Names Starting With R
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Rue
Rue is a girls' name of English origin meaning “Regret, or the bitter herb.”
pronunciation
ROO
meaning & origin
The name Rue means “Regret, or the bitter herb.” It comes from the English language tradition.
A word name referring to the bitter medicinal herb 'ruta' and the verb meaning to feel regret. Gained renewed attention through the character Rue in The Hunger Games and the HBO series Euphoria.
famous people named Rue
- Rue McClanahan
- Rue (Euphoria, fictional)
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