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3,874 names given to girls, unisex names included, from 72 naming traditions, each with its meaning, origin and pronunciation.

QuincyUnisexFrom an English surname derived from the place name Cuinchy, itself derived from the personal name Quintus.
QuinlanUnisexAn Irish surname that Anglicizes the Gaelic Ó Caoindealbháin, rooted in the Old Irish personal name Caoindealbhán.
QuinnUnisexAn Irish surname that Anglicizes the Gaelic Ó Cuinn, which descends from the personal name Conn.
QuintellaGirlA feminine diminutive of Quintus, the Roman name meaning fifth.
QuispeUnisexFrom Quechua qispi "free"; the identical Hispanicized spelling can also stand for q'ispi "glass, crystal".
QuiteriaGirlOf uncertain origin, possibly related to Kythereia, an ancient Greek deity or place name.
RachelGirlFrom Hebrew Rachel, "ewe".
RachelleGirlA variant of Rachel, meaning ewe or lamb, derived from the Hebrew word for a female sheep.
RadinaGirlDerived from the Slavic element meaning 'happy' or 'willing'.
RadoslavaGirlFeminine form of Radoslav, a name built from Slavic elements meaning 'happy' and 'glory'.
RadostinaGirlFeminine form of Radostin, derived from the Bulgarian word for 'joy' or 'delight'.
RaeGirlA short form of Rachel, meaning ewe, or alternatively used as a feminine form of Ray.
RaeleneGirlA blend of Rae and the suffix Lene, possibly meaning ewe and light or gentle.
RaelynnGirlA blend of Rae and Lynn, possibly meaning ewe and lake or soft and fair.
RaewynGirlA blend of Rae and Wyn: possibly "ewe" and "blessed" or "fair".
RahelaGirlFrom Hebrew Rachel: "ewe" or "lamb".
RainUnisexA name taken directly from the English word for water falling from clouds, with roots in Old English.
RainbowGirlThe arc of multicoloured light that appears in the sky, from English rain and bow.
RaineUnisexQueen, from Old French reine, or rain from the English word for precipitation.
RajkumariGirlFrom Sanskrit rāja: "king" combined with kumārī: "daughter, maiden", thus "princess".
RajniGirlFrom Sanskrit: "queen" or "royal woman".
RakhiGirlFrom Sanskrit roots meaning "to protect", also referring to a sacred wristband.
RakiyaGirlThe Hausa form of Ruqayya, an Arabic name most likely from a root meaning "to rise".
RaleighUnisexA place name denoting either a red-coloured clearing or a clearing where deer gather, from Old English roots.
RalitsaGirlThe Bulgarian word for larkspur, a flower with tall spikes of colorful blooms.
RalucaGirlA Romanian diminutive form of the Greek name Rallou, whose meaning is uncertain.
Rama (Sanskrit & North Indian)GirlFrom Sanskrit रमा (Ramā): "wife", used as another name of the goddess Lakshmi.
RamadeviGirlFrom Sanskrit: combining Rama, an important deity, with Devi meaning goddess.
RamizeGirlThe feminine form of Ramiz, derived from Arabic ramz: a symbol or sign.
RamseyUnisexGarlic island, from Old English elements for wild garlic and island.
RandyUnisexWolf counsel, from Old Norse and Old German roots, or spirited and lively.
RangimārieGirlFrom Māori rāngi "sky" and mārie "peaceful, calm, serene".
RanjanaGirlFrom Sanskrit: the feminine form of Ranjan, meaning "colouring", "pleasing" or "delighting".
RaphaëlleGirlGod heals, from the Hebrew elements for God and healing.
RashmiUnisexFrom Sanskrit रश्मि (raśmi): a beam or ray of light, or sometimes a rope or cord.
RasimaGirlThe feminine counterpart of Rasim.
RatnaUnisexFrom Sanskrit रत्न (ratna): a precious stone, jewel, or anything of great value.
RatreeGirlA Thai literary word for "night", from Sanskrit rātri, also given to a fragrant night-blooming jasmine.
RavaGirlFrom Esperanto: "lovely, delightful", as a girl's given name.
RavenUnisexA large black bird, from Old English hræfn, associated with wisdom and mystery.
RavennaGirlRavenna may derive from Raven or from the city of Ravenna in northeastern Italy, famous as a seat of Byzantine power…
RavzaGirlFrom Arabic rawḍa: garden, especially one that is fragrant or blossoming.
RawdaGirlFrom Arabic روضة (rawda): "meadow" or "garden".
RawiyaGirlFrom Arabic راوية (rawiya): "storyteller" or "one who recites", derived from rawā meaning "to relate, to tell".
RayaGirlA short form or diminutive of Rayna or Raisa, both names with roots in Russian and Slavic traditions.
RayénGirlA name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from indigenous Latin American roots or associated with the natural world.
RayhanaGirlFrom Arabic ريحانة (rayhana): "basil", the fragrant herb.
RayleneGirlRaylene combines Rae, a short form of Rachel or Raven, with the name-forming suffix -lene.
RaymondeGirlWise protector, from the Germanic elements for counsel and protection.
RayneUnisexRayne comes from the surname Raine (itself a surname variant) or from the English word for water falling from clouds…
RayyanUnisexFrom Arabic ريّان (rayyan): "watered", "luxuriant", or "well-irrigated".
RaziyeGirlFrom Arabic raḍiya: to be content or satisfied, or the feminine of Radi.
ReaganUnisexReagan derives from the Irish surname Ó Riagáin, itself from the given name Riagán. The meaning of the Irish root is…
RebaGirlReba is a short form of Rebecca, the Hebrew name meaning "to bind" or "to join", signifying a joined or faithful…
RebeccaGirlFrom a Hebrew root that probably means to tie or join together.
RebeccanneGirlRebeccanne combines Rebecca (Hebrew for "to bind" or "to join") with Anne (Hebrew for "grace"), creating a double name…
ReenieGirlReenie stems from Renée, the French feminine form of René, which derives from Latin Renatus meaning "born again", or…
RefilweUnisexFrom Setswana filwe, the passive form of the verb fa, "to give": "we were given".
RefugioUnisexRefuge or shelter; protection and safety offered to those seeking haven.
ReganUnisexRegan's meaning is unknown. It appears in old chronicles as a name, later made famous by Shakespeare's tragedy King…
ReganaGirlRegana elaborates Regan by adding the suffix -a, influenced by Regina (the Latin word for "queen"), creating a more…
ReginaGirlLatin for "queen."
RegulaGirlFrom Latin regula: "straight rod, rule".
RehinaGirlFrom Latin: "queen" or "royal".
ReignUnisexReign comes from the English word for royal power or dominion, derived from Latin regnum meaning "royal power" or…
ReillyUnisexDescendant of Raghailleach, a name of disputed origin
Reina (Hebrew & Biblical)GirlA Yiddish given name with possible Hebrew or Greek origins; etymology uncertain but may relate to meanings of joy or…
Reina (Japanese)GirlComposed of two elements: rei meaning 'wise' combined with na, a phonetic element; conveys wisdom and elegance.
Reina (Spanish)GirlThe Spanish word for 'queen'.
ReineGirlQueen, from the Latin regina.
RekhaGirlFrom Sanskrit रेखा (rekhā): a line, stripe, or streak, often used in both literal and metaphorical senses.
RemeiGirlFrom Catalan remei: "remedy, cure".
RemingtonUnisexSettlement on the Riming stream
RemziyeGirlThe feminine form of Remzi, derived from Arabic ramz: symbol or sign.
RenaGirlReborn or renewed
RenaeGirlReborn or renewed
RenéeGirlReborn, from the Latin renata.
RenieGirlReborn or renewed
RenitaGirlReborn or renewed
RenukaGirlAn ordinary Sanskrit word for a fragrant medicinal seed, and the name of the Hindu goddess who was the mother of the…
ReshmaGirlFrom Hindi रेशम (resham) meaning silk, with the feminine suffix -a, so the name carries the sense of a silken or smooth…
ReshmiGirlFrom Hindi रेशम (resham) meaning silk, with the suffix -i to create an adjectival form meaning silken or smooth.
ReşideGirlThe feminine form of Rashid, derived from Arabic rashīd: one who is wise, guided, or mature.
RethaGirlFrom Greek Margarethe: "pearl".
RethabileUnisexSesotho for "we are happy", joining the prefix for "we" to the stative form of the verb "to be glad".
RevaGirlFrom a Sanskrit word describing something that moves or flows; also a classical name for the Narmada river and, by…
ReverieGirlA state of daydream or fanciful musing
RhettaGirlAdvice or counsel
RhiannaGirlGreat queen or ruler
RhiannonGirlProbably means "great queen," built from an old Celtic word for queen.
RhondaGirlProbably a blend of Rhoda and Linda
RicaGirlPeaceful ruler
RichaGirlFrom Sanskrit ऋच (ṛc): hymn, verse, or praise, which are central to the Vedic texts and sacred traditions.
RichardineGirlA strong and brave female ruler.
RichelleGirlA ewe or lamb with strength, combining elements of beauty and power.
RichmalGirlA brave and exalted ruler, merging elements of strength and love.
RickiUnisexA powerful ruler, strong and brave in command.
RidleyUnisexA clearing of reeds or cleared land in a hilly area.
RikkiUnisexA powerful ruler, strong and brave in command.
RileyUnisexA field of rye or a clearing where rye grows.
RillaGirlA short, bright form, often derived from names ending in -rilla.
Rio (Japanese)UnisexIts sense depends entirely on the characters chosen; frequent pairings combine 莉 or 里 ("jasmine" or "village") with 央…
Rio (Portuguese)UnisexThe everyday Portuguese and Spanish word for a river, used on its own as a given name.
RipleyUnisexA clearing or meadow with a thicket or grove of small trees.
RisaGirlDepends on the kanji; often combines 理 or 里 ("reason" or "village") with 沙 or 紗 ("sand" or "fine silk").
RitikaGirlFrom Sanskrit, this name may refer to "that which flows or moves" or alternatively to a type of metal or brass…
RitsuUnisexFrom 律, most often read as "law", though rarer characters with the same sound are sometimes used instead.
RituGirlFrom Sanskrit ऋतु (ṛtu): a season or period of time, representing the cyclical rhythms of nature.
RiverUnisexA flowing body of water that moves toward the sea or a larger body of water.
RiyaGirlFrom Sanskrit: one who sings or performs music, derived from the word for song or musical performance.
RobbieUnisexA nickname form of Robert or Roberta meaning "bright fame".
RobenaGirlThe feminine form of Robin meaning "bright fame" or "famed one".
RobertaGirlThe feminine form of Robert, meaning "bright fame".
RoberteGirlBright fame, from the Germanic elements for bright and fame.
RobinUnisexOriginally a medieval diminutive of Robert meaning "bright fame"; now also associated with the red-breasted bird.
RobinaGirlThe feminine form of Robin meaning "bright fame" or, with the bird association, evokes the robin.
RobynGirlA feminine variant of Robin, meaning "bright fame" or evoking the red-breasted bird.
RobynneGirlA feminine variant of Robin with an elaborate spelling, meaning "bright fame" or evoking the bird.
RochelleGirlDerived from La Rochelle, a French Atlantic port, with a name translating to "little rock".
RodicaGirlMeaning is uncertain. The name may derive from the Romanian word rod, which denotes offspring or generations, or…
RohiniGirlSanskrit for "the rising one", also the name of a lunar mansion identified with the star Aldebaran and, in myth, the…
RoimataGirlFrom Māori roi "eye" and mata "eye", combining to mean "teardrop".
RoksolanaGirlFrom Greek: "from the dawn", derived from the ancient Greek for east or dawn.
RolandeGirlFrench feminine form of Roland, derived from Germanic elements meaning 'fame' and 'land'.
Roma (Latin & Italian)GirlFrom Roma, the Italian and Spanish name of the city of Rome.
RomaineGirlFrench feminine form of Romanus, derived from the Latin word for 'Roman'.
RomaneGirlFrench feminine form of Romanus, derived from the Latin word for 'Roman'.
RoméeGirlFrench feminine form of Romeo, derived from the Late Latin Romaeus, meaning 'of Rome' or 'Roman'.
RomeyUnisexA diminutive or nickname form, typically derived from names beginning with Rom- such as Rosemary, Romeo or other…
RomillyUnisexDerived from an English surname that originated from Norman place names, which themselves traced back to the Latin…
RonnetteGirlA feminine form of Ronald, which originates from Old Norse Hróarr meaning "spear" combined with valdr meaning "ruler"…
RonnieUnisexA diminutive or informal form applicable to both Ronald and Veronica: Ronald derives from Old Norse meaning "spear…
RosGirlShort form of names beginning with Ros, or meaning "rose" in Icelandic.
RosabelGirlA combination of Rosa and the suffix -bel, drawn from Latin bella meaning "beautiful".
RosaleenGirlA variant of Rosaline with Irish associations.
RosalieGirlFrench, German, and Dutch form of Rosalia, derived from the Latin word for 'rose'.
RosalinGirlAn early form of Rosalind, derived from Germanic roots referring to a horse and something soft or pliant.
RosalindGirlA Germanic name whose roots refer to a horse and to something gentle or supple, later understood through Latin as…
RosalineGirlAn early form of Rosalind with Germanic roots referring to a horse and to something gentle.
RosalynGirlA variant of Rosaline, or an elaboration of Rose with the common feminine suffix -lyn.
RosamundGirlFrom Old German elements hros meaning "horse" and munt meaning "protection", later reinterpreted as Latin rosa munda…
RosanneGirlA combination of Rose and Anne.
RoseGirlA name with Germanic roots referring to fame and type or kind, brought to England as a Norman French form. The modern…
Rose-MarieGirlA combination of Rose and Marie, two classic names.
RoselineGirlFrench form of Rosalind, derived from Germanic elements possibly meaning 'horse' and 'gentle' or 'beautiful'.
RoselleGirlA diminutive form of Rose, also the name of a tropical flowering shrub (Hibiscus sabdariffa).
RosemaryGirlA combination of Rose and Mary, with a secondary association to the fragrant herb rosemary, whose Latin name evokes sea…
RosemondeGirlFrench form of Rosamund, derived from Germanic elements meaning 'horse' and 'protection' or 'security'.
RoserGirlFrom Latin rosa: "rose", derived from the rosary (a prayer devotion).
RosetteGirlFrench diminutive of Rose, referring to a small rose or rose-shaped object.
RosieGirlA diminutive of Rose.
RosineGirlFrench diminutive of Rose, derived from the Latin word for 'rose'.
RositsaGirlA diminutive form of Rosa, the Latin-derived name meaning 'rose'.
RosyGirlA diminutive of Rose.
RowanneGirlA feminine variant of Rowan, derived from Irish and Scottish traditions where Rowan refers to a tree with red berries…
RowenaGirlThe etymology is uncertain, possibly from Old English hroð meaning "fame" and wynn meaning "joy", or alternatively from…
RoxanaGirlFrom an Old Iranian word meaning bright or shining, by way of an Ancient Greek form of the name.
RoxaneGirlFrench and English form of Roxana, derived from the Persian word meaning 'dawn' or 'little star'.
RoxieGirlA diminutive of Roxana, itself derived from the Persian name Roxana meaning "star" or "bright light".
RoxyGirlA short, spirited name derived from Roxana, a name of Persian origin.
RoyalUnisexFrom the English word royal, derived from Latin regalis through Old French, signifying someone of regal status or royal…
RoyaltyGirlFrom the English word royalty, derived from Latin regalitas, meaning the status, rights, or qualities associated with…
RozGirlA casual shortened form of Rosalind, Rosamund, and similar rose-derived names.
Roza (Russian, Ukrainian & Belarusian)GirlFrom Latin rosa: "rose", the flower.
Roza (German)GirlA short form of Germanic female names beginning with hruod or hroþi: "fame".
Róża (Polish)GirlFrom Latin rosa: "rose", the flower.
RozabelaGirlFrom Esperanto: combining rozo (rose) and bela (beautiful), meaning "rose-beautiful".
RozaliyaGirlFrom Latin rosa: "rose", with the Romance-language feminine suffix -alia.
RozennGirlFrom Breton rozenn: "rose".
RubenaGirlFrom Esperanto rubeno: "ruby", adapted as a girl's given name.
RubiGirlFrom the Slovene word rubin, referring to the precious gemstone, with roots tracing back to Latin meaning 'reddish'.
RubyGirlThe red gemstone, from Latin ruber, "red".
RudoUnisexFrom the Shona noun rudo, "love", built on the verb -da, "to love".
RueGirlTaking its name from the acrid, pungent herb Ruta, with roots in ancient Greek terminology.
RufGirlFrom Hebrew Ruth: "friend" or "companion".
RufaroGirlFrom the Shona noun rufaro, "happiness" or "joy", from the verb -fara, "to be happy".
RuihaGirlThe Māori form of Louisa, from Germanic roots meaning "famous warrior".
RukminiGirlSanskrit for "golden" or "decked in gold", from रुक्मन् (rukman), "gold"; the name of Krishna's chief queen in Hindu…
RumbidzaiGirlA command form of the Shona verb -rumbidza, "to praise", read literally as "praise her".
RumiGirlDepends on the kanji; usually combines 瑠 or 留 ("lapis lazuli" or "to stay") with 美 ("beautiful").
RupaGirlMeans "form" or "appearance", derived from the Sanskrit term for shape and physical form.
RupinderUnisexCombines Sanskrit rupa meaning "physical form, loveliness" with Indra, the chief Vedic deity, conveying "supreme in…
RuslanaGirlThe feminine form of Ruslan, derived from Scandinavian roots meaning "a red-haired warrior" or similar warrior-like…
RutGirlFrom Hebrew Rut, a name whose meaning is debated, sometimes connected to a word for "friend" or "companion".
RutendoUnisexFrom the Shona noun rutendo, "faith" or "thankfulness", from the verb -tenda, "to believe" or "to give thanks".
Ruth (Hebrew & Biblical)GirlFrom the Hebrew רוּת, most likely rooted in רְעוּת, a word for a close companion.
RuthieGirlA diminutive form of Ruth, a biblical name meaning "companion" or "friend" in Hebrew.
RuxandraGirlFrom Persian Roxana: "dawn".
RyUnisexA minimal abbreviation of Ryan, Ryder, Rylan, and other names with the "Ry" prefix.
RyanaGirlA feminine form of Ryan, an Irish name derived from the Old Irish name Rian or from the Gaelic word ri meaning "king".
RyannGirlThe feminine form of Ryan, derived from the Irish name Rian.
RyanneGirlThe feminine form of Ryan, derived from the Irish name Rian.
RyleighGirlDweller at the rye field; a feminine variant of Riley.
RyōUnisexDepends on the kanji chosen; common ones include 亮 ("clear"), 涼 ("cool"), 遼 ("distant") and 諒 ("sincere…
SabellaGirlDevoted to God; a short form of Isabella.
SabinaGirlThe feminine form of the Latin name Sabinus, "belonging to the Sabines", the ancient people of the hills of central…
SabineGirlDerived from the Latin Sabina, meaning 'of the Sabines', referring to an ancient Italian ethnic group.
SableGirlBlack; the color or the dark-furred mammal.
SabrinaGirlFrom the River Severn in Wales and England.
SacdiyoGirlSomali form of the Arabic Sa'diyyah, built on a root meaning "good fortune" or "happiness".