Baby Names That Start With R
1867 baby names beginning with the letter R — boys and girls, each with meaning and audio pronunciation.
The most-loved baby names starting with R, most-popular first. Tap any name to hear it pronounced and read its meaning.
Girl Names
Rukia#13161 in the U.S.Rukia is an East African (Swahili) form of Arabic Ruqayyah, a name tied to senses of gentlenessRukmini#13162 in the U.S.From Sanskrit rukmin, 'adorned with gold,' from rukma, 'gold.' Rukmini is the principal consortRumer#13163 in the U.S.Rumer is an English surname turned first name, sometimes explained as a Romani-related word forRumina#13164 in the U.S.Rumina was a Roman goddess who watched over nursing mothers and infants, her name tied to ruma,Ruta#13165 in the U.S.In Lithuanian and Latvian, Ruta is the name of rue — a bitter green herb that is Lithuania's unRuthanna#13166 in the U.S.Ruthanna fuses two biblical names: Ruth (Hebrew, 'friend; companion') and Anna (from Hannah, 'gRuvi#13167 in the U.S.Ruvi has no fixed traditional meaning as a girl's name. It reads as a pet form of Ruby, of the Ryleeann#13168 in the U.S.Ryleeann fuses Rylee — a modern spelling of Riley, from an English place name meaning 'rye cleaRylynne#13169 in the U.S.Rylynne is a modern American blend: the fashionable Ry- opening (from Riley, Ryan or Rylee) joiRhia#13171 in the U.S.A spelling of Rhea, in Greek myth the Titaness mother of the gods (including Zeus), her name liRiza#13179 in the U.S.A Turkish name from the Arabic Rida, 'contentment; approval; God's good pleasure'; also read asRosabel#13191 in the U.S.Rosabel joins Latin rosa, 'rose', with bella, 'beautiful' — 'beautiful rose'. It is a genuine oRoda#13208 in the U.S.A spelling of Rhoda, from the Greek for 'rose' (rhodon). A biblical name (a servant in the BookRitisha#13301 in the U.S.A Sanskrit-styled modern name, often linked to riti ('manner; grace; a rhythmic mode'). As a seRosealina#13306 in the U.S.A modern blend of Rose (the flower) and Alina ('noble; bright'), landing near Rosalina/RosalindReyanshi#13509 in the U.S.A modern Sanskrit-styled compound, often read as rey ('ray of light') plus ansh ('part; portionRishvi#13521 in the U.S.A Sanskrit-styled modern name echoing rishi ('a sage; seer of the Vedas'). As a settled name itRozelle#13543 in the U.S.A form of Rosella/Roselle, diminutives of Rosa ('rose'; Latin). The name Roselle also belongs tRyleighann#13551 in the U.S.A modern compound of Ryleigh (a form of Riley, 'rye clearing; valiant') and Ann ('grace; favor'Raelene#14525 in the U.S.A modern blend of Rae (a short form of Rachel, 'a ewe', or Raymond, 'wise protector') with the Raniah#14538 in the U.S.From the Arabic Raniah (Rania), often read as 'gazing; contemplative; watchful,' and by associaRaziya#14544 in the U.S.From the Arabic radiya, 'content; agreeable; pleasing; satisfied'; borne by Razia Sultana, a meReesa#14548 in the U.S.Reesa is read as a feminine form of Reese/Rhys (Welsh 'ardor; enthusiasm; fiery') and sometimesReeve#14549 in the U.S.From the English surname and occupational word reeve, 'a bailiff; a local official or steward.'Reha#14550 in the U.S.Variously from Sanskrit/Hindi, 'a line; a streak; a star' (a form of Rekha), and a Turkish nameReham#14551 in the U.S.From the Arabic riham/reham, 'gentle, soaking rain; a light continuous rain' (a symbol of blessReizel#14552 in the U.S.From the Yiddish Reyzl, 'a little rose' (a diminutive of royz, 'rose')Revy#14557 in the U.S.A modern name, read variously as a pet form (of names like Reveka/Revina) and an -y coinage; alReylynn#14559 in the U.S.A modern name, joining a Rey- element (a short of Reyna, 'queen', and Rey, 'king') with a -lynnRheia#14562 in the U.S.A spelling of Rhea (Rheia), the Greek titaness and mother of the gods, whose name is linked to Rhylan#14565 in the U.S.A spelling of Rylan/Ryland — an English place/surname, 'the island meadow; the rye land' (rye +Rileyann#14568 in the U.S.A modern combination name joining Riley (from an English place-name 'rye clearing,' or Irish 'vRomelia#14579 in the U.S.A Spanish name — variously from the biblical Romelia ('the Lord's exalted one', Hebrew), or an Rosaura#14585 in the U.S.A compound name — Rosa ('a rose') joined with aura ('gold; a breeze/glow', Latin), hence 'a golRosi#14589 in the U.S.A pet form of Rosa/Rose — from the Latin rosa, 'a rose'Rubina#14596 in the U.S.From the Latin rubinus ('ruby; red gem'), Rubina reads as 'little ruby; ruby-red' - used acrossRubyrose#14598 in the U.S.A modern smoosh of Ruby (the red gemstone, from Latin rubeus, 'red') and Rose (the flower), wriRufina#14599 in the U.S.From the Latin Rufina, feminine of Rufinus/Rufus, 'red-haired; reddish'; borne by an early ChriRyliee#14604 in the U.S.A spelling of Riley/Rylie — variously 'a rye clearing/meadow' (English) and 'valiant; courageouRawda#14734 in the U.S.From the Arabic rawda, 'garden; green meadow.' Ar-Rawdah is the revered garden area in the PropRacheal#14747 in the U.S.A common respelling of Rachel, with the 'a' and 'e' transposed. Rachel is Hebrew for 'ewe' (a fRadleigh#14749 in the U.S.A modern -leigh respelling of Radley, an English place/surname meaning 'red meadow' or 'reed clRailani#14757 in the U.S.A modern American coinage that borrows the -lani music of Hawaiian names such as Leilani (whereRamsay#14764 in the U.S.A Scottish surname and place name, Ramsay ('wild garlic island; ram's island,' from Old English
Boy Names
Rae#13425 in the U.S.A spelling of Ray — variously the English word 'a beam of light' and a short form of Raymond ('Raegan#13426 in the U.S.A spelling of Reagan — from the Irish surname O Riagain, 'descendant of Riagan; little ruler/kiRahmanullah#13429 in the U.S.An Arabic compound of Ar-Rahman ('the Most Merciful/Gracious', a name of God) + Allah ('God'), Raidel#13432 in the U.S.A modern coined name seen especially in Cuban and Latin American families, likely blending fashRamell#13436 in the U.S.A modern coinage, likely pairing a Ra- prefix with a -mell/-mel ending (as in Jamell/Tramell). Rasheen#13441 in the U.S.A modern name likely echoing the Arabic Rashid/Rasheed ('rightly guided; wise') with an -een enRasul#13442 in the U.S.From Arabic rasul, 'a messenger; an apostle; one who is sent' — a title for the prophets, especRavilucca#13443 in the U.S.A compound of Ravi ('the sun', Sanskrit) and Lucca ('light; from Lucania', from Latin lux, 'ligRayshon#13449 in the U.S.A modern name, joining a Ray- element with a -shon ending (echoing Rashon/Shawn, 'God is gracioRazi#13450 in the U.S.From the Arabic Razi (Radi), 'content; satisfied; willing'; separately in Hebrew Razi means 'myReinier#13456 in the U.S.The Dutch and German form of Rayner/Reiner, from Germanic ragin ('counsel; advice') + hari ('arRenaldo#13461 in the U.S.A Spanish/Italian form of Reynold/Reginald — from Germanic ragin, 'counsel', plus wald, 'power;Rexx#13466 in the U.S.A stylized double-x spelling of Rex, from the Latin rex, 'king.' Short, bold, and regal.Rhettley#13470 in the U.S.A modern name, joining Rhett (a Dutch surname, 'advice/counsel') with a -ley ending ('a meadow/Rhode#13471 in the U.S.From the Greek Rhode — variously 'a rose' and linked to the island of Rhodes; also read as an ERhyden#13474 in the U.S.A stylized 'rh-' spelling near Ryden/Ryder ('a rider; a mounted messenger') and the -aiden trenRhylee#13475 in the U.S.A stylized spelling of Riley — from an English place name 'rye clearing/meadow' or the Irish Ó Richy#13477 in the U.S.A friendly pet form of Richard, from Germanic ric ('ruler; power') + hard ('brave; hardy') - 'bRjay#13487 in the U.S.A modern initial-style name, joining the letter R with Jay (a short form/'a jaybird'); no singlRo#13488 in the U.S.A minimalist one-syllable name, used as a nickname or standalone for Ro-names such as Roman, RoRoey#13494 in the U.S.A spelling of Roi/Roee — from Hebrew, 'my shepherd; my friend; a vision'; routes layeredRohnan#13495 in the U.S.A spelling of the Irish Ronan (Rónán), 'little seal' — a saint's name from Irish legend. Warm aRolf#13496 in the U.S.A contraction of the Norse/Germanic Hrolf (Hrodwulf), hrod ('fame') + wulf ('wolf') - 'famous wRomey#13499 in the U.S.A pet form, variously of Roman ('from Rome; a Roman citizen') and Romeo ('a pilgrim to Rome'); Ronon#13501 in the U.S.Variously an Irish name akin to Ronan ('a little seal', from the Gaelic ron) and a modern coinaRufael#13510 in the U.S.The Ethiopian (Amharic/Ge'ez) form of Raphael, 'God has healed' (from Hebrew rapha, 'heal,' + ERyel#13516 in the U.S.A modern coined name, variously echoing Riel/Ariel ('lion of God', Hebrew) and a Ry- coinage; nRyell#13517 in the U.S.A modern coined name, variously echoing Riel/Ariel ('lion of God') and the surname Ryle; no sinRemyngton#13614 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Remington, an English place name and surname usually explained as 'farmsRhyley#13624 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Riley, which comes either from an English place-name meaning 'rye cleariRida#13635 in the U.S.From the Arabic Rida (Ridha), 'contentment; acceptance; God's good pleasure' — also the epithetRhoads#13668 in the U.S.An English surname, a spelling of Rhodes, 'dweller by a clearing or road' (Old English rod). BoRameir#13687 in the U.S.A modern American coinage with no documented etymology. It echoes Ramiro and Ramir (Germanic anReginaldo#13691 in the U.S.The Spanish and Italian form of Reginald, from the Germanic elements ragin ('counsel; advice') Roycen#13703 in the U.S.A modern extension of Royce (from an Old Germanic/French root read variously as 'rose' or 'famoRaafi#13713 in the U.S.From Arabic rafi', 'high; exalted; one who raises.' Ar-Rafi ('the Exalter') is one of the divinRaequan#13714 in the U.S.Raequan blends the Rae- prefix with the -quan ending seen in Daquan, Jaquan and Tyquan. It is aRilian#13714 in the U.S.A literary-flavored coinage best known as Prince Rilian in C. S. Lewis's Narnia. It has no singRaevon#13715 in the U.S.Raevon joins the Rae- prefix to the -von ending of Davon, Javon and Kevon. Its spelling also caRaf#13716 in the U.S.A short form of Rafael/Raphael, from Hebrew Refa'el, 'God has healed' — the name of the archangRaffaello#13717 in the U.S.The Italian form of Raphael, from Hebrew Refa'el — 'God has healed.' Raphael is one of the archRah#13718 in the U.S.Rah is a single-syllable modern name, most often a short form of names beginning Ra- (Rashawn, Renat#13718 in the U.S.A Russian and Tatar name from the Latin Renatus, 'reborn; born again.' In the Soviet era it wasRahi#13719 in the U.S.From Persian and Urdu rahi, 'traveler; wayfarer,' built on rah ('road; path'). The word is alsoRahmi#13720 in the U.S.A Turkish name of Arabic root, from rahma ('mercy; compassion') — so 'merciful, of mercy'. It bRajon#13721 in the U.S.Rajon is a modern American coinage, most often heard as Raj- (Sanskrit raj, 'rule; king') paireRalf#13722 in the U.S.Ralf is the German and Scandinavian spelling of Ralph, from the Old Norse/Germanic Radulf — radRama#13723 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Rama, 'pleasing; charming' (also read as 'dark-hued'). Rama is a major deity in HRaman#13724 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Ramana, 'pleasing; delightful; charming' — one of the many names of Vishnu. It isRamazan#13725 in the U.S.Ramazan is the Turkish and Balkan form of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and Rhavi#13725 in the U.S.An Rh- spelling that stands beside Ravi, the well-attested Sanskrit name meaning 'sun'. The addRamirez#13726 in the U.S.Ramirez is a Spanish patronymic surname meaning 'son of Ramiro' — Ramiro itself being a GermaniRan#13727 in the U.S.Ran has two well-attested routes. In Japanese it is usually written with the character for 'orcRandiel#13728 in the U.S.Randiel looks like a modern Latin American blend: the familiar Rand- (as in Randy or Randall) jRanvir#13729 in the U.S.From Sanskrit ran ('battle') plus vir ('brave; hero') — 'brave in battle; battlefield hero'. ItRolly#13729 in the U.S.A pet form of Roland/Rolando, from the Germanic hrod, 'fame,' and land, 'land' — 'famous land; Raon#13730 in the U.S.Raon is a modern pure-Korean name (one built from native Korean roots rather than Chinese charaRaoul#13731 in the U.S.Raoul is the French form of Ralph, from the Germanic Radulf — rad ('counsel') plus ulf ('wolf')Raniel#13732 in the U.S.A modern coinage pairing a Ra- opening with the Hebrew-style -el ('God') ending seen in Daniel Raseem#13732 in the U.S.Raseem is an Arabic-rooted name usually connected to rasm ('drawing; tracing; mark'), giving a Rhyze#13732 in the U.S.A modern American coinage with no documented etymology. It echoes the English word 'rise' and bRashidi#13733 in the U.S.Rashidi is the Swahili form of the Arabic Rashid, 'rightly guided; of sound judgement; wise couRaslan#13734 in the U.S.Raslan is an Arabic and Levantine form of the Turkic Arslan, 'lion'. The name spread through thRaunak#13735 in the U.S.From the Urdu and Hindi raunaq (Persian-Arabic in root), meaning 'brightness; splendour; lustreRomio#13735 in the U.S.A modern respelling echoing Romeo, an Italian name originally meaning 'a pilgrim to Rome' and mRavyn#13736 in the U.S.Ravyn is a modern y-spelling of the nature name Raven, the glossy black bird long tied to wisdoRawad#13737 in the U.S.Rawad is the Arabic plural of ra'id, 'pioneer; leader; scout' — so 'pioneers; trailblazers'. ItRaxton#13738 in the U.S.Raxton is a modern American coinage built on the popular -ton ending (Paxton, Braxton, Saxton) Riggen#13738 in the U.S.A modern American coinage or respelling with no documented etymology. It echoes the English surRaydon#13739 in the U.S.Raydon is chiefly a modern coinage joining the bright Ray- front to the -don ending of Brandon Rayfe#13740 in the U.S.Rayfe is a phonetic respelling of Rafe — the traditional English pronunciation of Ralph, from tRayhaan#13741 in the U.S.From Arabic rayhan, 'sweet basil; fragrant herb'. In Islamic tradition rayhan is named among thRilan#13741 in the U.S.A modern spelling near Rylan/Ryland (an English surname, 'rye land'), read today as a coinage. Rayjon#13742 in the U.S.Rayjon is a modern American blend, joining Ray (from Raymond, 'wise protector') to Jon (from JoRaylynn#13743 in the U.S.Raylynn is a modern American blend of Ray (from Raymond, 'wise protector') and the ending -lynnRayo#13744 in the U.S.Rayo is the Spanish word for 'lightning bolt' — and also 'ray' or 'beam' of light. Its use as aRayvion#13745 in the U.S.Rayvion is a modern American coinage: the bright Ray- front (from Raymond, or simply the word 'Recardo#13746 in the U.S.Recardo is a spelling variant of Ricardo, the Spanish and Portuguese form of Richard — from theReginal#13747 in the U.S.Reginal is a variant of Reginald, from the Germanic Reginald — ragin ('counsel; advice') plus wRegion#13748 in the U.S.Region is the ordinary English word for an area or realm, from Latin regio ('direction; districReiss#13749 in the U.S.Reiss is a German surname, variously explained as from Riese ('giant') or as a byname for someoRemedy#13750 in the U.S.Remedy is the English word for a cure or healing, from Latin remedium ('cure'), built on mederiRenny#13751 in the U.S.Renny is an anglicized form of the Irish Raighne, usually glossed 'small but mighty' or connectRenz#13752 in the U.S.Renz is a German and Dutch short form of Lorenz (Laurence), from the Latin Laurentius, 'man froRocklin#13752 in the U.S.An English surname and place name (a city in California), read as 'rock' plus a -lin/-ling endiRessiah#13753 in the U.S.Ressiah is a modern American coinage with no documented older source. Its shape and sound put iRett#13754 in the U.S.Rett is a spelling of Rhett, best known from the Dutch surname de Raedt, from raet ('advice; coRevansh#13755 in the U.S.Revansh is a modern Indian coinage, usually explained as built from Sanskrit elements — most ofRogers#13755 in the U.S.From the English surname Rogers, 'son of Roger' — Roger from the Germanic hrod, 'fame,' and gerRexley#13756 in the U.S.Rexley is a modern coinage joining Rex — Latin for 'king' — to the English surname ending -ley Reyhan#13757 in the U.S.Reyhan is the Turkish form of the Arabic rayhan, 'sweet basil; fragrant herb' — a plant named iReynard#13758 in the U.S.Reynard comes from the Germanic Reginhard — ragin ('counsel; advice') plus hard ('brave; strongReyniel#13759 in the U.S.Reyniel is a modern Latin American coinage, most naturally read as Spanish rey ('king') joined Reznor#13760 in the U.S.Reznor is a rare surname whose use as a first name is modern and owes almost everything to the Rhamir#13761 in the U.S.Rhamir is a modern American respelling that draws on the Arabic Amir ('prince; commander') and Rhoades#13762 in the U.S.Rhoades is a spelling of the English surname Rhodes, from Old English rod ('a clearing in woodlRhodri#13763 in the U.S.From Welsh rhod ('wheel; circle') plus rhi ('ruler; king'), giving 'wheel ruler'. It was borne Ronni#13763 in the U.S.A short, friendly form of Ronald (Germanic, 'ruler's counsel') - and, by another route, of AaroRhody#13764 in the U.S.Rhody is a nickname-style name, read as a short form of Rhodes ('woodland clearing') or RodericRhowan#13765 in the U.S.Rhowan is a modern respelling of Rowan, from the Irish Ruadhan, 'little red one', and equally fRhoyal#13766 in the U.S.Rhoyal is a modern respelling of the word name Royal, from Old French roial and Latin regalis, Rood#13766 in the U.S.Rood is the Old English word for a cross or crucifix, best known from the poem 'The Dream of thRhy#13767 in the U.S.Rhy is a very short modern spelling, read most naturally as a clipped Rhys — the Welsh name meaRiah#13768 in the U.S.Riah is a short modern name with no single documented source. It is most often a clipping of a Richardo#13769 in the U.S.Richardo blends the English Richard with the Spanish Ricardo. Both descend from the Germanic riRiday#13770 in the U.S.Riday is a modern Indian name with no classical source. It is most often read as a spelling of Ridgley#13771 in the U.S.Ridgley is an English place name and surname, from Old English hrycg ('ridge') plus leah ('meadRilee#13772 in the U.S.Rilee is a modern spelling of Riley, which has two roots: the Irish surname O Raghallaigh, whosRilen#13773 in the U.S.Rilen is a modern American coinage, closest in shape to Rylan and Ryland (an English surname meRurik#13773 in the U.S.From the Old Norse Hroerekr, 'famous ruler' - the name of Rurik, the Varangian (Viking) prince Riles#13774 in the U.S.Riles reads as a modern clipped form of Riley (Irish 'valiant', or English 'rye clearing'), dreRilo#13775 in the U.S.Rilo is a short modern coinage with no documented source. It reads as an -o name in the companyRusten#13775 in the U.S.A modern spelling in the Ruston/Rustin group. Those surnames are read as English place-and-famiRiquelme#13776 in the U.S.Riquelme is a Spanish surname of Germanic root, generally traced to the same name as Wilhelm/GuRish#13777 in the U.S.Rish is a short form of the Sanskrit Rishi ('sage; seer') and of the many names built on it — RRishank#13778 in the U.S.Rishank is a modern Indian name built on the Sanskrit rishi ('sage; seer') with an -ank ending Rishith#13779 in the U.S.Rishith is a modern Indian name built on the Sanskrit rishi ('sage; seer'), usually glossed by Rishvik#13780 in the U.S.Rishvik is a modern Indian coinage built on Sanskrit rishi ('sage; seer'), often glossed by famRithav#13781 in the U.S.Rithav is a modern Indian coinage, usually read against the Sanskrit rita — the Vedic word for Rixon#13782 in the U.S.Rixon is an English surname, generally read as a patronymic — 'son of Rick', from Richard ('braRiyanshreddy#13783 in the U.S.Riyanshreddy joins the modern Indian given name Riyansh — usually read as 'first ray of the sunRizal#13784 in the U.S.Rizal is a Filipino surname of Spanish form, generally traced to ricial, a word for a field wheRmoni#13785 in the U.S.Rmoni is a modern American coinage whose spelling drops a vowel — a style seen in names like JqRodin#13786 in the U.S.Rodin is a French surname, generally traced to a diminutive of a Germanic name on the element hRodman#13787 in the U.S.Rodman is an English occupational surname, usually explained as 'a man who rides' (from Old EngRodrik#13788 in the U.S.Rodrik is a spelling of Roderick, from the Germanic Hroderich — hrod ('fame') plus ric ('ruler;Rolph#13789 in the U.S.Rolph is a spelling of Rolf, from the Old Norse Hrolfr — a contraction of Hrodulf, 'famous wolfRomain#13790 in the U.S.Romain is the French form of the Latin Romanus, 'Roman; of Rome'. It has been used in France siRomare#13791 in the U.S.Romare is a rare American name whose origin is not securely documented — it is sometimes read aRomee#13792 in the U.S.Romee reads as a short form of Roman or Romeo — both from the Latin for 'of Rome'. In the NetheRomeh#13793 in the U.S.Romeh is a rare modern spelling with no documented source. It is read most naturally against thRomie#13794 in the U.S.Romie is a nickname-style name, standing in for Roman or Romeo (from Latin Romanus, 'of Rome') Romualdo#13795 in the U.S.From the Germanic name Romuald, built from hrom ('glory; fame') and wald ('rule; power') — 'gloRonmel#13796 in the U.S.Ronmel looks like a modern blend — the familiar Ron- opening (from Ronald or Ronaldo) joined toRoo#13797 in the U.S.Roo is a one-syllable pet name rather than a name with an ancient meaning. Most families know iRooster#13798 in the U.S.Rooster is the American word for a male chicken — literally 'one that roosts'. As a name it worRorey#13799 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Rory, the anglicized form of Gaelic Ruaidhri — from ruadh ('red') and riRovanio#13800 in the U.S.Rovanio has no documented etymology. It reads as a modern coinage shaped to sound Italian or SpRoyalton#13801 in the U.S.Royalton reads as Royal plus the English place-name ending -ton ('town; settlement') — so 'royaRoyden#13802 in the U.S.From an English surname and place name, usually explained as Old English ryge ('rye') plus dun Ruari#13803 in the U.S.A simplified spelling of Irish and Scottish Gaelic Ruaidhri (also Ruairi, Ruaridh), from ruadh Ruckus#13804 in the U.S.Ruckus is an American English word for a noisy disturbance or uproar, probably a blend of 'ructRudhav#13805 in the U.S.Rudhav is a modern Indian coinage rather than a classical Sanskrit word. It reads as an elaboraRudranshreddy#13806 in the U.S.Rudranshreddy reads as two pieces run together: Rudransh, a modern Sanskrit-style name meaning Ryaire#13807 in the U.S.Ryaire has no documented etymology. It reads as a modern American coinage: the popular Ry- openRyce#13808 in the U.S.Ryce is a modern spelling that lands between two names: Rice (an anglicization of Welsh Rhys, 'Rydan#13809 in the U.S.Rydan reads as a modern American blend — Ryder or Rylan crossed with Aidan or Jaden. It has no Ryiot#13810 in the U.S.Ryiot is a creative spelling of the English word riot — 'an uproar; a wild disturbance', and coRykeem#13811 in the U.S.Rykeem reads as a modern American blend — the Ry- of Ryan or Ryder joined to -keem, from HakeemRylas#13812 in the U.S.Rylas has no entry in name dictionaries. It reads as a modern blend — Rylan or Ryder crossed wiRhemy#13820 in the U.S.A modern respelling that echoes Remy (from Latin Remigius, 'oarsman'); as spelled it reads as aRigved#13832 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit Rigveda, the oldest of the four Vedas - rig ('praise; hymn') + veda ('knowledRamiri#13860 in the U.S.A modern form standing very near Spanish Ramiro, a name of Germanic origin usually read as 'famRaymere#13868 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining Ray (short for Raymond, 'wise protector') with a -mere ending. No fixeRudhran#13934 in the U.S.A modern South Indian spelling that points to Rudra, the fierce Vedic deity long identified witReynier#14048 in the U.S.A Dutch and French form of Rayner, from the Germanic ragin, 'counsel; wisdom,' and hari, 'army'