and friends, was unable to find her. Years later, on a stormy night, Rhys was sheltering under the oak tree, which was then cracked in two by lightening. Out feel Meinir's skeleton, still in her wedding dress, and Rhys, unable to bear it, died. 
 
A gruesome connection perhaps, that may appeal to certain children.

Meinir

We have Seven, Five, and Eleven—how about Four?

Four

A unisex Hebrew name which also happens to belong to one of the Elven races in Tolkien's legendarium.

Eldar

A bright and sparky Basque name with a lovely celestial meaning.

Izar

Unlike its identical male counterpart, Ainar as a feminine name derives from Kazakh ay "moon" plus either a Persian element meaning "pomegranate" or an Arabic word meaning "fire".

Ainar

Alifair

Allifair

You might be surprised to see Arthur listed as a feminine name, but our database pulls in every name that appears on every name popularity list from anywhere ever. (Note: Lots of countries don't keep name popularity data, but if they do, we have it). Therefore some parents at some point named their daughters Arthur.

While Arthur appearing as a girl name might sometimes have been down to registrar error, it could equally have been a given to a girl if it was a family name (or surname) that may not have otherwise been passed on. Regardless of the reasons, more than 3000 girls have been registered as Arthur in the US since records began in the late 19th century and at its 1928 peak, it was given to 94 girls, which can't all have been accidental!
Besides, if James and Wyatt can be girls' names, why NOT Arthur? The nicknames Art or Artie are certainly gender-neutral after all. In fact, seven girls were called Arthur in the US in a recent year, after than name being exclusively masculine for most of the 90s and 2000s.

Arthur

Auðr was a male character in the Prose Edda — Thor's uncle and the son of the god of the night. Today it's more commonly seen in its Icelandic form, Auður, a Top 50 girl name in Iceland.

Auðr

Auður is the Icelandic form of Auðr, a unisex name found in the Prose Edda. It shares a root with names including Odette, Otto, Ottilie, and Odile.

Auður

Auour is a feminine name of Icelandic origin, though the more common spelling is Auður (with an eth character). This ancient Norse name carries profound meaning, traditionally translated as 'wealth,' 'prosperity,' or 'fortune.' In Norse culture, the name has historical significance and appears in Icelandic sagas. The name's unusual letter combination and pronunciation (roughly 'ow-thur' in Icelandic) make it distinctive in English-speaking contexts. Auour represents a connection to Scandinavian heritage and carries associations with Viking strength and Nordic cultural traditions. While rare outside Iceland, it offers parents seeking unique names with historical depth an authentic option with positive connotations of abundance and good fortune.

Auour

So many occupations have been adopted as names that nothing seems strange any more. Author is a truly unique choice, appearing on neither side of the extended popularity list since the 90s. More familiar in the first half of the 20th century (when it entered the Top 1000 for boys),  Author might prove to be an inspirational choice for a baby born into a family of writers.

Author

A German occupational surname deriving from the German word Bad, meaning "bath". Its most famous bearer in recent years has been (the notorious) RBG – former Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, making this a great feminist name or a nod to a lawyer in the family. Its simple, dynamic, er-ending sound fits right in with the likes of Harper, Piper and Saylor.

Bader

Brand-new surname-name rising for both genders (though leaning masculine) that might appeal to Marvel fans, as in Bruce Banner, and as a patriotic choice, in reference to "The Star-Spangled Banner", the US national anthem. Though it was given to just 7 girls in a recent year, it was also chosen for 66 boys.

Banner

A strong unisex option with an uplifting meaning.

Bayar

This ferocious and fuzzy animal name has started to see some use among baby girls, particularly as a middle name. Reporter Katy Tur has a daughter named Eloise Judy Bear, while influencers Quincy and Dylan Jordan named their daughter Davie Bear in 2025.

Bear

The name of a small town in Verona, Belfior would make a distinct alternative to the popular "Bel" names.

Belfior

Blær is a rare Icelandic name meaning "light gust or breeze" that made headlines due to one family's battle to be allowed to use it for their daughter. Iceland has strict name laws and it is not permitted to use a traditionally male name for a girl. The name was finally allowed when she was 15 years old. Blær is also a (female) character in a novel by the famous Icelandic writer Halldór Laxness.

 Alternatively, Blaer may be considered a variant spelling of the Scottish name Blair, meaning "dweller by the plain".

Blaer

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 67)

575+ Girl Names That End in R