33 unique baby names beginning with the letter ‘R’

Being Pregnant 08 Apr 25 By

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Really radical names beginning with ‘R’!

Whether it’s for phonetics, or to match names that already exist in your family, or simply because you love the sound, ‘R’ names make great names for babies.

If you’re looking for an ‘R’ name, we’re sharing some of the most adorable and unique modern monikers beginning with R in the gallery below …

Celebrities who have chosen ‘R’ baby names

Here are some famous celebrities who have chosen ‘R’ names for their precious little ones.

  • Raddix: Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden called their daughter, born in 2020, Raddix.
  • River and Rosie: Model Megan Gale and husband, Shaun Hampson welcomed their son River in 2014 and daughter Rosie in 2017.
  • Rumi: Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s daughter Rumi was born on June 13, 2017, alongside her twin brother, Sir.
  • Rio: Emily VanCamp and Josh Bowman welcomed their second daughter, Rio Rose, in 2024.

33 radical ‘R’ baby names

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