Rainer
RAIN-er
Popularity
#2615
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
1,241
Peak Year
#53 in 2018
First Recorded
1955
Style
Strong & Bold, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A Germanic name derived from 'ragin', meaning 'counsel', and 'heri', meaning 'army'. It translates to 'wise warrior' or 'brave counsel'.
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Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Rainer Maria Rilke
Austrian poet and novelist, considered one of the greatest poets.
Prince Rainier III of Monaco
Sovereign Prince of Monaco from 1949 to 2005.
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