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Renay

ruh-NAY

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

French

Total Births

1,960

Peak Year

#76 in 1960

First Recorded

1936

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Renay is a variant of the French name Renée, which means 'reborn.' It is derived from the Latin word 'renatus,' meaning 'born again.'

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Numerology

4

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Nicknames

Spelling Variations

Renée Renai Renae

Similar Names

Renee Renata Genevieve Audrey

Personality Traits

optimisticresilientfreshhopeful

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