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River

RI-ver

Popularity

#214

rising

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

English

Total Births

54,754

Peak Year

#5,421 in 2022

First Recorded

1971

Style

Nature-Inspired, Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

River is an English word name derived from the body of water. It symbolizes flow, change, and life.

Gender Split

Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

  • River Phoenix

    American actor known for Stand By Me

Personality Traits

Free-spiritedCreativeIndependentGentle

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