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Scottish
"Scottish island name"
Possibly started life as a short form of Rhonwen, but most likely derives from the name of the Hebridean island Rona, which means "rough island".
Welsh
"slender, fair"
The delicate and haunting Welsh Rhonwen is still a rarity in the U.S., where her English version Rowena is better known, but would be a lovely choice for any parent in search of a name that was both…
"white rose"
If you're looking for an unusual alternative to all those Rose names, Rhoswen might be a good choice. This name has the soft sounds we've come to love from the Welsh language but is still not as…
Italian
"deep brook"
Unique choice, with a pleasant antique feel.
Rieka is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Japanese, it means 'village by the river' or 'village of jasmine,' while it may also be a variant of Rika, meaning 'truthful' or 'genuine.'…
Roana is an uncommon feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variation of Rowena, an old Germanic name meaning 'fame and joy,' or it could derive from the Italian place name Roana…
Robia is a feminine name with diverse cultural connections. It may derive from Arabic roots where it relates to 'spring' or 'blossom,' symbolizing growth and renewal. Alternatively, it could be…
Feminine variation of Robin
Heard in Scotland, not in Schenectady.
Latin, Italian variation of Romulus, one of he founders of Rome
Romola is a literary name most notably used by George Eliot for her eponymous 1862 novel set in fifteenth-century Florence. It just may appeal to the parent looking for a name that embodies the ideal…
Ronika is a contemporary feminine name that likely emerged as a variation of names like Veronica or Monica. It combines elements of familiarity with a modern twist. The name has South Slavic…
Rosaelia is a beautiful feminine name that blends Latin and Spanish influences. It appears to be a variation combining elements of Rosa (meaning "rose" in Latin) and Aelia (an ancient Roman family…
Rosena is a feminine name with Latin roots, derived from 'rosa' meaning 'rose.' This elegant variation of Rose incorporates the popular feminine suffix '-ena' to create a more elaborate form of the…
Roman
"the great provider"
Rosmerta is a Gallo-Roman goddess of fertility, abundance, and prosperity, often depicted holding a cornucopia. In the Harry Potter books, Madame Rosmerta is the landlady of the Three Broomsticks pub…
Rowynna is an uncommon feminine name that appears to be a variant of Rowena or possibly an elaboration of Rowan. If derived from Rowena, it has Germanic origins meaning 'fame and joy' or 'renowned…
Latin
In Roman mythology, Rumina was the goddess of breastfeeding mothers and nursing infants of all species. Her name is possibly derived from the Latin rūmen , meaning "throat."
Slavic mythological name
In Slavic mythology, Rusalka is the equivalent of the Little Mermaid — she's a water nymph who falls in love with a land-dwelling man and eventually dies of a broken heart. Her tale was made into an…
Ruthia is a feminine name that serves as an elaboration of the biblical name Ruth. While Ruth means "friend" or "companion" in Hebrew, Ruthia adds a melodic, feminine ending that softens the original…
Ruthven is an unusual feminine name with Scottish origins, primarily known as a Scottish surname and place name. Historically, Ruthven was more commonly used as a masculine given name or family name…
Sabelle is a graceful feminine name that blends French elegance with modern appeal. Likely a variation of Isabel or Isabella, which ultimately derive from Elizabeth (meaning 'God is my oath' in…
Romanian, Bulgarian, Basque, from Latin
"from the Sabines"
Sabienne is a feminine name with French influences, likely derived as an elaborate variation of Sabine or possibly blending elements of Sabine and Fabienne. The name carries connotations of the…
