Old Girl Names That Start With R

Are you looking for a pretty old-fashioned girl's name that starts with R? From old biblical charmers (Ruth, Rhoda) to nature-inspired vintage monikers (Rosemary, Rose), there's no shortage of R-powered retro names for baby girls. If you don't know where to start, check out our list of old-fashioned R-names for girls below and get inspired!

1. Ruby. If you like old-fashioned jewel and gemstone names, this R name has vintage charm to spare.
2. Rose. There's something inherently beautiful about this classic flower name, don't you think?
3. Rosalie. What's not to love about this gorgeous R-name?
4. Ruth. A biblical powerhouse waiting for the current crop of moms and dads to bring it back to the top of the charts. From the late 1800s until the end of 1920s, Ruth was a Top 10 name for baby girls born in America.
5. Rosemary. Rosemary was making waves in first half of the 20th century, which gives it that distinct vintage vibe, but even after that, it never completely faded from use.
6. Rosie. A cute, old-school -ie name with a floral twist.
7. Rosalee. A variation of Rosalie.
8. Ruthie. Prefer something a little more laid-back? Take the classic Ruth, and add the diminutive -ie suffix.
9. Rita. For some, this name may still bring to mind the glamorous 40s' icon Rita Hayworth. However, chances are younger generations are more likely to think of the British singer-songwriter Rita Ora.
10. Rosemarie. A French take on Rosemary.
11. Roma. A nice mix of place name appeal and old-school charm.
12. Rosella. Sure, this name feels a bit fusty—but so did sound-sister Rosalie not too long ago.
13. Rhoda. A hundred years ago, Rhoda was a well-established but not overly popular biblical choice. Fast forward to today, and baby Rhodas are few and far between. Time to bring back the Rhodas!
14. Roberta. An old-lady name through-and-through. It would take a certain amount of courage to use this relic of a name in current times.
15. Roxie. Equal parts edgy and sweet.
16. Rubie. A variation of Ruby.
17. Rosetta. This rose-tinted retro name has never been epidemically popular, but is today almost unused.
18. Rowena. With some serious literary cachet and a ton of throwback charm, this R-name should be a no-brainer. Yet, poor Rowena is struggling to regain a foothold on birth certificates in modern-day America.
19. Rosina. Rose—with frills.
20. Reba. Reba was once a perfectly reasonably choice for a daughter, but times changed, and Reba lost its luster.
21. Rosanne. A spelling variation of Roseann (see below).
22. Roseann. Considered stylish back in the 1950s or 60s. Is this mid-century wonder ever going to get a new lease of life? Only time will tell.
23. Reta. Or swap the B for an E, and you get the short and streamlined Reta.
24. Retha. A sister for Martha, an alternative to Rita.