154 Dog Names That Start With R

Austin Cannon
·2 min read

Ricochet, Reese, Renee—there's no shortage of options for your new dog.

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Deciding on a name for your new dog can be difficult, so sometimes it's prudent to focus on a specific letter. Dog names that start with R are perfect for pet parents whose names start with the same letter—or for anyone who already has a pet or child with an R name.

Alliteration aside, R dog names have plenty of interesting names to pick from. Rigatoni is perfect for a little, cute dog; Raptor, meanwhile, might be a better fit for a larger, working breed.

Here are 155 dog names that start with R, from Renee to Ricochet.

Top Dog Names That Start With R

For both the boys and girls, these names are classic, cute, and maybe a little weird. Together, they're the best options.

  • Richard

  • Roger

  • Roxy

  • Remi

  • Rolly

  • Rosie

  • Rocket

  • Rochelle

  • Rigatoni

  • Ranger

Male Dog Names That Start With R

There's no shortage of names for your new male dog, whether you're looking for a human name or a fancier moniker.

  • Ricky

  • Rocky

  • Rocko

  • Reggie

  • Ronald

  • Reginald

  • Robert

  • Rooster

  • River

  • Rodney

  • Reed

  • Roman

  • Robin

  • Rufus

  • Russell

  • Rafe

  • Ralph

  • Rolph

  • Rupert

  • Ron

  • Randy

  • Rory

  • Rafael

  • Ryan

  • Raymond

  • Rhys

  • Rhett

  • Roy

  • Red

  • Ross

  • Ryder

  • Randolph

  • Rusty

  • Randall

  • Remington

  • Rudy

  • Ramone

  • Ravi

  • Romeo

Female Dog Names That Start With R

Similar to the male names, this list includes plenty of what we consider human names—and more than a few variations of Rose.

  • Renee

  • Rebecca

  • Rachel

  • Racquel

  • Ramona

  • Rita

  • Raven

  • Ruth

  • Rose

  • Rosa

  • Rosebud

  • Rosamund

  • Reba

  • Rhonda

  • Riley

  • Regina

  • Ruby

  • Rowan

  • Reese

  • Rhea

  • Rashida

  • Raya

  • Regan

  • Reena

  • Rhiannon

  • Roberta

  • Rue

Tough Dog Names That Start With R

Have a big, strong dog who needs a fitting name? Here you go.

  • Rebel

  • Rogue

  • Rival

  • Reaper

  • Raider

  • Rampage

  • Riot

  • Roar

  • Rocker

  • Rapid

  • Racer

  • Ripper

  • Riptide

  • Razor

  • Radar

  • Revolt

  • Robber

  • Rattler

  • Rager

  • Revenge

  • Raptor

  • Ragnarok

  • Revolution

  • Ricochet

  • Rumble

Fun Dog Names That Start With R

These are a mix of humorous, strange, and shape-based names for the folks who want a name that stands out.

  • Rookie

  • Rally

  • Ruffles

  • Roast

  • Risky

  • Rasputin

  • Rhianna

  • Rudolph

  • Rizzo

  • Ruff

  • Rivera

  • Rabbit

  • Rudder

  • Reynolds

  • Romo

  • Regis

  • Ringer

  • Rainbow

  • Ribbon

  • Royal

  • Rey

  • Ra

  • Rhombus

  • Rag

  • Rain

  • Razzmatazz

  • Ripple

  • Rush

  • Raylan

  • Rizz

  • Radio

  • Raynard

  • Roach

  • Risky

  • Rhythm

  • Rio

  • Ratchet

  • Riddler

  • Rhodey

  • Rubbish

Food Dog Names That Start With R

The names for when you want to match your favorite food with your new best friend.

  • Relish

  • Raddish

  • Raspberry

  • Ravioli

  • Ricotta

  • Ramen

  • Rosemary

  • Ratatouille

  • Rhubarb

  • Raisin

  • Ribs

  • Rye

  • Risotto

Tips For Naming Your Dog

This list is simply a starting point for new dog owners. Before you pick a name, spend a few days with your dog and get to know them. Their personality might reveal the perfect R name, or maybe you decide to access the other 25 letters of the alphabet.

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