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At a Glance: Name: Reginald – Meaning: counsel combined with rule or power, from Germanic elements – Origin: Germanic (via Latin) – Gender: used for both boys and girls – Pronunciation: REJ-i-nuhld
Reginald is a Germanic name, reaching English by way of Latin, built from elements meaning 'counsel' and 'rule' or 'power.' You may run into the claim that it comes from the Latin word for 'king,' but it doesn't; the roots are Germanic. If you like a name with a formal, traditional sound and a clear origin, Reginald fits.
Meaning & Origin of Reginald
Meaning: Counsel combined with rule or power, from Germanic elements.
Origin: Germanic (via Latin).
A common claim: Reginald is sometimes said to derive from the Latin word for 'king.' Actually: Reginald doesn't come from a Latin word for 'king.' Wiktionary traces it to Germanic elements meaning 'counsel' and 'rule' or 'power.'
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Reginald
Phonetic: REJ-i-nuhld IPA: /ˈrɛdʒɪnəld/
Popularity of Reginald
Reginald ranked #1178 in the U.S. in 2024, with 176 babies given the name. Its peak came in 1968, when it ranked #117 with 2,552 babies.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Reginald mean?
Counsel combined with rule or power, from Germanic elements. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Reginald)
How do you pronounce Reginald?
Reginald is pronounced REJ-i-nuhld (IPA: /ˈrɛdʒɪnəld/).
Is Reginald a popular name right now?
Reginald peaked at #117 in 1968 and is ranked #1178 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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