Reid

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Reid means "red-haired" or "ruddy complexioned."
Pronunciation
REED
The name Reid is pronounced as "reed."
Popularity
The name Reid is ranked #256 in popularity for baby boys in the United States as of 2021. It is also a popular name in Canada and Scotland.

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Reid Name meanings & History

The name Reid is of Scottish origin. The name Reid means "red-haired" or "ruddy complexioned.". From a surname, a Scots variant of Reed. Reid is commonly used as a first name for baby boys in English-speaking countries.

Zodiac Sign of Reid: Reason Aries

Synonyms of Reid:

R: Resourceful,Restless,Reason,Rational

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

I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved

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

Reid is:

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

Famous People

Famous people with the name Reid include Reid Duke, a Canadian professional ice hockey player, Reid Hoffman, the co-founder of LinkedIn, and Reid Scott, an American actor.

2.) REID (Male)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: Transferred use of the surname originating as a nickname for a person with red hair or a ruddy complexion. The name is derived from the Scottish reid (red). (REED)


3.) REID (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: Transferred use of the surname derived from the Scottish reid (red). The name arose as a nickname for someone with red hair or a red, ruddy complexion. See also READ. (REED)


4.) Reid (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) red-haired

Other Forms: Reide


5.) REID (Male)

Usage: American

Meanings: Transferred use of the Scottish surname that originated as a nickname for someone with red hair or a red, ruddy complexion. The name is derived from the Scottish reid (red). (REED)


6.) Reid (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) redhead.

Other Forms: Read, Reide, Reyd, Reyde, Ried


7.) Reid (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) redhead.

Other Forms: Reide, Reyd, Reyde, Ried


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