Names Ending in R for Girls

Harnoor

Khlover

This boys' name is a name that may be starting to cross over into the pink list in the US - with over 50 baby girls named Lamar in 2015. For what it is worth, we consider that Lamarr might be a better alternative for girls, given its connection to the extraordinary Hedy Lamarr, screen actress and inventor of the technology eventually used in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technology.

Lamar

Heer

Mehr is a feminine name with Persian origins, meaning 'sun' or 'love.' In Persian culture, it's associated with kindness, affection, and warmth. The name also has connections to Mithra, an ancient Indo-Iranian divinity of covenant, light, and oath. Mehr is popular in Iran, Pakistan, India, and other countries with Persian cultural influence. It has a simple, elegant sound that transcends cultural boundaries, making it increasingly appealing to parents seeking a name with both meaningful heritage and contemporary appeal. The name's connection to light and love gives it a positive, uplifting quality that resonates across different cultural contexts.

Mehr

This common German-Jewish surname is a fast riser among boys but lately has been picked up by parents of girls as well. Notable figures with the surname include designer Jonathan Adler, Freud contemporary Alfred Adler, and decorator Frances Adler Elkins and her brother, architect David Adler.

Adler

Amar as a feminine name has different origins than its more common masculine counterpart. While rare for girls, feminine Amar can be traced to Sanskrit origins meaning 'immortal' or 'eternal.' In some cultures, it's considered a variation of Amara, meaning 'grace' or 'eternal beauty.' The name carries a sense of enduring strength and timelessness. As a female name, Amar remains uncommon in Western countries but has seen occasional use in South Asian communities and among parents seeking cross-cultural names with meaningful origins. Its brevity combined with its melodic sound and profound meaning makes it an attractive choice for parents looking for a name that is both distinctive and meaningful for their daughters.

Amar

Soft and alluring, much like the similarly named cloth, but might have political implications. 

Kashmir

Kawsar

Kawthar

Manar is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "beacon of light," "lighthouse," or "place of fire." In Arabic astronomy, Al-Manar refers to the bright star Arcturus. The name has deep cultural significance in Middle Eastern communities while offering cross-cultural appeal through its melodic sound and meaningful etymology. Manar is relatively uncommon in Western countries but has seen increasing usage in multicultural communities. Its simple two-syllable structure makes it accessible to English speakers while maintaining authentic Arabic pronunciation. The name carries powerful symbolism of guidance and illumination, making it both beautiful and meaningful. For parents seeking a name with Arabic heritage that translates elegantly across cultures, Manar offers spiritual depth with a contemporary feel.

Manar

Nadar

Sadler is another new entrant in the trendy occupational surname category, one particularly prime for a horse lover. It is extremely rare, but also extremely gender-balanced in the US. For girls, it could make for an unconventional route to Sadie.

Sadler

Tymber

Similar in style to Carter, Harper, and Hunter, this arty occupational name has been gaining attention in the US in recent years — mostly for boys, but also a small number of girls. Predominantly associated with wood carving, it could also be linked to those who carve stone, marble, ice, pumpkins, or meat. 
 
While some may read the "carver" meaning as creative and artistic, others may find it a little grisly and violent, but there is a way around this association if you love the sound or it's a family surname. It may also have its origins in the Norman French caruier meaning "wagon, cart" which could feel more neutral.
 
In a recent year, Carver was given to 11 girls, compared to 120 boys, however, celebs Amanda Marie Mizell and JJ Mizell named their daughter Carver Christine in 2025, which may put Carver on more people's radar.

Carver

Keller is a German surname that originated as an occupational name for a cellar or store master. It may be an honorific for deaf-blind author and activist Helen Keller.

Keller

Yenifer

Aimar

Anhar is a feminine name with Arabic origins, though it remains relatively rare globally. In Arabic, the name can mean 'daybreak' or 'early morning light,' symbolizing new beginnings and brightness. This lyrical name carries beautiful imagery of dawn's first light breaking through darkness. Despite its melodic quality and meaningful symbolism, Anhar has not achieved widespread usage in Western countries but may be more common in Middle Eastern and North African regions. The name's exotic feel and flowing pronunciation give it a distinctive quality that might appeal to parents seeking a unique name with authentic cultural roots. Its connection to light and new days provides a hopeful and positive association for a child.

Anhar

Sometimes used as a short form of the bold Godfavour, this warm-sounding virtue name is popular in parts of Africa, where there is a strong tradition among Christian parents especially to choose spiritual word names for their children. 
 
In the US, the Favor spelling was selected for 31 girls in a recent year, while in England and Wales, Favour was given to 16 girls, down from its 2009 peak, when it ranked in the Top 1000!

Favour

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 8)

575+ Girl Names That End in R