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