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Read

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

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

  • Read Masters

    American actor and director.

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Personality Traits

directhonestapproachableenergetic

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