Dog names that start with R
by Team NameslistPosted on: February 2nd, 2023Got a dog, but stuck for a name? Why not pick one beginning with "R"? Plenty of excellent options exist in this category, suitable for any breed.
"Rufus" - how about that? Well-known, it grabs attention. Or “Riley," ideal for dogs full of life and energy. For your dignified canine, consider "Reggie". It has a swanky, classy vibe.
After something unique? Try "Rocket", it's great for quick, playful dogs. For your bold, independent pooch, "Rebel" fits perfectly. If you dig popular culture, maybe "Rhaegal" (pronounced Ray-gal), referencing the famed Game of Thrones dragon, is worth considering.
Regardless of your dog's personality, you'll discover a name within the "R" list. So start searching, unleash your creativity, and pick that perfect name for your four-legged friend. With these suggestions, you'll surely find a match!
- Reginae
- Rebecca
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: To tie, Tied and Enchantingly beautiful
- Namesakes: Rebecca Romijn (Movie Actress) , Rebecca Hall (Movie Actress)
- Rocco
- Origin: Italian and German
- Meaning: Repose, Rich and powerful ruler and Rest
- Namesakes: Rocco Siffredi, Family Member, Rocco Ritchie
- Redwood
- Origin: Nature name
- Redeemer
- Origin: American
- Reynaldo
- Origin: Latin, English, German, Norse and Spanish
- Meaning: Ruler, Ruler's advisor and Counselor
- Namesakes: Soap Opera Actor, Reynaldo Gianecchini, Soccer Player, Reynaldo dos Santos Silva
- Rayna
- Origin: German, Hebrew, Scandinavian and Slavic
- Meaning: Pure, Counsel or song and Clean
- Namesakes: Rayna Gellert (Violinist) , Rayna Foss (American, Bassist)
- Rocky
- Origin: English, German, Italian and British
- Meaning: Rock and Rest
- Namesakes: Rocky Marciano (Boxer) , TV Actor, Rocky Carroll
- Roscoe
- Origin: Norse
- Meaning: Deer forest
- Namesakes: Stage Actor, Roscoe Lee Browne, Roscoe Born (Soap Opera Actor)
- Reginald
- Origin: English and Latin
- Meaning: Ruler's advisor and Powerful one
- Namesakes: TV Actor, Reginald VelJohnson, Reginald Fessenden (Inventor)
- Reese
- Origin: Welsh
- Meaning: Ardor, Enthusiastic and Enthusiasm
- Namesakes: Shot Putter, Reese Hoffa, Baseball Player, Reese McGuire
- Rangey
- Origin: English
- Meaning: From raven’
- Rambo
- Namesakes: Montenegrin singer, Rambo Amadeus
- Roxy
- Origin: Persian
- Meaning: Brilliant one and Dawn
- Namesakes: Roxy Horner (Model) , Roxy Jacenko (Entrepreneur)
- Rhiannon
- Origin: Welsh
- Meaning: Divine queen, A mythological nymph and Goddess
- Namesakes: Movie Actress, Rhiannon Leigh Wryn, TV Actress, Rhiannon Fish
- Rex
- Origin: Latin
- Meaning: King
- Namesakes: Rex Linn (TV Actor) , Bassist, Rex Brown
- Reva
- Origin: Hebrew and Indian
- Meaning: Rain and River
- Namesakes: Reva Rose (American actress) , Reva Rice (American, Singer)
- Rowdy
- Origin: British and American word name
- Meaning: Boisterous
- Namesakes: Rowdy Gaines (Swimmer) , Rapper, Rowdy Rebel
- Regal
- Origin: Arabic
- Ruby
- Origin: Hebrew and Latin
- Meaning: A son, Deep red precious stone and Behold
- Namesakes: Model, Ruby Rose, Ruby Bridges (Civil Rights Leader)
- Red
- Origin: English, American and Color name
- Meaning: From the red ford
- Namesakes: Country Singer, Red Foley, Movie Actor, Red Buttons
- Rhoda
- Origin: Latin and Greek
- Meaning: A rose and From Rhodes
- Namesakes: Movie Actress, Rhoda Griffis, Rhoda Scott (American musician)
- Reggie
- Origin: Latin and English
- Meaning: Counsel and rule, Queenly and King
- Namesakes: Football Player, Reggie Bush, Football Player, Reggie White
- Raven
- Origin: British, animal name, Word and Word name
- Meaning: Dark haired, A large black bird and Wise
- Namesakes: Raven Goodwin (TV Actress) , Raven De La Croix (American actor)
- Remy
- Origin: French, Latin and English
- Meaning: From Rheims and Oarsman
- Namesakes: Rapper, Remy Ma, Remy Auberjonois (American actor)
- Redford
- Origin: British and English
- Meaning: From the red ford
- Regina
- Origin: Latin
- Meaning: Queen and Queenly
- Namesakes: TV Actress, Regina King, Movie Actress, Regina Hall
- Rhonda
- Origin: Welsh
- Meaning: Noisy one and Good spear
- Namesakes: Rhonda Ross Kendrick (Family Member) , Rhonda Fleming (Movie Actress)
- Renata
- Origin: Italian and Latin
- Meaning: Born again and Reborn
- Namesakes: Renata Ruiz (Model) , Model, Renata Kuerten
- Redd
- Origin: British, English and Color name
- Meaning: Red and Clearing
- Reagan
- Origin: Irish
- Meaning: Little King and Kingly
- Namesakes: Reagan Gomez-Preston (TV Actress) , Canadian actor, Reagan Pasternak
- Remi
- Origin: French
- Meaning: Remedy, Cure and From Rheims
- Namesakes: Cinematographer, Remi Adefarasin, Reality Star, Remi Alfalah
- Range
- Origin: French
- Meaning: Forest guardian
- Namesakes: Range Murata
- Redmond
- Origin: German and Irish
- Meaning: Wise protector and Adviser
- Namesakes: Redmond Morris, 4th Baron Killanin (Irish film producer) , Redmond Barry
- Renegade
- Origin: English word name
- Meaning: Defector and Rebel
- Redmund
- Origin: Irish
- Meaning: Adviser and Counselor
- Rhett
- Origin: English, Dutch and Latin
- Meaning: Enthusiastic, Advice and A stream
- Namesakes: Rhett Reese (Film Producer) , Rhett Akins (Country Singer)
- Read
- Origin: English and British
- Meaning: Reed and Red-haired
- Renee
- Origin: Latin and French
- Meaning: Reborn
- Namesakes: Movie Actress, Renée Zellweger, TV Actress, Renee Olstead
- Randy
- Origin: English, Latin and British
- Meaning: Extraordinary, Wolf and Beautiful
- Namesakes: Randy Orton (Wrestler) , Country Singer, Randy Travis
- Riley
- Origin: British, English and Irish
- Meaning: Courageous, Rye and Valiant
- Namesakes: Movie Actor, Riley Smith, Riley Voelkel (TV Actress)
- Rebel
- Origin: American and Word name
- Meaning: Rebel and Defiant
- Namesakes: Rebel Wilson (Movie Actress) , Rebel Rodriguez (Movie Actor)
- Rusty
- Origin: British and French
- Meaning: Foxlike and Red-headed
- Namesakes: Rusty Wallace (Race Car Driver) , Rusty Joiner (Model)
- Radley
- Origin: English and British
- Meaning: Red meadow
- Reader
- Origin: English word name
- Ranger
- Origin: French
- Meaning: Dweller in the field and Forest guardian
- Namesakes: Family Member, Ranger Ortiz
- Rebeccah
- Origin: Hebrew
- Meaning: Bound, Tied and To bind
- Rosey
- Origin: Latin
- Meaning: A flower and Pretty rose
- Namesakes: Rosey (Wrestler) , Rosey Blair (Movie Actress)
- Rufus
- Origin: Latin
- Meaning: Red-haired one
- Namesakes: Rufus Wainwright (Opera Singer) , Movie Actor, Rufus Sewell