Updated October 2026
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Invented name
Rydia of Mist is a sprite-like character in the Final Fantasy video game series. Fans of the game may consider it for their daughters as a rarer alternative to Lydia. Rydia first appeared on the…
German
"bright rose"
This fairytale-esque compound name is a contraction of Rose and Lore or Eleonore. A famous bearer is the retired gymnast Roselore Sonntag.
Modern invented name
One of several creations with the anda ending, this one drawing on the Muslim favorite Rashad.
German variation of Hebrew Raphaela
"God heals"
Whether spelled Raffaela, Rafaela, Raffaella, or Raphaela, a euphonius name with a dark-eyed, long-flowing-haired image. Like Gabriella and Isabella, is beginning to be drawn into the American…
Ungainly hybrid of Randi and Danielle.
English
"rainbow"
Modern respelling of Rainbow
Swahili
"agreeable"
Also spelled Radhiya, this is a strong but--as the definition says--agreeable name.
English word name
"parties"
Hiram Revels, the first ever African American senator in the United States, in a lovely namesake to accompany this cool mix of a word-name and surname.
Arabic
"white gazelle"
Rym is one of those simple-yet-uncommon names that's extremely rare in the US , where no baby girls were given the name last year. But it certainly can travel anywhere.
Finnish
"autumn foliage"
Ruska is a Finnish word referring to autumn foliage — often specifically autumn in Lapland, Finland where the colors are vibrant and magical.
Dutch, variation of Rosemary
"dew of the sea, or rosemary (herb)"
A beautiful Dutch variation of the aromatic Rosemary.
Hindi, combination of Rama and Krishna
"pleasing, beautiful, and dark"
Ramakrishna is a Hindi combination name, blending the names of two deities, to mean "pleasing, beautiful, and dark". The name was notably borne by the religious teacher Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa.
Spanish
"kings"
This regal Spanish name combines several of today's top trends: names that end in S, last names that can also be first names, royal-sounding names, and unisex options. It has a long history of use in…
"romance; love story; a medieval story of chivalry"
Romance may initially strike you as too ardent and whimsical of a name for a baby, but given that the likes of Love and Dream have been a fast-rising name in recent years — not to mention soundalike…
"counsel, advice; red valley"
A last name as a first name, Redell began to appear in England after the Norman invasion. Likely connected to the names Raymond and Radulf, it could mean "counsel, advice, decision". Another possible…
Dutch, meaning uncertain
An obscure Medieval Dutch name found in "Jonathas ende Rosafiere", a Dutch poem related to the Mother Mary. Rosafiere is virtually unheard of, but it has an enchanting sound and can be shortened to…
Serbian
"rosemary"
A botanical, masculine name, Ruzmarin is the Serbian word for the strong smelling shrub and herb. It is rarely used as a given name however.
Bulgarian
"dew"
Rositsa may seem like another Rose name, but it has a different nature-inspired meaning: it comes from the word rosa, Bulgarian for "dew". A sweet and feminine name whose energetic sound makes it…
"restoration, renewed popularity or life"
A rare word name with both a futuristic feel and a spiritual undertone. While its similarity in sound to the word "rival" and the rarity might put some people off, it has seen usage in South Africa,…
Word name
"lively celebrations"
Reverie, Revel, Rebel, and Jubilee have seen increased use in recent years and Revelry encapsulates the sounds or feel of all four. While some might think too much of raucous parties, others might…