510 Baby Names That Mean 'River'

Rivers have been a venerated part of many cultures. They signify the constant flow of life. Moreover, they show constant movement and the ambition to reach new places. Baby names that mean ‘river’ evoke feelings of strength and calm. Moreover, parents believe that these names bestow the endless energy of a river on their child. Hence, these names have been a part of the naming lexicon since ancient times.

Every country and continent has rivers that are considered its lifeblood. These rivers have helped great civilizations rise from the Nile to the Ganga. People living on these riverbanks dedicated their children’s names to these rivers to honor their contributions to their lives.

Incidentally, the name River itself made a deep impression on new parents. It gained more popularity as it was connected to the actor River Phoenix. Moreover, besides river names such as Saraswati and Kent, settlements near rivers and riverbanks also gained importance. Some of these names include Londyn, Kendall, and Everest.

Names that mean ‘river’ can be found in nearly all languages. For instance, in Spanish and Portuguese, the beautiful Rio rules hearts. It also appeared as the name of an animated movie. Moreover, the Brazilian city named Rio de Janeiro boosts the popularity of the name to greater heights. On the other hand, the Slavic Danu is the name of the Celtic goddess of rivers and water. It is a great choice for parents looking for names connected to nature. For Christians and Jews, the name Jordan has religious significance, while among Hindus, Ganga is a revered name.

The beauty and strength of each river make these names timeless. Rooted in ancient languages, they are considered relevant even today, carrying on a tradition that has endured through the ages.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Rowan		Boy	Red-haired; Little redhead; Descendant of Ruadhán; River in paradise
Londyn		Girl	From London; By the impassable river
Kendall		Girl	Kent river valley; Valley of kings
Zyaire		Boy	River swallowing rivers; Congo river
Sabrina		Girl	Patient; Persevering; From the river Severn
Ford		Boy	A causeway across a river or stream
Zaire		Boy	River that swallows other rivers
Clyde		Boy	Warm; Friendly; From the River Clyde
Douglas		Boy	Dark river; Dark water
Everest		Boy	The tallest mountain in the world; One who resides along the Eure river
Kelvin		Boy	From the narrow river
Truett		Boy	Dry resinous wood; River bend
India		Girl	Country originating in river Indus; Body of trembling water, river
Tallulah		Girl	Leaping water; Town by the river; Rock
Indie		Unisex	River; Land of the Indians
Kendal		Girl	Kent river valley
Kyndall		Girl	Valley on the river Kent
Alton		Boy	Old town; From the town at the source of the river
Clarence		Boy	Clear; Bright; Illustrious; Famous; A person residing near River Clare
Nile		Boy	Fury; Passion; Cloud; Hero; Victory of the people; River; Champion
Clinton		Boy	Settlement on River Glyme
Wiley		Unisex	Resolute protector; Noble spirit; River Wylye; Willow clearing; Crafty
Clint		Boy	Settlement on River Glyme
Elam		Boy	Hidden; Eternity; River pool
Kenton		Boy	Royal town; Town on the river Kenn
Neel		Boy	River; Blue; Cloud; Horn; Champion
Delta		Girl	Fourth letter in the Greek alphabet; Door; Island formed at the mouth of a river
Camren		Unisex	Crooked nose; Crooked river
Truitt		Boy	Dry resinous wood; River bend; Trust; Loyalty; Boar
Minha		Girl	Jade; Nimble; Quick; Humble; Hardworking; Well-mannered; River; Lotus; A gift from Allah
Ryah		Girl	To flow; River
Lenin		Boy	One who belongs to the river Lena
Tina		Girl	Christian; River
Izel		Girl	Unique; Delicate; God contends; A river in Russia
Kyndal		Girl	Valley on the river Kent
Javari		Unisex	River crossing; Stream
Kendell		Boy	Valley on the River Kent
Rye		Boy	An island meadow; At the river; To clear
Jaire		Unisex	He shines; Congo River
Bradford		Boy	A broad ford; A wide river crossing
Davonte		Boy	Defender; Beloved; River
Riverlyn		Girl	One who is like a river
Kendyl		Girl	Valley on the River Kent
Avonlea		Girl	A field near the river; Woodland; River
Indy		Unisex	River; Land of the Indians
Kendalyn		Unisex	Valley on the river Kent
Ayven		Unisex	Blessed with beauty; River; Greetings; Grain merchant
Zyair		Unisex	River swallowing rivers
Vale		Unisex	Wide river valley
Kato		Boy	Who knows it all; Second of twins; Wise; Increasing wisteria; East of the river
Zhaire		Girl	The river that swallows all rivers
Aayra		Girl	Intelligence; Happiness; River Saraswati
Klyde		Unisex	River Clyde
Alwyn		Boy	Wise friend; Elf friend; River Alwen
Ayrton		Boy	River Aire; Enclosure; Yard; Town
Delvin		Boy	Narrow water; River
Indi		Unisex	River; Land of the Indians
Yemaya		Unisex	Mother of fish; Goddess of the Ogun river
Indya		Unisex	River; Body of trembling water
Nilo		Boy	The river Nile
Avon		Boy	River
Awa		Girl	To live; To breathe; River; Mercy; Millet
Creek		Unisex	Stream smaller than a river
Kalix		Boy	To be praised; The cold river
Taiga		Boy	A large river; Tiger
Davante		Boy	Defender; Beloved; River; To fight for justice
Suhayla		Girl	One who is smooth, soft, and flowing like a river
Wilton		Unisex	Well town; Willow town; Town on the river Wylye; Tricky
Aldon		Boy	Ella's hill; From Aldon; Town near river
Noar		Unisex	Narrows; Small river; Light; Radiance
Alauna		Unisex	Gaulish God of healing; Celtic river goddess
Lumina		Girl	Light; Snow; River
Urvi		Girl	Our mother earth; Wide; River; Heaven; Substantial
Ziare		Unisex	River
Keyton		Boy	River town; hedged town; Cheerful town
Avyn		Unisex	White beauty; Blessed appearance; Pot; River; Oats
Trenten		Boy	Trent's town; A person from the town by the River Trent
Maahi		Girl	A river; Surface of the Earth; Number one
Kayton		Unisex	River; Enclosure; Yard; Town
Vayla		Unisex	Channel of water; River
Jafar		Boy	Stream; River
Lyman		Boy	From the meadow; Beloved man; Living by River Leine
Jahnavi		Girl	Daughter of Jahnu; River Ganges
Revere		Boy	Someone who lives on the brow of a hill; Someone who lives near a river
Janvi		Girl	Ganga river; Daughter
Indio		Unisex	Purplish-blue dye; From India; River
Cloyd		Boy	From the River Clyde
Lorelie		Girl	Rock headland on the Rhine River
Jaanvi		Girl	Daughter; Another name for the river Ganga
Devereux		Unisex	One who is from Évreux in France; Banks of the river
Suhaylah		Girl	One who is smooth, soft, and flowing like a river
Revy		Unisex	Join; Tie; Snare; At the river;
Keeton		Boy	A place of hawks; River town; River enclosure; Ceg's farm
Shanan		Girl	Ancient; Wise; Old and wise river
Kaaliyah		Unisex	Dark kind of sandalwood; A dark snake living in Yamuna river; Exceeding
Ryer		Unisex	Heron; Someone who lived by a river or an island
Aberdeen		Girl	Mouth of the Don (river); River mouth
Cambridge		Boy	Bridge by the river Granta
Kelvyn		Boy	Man from the narrow river
Roch		Boy	Crow; Rook; Rough; River opposite of the wood