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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

Bottom 10

  1. Elvis42%
  2. Johnny42%
  3. Tony46%
  4. John46%
  5. Joseph52%
  6. Joesph52%
  7. Karl55%
  8. Freddy58%
  9. Kurt60%
  10. Sid60%

Love potential for Reb

Top 10

  1. Woody96%
  2. Dwaine96%
  3. Kirt94%
  4. Rob94%
  5. Duwayne94%
  6. Teddy93%
  7. Mikeal92%
  8. Gaylon92%
  9. Timmothy92%
  10. Ron91%

Bottom 10

  1. Tony42%
  2. Dirk42%
  3. Hal42%
  4. Johnny42%
  5. Karl42%
  6. Elvis42%
  7. Van42%
  8. Sid46%
  9. Flint46%
  10. Roby47%

Professional potential for Reb

Bottom 10

  1. Sid42%
  2. Jimmy42%
  3. Lenny42%
  4. Dickie43%
  5. Daryl43%
  6. Davey43%
  7. Johnny44%
  8. Randy45%
  9. Davy45%
  10. Garry45%

Crush potential for Reb

Top 10

  1. Timmie96%
  2. Bret94%
  3. Ronnie94%
  4. David93%
  5. Ron92%
  6. Kirt92%
  7. Perry92%
  8. Duwayne92%
  9. Darrell92%
  10. Kevan91%

Bottom 10

  1. John42%
  2. Karl46%
  3. Joseph47%
  4. Joesph47%
  5. Kurt51%
  6. Jon53%
  7. Felton55%
  8. Linwood56%
  9. Denny58%
  10. Denis58%
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