Dog Names That Start With R

469 names in this category, each with its meaning and background. See all name start with categories.

Rubble

Broken stone, or debris

Ruben

A name of Hebrew origin meaning 'behold, a son'.

Rubi

A precious red gemstone

Rubin

A variant of the name Reuven, meaning 'behold, a son' in Hebrew

Rubina

A gemstone name derived from the Latin word for ruby

Rubley

A name that may denote brightness or beauty

Ruby

A precious red gemstone

Ruby Rose

A precious gemstone, also refers to a flower

Ruck

To pull or drag something

Ruddy

Having a healthy reddish color.

Rudi

Brave counsel

Rudo

Brave or strong

Rudolf

Famous wolf

Rudolph

Famous wolf

Rue

A bitter herb used in cooking and traditional medicine

Ruel

Brave ruler

Ruf

A name often associated with the dog bark sound

Rufaro

Joy or happiness

Ruff

A sound made by dogs, commonly associated with barking

Ruffles

A name that refers to a series of folds or frills, often associated with a playful or charming appearance

Rufina

Red-haired or crimson

Rufio

A name derived from Latin meaning 'red-haired'

Rufo

Derived from Latin, meaning red or reddish.

Rufus

Red-haired

Ruger

A type of firearm or a brand of guns

Ruka

Japanese for 'inside' or 'to flow'

Ruki

A name of Japanese origin meaning 'lord' or 'noble'

Rulla

A name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the sound of a rolling action

Rum

A type of alcoholic beverage distilled from sugarcane.

Rumba

A lively dance of Afro-Cuban origin

Rumer

To take or give a name; rumor or gossip.

Rumley

A name of English origin meaning 'from the river meadow'

Run

To move swiftly on foot

Runar

The name Runar means 'secret advice' or 'warrior.'

Rune

A symbol or character used in ancient writing systems

Runi

Runi is a name of Latin origin meaning 'little secret'.

Runner

One who runs or a runner in a race

Runty

Small or undersized

Rupert

Famous bright one

Rush

To move with speed or urgency

Rusher

One who rushes or hurries

Rushie

A playful and energetic spirit

Rusko

From the Russian language; related to Rus, a historic region in Eastern Europe

Ruslan

The name Ruslan is of Turkic origin meaning 'lion'.

Ruso

Spanish for 'Russian'

Russ

Red-haired

Russell

From the Old French 'roussel', a diminutive of 'rous', red — red-haired.

Russet

A reddish-brown color, often associated with autumn leaves.

Russo

Italian for 'red' or 'rusty'

Rusty

Derived from rust-colored or reddish-brown

Ruta

A type of herb common in Mediterranean cuisine, sometimes associated with protection and purification.

Ruthie

Compassionate friend

Ruud

A name of Dutch origin, often associated with someone who is famous or renowned

Ryah

A variant of the Hebrew name 'Raya', meaning 'friend' or 'companion'.

Ryann

Regal or kingly

Ryda

Brave and determined

Ryker

A powerful ruler or strong leader

Rylan

Land where rye is grown

Rylee

Courageous or valiant

Ryo

The sound of the dragon

Ryu

Dragon

Ryzhik

Sandy, reddish

RäNdy

A playful and friendly spirit

RéMi

Oarsman

RéMy

French for 'oarsman' or 'remedy'

RüFfel

A playful bark or yapping sound made by a dog

RüFus

Red-haired

рекс

The name derived from Latin meaning 'king'

рэй

Ray