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Updated November 23, 2023 by Jennifer M.

River

  • Gender: Neutral
  • Origin: English
  • Meaning: Stream Of Water That Flows To The Sea
#Water

What is the meaning of the name River?

The name River is primarily a gender-neutral name of English origin that means Stream Of Water That Flows To The Sea.

River Phoenix, actor.

Different Spellings of the name River:

Ryver

People who like the name River also like:

Liam, Oliver, Asher, Elijah, Finn, Jasper, Silas, Amelia, Charlotte, Aurora, Scarlett, Luna, Violet, Hazel

Names like River:

Robber, Rufaro, Roper, Riviera, Rivera, Reverie, Rafer, Rover

Celebrity Babies with this Name:

River Kopech - son of Vanessa Morgan and Michael Kopech , born 2021
River Rose Jeter - daughter of Derek Jeter and Hannah Jeter , born 2021
River Phoenix - son of Joaquin Phoenix and Rooney Mara , born 2020
Adira River Ohanian - daughter of Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian , born 2023

Stats for the Name River

checkmark River is currently #7 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts
checkmark River is currently #105 in U.S. births

Potential drawbacks of using the name River:

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1. Potential confusion or mispronunciation due to the word being a common noun.
2. Difficulty in finding personalized items with the name, such as keychains or mugs.
3. Potential teasing or bullying related to the nature-themed connotation of the name.
4. Limited professional formality in certain industries or cultures.
5. Possible difficulty in conveying gender identity or expectations based on the name alone.