River at a glance
- Meaning
- “river”
- Gender
- Unisex
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- RIV-er
Where the name River comes from
River is simply the English word for a large stream of water, used as a name since the late 20th century. It suggests calm, flowing nature. It is given to both genders, a little more often to boys.
Famous people named River
- River Phoenix (actor)