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Regulus

REG-yoo-lus

Letters

7

Syllables

3

Origin

Latin

Total Births

11

Peak Year

#6 in 2023

First Recorded

2021

Style

Mythological, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

This name is of Latin origin, meaning 'little king' or 'prince'. It is also the name of a bright star in the constellation Leo.

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RegGus

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Regulus Arcturus

    A bright star in the constellation Leo.

  • Regulus Black

    Fictional character in the Harry Potter series.

Nicknames

RegGus

Similar Names

ReginaldRexKingstonLeo

Personality Traits

royalleaderambitiousbright

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