The nameRenald
Renald is a form of Renaud and Reynald. In France it was mostly given in the 1970s.
- Boy's name
- Germanic
Meaning
It comes from the Germanic ragin, "counsel", and wald, "to rule".
Origin
Germanic, like Renaud, Reynald and Ronald.
History
Found in France since the 1930s, Renald peaked in the early 1970s, then became rare. It is hardly given today.
Popularity of the name Renald
Renald in France
1972peak year (150 births)
2,350babies named Renald in France since 1900
Renald was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 1,005 births over the decade, 43% of all recorded babies named Renald. Its rise began around 1947, and it peaked in 1972. Half of all babies named Renald in France were born before 1973, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Renald mean?
It comes from the Germanic ragin, "counsel", and wald, "to rule".
What is the origin of the name Renald?
Germanic, like Renaud, Reynald and Ronald.
Is Renald a girl's or a boy's name?
Renald is a boy's name.