River: name meaning and origin
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.
Middle names that flow with River
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All middle names for River, by length and meaning →
- River Anne grace, favour
- River Beau handsome
- River Belle beautiful
- River Claire clear, bright
- River Cole dark; coal
- River Dean valley
- River Dev divine
- River Eve life
Sibling names for River
- River & Dean Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
- 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 & Lee 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 & Wade Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
Nicknames for River
No traditional nickname; River is usually used in full. Possible short forms: Riv, Rivie.
Names with a similar meaning
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".
What are nicknames for River?
River has no widely used nickname, so it is usually used as it is; possible short forms include Riv, Rivie.
Is River a boy's or girl's name?
River is used for both boys and girls.