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23 Italian Unisex Names with Meanings, Starting With R

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Rocky	Boy	Rest; Crow; Rook
Reno	Boy	King of light; Dark-skinned; Reborn
Rocket	Girl	Rocket; A bobbin; A distaff; A spinning wheel
Rosario	Boy	Rosary; Our lady of the rosary
Ro	Boy	Red-haired; Bright fame; Mary of the Dew; Famous ruler; Calm; Peace
Roma	Boy	Roman; From Rome; City of Rome; Glorious power; Famous authority
Rondo	Unisex	Round; A type of instrumental composition
Reo	Unisex	River; Stream; Beautiful cherry blossom
Renya	Unisex	Queen; Lotus; Night
Rito	Unisex	Pearl; Reasonable person

Regino	Unisex	Regal ruler; Queen
Raen	Girl	Queen; Rain; Happy; Willing
Rivera	Unisex	Riverbank; Shore
Rema	Unisex	Twin; Beautiful dance; Of Goddess Lakshmi; White deer
Rin	Unisex	A cold, severe and dignified person
Rizzo	Unisex	One with curly hair
Rome	Unisex	One who has made a pilgrimage to Rome; From Rome; Citizen of Rome
Romy	Unisex	Dew of the sea; A variant of Rosemary
Ramo	Unisex	Branch
Raffa	Unisex	Healed; God has healed

Rinal	Unisex	Goddess of wealth and wisdom
Rovina	Unisex	Destroyer; Ruin
Renella	Unisex	Rebirth

Infographic: Attractive Italian Unisex Names with Meanings, Starting With R

Italian Unisex Names with Meanings, Starting With R are significant and exquisite. They carry an inherent sense of charm that's almost impossible to ignore. Our infographic below shares several options that fit diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Explore the list and pick a name that resonates with you. Remember, your baby's name is integral to their identity, so choose a name that best complements their personality.

Italian Unisex Names with Meanings, Starting With R(infographic)

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