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By AngelRose
Updated Thu May 25 2023
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  1. Rapunzel

    • Origin:

      German flower name

    • Meaning:

      "rampion; lamb's lettuce"

    • Description:

      Rapunzel is famous as the long-haired heroine of the fairy tale, locked in a tower only to fall in love with a handsome prince who climbed to her side via her hair. Rapunzel has never been widely used as a first name the way, say, Aurora -- the mortal name of Sleeping Beauty -- has. Like Cinderella, it's too closely identified with the fairy tale to really take off as a girls' name. In German, it's the name of several varieties of wild-growing, edible leaves. Read more about Rapunzel and other Disney Princess Names in our featured blog.
  2. Rashke

    • Description:

      Rashke is an uncommon feminine name with possible Eastern European or Slavic origins. It may be a variant of names like Rasha or Rashka, potentially derived from Slavic roots. The name could be a diminutive form used in certain regions, particularly in countries like Russia, Poland, or neighboring nations. Rashke has a distinctive, strong sound with its combination of consonants. As a personal name, it remains quite rare in Western countries, making it an unusual choice that would stand out. The name carries a certain exotic quality and uniqueness that might appeal to parents seeking something truly distinctive. Due to its rarity, Rashke doesn't have widespread usage statistics or popular cultural references in most Western countries.

  3. Reed

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "red-haired"

    • Description:

      A slim, elegant, silvery surname, Reed could be a banker or a sculptor, and therein lies the appeal of this simple yet distinctive name. The versatile Reed can be seen as a grass-like nature name and a musical name.
  4. Rochester

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "stone camp or fortress"

    • Description:

      Rochester was Jack Benny's famous valet and sidekick, played by early African-American comic Eddie Anderson.
  5. Romeo

    • Origin:

      Italian

    • Meaning:

      "pilgrim to Rome, Roman"

    • Description:

      It wasn't so long ago that Romeo was considered as outre for an American baby as Casanova or Cupid. But that really changed when David and Victoria Beckham chose it for their second son in 2002, a path followed by Jon Bon Jovi.
  6. Rose

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "rose, a flower"

    • Description:

      Rose is derived from the Latin rosa, which referred to the flower. There is also evidence to suggest it was a Norman variation of the Germanic name Hrodohaidis, meaning "famous type," and also Hros, "horse". In Old English it was translated as Roese and Rohese.
  7. Rosemary

    • Origin:

      Latin or English

    • Meaning:

      "dew of the sea, or rosemary (herb)"

    • Description:

      Despite appearances, Rosemary is not a "smoosh" name, not even a traditional one. The name derives from two Latin terms "Ros" meaning ‘dew’ and "Marinus" "meaning "of the sea". The plant was termed ‘dew of the sea’ due to its salty texture and its ability to thrive in coastal climes. Only after the Middle Ages did the English names of Rose and Mary become interchanged with the name Rosmarinus and give us the modern name we use today.
  8. Ruth

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "compassionate friend"

    • Description:

      Ruth, with its air of calm and compassion, was the third most popular name in the 1890s, remaining in the Top 10 through the 1920s. It's still in use today as some parents tiring of Rachel and Rebecca are giving Ruth a second thought. Some see such Old Testament girls’ names as Ruth and Esther rising on the heels of boy equivalents Abel and Moses.
  9. Ramatoulaye