575+ Girl Names That End in R
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Elynor
Elynor is an uncommon variant spelling of Eleanor, a name with Greek and Provençal origins meaning 'light' or 'bright one.' This distinctive spelling gives a fresh twist to the classic name while…
Gardner
English
"keeper of the garden"
One of the best of this fashionable occupational group, strong and particularly well suited to a girl, also with alluring connection to glamour girl Ava Gardner.
Gardener
Latin
"keeper of the garden"
One of the most pleasant and evocative of the hot new occupational names. Related name: Gardner, as in Ava.
Gardiner
English
"gardner"
Variation of Gardner. This spelling has a namesake in Rosalie Gardiner Jones, the American suffragette.
Gaynor
Welsh
"white and smooth, soft"
Gaynor is an early androgynous name with a positive association, related to the Cornish megahit name Jennifer.
Gayner
Gayner is a feminine name that likely originated as a variant spelling of Gaynor, which itself developed as a surname from the Old French name 'Guinevere' or possibly from Welsh elements meaning…
Gaenor
Variation of Gaynor, Welsh
"white and smooth"
A strong, classic, simple name that has nonetheless never been overexposed.
Genever
Genever is an uncommon feminine name with possible connections to Geneva, the Swiss city whose name derives from the Celtic word 'genawa' meaning 'estuary' or 'mouth.' Alternatively, it might relate…
Gennifer
English variation of Jennifer
Does not improve on the pretty but overused favorite.
Ginnifer
Ginnifer is a modern feminine name that emerged as a phonetic respelling of Jennifer, which derives from the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar, meaning "fair and smooth." This variant spelling gained visibility…
Genifer
Genifer is an alternative spelling of Jennifer, which derives from the Welsh name Guinevere, meaning 'white wave' or 'fair spirit.' This spelling variation maintains the pronunciation of the original…
Bahr
German surname
"bear, boar"
Ginger
English diminutive
Originally a unisex nickname for a redhead -- red hair is called "ginger" in Britain -- or for the name Virginia, Ginger perennially wears pink gingham and spike heels.
Ginjer
Ginjer is a contemporary feminine name that represents a creative spelling variation of Ginger. Originally derived from the name of the spicy root plant, Ginger came into use as a nickname for people…
Answer
English word name
"answer"
An implied spiritual meaning makes this a plausible new name.
Glimmer
Word name
Glimmer is shimmery but a little too showy, as is Glitter, a character on a TV sitcom-- while Glimmer appears in The Hunger Games .
Greer
Scottish, contraction of surname Gregor; Latin
"alert, watchful"
This attractive Scottish surname choice, has a certain amount of glamour thanks to feisty British-born red-haired forties Academy Award winner Greer Garson, who was born Eileen Evelyn Greer…
Grier
Scottish, spelling variation of Greer
"alert, watchful"
The spelling variation Greer may be much more popular, but this one might appeal to fans of Bryer and Brier. Given to 18 girls (and 8 boys) in the US in a recent year, Greer is used about five times…
Grear
Grear is an unusual feminine name with Scottish and English origins, likely derived from either a surname or possibly a variant of Greer. The name may have roots in the Scottish surname MacGregor or…
Ellinor
Swedish, Norwegian, and Danish variation of Eleanor, meaning unknown, or Elin, Swedish variation of Ellen
"torch, shining light"
Eleanor is a rising classic in the US, and the similarly-pronounced Ellinor is a favorite in Sweden and Norway. While Eleanor is not considered one of the many Helen variations, some sources say that…