104 girl names that start with 'R'
Name expert Laura Wattenberg describes R names as "one of the steadiest initials for girls."
"It's never been super popular or super unpopular," Wattenberg, creator of Namerology, tells TODAY.com. "It's different for boys, there was a time when names like Richard and Robert were dominant."
Wattenberg notes that for the first time since the 1800s, R is not a Biblical letter for girls.
"We've gone through Ruth, Rebecca, and Rachel," Laura Wattenberg, creator of Namerology, tells TODAY.com. "And now, the top R name is Riley, which is more popular than anyone would think, because there are dozens of ways to spell it."
With the exception of Riley, the "hot R names are all nature names," Wattenberg says, pointing to Rosemary, Rose and Ruby.
Surnames are also picking up momentum, according to Wattenberg.
"A rare action name to consider is Ripley," says Wattenberg, noting that Ellen Ripley is the protagonist in the "Alien" series.
The other hot style is what Wattenberg calls "miniature names," including, Rhea, Roma, and Rena.
If you're looking to the stars (as in celebrities) for inspiration, there are plenty of famous faces with great "R" monikers.
Female personalities with “R” names include: Rosa Parks, Rosalind Franklin, Rachel McAdams, Rihanna, Reese Witherspoon, Rebel Wilson, Rosamund Pike, Rita Hayworth, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Rashida Jones, Rosalia, Rosé of Blackpink and Renee Elise Goldsberry.
Movie stars and celebrities are also fond of picking "R" names for their daughters, some of whom include: Raddix (Cameron Diaz), Ramona (Maggie Gyllenhaal), Rani (Kate Hudson), Rumi (Beyoncé), Reign (Kourtney Kardashian), Remy (Billy Joel) and Romy (Sofia Coppola).
Top baby girl names that start with “R"
Choosing a name that perfectly fits your daughter's personality and vibe is an important decision, and not one to take lightly.
Whether having a name that starts with “R” is a longstanding family tradition, or just a choice you’ve landed on for your new arrival, here are 104 baby girl names that start with “R” to consider:
Riley
Ruby
Rylee
Raelynn
Rose
Remi
Reagan
Reese
Roxanne
Ria
River
Radha
Ryleigh
Rosalie
Rachel
Rowan
Raegan
Rebecca
Remington
Reign
Rosemary
Raelyn
Rita
Royalty
Rio
Reverie
Rory
Raven
Renee
Regina
Rosie
Raya
Runa
Rapunzel
Rosamund
Romilly
Ryan
Renata
Ruth
Remy
Reyna
Reina
Renley
Roise
Rumaysa
Rhea
Rosalia
Rin
Rosa
Romina
Rayna
Roselyn
Rina
Rivka
Rafaela
Renesmee
Rosemarie
Roisin
Ramona
Rayne
Rosalee
Rhya
Rena
Rebekah
Rosalyn
Royal
Ryann
Romy
Raina
Raquel
Rahma
Rihanna
Robin
Rylan
Roberta
Ryder
Rosalind
Rue
Rhiannon
Rain
Rosaline
Rika
Reshma
Rhonda
Ripley
Ray
Rowena
Rory
Rumi
Roxie
Rowe
Rhys
Rochelle
Riella
Riona
Rainbow
Ramla
Reva
Rosetta
Roxana
Rune
Ripley
This article was originally published on TODAY.com
