179 Dog Names

Congrats on your new dog! There’s nothing like an adorable new friend – and they deserve the perfect name. Want to give your dog a name beginning with R? Take a look at our list of popular dog names that start with R.
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Rat
Suits a cunning and small pet
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Rald
Refers to a famous leader, for the leader in your home who’s loved by everyone
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Roald
Perfect name for your notorious pet who rules over other pets
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Rocky
A determined pet who's name is derived from a character in the Rocky movie
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Rafe
Give your intelligent and brave pet this name
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Rezi
Means a harvester
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Rico
Refers to strong and firm ruler
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Raven
A large bird with black plumage
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Radik
For a pet who gives you happiness
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Remy
Means oarsman for an energetic and athletic pet
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Roman
Name him after the Roman fort in Czech republic
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Ruby
A precious stone just like your valuable pet
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Rose
After the white rose flower
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Rozi
Form of Rosalia for a lovely pet
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Rex
Means a king for a pet who is in control of your home
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Rhona
For a lovely pet with white hair
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Rhun
Means great
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Rahisi
Means easy
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Rahu
Hindu deity of darkness and eclipse
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Rikard
Means powerful ruler
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Roxy
Means dawn for your loyal and polite pet
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Roberto
Means glory and fame
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Ratri
The Hindu goddess of night
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Rififi
For a fierce pet
Popular pages
More dog names that start with R continued
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Rorric
Suits a red-haired pet
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Rufus
For your red-haired pet
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Ramsey
Refers to a wild garlic island
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Rufina
For a red-haired pet
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Rohrshach
Psychological tests that use black and white inkblot
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Roffe
Refers to a famous wolf
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Rae
Refers to a doe
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Ru
Means scholar for a well-mannered and civilized pet
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Ronnie
A form of Ronald meaning mighty ruler
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Raneem
Refers to a sweet singing voice
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Robi
Refers to bright with fame
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Rubati
Refers to ‘the lady of the gods’
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Ranbir
Refers to a brave warrior
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Ragnar
Refers to a wise leader
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Rosetta
Means rose for your beautiful pet
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Rostislav
Means full of glory
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Rutger
Refers to a notable and renowned spearman and suits an energetic pet
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Riya
Refers to a graceful female singer
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Reidar
Means a warrior who fights for his home
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Riley
Means valiant for a determined and courageous pet
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Rusty
For a red-haired pet
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Rhiannon
Means a pure maiden
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Radko
Refers to a happy man
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Roel
Means a rock for your strong pet
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Dog Names by Origin
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Rowena
For a pet with a white coat
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Ruggero
Refers to a warrior with the famous spear; Italian form of Roger
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Roro
A fitting name to your friendly pet who is also famous
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Ronald
Refers to a mighty and powerful ruler
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Ri
If you have a pet who carries herself like royalty, give her this name of a goddess
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Roho
Means ‘spirit’ in Swahili, a deserving name to a free-spirited pet
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Reidun
Means one who bestows the home
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Rishon
For your first adopted pet
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Ronan
Refers to a little seal
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Renny
Refers to mighty
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Rez
Suits a red-haired pet
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Rezin
Means messenger, also a Damascus ruler during the 8th century BC
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Raiford
The state prison in Florida with executive chamber
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Roxette
A Swedish pop-rock duo
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Reynosa
An industrial city in the Tamaulipas State of Mexico
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Rana
For a cute and elegant pet
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Rory
Means red-haired ruler or king
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Radek
Means happy for your jovial and cheerful pet
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Rhoswen
Refers to white rose for your beautiful and innocent pet
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Rosie
A beautiful pet like the rose flower
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Rasputin
The mysterious dark Russian monk
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Raadi
A Swahili name meaning 'thunder,' suits your strong pet who is a force to reckon with
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Rain
A pretty name for a grey pup that enjoys the water.
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Raini
Means the creator