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Reb

Girl Name day: June 23
Reb is a short form of Rebekah: on birth records it is written Rebekah (74,368 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Rebekah page. Also a short form of Reba, Rebeka.
Origin: Hebrew. Meaning: To bind / captivating.
Biblical spelling of Rebecca, from Hebrew 'Rivka', possibly meaning 'to tie, bind' or 'captivating'.

Name day for Reb

June 23

Why this day? Reb is a short form of Rebekah, and shares its name day.

Reb is celebrated in the United States on June 23.

The story of the name Reb

Reb is a short form of Rebekah. It keeps its origin (Hebrew) and meaning — to bind / captivating, and shares its name day, June 23.

On birth records, Reb is rarely written as such: the Rebs are Rebekahs (74,368 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Rebekah page. Reb is also a short form of Reba, Rebeka.

Frequently asked questions about Reb

What does Reb mean?

Reb is a short form of Rebekah, which means to bind / captivating.

When is Reb's name day?

June 23, together with Rebekah: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Reb a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Rebekah.

Reb's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 7/10
Independence 8/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 8/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 5/10
Diplomacy 7/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 5/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Reb

Love potential for Reb

Top 10

  1. Yvette94%
  2. Kellie91%
  3. Marcy90%
  4. Kelli87%
  5. Monique87%
  6. Tracie86%
  7. Jenifer84%
  8. Traci84%
  9. Jenny83%
  10. Tonia83%

Bottom 10

  1. Shanna42%
  2. Kimberley42%
  3. Angelique42%
  4. Candy42%
  5. Alisa50%
  6. Misty58%
  7. Jolene59%
  8. Ingrid60%
  9. Deana61%
  10. Kenya61%

Professional potential for Reb

Top 10

  1. Deana81%
  2. Trina80%
  3. Tonia80%
  4. Kari80%
  5. Kristy78%
  6. Kristie78%
  7. Kristine78%
  8. Kristi78%
  9. Jodi76%
  10. Karin76%

Bottom 10

  1. Misty42%
  2. Candy46%
  3. Keri46%
  4. Jolene46%
  5. Shanna48%
  6. Mandy49%
  7. Yvette49%
  8. Traci49%
  9. Angelique51%
  10. Jenny51%

Crush potential for Reb

Bottom 10

  1. Bobbi45%
  2. Gretchen61%
  3. Greta61%
  4. Karin66%
  5. Shauna68%
  6. Shawna68%
  7. Alisa69%
  8. Nikki70%
  9. Trina71%
  10. Ingrid71%
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