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Risto
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Risto is a Finnish variant of Christopher. Christopher is an Old Greek name that is derived from the Greek word “kristos” which means leader. The addition of the “pher” at the end meant to bear or to follow. This is where the different meanings of the name came from, which is “bearing Christ” or “to follow the leader". The name is associated with Christians because for a long time after the death of Christ, Christians bore the name to signify that they were close to their leader, Christ.
Rita
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Rita originates in Greek language and is a diminutive of Margarita or Margaret. Margaret is derived from the Greek word margarites, which means "pearl". One of the most famous bearers of this name is probably the former Conservative Prime Minister of the UK Margaret Thatcher, nicknamed the "Iron Lady". The name has become popular again recently after decrease in usage within the 20th century. The name Rita was probably popularized by the famous American actress Rita Hayworth.
Ritchie
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Ritchie is a diminutive of Richard. Richard originates in Germanic languages and means "daring power". It has been one of the most popular given names over centuries, and in different spellings all over the world. Popular with aristocracy, the name was borne by numerous kings, the most famous being Richard I of England, the Lionheart. More recent bearers include Richard Nixon, former US President, and Richard Gere, popular American actor.
Ritter
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Ritter is an Anglo-Saxon name, derived from the Old English word 'ridere', which means 'mounted warrior'.
River
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River originates in English language and is taken from the word for a body of water. Ultimately, the word is derived from Latin. Today, the name is still more popular for boys than for girls.
Rivka
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Rivka is a Hebrew form of Rebecca. Rebecca originates in Hebrew language and means "one who ties and joins". In the Bible, Rebecca was an important personality, the wife of Isaac and the mother of Jacob and Esau. In the United States it has always been one of the most popular feminine given names. It was popularized by Daphne du Maurier in her 1938 novel of the same name and a subsequent film directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
The Name Shape a Lifetime

Some people say a name is the “decision that shapes a lifetime”…we couldn’t agree more! Our goal is to provide the best experience for expecting you to find the perfect name for your dog or puppy. With the help of the TheDogNames community, we’ve created a comprehensive list of diverse, unique, and popular names from around the globe. Each one is hand-picked by our top-notch editorial staff, with careful research and contributions coming directly from our community.

The Dog Names' Story

We built TheDogNames to make naming your dog or puppy more fun. In under 2 minutes, you can involve friends and family via Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ to vote on their favorite names. You can now include loved ones from all over the globe on the joyous occasion of celebrating a new dog or puppy life.