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This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is English or American.
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Rodgie m English (Rare)
Diminutive of Rodger.
Rodin m & f French (Rare), Dutch (Rare), English (Rare)
Originally a pet form of given names containing the Germanic element hrod "fame". Usage of this name nowadays is probably mainly inspired by the famous French sculptor Auguste Rodin (1840-1917), whose surname has the same etymological origin.
Rodman m English (American, Modern)
A possible variation on Rod, Rodney, and other names starting with ROD-. Two well known bearers are Rodman Philbrick (1951-), who wrote the young adult novel "Freak the Mighty", and Rodman Edward "Rod" Serling (1924-1975), a television writer known for the classic "Twilight Zone" series.
Rodolphus m Literature, English (Rare, Archaic, ?)
Latinized form of Rudolf. This was used for a character (the husband of Bellatrix Lestrange) in the 'Harry Potter' series.
Rodric m English, Welsh, Gascon
Gascon form of Roderick as well as an English and Welsh variant of this name.
Rodrick m African American
From a surname that was a variant of Roderick.
Rodriguez m American (Hispanic)
Transferred use of the surname Rodríguez.
Rody m English (Rare), Dutch
English variant of Roddy as well as a Dutch cognate of the name. However, in Dutch it is usually a diminutive of Roderick and Roderik - not typically of Rodney.
Roe m & f English
Transferred use of the surname Roe.
Roena f Georgian, English (Rare)
Georgian form of Rowena as well as an English variant of the name.
Rog m English
Short form of Roger. Also compare Rodge. This was the pen name of the American science fiction writer Rog Phillips (1909-1966; real name Roger Phillip Graham).
Rogan m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Rogan.
Rogatian m English (Rare)
English form of Rogatianus.... [more]
Rogene f English (Rare)
Perhaps a variant of Regine or a feminine form of Roger. It seems to have been created in Vermont during the early 19th century.
Rogers m English (American)
Transferred use of the surname Rogers.
Rogie m English
Diminutive of Roger.
Rogue f & m English
From Breton rog (“haughty”) or Middle French rogue (“arrogant, haughty”), from Old Northern French rogre, Old Norse hrokr (“excess, exuberance”).
Rohan m & f Jamaican Patois, English (Modern)
Jamaican Patois form and English variant of Rowan.
Rohanna f English (Rare)
English name of uncertain origin and meaning which seems to have first appeared in the 19th century.... [more]
Rohme m English (Modern, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Rohme.
Roileen f English
Similar to Earleen, Charleen, Rayleen, Ashleen, Joeleen.
Roisin f English
Anglicized spelling of Róisín.
Rokee f & m English
I created this name for myself and I feel that other people should be able to see and use it!
Rolanda f English, Slovene, Albanian
Feminine form of Roland.
Roll m English (American, Rare, Archaic)
Most likely a transferred use of the surname Roll or a short form / nickname for Rudolph, Roland, Rollo or Rolf.
Rolla m American (South, Rare, Archaic)
Possibly a phonetic spelling of Rollo.
Rollan m English
Variant of the name Rolan and Roland.... [more]
Rollin m English
Transferred use of the surname Rollin.
Rollins m & f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Rollins.
Rolly m & f English (Rare)
Variant of Roly.
Rolonda f African American
Variant of Rolanda. This is borne by the American talk show host Rolonda Watts (1959-).
Romance m English (Rare)
From the English word “romance” this was given to 9 baby boys in the USA in 2014.
Romanella f English
Feminine form of Roman.
Romany f American (Modern, Rare)
Variant spelling of Romani, the name of a chiefly European nomadic group of people (where they are mostly known as 'gypsies'). They ultimately derive their name from Latin Romanus meaning "Roman".
Romare m African American (Rare)
The African American collage artist Romare Bearden is a famous person with this first name.
Romella f English, Filipino
Possibly a feminine form of Romel.
Romen m English
Variant of Roman.
Romie m American (Rare, Archaic)
Transferred use of the surname Romie.
Romney m American (Modern, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Romney.
Romon m & f English
Variant of Roman.
Romona f English (?)
Variant of Ramona, probably influenced by the name Pomona.
Romun m English
Variant of Roman.
Ronathan m English
Combination of Ron 1 and Jonathan
Rondal m English (American)
Transferred use of the surname Rondal.
Rondell m African American
Possibly an invented name. A famous bearer is American actor Rondell Sheridan (1958-).
Rondella f English (Rare), African American
Feminine form of Ron 1 using the suffix -della or an elaboration of Ronda.
Rondie f English (Modern)
Variant of ‘Rhonda’.
Ronell m English (American)
Maybe a variant of Ronald.
Ronella f Afrikaans (Rare), Dutch (Rare), English (Rare)
Feminine form of Ronald, created by combining its short form Ron 1 with the popular feminine name suffix -ella.
Ronette f English (Rare), Popular Culture
Diminutive of Veronica, which experienced some popularity in the United States in the wake of the 60s girl group The Ronettes. The lead singer of the band's name at birth was Veronica Bennett.... [more]
Roney m English
Diminutive of Ronan.
Ronia f Literature, English, Swedish
Variant of Ronja used in the English translation of Swedish children's book 'Ronja Rövardotter' ('Ronia the Robber's Daughter') by Astrid Lindgren.
Ronica f English
Short from of Veronica.
Ronique f African American (Modern, Rare)
Possibly a short form of Veronique, or a combination of the prefix ro- with the name Monique.
Ronlee m & f English (Modern, Rare)
Means "Ron's clearing". Combination of the name Ron 1, a short form of Ronald, and the name Lee, means "clearing".
Ronley m & f English (Modern, Rare)
English variant of Ronli
Ronn m English
Variant of Ron 1
Ronna f English (Modern)
Feminine form of Ronald, which was being reasonably well used around 1950 in the United States (Ronne was also used on occasion). In some cases it may be thought of as a short form of Veronica or Rhonda.
Ronni f English
Diminutive of Veronica... [more]
Ronreco m African American (Rare)
Variant of Ronrico, the name of a brand of rum (which was originally made by the Ron Rico company of Puerto Rico), composed of the Spanish words ron "rum" and rico "rich". The American actor RonReaco Lee (1977-) told a reporter in 2015 that his mother derived his name from the rum brand.
Rontez m African American (Rare)
A modern invented name of unknown meaning.
Ronwyn f English (Modern, Rare)
Possibly a corruption of Welsh Rhonwen.
Roo m & f English (Rare)
Variant spelling of Rue and Ru as well as a short form of any name beginning with the syllable Ru-, such as Ruby, Rufus or Rupert... [more]
Roone m English
A name of Irish origin meaning red-haired. A noticeable bearer is the American sports and news broadcasting executive Roone Arledge (1931-2002)
Rooney m & f Irish, English
Transferred use of the surname Rooney. A famous bearer is the American actress Patricia Rooney Mara (1985-). Rooney is her mother's family name used as middle name.
Roper m American (Modern, Rare), English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Roper.
Ropyr m English (Rare)
Variant of Roper. This is the name of country singer Koe Wetzel (born Ropyr Madison Koe Wetzel).
Roquel f English (Rare)
Perhaps a variant of Raquel influenced by similar names such as Rochelle.
Roquel m English
Possibly derived from Rogelius (see Rogelio). This was the first name of Roquel "Billy" Davis (an American songwriter), as well as the middle name of Lawrence Roquel Payton, Jr... [more]
Rora f English, Swedish
Short form of Aurora. In Sweden its earliest documented usage is 1889.
Rori f English (Modern)
Feminine variant of Rory.
Ros m Scottish (Rare), Irish (Rare), English (British, Rare)
Variant of Ross occasionally used in Ireland.
Rosalea f English (Rare)
Either a variant of Rosalie or a combination of Rosa 1 and Lea.
Rosaleah f English
Modern English variant of Rozalia; also a combination of Rose and Leah.
Rosalette f English (Rare)
Possibly an elaborated form of Rosa 1 or Rosalie.
Rosalynn f American (Rare)
Either a variant of Rosalyn or a combination of Rosa 1 and Lynn.
Rosamie f English (Rare), Filipino, Louisiana Creole (Rare, Archaic), French (Acadian, Rare, Archaic)
Perhaps a diminutive of Rosamund (compare Annemie, Rosemay), though it is claimed to be a combination of Rose with French amie "friend".
Rosamina f English (Rare)
Combination of Rosa 1 and the popular suffix -mina.
Rosamunde f German, English (Rare)
German form of Rosamund, and also an English variant.
Rosanagh f English (British, Rare)
Variant of Rosanna. It has been borne by multiple members of the British nobility: Lady Rosanagh Crichton (1932-2019), daughter of the 5th Earl Erne; Lady Rosanagh Taylour (1961-), daughter of the 6th Marquess of Headfort; and Lady Rosanagh Innes-Ker (1979-), daughter of the 10th Duke of Roxburghe.
Rosanetta f English (Rare)
Elaborated form of Rosanna or Rosana.
Rosann f English
Variant of Rosanne.
Rosaphine f English
Variant of Josephine, influenced by Rose or Rosa 1.
Rosarie f Irish (Rare), French (African, Rare), Filipino (Rare), English (Rare)
French feminine form of Rosaire and an English variant of Rosary. This name is most prelavent in Ireland and in parts of French-influenced Africa.
Rosary f English (Rare)
Various meaning exist for the word rosary.... [more]
Rosavella f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Modern variant of Rosabella.
Roscow m English (Rare)
Variant of Roscoe. One bearer of this variant was Roscow Shedden (1882-1956), an Anglican bishop.
Rosealia f English
Variant of Rosalia.
Rosebelle f English (American, Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Variant of Rosabel or a combination of Rose and Belle.
Rosebeth f English
Combination of Rose and Beth.
Rosebud f English (Rare), Popular Culture
Name of Rosebud Denovo, street activist, and Rosebud the Basselope, a character in the comic strip Bloom County.
Rosedale m English
A variant of Rosendale . habitational name from Rosedale (North Yorkshire). The placename derives from Old Norse dalr ‘valley’ with an uncertain first element either hross ‘horse’ (genitive plural hrossa) or the Old Norse personal name Russi Ross
Rosegold m English (Modern, Rare)
Derived from English rose gold, the name of a gold-copper alloy which is sometimes also used to describe a colour that is golden yet somewhat reddish.... [more]
Roselee f English
Either a form of Rose with -lee suffix, or a form of Rosalie.
Roselin f English (African, Rare)
Variant of Rosaline/Rosalin and Rosalyn. According to the USA Social Security Administration, 73 baby girls were recorded with the name Roselin in 2004.... [more]
Roselpha f American (Rare, Archaic)
Meaning unknown, perhaps based on similar-sounding names such as Rosella and Zelpha.
Rosemundo m Louisiana Creole
Louisiana Spanish form of Rosémond.
Rose-of-Sharon f English
From the flower. This name was used in The Pony Express Rider.
Rosepetal f English
Referring to the Petals of a rose.
Rosesheba f English (?)
Combination of Rose and Sheba.
Roseta f Provençal, Louisiana Creole (Archaic)
Provençal and Louisiana Spanish form of Rosette.
Rosewinter f English (Modern)
Combination of Rose and Winter.
Rosewood m English
The name Rosewood is boy's name meaning "rose wood".
Rosewyn f English (Rare), Filipino (Rare)
Probably an Anglicized form of Rhoswen.
Rosey f & m English
Diminutive of Rosa 1, Rose and of compound names that start with Ros-, such as Rosaline.... [more]
Rosfrith f English (British, Rare), Medieval English
Possibly derived from the Old English elements hroð "glory, fame" and friþ "peace, happiness"... [more]
Roshae f English (Modern, Rare)
Could be a combination of the prefix Ros- (from Rosalind, Rosamund, Rosanne etc.) and Shae.
Rosiebelle f English
Combination of Rosie and Belle.
Roslin f English
Derived from the place name Roslin belonging to a village in Scotland.
Rosmanda f English (Rare)
Used among some Amish and Mennonite communities a variant of the name Rosamund.
Rosser m English, Welsh
Variant of Rhosier.
Rossi f & m English (Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare), Various
Transferred use of the surname Rossi. As a feminine name, it could be a variant of Rosie.
Rossie f & m English
A variant of the surname Rossi, a variant of Rosie or diminutive of Ross.
Rosslyn f English (Rare)
Either a variant of Roslyn or, in more recent times, an adoption of the name of Rosslyn Chapel in the Scottish village of Roslin which became famous overnight thanks to the publication of Holy Blood, Holy Grail by Baigent, Leigh and Lincoln in 1982 (and again two decades later when it featured in Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code (2003)).... [more]
Rostyn m English
Variant of Rosten.
Roswald m English (Rare)
From hros "horse" and weald "power, ruler", meaning "powerful horse".
Rourke m American
Transferred use of the surname Rourke.
Rousseau m American (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Rousseau notably borne by the 18th-century Swiss philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau. A given name bearer was Rousseau Owen Crump (1843-1901), a U.S. Representative from Michigan.
Rousso m English
Transferred use of the surname Rousso.
Roux f & m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Roux.
Row f English
Diminutive of Rowan or Rowena, Irish, Scottish, Welsh"rowan tree, little redhead; white spear, famous friend"
Rowane f English
Feminine form of Rowan.
Rowann f & m English (Modern, Rare)
Feminine form of Rowan.
Rowanna f English (Rare)
Latinate variant of Rowanne.
Rowdy m American
A nickname with synonyms such as boisterous or rambunctious. Notable namesake is US Olympic swimmer Rowdy Gaines.
Rowe f & m English
Diminutive of Rowan, Roland, or Rhoda.
Rowetta f African American
Variant of Rowan with the suffix -etta
Rowie f & m English
A short form of names such as Rowan, Rowena, or Rowanne
Rowly m English (Rare)
Variant spelling of Rowley.
Rowynn f English (Modern, Rare)
Feminine version of Rowan
Rowynne f English (Modern, Rare)
Feminine variant of Rowan.
Rox f English (Rare)
Short form of Roxana.
Roxa f English
Short form of Roxana.
Roxabella f English (Rare), Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
English cognate of Roxabel (in English-speaking countries) as well as a variant form of Roxabel (in Latin America).
Roxalana f American
Possibly a variant of Roxelana.
Roxina f South American (Rare), American (Rare, ?)
Variant of Roxana. It may have been modified on Maxina/Rexina.
Roxine f American (Rare)
Variant of Roxane influenced by Maxine.
Roxxy f English (Rare)
Rare variant of Roxy.
Royd m English
Transferred use of the surname Royd. A known bearer of this name is Royd Tolkien (b. 1969), a great-grandson of the English writer J.R.R. Tolkien (1892-1973).
Rozalie f Czech, Dutch (Rare), English (Modern, Rare)
Czech variant of Rozálie and Dutch and English variant of Rosalie.
Rozanna f English (American, Rare), Dutch (Rare), Flemish, Hungarian, Polish, Greek
English and Dutch variant and Hungarian and Polish form of Rosanna as well as a Greek variant of Rozana.
Rozie f Malaysian, English (Modern, Rare)
Malaysian diminutive of Roziana and English variant of Rosie.
Rozonda f African American (Rare)
Possibly a combination of Roz and Rhonda. A notable bearer is American singer Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas (1971-).
Rozzy f English
Diminutive of Rosalind or similar names.
Rual m English (American, Rare), Spanish (Mexican, Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare), South African (Rare)
Possibly a variant of Reuel (anglophone world) and Raul (Latin America).... [more]
Ruban m English (Modern, Rare)
Variant spelling of Reuben, perhaps via Ruben. A known bearer of this name is Ruban Nielson, who is the singer of the rock band Unknown Mortal Orchestra.
Rubert m Dutch, English, German
Variant form of Robert and/or variant spelling of Rupert.
Ruberta f Dutch, English, German
Variant form of Roberta and/or variant spelling of Ruperta.
Rubey m English
Diminutive of Reuben.
Rubi f English (Rare)
Variant of Ruby.
Rubi f & m English, Hebrew
Variant of Ruby or a diminutive of Reuben.
Rubianne f English
A combination of Ruby and Anne 1.
Rubiette f English
Diminutive of Ruby.
Rubine f English
Variant form of Rubina, also a colour name derived from Italian rubino meaning "ruby", ultimately from Latin ruber "red".
Rubio m American (Hispanic)
Transferred use of the surname Rubio.... [more]
Rubyleigh f English
Combination of Ruby and Leigh
Rubymae f English (Rare)
Combination of Ruby and Mae
Ruddy m English, French
Diminutive of Rodolphe, Rudolph or Rudolf.
Rudith f English
Rudith Lillian Huxtable is the full name of the main character Rudy Huxtable who appeared on the popular television series The Cosby Show from 1984-1992. The character was originally supposed to be a boy, which was changed at the last minute when producers were impressed by Keshia Knight Pulliam's audition... [more]
Rudolff m English
Variant of Rudolf.