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Variation of Renee
"reborn"
This name is hanging on as Renee, thanks to Ms. Zellweger, and in newer forms Renae and Renny.
English, Scottish, Irish, Norwegian, or Korean surname
"roe deer; wise protector; son of Ruadh; red; clearing; ability"
In the US, the multicultural surname Roe is primarily associated with the landmark Supreme Court case Roe vs. Wade, which granted the federal right to abortion, though elsewhere it might be…
Old Danish, Faroese
"raven"
This ancient Viking-era name is a fresh alternative to Raven.
Raini is a modern feminine name that evokes natural imagery of gentle rainfall. It likely developed as a creative spelling of 'Rainey' or 'Rainy,' or possibly as a diminutive form of 'Lorraine.' The…
English, diminutive of Riley; word name; British surname
"cavalryman, messenger"
Sweet short form of Riley. Nature lovers and whiskey fans alike can appreciate the androgynous simplicity of Rye. It is also the name of a town in England.
Dutch
"bitter; beloved; drop of the sea + grace"
Popular Dutch name derived from a combination of Maria (Ria) + Anne, or as a short form of Marianne.
Combination of Rose and Elle
Most contemporary parents would probably opt for the more streamlined Elle.
Hebrew
"spacious"
Biblical woman from the Old Testament whose unique name is largely unknown in the modern world.
"fourth born"
Tied to country singer/sitcom star Reba McEntire.
Arabic
"spring"
Thought to be one of the ten angels who accompanies the sun on its daily course: a lovely image redolent of mythology. If you're looking for names that mean new beginnings , this makes an unusual and…
Roxi is a playful, modern feminine name that serves as a diminutive form of Roxanne or Roxana. These parent names derive from the Persian name 'Roshanak,' meaning 'dawn' or 'little star.' Roxi…
Raiven is a contemporary feminine name that represents a modern, stylized variation of 'Raven.' While maintaining the imagery of the intelligent black bird, the altered spelling gives the name a…
English word name
"feel or show great delight"
A positive, festive English word name with potential. Rejoice Chuol is a South Sudanese fashion model.
German
"small brook"
Rilla dropped out of the US Top 1000 in 1915, but it's starting to feel like an intriguing possibility again in this age of short, sweet, a-ending names for girls. It is traditionally a short form…
Roxann is a feminine name that emerged as a variant of Roxanne, which derives from the Persian name Roshanak, meaning 'bright' or 'dawn.' This shortened form offers a more streamlined, modern feel…
Ravena is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be derived from the Italian city of Ravenna, known for its beautiful Byzantine architecture and rich history. Alternatively, it could…
"horse protection"
The kind of serious old-school name that sounds appealing again; perfect for the intrepid baby namer. More commonly spelled Rosamund but highly unusual these days in either version, with fewer than…
"beautiful, fresh"
Lovely Hebrew name with distinctive double a's, but beware of possible "banana" teasing.
Racheli is a feminine name that originated as a Hebrew diminutive or endearing form of Rachel. The name Rachel comes from Hebrew roots meaning "ewe" or "female sheep," and has biblical significance…
Rachella is a feminine name that serves as an elaborate form of Rachel, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'ewe' or 'female sheep.' The addition of the -la suffix creates a more melodic, romantic…
