Discovering your family history can be a thrilling adventure, and understanding the nicknames of your ancestors can reveal so much about their lives and the people they were close to. For example, "Rob" is a common nickname for individuals named Robert, while "Rose" is a popular nickname for Rosemary or Rosalind. Similarly, "Ray" is a common nickname for people with names like Raymond or Rachel, and "Randy" for Randall or Miranda.
On this page, we"ll explore the "R" nicknames and their significance in family history research with Ancestry. From "Robbie" to "Rory," we"ll delve into the origins and meanings behind these commonly used nicknames. Join us on this journey to uncover more about your family history and the people who have made your story possible!
Female Names Starting with "R"
Rachel - Shelly
Raelynn - Rae, Lynn, Lynnie
Rafaella/Ralphaella - Raffi, Raffa
Ramona - Mona, Rami, Ramie
Randi - Randa, Randy, Rannie
Raquel - Kel, Kellie, Rocky
Raven - Rae, Rave, Ravy
Rebecca - Reba, Becca, Becky
Regina - Reggie, Gina
Relief - Leafa
Renee - Ren, Reni, Ree, Renny
Rhiannon - Rhia, Rhi, Rhee
Rhoana - Ro, Ana
Rhoda - Ro
Rhodesia - Dicey, Roddie, Roddy
Rhonda - Rhon, Rho, Roni, Ronni
Riley - Ri, Riles, Rylee
Rita - Ree, Riri
River - Riv
Roberta - Bobbie, Robbie, Bert
Rochelle - Chelle, Roch, Rochie
Rocio - Rocky, Rosie
Rosabel/Rosabella - Belle, Rosa, Rose, Roz
Rosalyn/Rosalinda - Rosa, Rose, Linda, Roz
Rose - Rosie
Roseann/Roseanna - Rose, Ann, Roz, Rosie
Rosemary - Rosie, Rose
Rosetta - Rose, Rosie
Rowan - Ro, Row, Rowie
Rowena - Ro
Roxana - Roxy, Roxie
Roxanne - Roxy, Roxie
Roxanne/Roxanna - Ann, Rose, Roxie
Ruby - Roo, Rubes, Rubi
Ruth - Ruthie, Ruti, Rut
Male Names Starting with "R"
Ralph - Ralfie, Ralphy, Rafe
Randall - Ran, Randy
Randolph - Randy, Dolph
Raphael - Ralph, Rafe
Raymond - Ray
Reginald - Reg, Reggie, Naldo, Renny
Reuben - Rube
Richard - Dick, Dickon, Rich, Rick, Ricky
Robert - Bob, Dob, Dobbin, Hob, Hobkin, Rob, Robby, Bobby, Robin, Rupert
Roderick - Rodger, Roge, Rick, Ricky
Rodney - Rod
Rodrigo - Rod
Roger - Rog, Rodge
Roger/Rodger - Roge, Hodge, Rod, Rog
Roland - Lanny, Rollo, Rolly
Ronald - Ron, Ronny, Naldo
Rudolph/Rudolpho/Rudolphus - Dolph, Olph, Rolf, Rudy
Rupert - Rupe
Russell - Russ, Rusty
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