575+ Girl Names That End in R

A widely used name in medieval Europe that's been almost completely forgotten. Blanche still reads as old lady-ish, and the frilly "-fleur" doesn't make it feel younger. But it could be a striking, not to say iconic, choice for a bold parent, especially if they had some sort of connection to white flowers or the Middle Ages.

Jinger is a feminine name that represents a modern, creative spelling of Ginger. Originally, Ginger was a nickname derived from the spice, which became popularized as a given name in the mid-20th century. The variant spelling with 'J' emerged later, gaining some recognition through its use by the Duggar family on the reality TV show '19 Kids and Counting' for their daughter Jinger. This spelling gives the classic name a contemporary twist while maintaining its pronunciation. Jinger conveys qualities associated with the spice—warmth, zest, and energy. While still relatively uncommon, this spelling variant appeals to parents seeking familiar sounds with distinctive spellings.

Feather, though it was used for a character in a Walter Mosley novel, seems too light and fluttery for a real-life girl.

In centuries gone past, no one would have considered this occupational surname for their daughter; tanners were associated with terrible smells and stained skin as a result of the processes used to treat hides to make leather. But now, we see increasing numbers of parents in the US choosing this for their girls. Given the popularity of other two-syllable T names like Taylor and Tyler, Tanner has some appeal for those looking for a non-frilly name for their girls. For what it is worth, we prefer the Greek name Tana, which has an infinitely more pleasant meaning.

It may sound sweet smelling, but remember, it was the name of the little skunk in Bambi. Better to pick a single bloom from the bouquet, like Violet or Lily or Daisy.

Also a city near Tel Aviv, Hadar is a name found primarily in Israel. There is also a citrus fruit associated with the holiday of Sukkat the Torah calls the "hadar fruit".

Turkish cognate of the name River among English-speakers. However, unlike River, Nehir is an exclusively feminine name in Turkey.

A warm-sounding word and virtue name used by the Puritans and still popular in parts of Africa, especially in the Favour spelling.

Zahir is traditionally a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning 'shining,' 'visible,' or 'apparent,' though it has seen some usage as a feminine name as well. With roots in Islamic tradition, Zahir is one of the 99 names of Allah in Islamic theology, specifically referring to the divine attribute of manifest presence. The name has gained international recognition beyond Arabic-speaking regions due to its appealing sound and powerful meaning. As a feminine name, Zahir offers a strong, distinctive quality with spiritual significance. Its cross-cultural potential makes it accessible to diverse families seeking a name with Middle Eastern origins and positive associations. The name's pronunciation (zah-HEER) flows elegantly while its meaning conveys brightness and clarity—attributes many parents wish for their daughters.

Sometimes spelled Emer and pronounced "EE-mer," the legendary wife of Cuchulainn possessed the six gifts of womanhood: beauty, voice, speech, wisdom, chastity, and needlework. A fresh alternative to Emma, but the two have the potential to be frequently confused.

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.

Easter has been used as a name for several hundred years, as part of the day-naming tradition; now, this rarely heard holiday celebration name would make a novel choice for a springtime baby. Background:The early Anglo-Saxon monk and scholar Bede took the name of a goddess--Eostre-- whose feast was celebrated at the vernal equinox and gave it to the Christian festival of the resurrection of Christ.

Attractive Spanish name heard in the movie Spanglish. Roll that final r. Or say it the French way: Fleur.

Potentially a cool route to Ellie and similar in sound to Alexa and Elisha, Elixir is a word name associated with healing, magic, and gold. Yet to appear in the US stats, it would make a very cool choice for a fictional character.

This is one elaboration of the ubiquitous Isobel that we think should be chosen more often and would work well in many languages.

As a name, Morningstar is the English translation of Morgenstern, a German-Jewish surname. The planet Venus is called Morningstar when it is visible before sunrise.

Kooper is more popular for boys than it is for girls, although the ratio of male to female usage is lower for Kooper versus Cooper. That could be a selling point for Kooper if you like the sound of Cooper for a daughter, but not the automatic assumption of "it's a boy!"

This sunny new word name is gender neutral, used for 13 baby girls and 12 boys in 2021. Along with other celestial and weather choices, we can see Solar getting hotter.

This bright and breezy Spanish nature name sounds fresher than its inverse, Marisol.

This simplified spelling of Claire does not improve on the more popular version.