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Reynard

RAY-nard

Popularity

#13758

falling

Letters

7

Syllables

2

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

715

Peak Year

#18 in 1964

First Recorded

1915

Style

Vintage, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Reynard is a Germanic name derived from Old High German 'ragin hart', meaning 'brave counsel' or 'wise counsel'. It is famously associated with the Reynard the Fox character.

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Reynard the Fox

    Central character in medieval European allegorical fables.

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Personality Traits

CunningIntelligentResourcefulWitty

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