This is a list of submitted names in which the language is English.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Quintessence f English (Rare)This name comes from the word that can mean "a thing that is the most perfect example of its type" or, in its literal sense, "fifth essence." The word is derived from Middle French
quinte essence, which is, ultimately originated from Medieval Latin
quinta essentia, a combination of Latin
quinta, the feminine equivalent of
quintus meaning "five," and
essentia meaning "essence."
Quirinius m BiblicalRoman cognomen of unknown meaning (not to be confused with
Quirinus). Publius Sulpicius Quirinius was a Roman governor of Syria when Jesus was born.
Raamiah m BiblicalMeans "thunder of
Yahweh" in Hebrew. This is a minor character in the Bible, a prince who returns from exile in the book of Nehemiah.
Rabekkah f English (Rare)A spelling of
Rebecca which seems to have been used in the 1600s and 1700s, and was apparently revived in the late 1990s.
Racer m English (Rare)Late Old English, from Old Norse
rás ‘current.’ It was originally a northern English word with the sense ‘rapid forward movement,’ which gave rise to the senses ‘contest of speed’ (early 16th century) and ‘channel, path’ (i.e., the space traversed)... [
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Raddai m Biblical, HebrewPossibly from Hebrew רָדָה
(radah) meaning "to beat down" or "to spread out". This name belonged to the fifth son of Jesse (according to 2 Chronicles 2:14).
Radiance f & m EnglishFrom Latin
radiare +
-ance. From the English word, defined as "the light or heat as emitted or reflected by something" or "great happiness", occasionally used as a given name.
Ragau m BiblicalFrom Ῥαγαύ
(Rhagau), a Hellenized form of Hebrew רְעוּ
(Rə'ū) (see
Reu).
Rage m English (American)From the Middle English word
rage, from the Old French
rage/
rager, ultimately derived from Latin
rabies, meaning "madness."
Ramah f English (Rare)Ramah in Benjamin was a city of ancient Israel. It was located near Gibeon and Mizpah to the West, Gibeah to the South, and Geba to the East. It is identified with modern Er-Ram, about 8 km north of Jerusalem.
Rambo m English, Popular CultureTransferred use of the surname
Rambo. However, in present day, due to the pop culture impact of the film series Rambo, starring Sylvester Stallone,
Rambo has taken on a modern meaning of "one who is reckless, disregards orders, uses violence to solve all problems, and bravely charges headlong into the teeth of the enemy."... [
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Ramone m EnglishAnglicized form of
Ramón. Possibly transferred use of the surname
Ramone in homage to the American punk rock band the Ramones, which was inspired by Paul McCartney's use of the pseudonym Paul Ramon during his Silver Beatles days.
Ramoth-gilead m English (Puritan)Meaning "heights of Gilead," it was a Levitical city and city of refuge east of the Jordan river in the Hebrew Bible, also called "Ramoth in Gilead" (Deuteronomy 4:43; Joshua 20:8; 21:38) or "Ramoth Galaad" in the Douay-Rheims Bible... [
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Randsom m English (American, Modern, Rare)Extremely rare variant of
Ransom, which was originally an East Anglian patronym derived from the personal name
Rand (or
Rande), a medieval short form of Germanic names containing the element
rand meaning "rim (of a shield)".
Ransley m English (British)Ransley is a name and it’s used for a boy of Old English origin. It may derive from the Old English words hraefn (Raven) and leah (meadow), which combine to mean “Raven meadow”. Another possible meaning is “reed marsh fam”... [
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Ransom m EnglishPossibly used in reference to the word ransom, meaning money paid or delivered in exchange for the release of something or someone. ... [
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Raphu m BiblicalRaphu of the house of
Benjamin was the father of
Palti, a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to Numbers 13:9.
Rarity f & m English (Rare), Popular CultureFrom the English word,
rarity, "a thing that is rare, especially one having particular value as a result". A
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic character bears this name.
Rarmian m English (Australian, Rare)Meaning unknown. The best (and only) known bearer of this name is the Australian actor Rarmian Newton (b. 1993), who at the moment is best known for playing the young Danny Warren in the short-lived 2016 American drama series "The Family".
Rea f Croatian, English, German (Rare), Catalan (Rare), Galician, Italian, Spanish (Rare), Filipino, Hungarian, Estonian, Romansh, AlbanianForm of
Rhea in several languages.