River

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name "River" is derived from the Old English word "riever" which means "stream".
Pronunciation
RIV-er
RIV-ər
Popularity
According to the Social Security Administration, River is currently ranked at #244 for boys and #108 for girls in the United States.

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River Name meanings & History

The name "River" is derived from the Old English word "riever" which means "stream". From the English word that denotes a flowing body of water. The word is ultimately derived (via Old French) from Latin ripa "riverbank". River is a modern, unique name that is suitable for both boys and girls.

Zodiac Sign of River: Reason Aries

Synonyms of River:

R: Resourceful,Rational,Reason,Restless

I: Involved,Indulgence,Intimate

V: Vexing,Variety,Vivacious,Versatility

E: Entertain,Exaggerate,Environment,Enlighten,Enliven,Expressive

River is:

  • a Informal name
  • a Modern name
  • a Natural name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name River include actor River Phoenix, musician Rivers Cuomo, and model River Viiperi.

2.) River (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: River

Other Forms: Riva, Ryver


3.) River (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: (Latin, French) stream, water.

Other Forms: Rivana, Rivanah, Rivane, Rivanna, Rivannah, Rivanne, Rivers, Riviane, Ryvana, Ryvanah, Ryvane, Ryvanna, Ryvannah, Ryvanne, Ryver


4.) River (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) river; riverbank.

Other Forms: Rivar, Rive, Rivers, Riviera, Rivor, Ryv, Ryver


5.) River (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: River

Other Forms: Riva, Ryver


6.) RIVER (Male)

Usage: American

Meanings: Derived from river (a large creek, a river). (RIH-VER)


7.) River (Male)

Usage: Place name

Meanings: (Place name) hip

Other Forms: Riv, Ryver


8.) River (Female)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) woman by the stream

Other Forms: Riv


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