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River

Pronunciation: RI-ver (key)
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Origin of the name River:

Derived from river (a large creek, a river).

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Adrian Blaine Brooke Constintine Darien Drew Eli Eliza Ezra Hope Hunter Jamin Joaquin Liberty Mica Naomi Penelope Quincy Rain Reece Reeces Savannah Summer Waylon Zoe
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I know two Rivers, but they are both girls.

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Riv, Rivy, Rio (Spanish for river)

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River Phoenix, actor
Rivers Cuomo, lead singer, guitarist and songwriter of rock band Weezer.

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River Pierce, from Radio Free Roscoe

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