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Rigby
English
"ridge farm"
Rigby is a rather stiff British surname, which might call to mind the Beatles "Eleanor Rigby" or, from the recent past, Cathy Rigby, the first American woman to win a medal in World Gymnastics…
Ro
Short form of Rose, Rosemary, Rowena, Rory et al
Ro is a casual short form that doesn't usually appear on the birth certificate on its own. But it makes a friendly nickname for any girls' name starting with Ro-.
Roux
French From Latin
"russet"
Roux, a color name meaning russet or reddish brown, is a possible middle name for your little auburn-haired babe, though a post-Hunger Games child would more likely be called Rue. Roux is also a…
Roy
Scottish
"red"
If girls have adopted Ray, why not Roy.
Roye
Roye is a masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may function as a variant spelling of Roy, which derives from the Old French 'roi' meaning 'king,' ultimately from Latin 'rex.'…
Rozi
Rozi is a charming feminine name with Eastern European origins, primarily functioning as a diminutive form of Rose or Rosalie. In Hungarian and several Slavic languages, it serves as an affectionate…
Rue
Botanical names or word name
"herb; regret"
Rue has gone from Golden Girls actress to Hunger Games heroine to a fresh alternative to beloved middle name Rose. This botanical name is also a coincidental double word name, meaning "regret" in…
Rune
German and Swedish
"secret"
Name with connotations both mystical and tragic, newly popular in Europe. For English speakers, though, this name might be ruined by its homonym ruin.
Rush
English
"basket weaver"
Might suggest speed, excitement, even danger, were it not for its best-known bearer, conservative commentator Rush Limbaugh.
Ryo
Japanese
"fact, reality, understand; distant; defy"
A simple, importable Japanese name, that carries a multitude of meanings depending on which character is used to denote it. While most westerners pronounced it RY-o or REE-o, its real pronunciation…
Sanchie
Sanchie is a feminine diminutive name that likely evolved as an affectionate form of Sancha or Sandra. With Spanish and possibly Portuguese linguistic roots, the name carries a warm, friendly quality…
Santo
Italian
"saint, holy"
Religious name long common in Italy, as is the diminutive Santino. In the Cornwall region of England, it's a traditional diminutive for Alexander.
Scotti
Scotti is a feminine name that originated as a variation of the Scottish surname Scott, which referred to a person from Scotland. As a given name, Scotti maintains its Scottish heritage while…
Seeley
English
"blessed, happy"
Seeley is a Medieval surname with a happy, fortunate meaning.
Shaw
English
"lives by the thicket"
Shaw is a streamlined and more modern-sounding Shawn, with many notable surname namesakes.
Shaye
Shaye is a unisex name that leans feminine in contemporary usage. It has multiple possible origins, including as a variant of Shea (Irish, meaning 'admirable'), Shai (Hebrew, meaning 'gift'), or as a…
Sibella
Greek
"seer, oracle"
Sibella is derived from Sibyl or Sibylla, referring to female prophets or oracles in ancient Greek and Roman culture. The name carries an air of mysticism and ancient wisdom, while its melodic…
Sonora
Place-name
Sonora may be a more unusual and melodic choice than Sierra, but this Mexican state name may sound too much like Senora to work as a name.
Steele
English
"steel"
This steely surname has a simple, strong sound – similar to names like Sloane or Clarke.
Steele
English
"steel"
This steely surname has a macho image that might feel more appropriate for a romance novel than a baby. But on the upside, it's also sleek and modern, familiar yet unusual, given to only around 100…