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At a Glance
- Meaning
- A daydream; being pleasantly lost in thought
- Origin
- French (loanword into English)
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- REV-er-ee
Reverie is a neutral name with a clear, pleasant meaning: it's the word for a daydream, or that state of being pleasantly lost in thought. It comes into English as a French loanword, and is pronounced REV-er-ee. If you're drawn to names with a soft, wandering quality, this one wears its meaning right on the surface.
Meaning & Origin of Reverie
Meaning: A daydream; being pleasantly lost in thought.
Origin: French (loanword into English).
How to Pronounce Reverie
REV-er-eeIPA /ˈrɛvəri/
Popularity of Reverie
Reverie is rare in U.S. birth data: it hit its highest point on record in 2024, ranking #2291 with just 81 babies given the name, out of the full 2010-2024 span tracked.
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FAQ
What does the name Reverie mean?
A daydream; being pleasantly lost in thought.
How do you pronounce Reverie?
Reverie is pronounced REV-er-ee (IPA: /ˈrɛvəri/).
Is Reverie a popular name right now?
Reverie is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #2291 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 2010–2024.)
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