unisex · English

River

/RI-ver/

Meaning: Flowing water

River at a glance

Meaning: Flowing water
Origin: English
Religion: Secular
Gender: unisex
Pronunciation: RI-ver
Syllables: 2
Popularity: classic
Variants & Spellings: Reever, Riverah, Rivero, Reevera, Reeverie, Reeve

Lucky details for River

Number: 7
Color: Sea Green
Stone: Amethyst
Flower: Water Lily
Day: Monday
Planet: Neptune
Zodiac: Pisces
Metal: Platinum

River is a English name meaning “flowing water”. Parents choose River for its 2-syllable rhythm and its association with thoughtful, imaginative, drawn to meaning. In Chaldean numerology the letters of River reduce to 7, a number linked with Neptune and with people who are insightful, spiritual, an original and independent thinker.

Numerology

Chaldean value 7 — Thoughtful, imaginative, drawn to meaning.

Personality

Thoughtful, imaginative, drawn to meaning

Positive Traits

Insightful, spiritual, an original and independent thinker

Negative Traits

Needs quiet time and can seem distant when overwhelmed

Career Suggestions

Science, psychology, writing, film, philosophy

Nicknames

Rive Rivi Rivy Riy

Middle Names

Riley Reelen Ryvero

Sibling Names

Alice Elleah Isleah Roseyia

Compatible Names

Avery Avero Averino Reevera Ryvero Taailor

FAQs about the name River

What does the name River mean?

River means “flowing water” and comes from a English root.

Is River a boy or girl name?

River is most often used as a unisex name today.

How do you pronounce River?

River is pronounced RI-ver (2 syllables).

What is the lucky number for River?

The lucky number for River is 7, ruled by Neptune.

What are good nicknames for River?

Popular short forms include Rive, Rivi, Rivy, Riy.