RobigusmRoman Mythology Derived from Latin robigo meaning "red blight, wheat rust", referring to a red fungus that could infest crops. This was the name of a minor god in Roman mythology, summoned for protection against agricultural diseases such as mold, mildew and rust... [more]
RobinetmMedieval French Strictly masculine diminutive of Robin (as -et is a French masculine diminutive suffix), which itself is a diminutive of Robert... [more]
RobomiłmPolish The first element of this name is derived from Polish robota "work, labour, servitude", which is derived from Polish robić "to work, to labour". It is ultimately derived from Slavic orbota "hard work, slavery", which came from Proto-Slavic orbь "slave"... [more]
RodomiłmPolish Derived from Slavic rod "family, race, kind" combined with Slavic mil "gracious, dear".
RodomirmRussian The first element of this name is derived from Russian rod "family, kind, race, genus", which is ultimately derived from Proto-Slavic rodъ "family". The second element is derived from Slavic mir "peace".
RoelmanmDutch This name consists of the name Roel - which in itself is a short form of Roeland - with the Germanic element man "man" added to it, by way of pet form... [more]
Roeltjef & mDutch, West Frisian When borne by a female person, this name is a good example of how one can turn a very masculine name (Roel) into a feminine name by simply adding the diminutive suffix -tje to the original name... [more]
RoldolfmItalian (Tuscan) Mostly in books. Originated in Medieval Italy. Mainly in Tuscany, Rome, Sicily. Read "A River in Time: Italy." By Lisa T. Bergren to really enjoy how this name is used.
RomaricmGermanic, French Derived from Old High German hrôm "fame, glory" combined with rîcja "powerful, strong, mighty." The second element is also closely related to Celtic rîg or rix and Gothic reiks, which all mean "king, ruler." This name was borne by a Frankish saint from the 8th century AD, from whom the French village Remiremont derives its name.
RomêniafPortuguese (Brazilian) Either a variant of România or directly derived from Romênia, the Brazilian Portuguese name for the European country of Romania.
RomulanmAncient Roman Derived from the Roman name Romulanus, which is derived from Romulus. In Popular Culture, this is the name of an alien race from Star Trek.
RonettefEnglish (Rare), Popular Culture Diminutive of Veronica, which experienced some popularity in the United States in the wake of the 60s girl group The Ronettes. The lead singer of the band's name at birth was Veronica Bennett.... [more]
Rongbinm & fChinese From Chinese 榮 (róng) meaning "glory, honour" or 熔 (róng) meaning "to melt" combined with 彬 (bīn) meaning "refined, elegant" or 賓 (bīn) meaning "visitor, guest", as well as other character combinations.
RongdiefChinese From the Chinese 荣 (róng) meaning "glory, honour, prosper" and 蝶 (dié) meaning "butterfly".
Ronghuam & fChinese From Chinese 荣 (róng) meaning "glory, honour, flourish, prosper" or 蓉 (róng) meaning "lotus" combined with 华 (huá) meaning "flower"... [more]
Rongjief & mChinese From the Chinese 荣 (róng) meaning "glory, honour, prosper" and 洁 (jié) meaning "clean, pure, purify".
RongjinfChinese From the Chinese 蓉 (róng) meaning "hibiscus" and 锦 (jǐn) meaning "bright and beautiful, brocade, tapestry, embroidery".
RonglanfChinese From the Chinese 榕 (róng) meaning "banyan tree" and 岚 (lán) meaning "mountain mist".
RongmeifChinese From the Chinese 荣 (róng) meaning "glory, honour, prosper" and 美 (měi) meaning "beauty, beautiful" or 媚 (mèi) meaning "charming, attractive".
RongqiufChinese From the Chinese 荣 (róng) meaning "glory, honour, florish" and 秋 (qiū) meaning "autumn".
RongruifChinese From the Chinese 蓉 (róng) meaning "hibiscus" and 瑞 (ruì) meaning "felicitous omen, auspicious".
RongwanfChinese From the Chinese 蓉 (róng) meaning "hibiscus" and 湾 (wān) meaning "bay, cove".
RongxiafChinese From the Chinese 荣 (róng) meaning "glory, honour, prosper" and 夏 (xià) meaning "summer" or "great, grand" or 霞 (xiá) meaning "rosy clouds".
RongxinfChinese From the Chinese 榕 (róng) meaning "banyan tree" and 昕 (xīn) meaning "dawn, early morning".
RongyuefChinese From the Chinese 荣 (róng) meaning "glory, honour, prosper" and 月 (yuè) meaning "moon", 悦 (yuè) meaning "pleased, contented" or 玥 (yuè) meaning "mythological pearl, gem".
RonrecomAfrican American (Rare) Variant of Ronrico, the name of a brand of rum (which was originally made by the Ron Rico company of Puerto Rico), composed of the Spanish words ron "rum" and rico "rich". The American actor RonReaco Lee (1977-) told a reporter in 2015 that his mother derived his name from the rum brand.
RoronoamPopular Culture Roronoa Zoro is a fictional character in the One Piece franchise created by Eiichiro Oda.
RosadermLiterature Used in Thomas Lodge's work "Rosalynde" which is the basis of Shakespeare's "As You Like It". In Lodge's work, the character of Rosader corresponds to Shakespeare's Orlando, whom is Rosalind's love interest in As You Like It.
RosaniefFolklore Probably an elaboration of Rose. This is the name of a princess in the fairy tale 'Ricdin-Ricdon' by Marie-Jeanne L'Héritier. It was also used by the Comte de Caylus for the titular princess in his fairy tale 'Rosanie' (usually known in English as 'Rosanella').
RöschenfGerman (Rare) German diminutive of Rosa 1 and other feminine names that start with Ros- (such as Rosalie), as it has the German diminutive suffix -chen... [more]
RosciusmAncient Roman From a Roman nomen gentile, which was derived from Latin ros "dew" via roscidus "dewy, wet". This name was borne by several ancient Romans, one of them being an ancient Roman actor named Quintus Roscius Gallus.
RosebudfEnglish (Rare), Popular Culture Name of Rosebud Denovo, street activist, and Rosebud the Basselope, a character in the comic strip Bloom County.
RoselilfDanish (Rare) Possibly a combination of Danish rose meaning "rose" and lilje meaning "lily" or lille meaning "little". Roselil og hendes moder (Roselil and Her Mother) is a Danish song by Christian Knud Frederik Molbech (1821-1888)... [more]
RosennafHebrew Hebrew origin meaning “rose of grace”.
Rose RedfFolklore English translation of German Rosenrot. This name was featured on the German fairy tale Snow-White and Rose-Red by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm.