List of American Baby Names Meanings Starting with R

Rigg

The name Rigg is an old Anglo-Saxon name. ... Other local names are derived from the names of houses, manors, estates, regions, and entire counties. The surname Rigg comes from the Old English word rigge, or the Old English word hrycg, both of which mean ridge.

Meaning: Ridge Origin: American

Rihanna

Rihanna is a baby unisex name its meaning is . Mostly popular in christian religion. The poeple have viewed this name 10221 times.

Meaning: Sweet basil Origin: American

Rob

German Meaning: The name Robert is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Robert is: Famed, bright; shining. An all-time favorite boys' name since the Middle Ages. Famous Bearers: Scottish national hero Robert the Bruce and novelist Robert Ludlum.

Meaning: A short form of robert Origin: American

Robertson

English Meaning: The name Robertson is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Robertson is: Son of Robert 'Famed; bright; shining.' Surname.

Meaning: Son of robert Origin: American

Rod

The name Rod is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Rod is: island of reeds. Also a famous ruler.

Meaning: A short form of penrod Origin: American

Roddy

The name Roddy is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Roddy is: Famous ruler.

Meaning: A familiar form of roderick Origin: American

Rollo

Latinized form of Roul, the Old French form of ROLF. Rollo (or Rolf) the Ganger was an exiled Viking who, in the 10th century, became the first Duke of Normandy.

Meaning: A familiar form of roland Origin: American

Roseanne

Origin of the name Rosanne: Combination name formed from the names Rose (horse; rose) and Anna (gracious, full of grace).

Meaning: A combination of rose and ann Origin: American

Rowley

Rowley Name Meaning. English: habitational name from any of the various places, in Devon, County Durham, Staffordshire, and Yorkshire, so named from Old English ruh 'rough', 'overgrown' + leah 'wood', 'clearing'.

Meaning: Rough meadow Origin: American

Rusty

Origin of the name Rusty: A pet form of Ruston (from Ruston, from Rust's estate), Rusty is also bestowed as an independent given name. It is often bestowed in reference to the vocabulary word rusty, which is often used as a nickname for one with red hair or a ruddy complexion.

Meaning: One who has red hair or a ruddy complexion Origin: American