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35 Irish Baby Names with Meanings Red, Starting With R

Written by Shikha Thakur, MBA

Edited by Siddharth Kesiraju, MA, Certification in Relationship Coaching

Fact-checked by Praggya Joshi, MA, BEd

Last Updated on Oct 3, 2023

Illustration: MomJunction Design Team

Name	Gender	Meaning
Rowan-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-2025-Comprehensive-Guide	Boy	Red-haired; Little redhead; Descendant of Ruadhán; River in paradise
Rory-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide	Boy	Red king; Joyful
Rohan	Boy	Ascending; Red-haired
Rian	Boy	King; Little king; Descendant of Rían; Little red one
Rogan-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Its-Origins	Boy	Son of Ruadhagáin; Red
Rowyn	Boy	Red; Red-haired person
Rorie	Unisex	Red-haired
Roran-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity,-Variations-&-More	Boy	The Red King
Rhydian	Boy	Red; Crossing
Roark	Boy	Red hero; Red champion

Rowe-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide	Boy	Red; Fame; Land; Brave; Rose
Rowin	Unisex	Red-haired
Ronit	Boy	Grace; Prosperity; Song; Joy; Red
Rorick	Boy	Famous ruler; Red king
Roe	Boy	Roe; Striped; Spotted; King; Corner; Clearing; Red-haired
Rori	Boy	He who is a red king; Government official's road
Ruan	Boy	Sandalwood; Red; Ascending; Tall
Rorey	Boy	Red king
Royan	Boy	One whose hair is red; Red-haired; Red
Ruaa	Girl	Love for the moon; Hardworking; Noble; Red; Two; Abyss

Rovan	Unisex	Red
Rua	Girl	Love for the moon; Hardworking; Noble; Red; Two; Abyss
Ruana	Girl	Red; Yahweh is gracious
Roewyn	Boy	A red-haired Boy
Ronith	Boy	Red; Graceful; Prosperous; Song; Joy
Rowa	Girl	Red
Rowen	Unisex	Little red one; Red-haired one
Rowynn	Boy	One of ruby red hair
Ru	Unisex	One who is like a scholar; Red-haired
Ruaidhri	Boy	The Red King of the Irish people

Ruaridh	Boy	Red king
Ruathy	Boy	A woman of red hair who is a ruler of people
Ruadhan	Boy	Red
Ruadh	Unisex	Red; Red hair
Roone	Unisex	Red-haired

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Shikha ThakurMBA

Shikha is a writer-turned-editor at MomJunction, with over seven years of experience in the field of content. Having done a certification in Relationship Coaching, her core interest lies in writing articles that guide couples through their courtship to marriage and parenthood.

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Siddharth KesirajuMA, Certification in Relationship Coaching

Siddharth holds a certification in Relationship Coaching and a masters degree in communication and journalism from the University of Hyderabad. He has around seven years of experience in various fields of writing and editing.

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Praggya JoshiMA, BEd

Praggya Joshi holds a bachelor's degree in Education and a master's in Ancient Indian History from University of Delhi. She has a robust knowledge of literature, society, and ethics. Praggya has been a content writer since 2021, researching and writing on education, health and wellness, and travel.

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