Baby Names
All names

River

Meaning

Of English origin. Means "river" — a modern nature name.

Traits and personality

Under Pythagorean numerology, the initials I and R map to the number 9: a wise, humanitarian character, attuned to others and with a broad outlook on life. These are traditional readings, not a rule: everyone ends up becoming who they choose to be, whatever name they carry.

Initial
R
Syllables
2

You can save or print River's card with its meaning — it's free.

Does it sound right with your surnames?

Type your surnames and we work out the phonetic harmony of the full name: sound clashes, rhythm and cadence.

River

Similar names

  • Of Latin origin, meaning "from Rome".

    Latin · English

  • A unisex name of Welsh origin, meaning "passion" and "enthusiasm".

    Welsh · English

  • Remi

    Boy

    From the Latin Remigius, related to the Latin word remex, meaning "oarsman".

    French · English · Latin

  • Ryan

    Boy

    Of Anglo-Saxon origin, apparently derived from the surname O'Rian.

    English · Irish

  • Of Anglo-Saxon origin, meaning "counselor".

    English

  • Rain

    Boy

    An Anglo-Saxon name meaning "rain".

    English

  • Of Anglo-Saxon origin, meaning "warrior's counselor".

    English

  • A unisex name of Anglo-Saxon origin, a diminutive of Robert or Roberta.

    English