Raven \r(a)-ven\ as a girl's name (also used as boy's name Raven), is pronounced RAY-ven. It is of English origin. A large black bird made famous by Edgar Allen Poe's poem "The Raven". Suitable for a black-haired or dark-skinned baby. Actress Raven Symone of "The Cosby Show".
Raven has 5 variant forms: Ravina, Rayvenne, Rayven, Rayvinn and Ravyn.