There are plenty of beautiful girl names that start with the letter R. If you're looking for a ravishing R-name that's rooted in tradition but doesn't feel like a rusty relic, have a look at our list of classic girl names that start with R:
After maintaining a somewhat quiet but steady presence on the charts for decades, this classic gemstone name is back on trend.
The simple and sweet Rose always seems like a good choice.
Sweeter than Rosemary, more substantial than Rose.
A biblical classic that occasionally takes a dive but always seems to bounce back.
Not patently religious, despite its biblical origins.
Rebecca has fallen far from its glory days of the 70s and 80s but make no mistake, it still has broad appeal.
A botanical pick that sometimes drops in popularity but always comes back again.
An underused R-name with a big sound and meaning ("queen").
Is there anything sweeter than a little Rosie?
This currently-neglected appellation literally means "rose" in a number of languages, including Spanish and Italian.
Classic, with with a little spunk.
Hayworth? Wilson? Ora? Or perhaps St. Rita of Cascia? There's no shortage of intriguing namesakes here.
Last making waves in the 1940s and 1950s, the feminine form of Robert is currently keeping a low profile—good news if you want your little girl to stand out among all the little Olivias and Emmas.