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'''Rahat''' (رهط). Arabic. Meaning "Comfort, rest."<ref name="20knames4">http://www.20000-names.com/androgynous_names_unisex_names_04.htm</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/rahat</ref> In the USA, about 381 people have ever had this name, 83% of whom have been boys.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/R/RA/RAHAT/index.html</ref> Keywords: masculine inclined, peace, two syllables
'''Rahat''' (رهط). Arabic. Meaning "Comfort, rest."<ref name="20knames4">http://www.20000-names.com/androgynous_names_unisex_names_04.htm</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/rahat</ref> In the USA, about 381 people have ever had this name, 83% of whom have been boys.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/R/RA/RAHAT/index.html</ref> Keywords: masculine inclined, peace, two syllables


'''Rain'''. American, English. A modern name, from the word meaning "Rainy weather."<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/R/RA/RAIN/index.html</ref> In the USA, about 627 people have ever had this name, 81% of whom have been girls.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/R/RA/RAIN/index.html</ref> Variants; '''Raine''', '''Rainn''', '''Rayne'''. Notable nonbinary people with this name include model [[Rain Dove]]. Keywords: elements, feminine inclined, modern, nature, one syllable, water.  
'''Rain'''. American, English. A modern name, from the word meaning "Rainy weather."<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/R/RA/RAIN/index.html</ref> In the USA, about 627 people have ever had this name, 81% of whom have been girls.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/R/RA/RAIN/index.html</ref> Variants; Raine, Rainn, Rayne. Notable nonbinary people with this name include model [[Rain Dove]]. Keywords: elements, feminine inclined, modern, nature, one syllable, water.  


'''Raine'''
'''Raine'''. French. Meaning "queen; pure,"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.babynames.com/name/raine|title=Name Raine: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity - Baby Names|website=www.babynames.com|access-date=2021-03-24}}</ref> coming from the French word ''reine'', meaning "queen".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://charlies-names.com/en/raine/|title=Raine|last=Jelka|website=CharliesNames|access-date=2021-03-24}}</ref> Variants; Rainn, Rayne, Rain. Keywords: royal, feminine inclined, royalty, one syllable.


'''Rajan'''
'''Rajan'''. Hindu. Meaning "king,"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.babynames.com/name/rajan|title=Name Rajan: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity - Baby Names|website=www.babynames.com|access-date=2021-03-24}}</ref> comes from the Sanskrit word ''raja'', also meaning "king".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ancestry.com/name-origin?surname=rajan|title=Rajan Name Meaning & Rajan Family History at Ancestry.com®|website=www.ancestry.com|access-date=2021-03-24}}</ref> Keywords: royal, masculine inclined, royalty, two syllables, regal.


'''Raleigh'''
'''Raleigh'''. Old English. Meaning "roe deer's meadow, red/rye field,"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thebump.com/b/raleigh-baby-name|title=Raleigh - Baby Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity|website=www.thebump.com|access-date=2021-03-24}}</ref> also the capitol of the state of North Carolina. Variants; Ralee, Riley, Rylee. Keywords: nature, elements, wildlife, two syllables, colors. 


'''Ramsay'''
'''Ramsay'''. Old English. Meaning "low-lying land," comes from the Old English word ''hramsa'' meaning "wild garlic" and the suffix ''-eg'' meaning "island".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ancestry.com/name-origin?surname=ramsey|title=Ramsey Name Meaning & Ramsey Family History at Ancestry.com®|website=www.ancestry.com|access-date=2021-03-24}}</ref> Also the Clan name<ref>{{Cite journal|date=2020-12-19|title=Clan Ramsay|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Clan_Ramsay&oldid=995152734|journal=Wikipedia|language=en}}</ref> from a place in Huntingdonshire (now a part of Cambridgeshire). Variants; Ramsey, Rumsey, Ramsden. Keywords: wildlife, nature, historical, two syllables, masculine inclined.


'''Rani'''
'''Rani'''. (ˈरानी)Hindu. Meaning "queen, she is singing,"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nameberry.com/|title=Rani: Name Meaning, Popularity, and Similar Names|website=Nameberry|language=en-US|access-date=2021-03-25}}</ref> also a name in Hebrew meaning "joyous song".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.babynames.com/name/rani|title=Name Rani: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity - Baby Names|website=www.babynames.com|access-date=2021-03-24}}</ref> Variants; Ran, Rannie, Roni, Ranie. Keywords: royal, music, feminine inclined, royalty, song, two syllables.


'''Randi'''
'''Randi'''. Norwegian. Occasionally a nickname for Miranda, comes from the Old Norse name ''Ragnfríðr'', meaning "house wolf, protector" and famously used during the Viking era.<ref>{{Cite journal|date=2021-01-11|title=Randi|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Randi&oldid=999670046|journal=Wikipedia|language=en}}</ref> Variants; Randy, Randolph, Randall. Keywords: wolf, nature, feminine inclined, two syllables, historical.


'''Randy'''
'''Randy'''. Norwegian. Meaning "house wolf, protector," coming from the Old Norse name ''Ragnfríðr,'' famously used during the Viking era.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ohbabynames.com/all-baby-names/randy/|title=Randy|website=Oh Baby! Names|language=en-US|access-date=2021-03-24}}</ref> Variants; Randi, Randolph, Randall. Keywords: wolf, nature, masculine inclined, two syllables, historical.


'''Ranjodh'''
'''Ranjodh'''. (रणजोध) Hindu. Meaning "victor, warrior in battle".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kidpaw.com/names/ranjodh|title=रणजोध {{!}} Ranjodh Name Meaning in Hindi, Latest Indian Baby Boy Names Rashi, Nakshatra, Numberology|website=www.kidpaw.com|access-date=2021-03-25}}</ref> Keywords: warrior, victory, masculine inclined, two syllables.


'''Raphael'''
'''Raphael'''. (רפאל) Hebrew. Meaning "God has healed," coming from ''rāp̄ā'' (רָפָא "he has healed") and ''ēl'' (אֵל "God).<ref>{{Cite journal|date=2021-03-13|title=Raphael (given name)|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Raphael_(given_name)&oldid=1011948052|journal=Wikipedia|language=en}}</ref> Often associated with the eponymous archangel in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, who is known as one of the 3 heavenly visitors, a healer, and the angel who announced the Day of Resurrection.<ref>{{Cite journal|date=2021-03-23|title=Raphael (archangel)|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Raphael_(archangel)&oldid=1013850062|journal=Wikipedia|language=en}}</ref> Variants; Rafael, Raffael, Raffaello, Raffiel, Refoel, Raffaele, Refael. Keywords: angel, healer, historical, masculine inclined, three syllables.


'''Ratna'''
'''Ratna'''  


'''Raven'''
'''Raven'''

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Ramsay

is a random gender neutral name starting with R. another one!

Lists of neutral names

In alphabetical order:

An alphabetical list of neutral names starting with R, continued from the names page, which see for more information. These are neutral-gender names, otherwise known as unisex names. They are equally appropriate for girls, boys, and people of any gender. Nonbinary people don't have to have neutral names, and many notable nonbinary people have names that are usually either masculine or feminine. Neutral names can help make it safer for people to explore their gender expressions. In English-speaking countries, some of the most familiar gender-neutral names starting with R include Red, Rene, Rey, Riley, and Robin. However, there are many more unisex names from around the world that start with A, more than 110 of them, as listed below. Previous page: neutral names starting with Q. Next page: neutral names starting with S.

The list

Rafiki. Swahili. Meaning "Friend, comrade," which itself comes from the Arabic word rafīq (رَفِيق‎), meaning "Companion."[1][2] In the USA, fewer than 10 people have ever had this name.[3] Keywords: affection, friendship, love, rare, three syllables

Rahat (رهط). Arabic. Meaning "Comfort, rest."[4][5] In the USA, about 381 people have ever had this name, 83% of whom have been boys.[6] Keywords: masculine inclined, peace, two syllables

Rain. American, English. A modern name, from the word meaning "Rainy weather."[7] In the USA, about 627 people have ever had this name, 81% of whom have been girls.[8] Variants; Raine, Rainn, Rayne. Notable nonbinary people with this name include model Rain Dove. Keywords: elements, feminine inclined, modern, nature, one syllable, water.

Raine. French. Meaning "queen; pure,"[9] coming from the French word reine, meaning "queen".[10] Variants; Rainn, Rayne, Rain. Keywords: royal, feminine inclined, royalty, one syllable.

Rajan. Hindu. Meaning "king,"[11] comes from the Sanskrit word raja, also meaning "king".[12] Keywords: royal, masculine inclined, royalty, two syllables, regal.

Raleigh. Old English. Meaning "roe deer's meadow, red/rye field,"[13] also the capitol of the state of North Carolina. Variants; Ralee, Riley, Rylee. Keywords: nature, elements, wildlife, two syllables, colors.

Ramsay. Old English. Meaning "low-lying land," comes from the Old English word hramsa meaning "wild garlic" and the suffix -eg meaning "island".[14] Also the Clan name[15] from a place in Huntingdonshire (now a part of Cambridgeshire). Variants; Ramsey, Rumsey, Ramsden. Keywords: wildlife, nature, historical, two syllables, masculine inclined.

Rani. (ˈरानी)Hindu. Meaning "queen, she is singing,"[16] also a name in Hebrew meaning "joyous song".[17] Variants; Ran, Rannie, Roni, Ranie. Keywords: royal, music, feminine inclined, royalty, song, two syllables.

Randi. Norwegian. Occasionally a nickname for Miranda, comes from the Old Norse name Ragnfríðr, meaning "house wolf, protector" and famously used during the Viking era.[18] Variants; Randy, Randolph, Randall. Keywords: wolf, nature, feminine inclined, two syllables, historical.

Randy. Norwegian. Meaning "house wolf, protector," coming from the Old Norse name Ragnfríðr, famously used during the Viking era.[19] Variants; Randi, Randolph, Randall. Keywords: wolf, nature, masculine inclined, two syllables, historical.

Ranjodh. (रणजोध) Hindu. Meaning "victor, warrior in battle".[20] Keywords: warrior, victory, masculine inclined, two syllables.

Raphael. (רפאל) Hebrew. Meaning "God has healed," coming from rāp̄ā (רָפָא "he has healed") and ēl (אֵל "God).[21] Often associated with the eponymous archangel in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, who is known as one of the 3 heavenly visitors, a healer, and the angel who announced the Day of Resurrection.[22] Variants; Rafael, Raffael, Raffaello, Raffiel, Refoel, Raffaele, Refael. Keywords: angel, healer, historical, masculine inclined, three syllables.

Ratna

Raven

Ravenel

Ravid

Ray

Rayan

Raz

Reading

Reagan

Rebel

Red

Reda

Redeemer

Redell

Reed

Reegan

Reese

Refiye

Refilwe

Regan

Reggie

Rei

Reid

Reign

Reiki

Reilly

Reine

Reita

Remedy

Remi

Remii

Remy

Ren

Renate

Rene

Rennie

Renny

Reon (れおん). Japanese. Meaning depends on kanji spelling.[23]

Rey

Reyes

Reyne

Rhodes

Rhody

Rhoslyn

Ricci

Ricki

Rida

Rider

Ridley

Rigg

Rigny

Riley. Irish Gaelic. Meaning "valiant". More popular as a girl's name in the US, more popular as a boy's name in the UK.[24] Nonbinary characters in fiction bearing this name include genderfluid Riley Cavanaugh in the book Symptoms of Being Human.[25]

Rimba

Rimon

Rin

Rio

Ripley

River

Rivera

Rizzo

Roan

Rob

Robbi

Robbin

Robbie

Robby

Robin or Robyn. Originally a diminutive of "Robert", but in modern times is often a reference to the red-breasted bird.[26] The "Robyn" variant is considered more feminine.[27] Nonbinary characters in fiction with this name include Robin in the romance novel Unmasked by the Marquess.[28]

Rocket

Rogene

Rohan

Rollin

Rome

Romilly

Romy

Ron

Rondell

Rong

Ronni

Ronnie

Ronny

Roper

Rory

Rosario

Roshan

Rotem

Rousseau

Rowan

Rowdy

Royal

Ru

Rudo

Rudy

Rumba

Rumer

Rumor

Rune

Ruska

Rusti

Rusty

Rutendo

Ruzgar

Ryan

Ryatt

Ryder

Rylan

Ryland

Rylee

Rylie

Ryō, Ryou (りょう). Japanese. Meaning "Good" (良) or other meanings depending on kanji spelling.[29]

Ryouta

See also

References

  1. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/rafiki/submitted
  2. ↑ https://www.babynames.com/name/Rafiki
  3. ↑ https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/R/RA/RAFIKI/index.html
  4. ↑ http://www.20000-names.com/androgynous_names_unisex_names_04.htm
  5. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/rahat
  6. ↑ https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/R/RA/RAHAT/index.html
  7. ↑ https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/R/RA/RAIN/index.html
  8. ↑ https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/R/RA/RAIN/index.html
  9. ↑ "Name Raine: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity - Baby Names". www.babynames.com. Retrieved 2021-03-24.
  10. ↑ Jelka. "Raine". CharliesNames. Retrieved 2021-03-24.
  11. ↑ "Name Rajan: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity - Baby Names". www.babynames.com. Retrieved 2021-03-24.
  12. ↑ "Rajan Name Meaning & Rajan Family History at Ancestry.com®". www.ancestry.com. Retrieved 2021-03-24.
  13. ↑ "Raleigh - Baby Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity". www.thebump.com. Retrieved 2021-03-24.
  14. ↑ "Ramsey Name Meaning & Ramsey Family History at Ancestry.com®". www.ancestry.com. Retrieved 2021-03-24.
  15. ↑ "Clan Ramsay". Wikipedia. 2020-12-19.
  16. ↑ "Rani: Name Meaning, Popularity, and Similar Names". Nameberry. Retrieved 2021-03-25.
  17. ↑ "Name Rani: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity - Baby Names". www.babynames.com. Retrieved 2021-03-24.
  18. ↑ "Randi". Wikipedia. 2021-01-11.
  19. ↑ "Randy". Oh Baby! Names. Retrieved 2021-03-24.
  20. ↑ "रणजोध | Ranjodh Name Meaning in Hindi, Latest Indian Baby Boy Names Rashi, Nakshatra, Numberology". www.kidpaw.com. Retrieved 2021-03-25.
  21. ↑ "Raphael (given name)". Wikipedia. 2021-03-13.
  22. ↑ "Raphael (archangel)". Wikipedia. 2021-03-23.
  23. ↑ http://japanesenameguide.blogspot.com/2009/12/reon.html
  24. ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riley_(given_name)
  25. ↑ "Symptoms Of Being Human Summary". SuperSummary. Retrieved 3 October 2020.
  26. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/robin
  27. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/robyn
  28. ↑ Sebastian, Cat (17 April 2018). "Behind the Book - Unmasked by the Marquess by Cat Sebastian". BookPage.com. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
  29. ↑ http://japanesenameguide.blogspot.com/2009/10/ryou.html
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