Reed

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Reed means 'a thin, flexible plant that grows in wet areas'. It is also symbolic of agility, balance, and stability, and is associated with nature and the outdoors.
Popularity
Reed is a moderately popular name in the United States and other English-speaking countries. It is ranked #311 in the US and #1058 in England and Wales. It is not as common in other countries.

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Reed Name meanings & History

Reed means 'a thin, flexible plant that grows in wet areas'. It is also symbolic of agility, balance, and stability, and is associated with nature and the outdoors. From an English surname that was derived from Old English read meaning "red", originally a nickname given to a person with red hair or a ruddy complexion. Unconnected, this is also the English word for tall grass-like plants that grow in marshes. Reed is typically used as a first name for boys, but can also be used as a surname or a middle name.

Zodiac Sign of Reed: Reason Aries

Synonyms of Reed:

R: Reason,Resourceful,Rational,Restless

E: Entertain,Enliven,Exaggerate,Expressive,Enlighten,Environment

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

Reed is:

  • a Natural name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Reed include Reed Richards (The Fantastic Four), Reed Alexander (actor), and Reed Johnson (professional baseball player).

2.) Reed (Male)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: Red-haired

Other Forms: Reid


3.) Reed (Male)

Usage: Frisian


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Description: Short form of names containing the name element rad "counsel".

4.) Reed (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) red-haired

Other Forms: Read, Reede, Reid


5.) Reed (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) a form of Reid.

Other Forms: Raeed, Rheed


6.) Reed (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) a form of Reid.

Other Forms: Raeed, Reyde, Rheed


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