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REED
Letters
4
Syllables
1
Origin
English
Total Births
308
Peak Year
#14 in 1949
First Recorded
1914
Style
Modern & Trendy
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
An English surname meaning 'red', referring to someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion. It's now also used as a given name.
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Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
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