The nameRaynald

Raynald is a form of Renaud (Reynold), a boy's name of Germanic origin. It was mostly given in France in the 1960s and 1970s.

Meaning

Raynald comes from the Germanic ragin, "counsel", and wald, "rule".

Origin

Germanic. It is also spelled Reynald.

History

Raynald peaked in the early 1970s.

Popularity of the name Raynald

Raynald in France

1971peak year (150 births)
2,840babies named Raynald in France since 1900
075150 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Raynald was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 915 births over the decade, 32% of all recorded babies named Raynald. Its rise began around 1944, and it peaked in 1971. Half of all babies named Raynald in France were born before 1968, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Raynald mean?

Raynald comes from the Germanic ragin, "counsel", and wald, "rule".

What is the origin of the name Raynald?

Germanic. It is also spelled Reynald.

Is Raynald a girl's or a boy's name?

Raynald is a boy's name.