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11 Gaelic Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With R

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Roy	Boy	King; Red
Ross	Boy	Peninsula; Headland; Upland; Horse
Rafferty	Boy	Flood tide; Prosperity wielder
Rourke	Boy	Descendant of Ruarc; Famous ruler
Riordan	Boy	Little poet of the king; Royal poet; Full of wisdom
Royan	Boy	One whose hair is red; Red-haired; Red
Rafer	Boy	Rich and Prosperous in Irish; A pet form of Rafferty
Rusk	Boy	Twisted bread; Habitational name from Gaelic riasg Marsh or Bog; A variant of Ruske
Ruskin	Boy	Tanner; Famous type
Ruadh	Unisex	Red; Red hair

Riggan	Unisex	King's child

Infographic: Distinct Gaelic Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With R

Your baby's name serves as their first introduction to the world. If you seek an adorable name that seamlessly blends your aspirations for your child with grace, look no further. Our infographic below shares distinct Gaelic Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With R that bear an inherent sense of distinctiveness. Explore these names to find a rare gem that will effortlessly complement your child's individuality and uniqueness.

Gaelic Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With R(infographic)

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