This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is Obscure; and the pattern is *r*a*.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Aeriwentha f ObscureThis was the real name of American sprinter Mae Faggs (1932-2000).
Ameliaranne f ObscureCombination of
Amelia and
Anne 1. This is the name of the protagonist of a number of children's books written by Constance Heward in the early 20th century... [
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Arbnora f ObscureAccording to not very realiable but nevertheless frequently reprinted sources, Arbnora is the name of the hedgehog in German fables.
Astrella f ObscureFrom Greek ἀστήρ
(aster) meaning "star". This name was used by Scottish singer Donovan for his daughter born 1971.
Balagangadharanatha m Obscure, Indian (Rare, ?)Means "finding refuge in the might of the Ganges-supporter (i.e.
Shiva)" in Sanskrit, from a combination of Sanskrit बल
(bala) "might, strength" with
Gangadhara, a name of the god Shiva meaning "
Ganga-supporter, Ganges-receiver, the ocean", and नाथ
(nātha) "patron, protector, lord" or "refuge"... [
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Birthday m & f ObscureEnglish word for the anniversary of when someone was born.
Bretman m ObscureIn the case of Filipino-American beauty influencer and social media personality Bretman Rock (1998-) he was named after wrestlers Bret Hart and The Rock.
Broselianda f ObscureThis was borne by Cuban actress Broselianda Hernández Boudet (1964-2020), who was the daughter of Cuban dramatist and critic Rosa Ileana Boudet (1947-). It was perhaps inspired by the mythological place name
Brocéliande.
Cariba f ObscureMeaning unknown, possibly an invented name derived from the word
Caribbean.
Dancell-Dallphebo-Marke-Antony-Dallery-Gallery-Cesar m Obscure (Rare)Borne by Dancell-Dallphebo-Marke-Antony-Dallery-Gallery-Cesar Williams, baptized on 18 January 1676 at the parish church of Old Swinford in England, whose father also bore this name. The original bearer was likely born at around the time of the English Civil War (1642-1651) and his name appears to mock Puritan eccentricity.
Dracarys m Obscure (Modern)From the word
dracarys meaning "dragonfire" in High Valyrian, one of the fictional languages in the book and TV series Game of Thrones. This name has been given to 12 boys in the United States since 2019.
Eiran m ObscurePossibly of Hebrew origin, meaning "watchful" and "vigilant".
Enchantra f English (American, Rare), ObscureFrom the English word
enchantress meaning "charming woman" or "witch". It was used for a character on the American television series
Bewitched (1964-1972).
Erianthe f ObscurePopularly claimed to mean "lover of flowers" (apparently due to association with Greek
eran "to love, to be in love with"), it may actually mean "woolly-haired flower" from the botanical name
eriantha, ultimately from Greek ἔριον
(erion) "wool" and ανθος
(anthos) "flower".
Euphoria f English (American, Modern, Rare), ObscureFrom the English word meaning "feeling of intense happiness, state of joy", originally a medical Latin term meaning "condition of feeling healthy and comfortable (especially when sick)". It comes from Greek εὐφορία
(euphoria) "power of enduring easily", from εὔφορος
(euphoros) "bearing well, able to endure, patient", ultimately from εὖ
(eu) "good, well" and φέρω
(phero) "to bear".... [
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Euriamis m ObscureUknown meaning, possibly a combination of two other names. Euriamis Losada is a Cuban-American actor.
Hydrangea f ObscureFrom the flower (species Hydrangea macrophylla), also called hortensia in English. The name is derived from Greek ὕδωρ
(hudor) meaning "water" and ἀγγεῖον
(angeion) meaning "vessel", in reference to the bulb or cone shape of its seed capsules.
Italia turrita f Obscure, Italian (?)Means "turreted Italy" in Italian. She is the national personification of Italy, which is represented with a woman wearing a turret crown. She might be a reference to the Greek goddess
Cybele, whose represented wearing a wall crown... [
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Jamareuan m ObscurePossibly a variant of
Jamarian. This is the name of American rapper Jamareuan Macaiah Jones (2003-), mostly known by his stage name YhapoJJ.
Marijuana f ObscureAfter the psychoactive drug. This is the name of American educational professional Marijuana Pepsi Vandyck.
Mistral f & m Obscure (Rare)A strong, cold northwesterly wind that blows through the Mediterranean, mainly in winter.
Misyrlena f ObscurePerhaps inspired by Μισιρλού
(Misirlou), the title of a Greek folk song, which is derived from Turkish
Mısırlı meaning "Egyptian". This name is borne by Greek journalist Misyrlena Egkolfopoulou.
Moroccan m Obscure (Modern)From the English word meaning "person from
Morocco, pertaining to Morocco". The American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey and American entertainer Nick Cannon gave this name to their son in 2011... [
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Myrrena f English (Rare, ?), ObscurePossibly an altered form of
Myrrhine or
Myrina. This is borne by American film director Myrrena Brakhage (1958-), a daughter of Stan Brakhage, who is considered to be one of the most important figures in 20th-century experimental film.
Nàcara f ObscureFrom Catalan
nàcara, a variant of
nacra meaning "pen shell".
Précis-de-marvel f ObscureA girl on Tiktok tells the story of her first name. It's his progenitor called Marvel, who named her Précis-De-Marvel.
Pyrena f ObscurePossibly based on Greek πῦρ
(pyr) meaning "fire". This is the full name of American musician Rena Lovelis (1998-), a member of the band Hey Violet (along with her sister
Szatania 'Nia' Lovelis).
Quirentia f ObscureAnna Quirentia Nilsson, better known as Anna Q. Nilsson, was a well-known Swedish-born silent movie actress. She was given her middle name because she was born on March 30, the feast day of
Quirinus of Neuss.
Rhoshandiatellyneshiaunneveshenk f ObscureThe only person with that name is Rhoshandiatellyneshiaunneveshenk Koyaanisquatsiuth Williams (1984-)who was born with the first name Rhoshandiatellyneshiaunneveshenkescianneshaimondrischlyndasaccarnaerenquellenendrasamecashaunettethalemeicoleshiwhalhinive'onchellecaundenesheaalausondrilynnejeanetrimyranaekuesaundrilynnezekeriakenvaunetradevonneyavondalatarneskcaevontaepreonkeinesceellaviavelzadawnefriendsettajessicannelesciajoyvaelloydietteyvettesparklenesceaundrieaquenttaekatilyaevea'shauwneoraliaevaekizzieshiyjuanewandalecciannereneitheliapreciousnesceverroneccaloveliatyronevekacarrionnehenriettaescecleonpatrarutheliacharsalynnmeokcamonaeloiesalynnecsiannemerciadellesciaustillaparissalondonveshadenequamonecaalexetiozetiaquaniaenglaundneshiafrancethosharomeshaunnehawaineakowethauandavernellchishankcarlinaaddoneillesciachristondrafawndrealaotrelleoctavionnemiariasarahtashabnequckagailenaxeteshiataharadaponsadeloriakoentescacraigneckadellanierstellavonnemyiatangoneshiadianacorvettinagodtawndrashirlenescekilokoneyasharrontannamyantoniaaquinettesequioadaurilessiaquatandamerceddiamaebellecescajamesauwnneltomecapolotyoajohnyaetheodoradilcyana.
Rimanelli f ObscureBorne by Rimanelli 'Rima' Mellal (1989-), a participant in the ninth season of the American reality television series
Bad Girls Club (2012). By some accounts, she was born in Algeria.
Robaire m ObscurePossibly an invented name based on the phonetic spelling of the French pronunciation of
Robert.
Rykelan m Obscure (Modern)Perhaps a combination of the popular phonetic element
ryke that is present in names like
Ryker with the popular name suffix
-lan.
Samaritan m ObscureFrom the word
Samaritan, referring to the people of Samaria. In the Bible, Luke 10:25-37 tells the parable of the Good Samaritan, where a Samaritan man helped another man who had been robbed... [
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Sideræl f ObscureThe second middle name of Exa Dark Sideræl Musk (2021-), daughter of Elon Musk and Claire "Grimes" Boucher. According to Grimes, it is a spelling variation of the English word
sidereal "of or pertaining to the stars", in order to be more 'Elven'... [
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Somersault f Obscure (Modern)From the English word
somersault, a kind of acrobatic exercise, derived from French
sombresault, ultimately derived from Latin
supra "over" and
saltus "jump, leap". In 2024, Australian singer-songwriter Sia's daughter was given this name.
Strelitzia f ObscureFrom the name of the flower native to South Africa, also known as bird of paradise flower due to its resemblance to the animal. The genus was named by Joseph Banks in honour of Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, queen consort of George III.