The nameRéginald
Réginald is the French form of Reginald, a boy's name of Germanic origin, mostly given in France in the 1970s.
- Boy's name
- Germanic
Meaning
From the Germanic ragin, "counsel", and wald, "rule".
Origin
Germanic, through the English Reginald.
History
Found since the late 1900s, Réginald peaked in the early 1970s, then became very rare.
Popularity of the name Réginald
Réginald in France
1971peak year (70 births)
935babies named Réginald in France since 1900
Réginald was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 345 births over the decade, 37% of all recorded babies named Réginald. Its rise began around 1946, and it peaked in 1971. Half of all babies named Réginald in France were born before 1970, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Réginald in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Réginald mean?
From the Germanic ragin, "counsel", and wald, "rule".
What is the origin of the name Réginald?
Germanic, through the English Reginald.
Is Réginald a girl's or a boy's name?
Réginald is a boy's name.