Reverie

At a Glance: Name: Reverie – Meaning: a daydream; being pleasantly lost in thought – Origin: French (loanword into English) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: REV-er-ee

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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

Phonetic: REV-er-ee   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 2010–2024.

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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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