Reynard

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Reynard means “wise and brave”. In mythology and literature, Reynard is known as a trickster character who cleverly outwits his adversaries through his wit, intelligence, and resourcefulness.
Pronunciation
RAY-nahrd
REHN-ərd,
The name Reynard is pronounced RAY-nahrd.
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Reynard Name meanings & History

The name Reynard is of Old German origin, derived from the Germanic elements “ragin” meaning “advice, counsel” and “hart” meaning “brave, hardy”. The name is often associated with the legendary character Reynard the Fox, a wily and cunning figure in medieval European folklore. The name Reynard means “wise and brave”. In mythology and literature, Reynard is known as a trickster character who cleverly outwits his adversaries through his wit, intelligence, and resourcefulness. From the Germanic name Raginhard, composed of the elements regin "advice, counsel, decision" and hart "hard, firm, brave, hardy". The Normans brought it to England in the form Reinard, though it never became very common there. In medieval fables the name was borne by the sly hero Reynard the Fox (with the result that renard has become a French word meaning "fox"). Reynard is used as a first name for boys.

Zodiac Sign of Reynard: Reason Aries

Synonyms of Reynard:

R: Rational,Reason,Restless,Resourceful

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

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

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

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

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

Reynard is:

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

Famous People

Notable people with the name Reynard include Reynard Grant (American football player), Reynard Guia (Filipino boxer), and Reynard Seifert (American filmmaker).

2.) Reynard (Male)

Usage: French

Meanings: (French) wise; bold, courageous.

Other Forms: Raenard, Rainard, Reinhard, Reinhardt, Reinhart, Reiyard, Rennard, Reynardo, Reynaud


3.) REYNARD (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: From the Old French Renard, which is derived from the Old High German Reginhart, a compound name composed from the elements ragin (advice, judgment, counsel) and hard (strong, brave, hearty): hence, “strong judgment.” The name was introduced to England by the Normans. Short: Ray. Pet: Renny. (REH-NARD)


4.) Reynard (Male)

Usage: French

Meanings: (French) brilliant

Other Forms: Raynard, Rayne, Renardo


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