River: name meaning and origin

River

flowing body of water

English · Unisex · 2 syllables

River is a English name meaning "flowing body of water". It has 2 syllables, stressed on Riv, and is used for both boys and girls.

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Sibling names for River

  • River & Hazel Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • River & Ivy Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • River & Lily Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • River & Mae Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • River & Marlowe Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • River & Wesley Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • River & Willow Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • River & Adam Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.

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Questions about River

What does the name River mean?

River is a English name meaning "flowing body of water".

How many syllables are in River?

River has 2 syllables (Riv-er), with the stress usually on "Riv".

Is River a boy's or girl's name?

River is used for both boys and girls.