Reginald

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
"Ruler with counsel"
Pronunciation
REHJ-ə-nəld
The pronunciation of Reginald is reh-juh-nuhld in American English, and reg-in-uhld in British English.
Popularity
Reginald is a moderately popular name in English-speaking countries, but it is not as common as some other names. In the United States, Reginald was most popular in the 1920s and 1930s, but it has been less popular in recent decades. Reginald is still relatively common in the United Kingdom, where it is ranked #423.

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Reginald Name meanings & History

"Ruler with counsel". From Reginaldus, a Latinized form of Reynold. Reginald is a traditional name that is commonly used for boys. It can be a good choice for parents who are looking for a classic name that is not too common.

Zodiac Sign of Reginald: Reason Aries

Synonyms of Reginald:

R: Reason,Resourceful,Restless,Rational

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

G: Goof-off,Go-getter,Gregarious,Genuine

I: Involved,Indulgence,Intimate

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

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

L: Lover,Legal,Luscious,Lazy,Languid,Liaison,Lovely

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

Reginald is:

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

Famous People

There have been many famous people with the name Reginald throughout history, including Reginald VelJohnson (American actor), Reginald Denny (English actor), Reginald Gardiner (English actor), and Reginald Marsh (American painter).

2.) Reginald (Male)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: Queen

Other Forms: Regienald, Reginold


3.) REGINALD (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: From the Middle Latin Reginaldus, which is derived from the Old High German Raganald, Raginold, compound names composed from the elements ragin (advice, judgment, counsel) and wald (ruler). The name was introduced to England by the Normans. Var: Reynold. Short: Reg. Pet: Reggie. (REJ-IH-NULD)


4.) Reginald (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) wise advisor

Other Forms: Reg, Reggie, Reginal, Regineld


5.) Reginald (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) king’s advisor. A form of Reynold. See also Naldo.

Other Forms: Regginald, Reginaldo, Reginalt, Reginauld, Reginault, Reginold, Reginuld, Regnauld, Ryginald, Ryginaldo


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