Raymond

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
"Protector" or "Advice-giver"
Pronunciation
RAY-mund
RAY-mənd(English)
REH-MAWN(French)
Popularity
The name Raymond is ranked #292 in popularity for baby boys in the United States in 2021, according to the Social Security Administration. It is also popular in countries such as Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia.

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Raymond Name meanings & History

"Protector" or "Advice-giver". From the Germanic name Raginmund, composed of the elements regin "advice, counsel, decision" and munt "protection". The Normans introduced this name to England in the form Reimund. It was borne by several medieval (mostly Spanish) saints, including Saint Raymond Nonnatus, the patron of midwives and expectant mothers, and Saint Raymond of Peñafort, the patron of canonists. Raymond is a traditional, classic name often given to boys. It is a popular choice among parents who seek a strong, masculine name that is both easy to spell and pronounce.

Zodiac Sign of Raymond: Reason Aries

Synonyms of Raymond:

R: Reason,Resourceful,Restless,Rational

A: Action,Assertive,Ambitious,Aggressive,Argumentative,Angry

Y: Yen/money,Youth-giving,Yin/Yang

M: Mushy,Memory,Maternal,Manipulative,Mommy,Mother,Memorabilia

O: Organized,Obsolete,Obstinate,Obsessive,Ostentatious

N: Neurosis,Nutrition,Nagging,Nervous,Neat,Nitpicking,Nice

D: Doting,Dutiful,Daddy,Determined,Domestic,Demanding

Raymond is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous bearers of the name Raymond include American authors Raymond Carver and Raymond Chandler, actor Raymond Burr, and musician Raymond Scott.

2.) Raymond (Male)

Usage: French

Meanings: Decision protector

Other Forms: Raimond, Raymund


3.) Raymond (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) strong

Other Forms: Ramand, Ramond, Ray, Raymie, Raymonde, Raymun, Raymund, Raymy


4.) RAYMOND (Male)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: Introduced by the Anglo-Normans, Raymond is from the Old Norman French Raimund, which is derived from the Germanic Raginmund, a compound name composed of the elements ragin (advice, judgment, counsel) and mund (hand, protection): hence, “wise protection.” Reamonn is the Gaelic form. Short: Ray. (RAY-MOND)


5.) RAYMOND (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: From the Old Norman French Raimund (wise protection), which is derived from the Germanic Raginmund, a compound name composed of the elements ragin (advice, judgment, counsel) and mund (hand, protection). Short: Ray. (RAY-MUND)


6.) RAYMOND (Male)

Usage: American

Meanings: From the Old Norman French Raimund (wise protection), which is derived from the Germanic Raginmund, a compound name composed of the elements ragin (advice, judgment, counsel) and mund (hand, protection). Var: Raymonde, RayMonde, Raymund. Short: Ray, Raye.


7.) RAYMOND (Male)

Usage: African-American

Meanings: From the Old Norman French Raimund (wise protection), which is derived from the Germanic Raginmund, a compound name composed of the elements ragin (advice, judgment, counsel) and mund (hand, protection). Var: Raymonde, RayMonde, Raymondo, Raymund. Short: Ray, Raye. (RAY-MUND)


8.) Raymond (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) mighty; wise protector. See also Ayman.

Other Forms: Radmond, Raemond, Ramonde, Raymand, Rayment, Raymont, Raymund, Raymunde, Redmond, Reimond, Reimund


9.) RAYMOND (Male)

Usage: French

Meanings: Evolution of the Old Norman French Raimund, which is derived from the Germanic Raginmund, a compound name composed of the elements ragin (advice, counsel) and mund (hand, protection): hence, “wise protection.” (RAY-MONE)


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