Female and male names starting with the letter "R" .
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REFUGIA
MasculineRare Latin-origin female name signifying safety and protection, derived from the Latin word "refugium".
REFUGIA
FeminineDistinctive Latin-derived female name meaning 'shelter' or 'refuge', conveying safety and protection.
REFUGIO
FeminineUnique Spanish given name derived from Latin 'refugium', meaning 'refuge' or 'shelter', often associated with protection, safety, and sanctuary.
REFUGIO
MasculineSpanish male given name derived from the Latin word "refugium," meaning sanctuary or place of refuge.
REFUJIA
FeminineAfrican name of Igbo origin from Nigeria, meaning 'thankful woman'.
REFUJIO
FeminineRare yet significant Spanish name derived from the Latin 'refugium', meaning 'place of refuge' or 'shelter'. It was traditionally given to children born into large families, prematurely, or considered fragile, symbolizing protection and safety.
REFUJIO
MasculineRare Spanish male given name derived from "refugiar," meaning 'to give shelter,' reflecting qualities of protection and sanctuary.
REG
MasculineThe name Reg is derived from Latin 'Regulus', meaning 'little king' or 'ruler', referencing early Christian St. Regulus.
REGAL
FeminineLatin-derived name, originally used in medieval Europe for nobility, signifying royalty and elegance.
REGAL
MasculineLatin-derived given name meaning 'royal' or 'like a king', historically associated with nobility and first used in medieval England.
REGAN
FeminineThe Irish name Regan, meaning 'little king', is derived from Rían and has historic significance in Irish epic literature.
REGAN
MasculineIrish name derived from 'Riagán', meaning 'little king'. Popularized by Shakespeare's King Lear, it was also borne by a wise queen of Connacht in Irish mythology.
REGANA
FeminineEnigmatic name of unknown origin, possibly linked to Irish "queen" Regina, but used throughout history by notable figures like 2nd-century Roman matron Saint Regana.
REGANN
FeminineIrish name derived from 'Ríoghan,' meaning 'little king,' reflecting ancient Gaelic beliefs in its bearer's great potential.
REGANNE
FeminineUncommon yet elegant Irish name derived from Réalta, meaning "star".
REGE
MasculineReginald is a Latin-derived name, meaning "powerful" or "strong counsel," popularized during the Middle Ages among European royalty.
REGEANA
FeminineAfrican name of Yoruba origin meaning 'queen' or 'royalty', reflecting the rich heritage and esteem associated with this captivating moniker.
REGEINA
FeminineItalian-derived feminine name meaning 'queen', signifying elegance and nobility, and originating from the Latin word for king with a feminized suffix.
REGEN
MasculineDistinctive given name of Latin origin, derived from "regna," meaning "kingship" or "royalty." Originally bestowed upon eldest sons in royal families during the Middle Ages to symbolize power and authority, Regen has evolved into a unique choice for parents seeking a meaningful name with classic elegance and prestigious connotations.
REGEN
FeminineGerman-origin name meaning "power" or "king," associated with Germanic military leaders like Ragnar. It was popular in medieval Germany and carries a powerful connotation.
REGENA
FeminineRegena, of uncertain origin but possibly Latin meaning 'queen' or Germanic for 'powerful/wise', has been used historically across cultures.
REGENAL
MasculineRare African given name of Yoruba origin meaning "king" or "leader," reflecting royalty and leadership.
REGENALD
MasculineGermanic name composed of "regin" (powerful/ruler) and "wald" (rule), signifying "powerful ruler". It was popular among medieval German nobles due to its strong connotation with power and authority, although it's less common today. Notable figures bearing this name include Regenald, Count of Burgundy in the 10th century.
REGENE
FeminineItalian name derived from the Latin "regius," meaning "royal" or "king.
REGENIA
FeminineUnique Latin-derived female name meaning 'queen' or 'rain', popularized during the Renaissance, and rarely used today.
REGENNA
FeminineRare yet elegant Latin-derived name meaning "rain" in Italian, often associated with royalty and power, reflecting the strong personality of its bearer.
REGETTA
FeminineItalian name meaning "to give as a gift," originating from Tuscany and historically associated with noble families, notable figures, and strength, wisdom, and compassion.
REGGAN
FeminineUnique Irish name, derived from the surname O'Ragan, potentially meaning "little spear.
REGGIE
MasculineDistinctively English male name, derived from Reginald meaning 'bold power'.
REGGIE
FeminineShort form of Reginald, derived from Old German 'Hrodingan', meaning "fame" or "renown".
REGGINA
FeminineUncommon Italian feminine given name derived from the word "reggino," meaning a type of small, sweet melon. It gained popularity due to its phonetic similarity to Regina, which means 'queen' in Latin.
REGGINAE
FeminineUnusual yet captivating Italian-derived female name meaning 'queen', originating as a variant spelling of Regina with the addition of the suffix '-ine'.
REGGINAL
MasculineRare Latin-derived name meaning 'royal', popularized in medieval Europe as Reginald's variant.
REGGINALD
MasculineDistinctive English name derived from Germanic elements, meaning 'wise ruler'.
REGGY
MasculineAfrican-origin given name derived from Oregga, a Yoruba word for 'joy'.
REGHAN
FeminineDistinctive Irish name derived from the surname "O'Raghnallaigh," meaning "descendant of Raghnall," which translates to "little king" or "king of small people.
REGI
MasculineRare Latin-derived given name meaning 'royal' or 'kinglike', historically associated with nobility and used by ruling families in medieval Europe.
REGIE
MasculineRare Italian male given name derived from "regio," meaning "royal." It signifies elegance and grandeur, but has few notable figures associated with it.
REGIN
FeminineRare Germanic given name derived from Old Norse Hreðinn, meaning "powerful".
REGINA
FeminineLatin female given name meaning 'queen' or 'royal'.