British baby names starting with R

From the Latin for the red gemstone, Ruby is a vintage name with fire.

Latin for the flower, Rose has bloomed for centuries and remains a favorite for its grace and simplicity.

Meaning “wolf-counsel,” Ralph has noble roots and an interesting history

A Hebrew name that means "compassionate friend," Ruth is a quietly classic name associated with the Bible as well as loyalty and grit.

Meaning "to tie or bind" in Hebrew, Rebecca is a timeless name that has maintained use over the years because of its biblical significance as well as a well-known literary character.

This French-rooted name meaning “redhead” saw peak popularity mid-century and lives on through sports and screen stars.

Hebrew for "ewe," Rachel is a biblically classic name that has universal appeal. Literary and television characters have also helped maintain Rachel's popularity.

Of English and Irish origin meaning “rye clearing,” Riley remains a modern unisex favorite with a friendly vibe.

Dew of the Sea, Mary, Bitter Rose

Guards Wisely, Advice, Decision Protector, Strong Defender

Famous Warrior, Fame, Glory and Launches, Renowned Spearman

Rose, Flower Name

Wise Guardian, Decision and Protector, Spanish, Advice

Rose Flower, Rose

Ruddy Red-Haired, King, The Redheaded, A Roman Cognomen

A Son!, Behold

Shining, Bright, Glory and Brilliant, A Bird Name

Headland, Red Haired, Surname, Rose

Royal, Regal, Red, Rye Hill

Fame, Lime, Linden, Lime-Wood Shield

Well-advised Ruler, Counsel Power, Ruler's Adviser, Advice

To Flow, Singer, Earth, The Elements Res

Powerful, Wise Ruler, Rule, Advice

Glorious Shining, Bright Fame, Glory and Brilliant, Famous

Queen, Bright, Dawn, Star

Wise Protection, Ewe, Grace, Female Sheep

Fame, Friend, Girlfriend

Famous Power, Powerful, Rich, Glory

Council, Melody, Born Again, Of the Sea

Glory and King

A Queen, Form of Regina, The Element Rein Which Means Pure Clean, Council

Black Bird Like a Crow, Sunny, Raven

Rigantona Meaning Great Queen, Nymph, Goddess

Female Sheep, An Innocent Ewe, Lamb, Form of Rachel

Name of the Herb, Bitter Rose

Lime-Wood Shield, Linden, Fame, Lime

Brave, Power, King and Strong, Rich

The Rusty, Redhead

Queen, Dawn, Bright, Light

Red Haired Surname, Name of a Tree, Red-haired

Companion, Girlfriend, Compassionate Friend, Form of Anna

Rose

Good Spear

Goddess Lakshmi, Romana

Beam of Light, Grace, Regal, Protection

Rohon Which Means to Roar Battle Cry, Little Rock, Short Tunic, Rest

Fourth, Tied, Form of Rebecca

Form of Regina, Queen

Powerful and Brave, Power, Hard, Dominant Ruler

Lime-Wood Shield, Lime, Linden, Fame

Russet, Famous Wolf, Fame, Ginger

Greek for Rose

Son of Rand, The Son of the Shield

Power, Powerful, Illustrious, Fame

Dew

Rose

Fame, Wolf

Rose Flower, Rose

Shining, Queen

Incision, Form of Catherine, Beloved, Katharina

God has Healed, God Heals

Lime-Wood Shield, Fame, Linden, Lime

Protector, Counsellor, Advice, Red Haired Defender

Council and Govern, King

Tie

Another Name of River Narmada, Sweat Heart, A Star, One who Snares

Gracious, Anna, Rose, Flower

The Descendant of a King

Shield, House Wolf, Strong Defender, Sign

Hero

Famous Champion

A Girl's Name, In Spain, Rosary

Dawn, Bright

Dawn, Bright

The Ewe, Ewe

Surname, Son of Reeve, Bailiff

Rock, Form of Rockne, Short Tunic, Stone Camp

Fame, Horse Shield of Limb Wood, Rose Flower, Noted Protector

Courageous, Rye Field, Brave, Outgoing People

Wild Garlic Island, Rams Isl

Ruddy Complexioned, Red-headed, Red Haired

Prosperous, Rich

Rich, Hardy, All-ruler, Strong Power

From Rhodes, Dweller by the Crosses, A Rose, Garden of Roses

Rich Hill

Rook Wood, Dweller by the Rocky Spring

King Lear

Strong Counsel, True Image, Advice, Wise Ruler

Glorious, Red, Great, Variant of Roderick Famous Ruler

The Queen, Advice, Rule, King

Lime-Wood Shield, Fame, Lime, Linden

King, Council and Govern

Gracious Rose, Combination of Rose and Anne

From the Deer Forest, Deer Wood

Pearl, Tie, Beguiling

Light, Crown, Rough Island, My Joy

Leah, Hreod, Reed Clearing, From the Red Meadow

Water Lily, Edge of a Knife, Tough, Lotus

Regal, King, The Red

Surname, Red Haired, A Ruddy Complexion

Princess, Leader, Rose, Flower

Domain, Glory and Earth, Renowned in the Land, Homeland

Meadow Near the River, Cleared Strip of Land

One who Brings Victory, Honest Image, Strong Counsel, Rose

Counsel Power, Born Again, Form of Reginald, Reborn

Ewe, Lamb, Female Sheep

Rule, Joy, Rules with Good Judgment, Crooked Nose

Fame, Kind, Rose Flower, Noted Protector

True Image, Of Elegant, To Gaze, One who Brings Victory

Advice, Famous, Counsel, Well-Known

Ardor, Ardent, Zealous, Fiery

The Roman, Citizen of Rome, Pomegranate (Fruit), Romans

A Son, Behold

Rule, Advice

Knotted Cord, To Bind, Moderator, Tied

Czechoslovakian Form of Richard

Glorious Shining, Bright Famous One, Abbreviation of Robert Famed

Royal Poet

War Cry, Stone Camp, Dweller by the Rock, Roar

Glory and Shining, Son of Robin, Inspired By a Family Name, Bright Fame

Wide Fame, Glory and Brilliant

Rose Flower

From Ram's Island, Wild Garlic

The Roman, Romans

Dawn, Bright, Queen, Shining

Bright with Fame, Form of Robert, Shining, Famous Ruler

Stream, Speaker, Advice, Enthusiastic

One who Rides, Knight, Horseman, Rider

Powerful, Council, Rich, Advice

Rosary

From the Raven Farm

Lime, Lime-Wood Shield, Linden, Fame

White Gazelle, Goddess Durga, Poetry, Rhyme

Fragrant Tree, Good, Resemble, Admirable

Short Tunic, War Cry, Roar

From the Ancient Personal Name Ragnar, Strong Counselor, Powerful Army

Wise Guardian, Goddess Parvati, Flowing of a River, Advice

Tree of Good Scent

Righteous, Intelligent, One who Guides to the Right Path, Sober

Dominant Ruler, Form of Richard, Old Leader, Powerful

Lime-Wood Shield, Lime, Beautiful Rose, Fame

Victor, Stream, Gem, Flower Name for Poppy

King

Earl, Wolf Fame, Renowned in the Land, Form of Roland

Surname, Ruddy Complexioned, Redheaded, Red Headed

Rose Flower, Deep Pink

Army, Warrior, Advice, Frog

Romans, The Roman

Redhead

Advice, Famous, Counsel, Well-Known

From the Deer Meadow

Roman, Son of Tolmai, Pilgrim to Rome, Of the Romans

Dominant Ruler, Old Leader, Variant of Richard

Little Seal

Bailiff, Steward

Riverbank, Seashore, River, River

Combination of Richard and Rachelle, Powerful Ruler, Brave One

Horse, Pretty Rose, Fame, Noted Protector

Loving

Good, Presumably Spear

Compound of Rose and Anne, Favor, Gracious, Anna

Little Red-haired One, Tree with Red Berries, Reddish Brown

Fire, Red Headed, Ruddy Complexioned

Settlement of Royce, Royse's Town

Rose

Glory and King, Variant of Roderick Famous Ruler

Old English Surname, From the Red Ford

The Ewe

Guide to the Light Path, Integrity, Intelligent, Way

River

War Cry, Roar, Short Tunic

Protection, Guards Wisely, Decision Protector, Advice

Brave Power, Old Leader, Variant of Richard, Dominant Ruler

Powerful, Dominant Ruler, Hard, A Teutonic Name from the European Middle Ages

Advice, Powerful Army, Queen, Form of Regina

Curly

Roar, Shout a Battle Cry

Riverbank, Seashore, River, River