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Reedsy

Boy Name day: November 12
Reedsy is a short form of Reed: on birth records it is written Reed (33,101 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Reed page.
Origin: Old English. Meaning: Red (red-haired), or one who lives among reeds.
From the Old English 'read' (red), originally a surname/nickname for someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion.

Name day for Reedsy

November 12

Why this day? Reedsy is a short form of Reed, and shares its name day.

Reedsy is celebrated in the United States on November 12.

The story of the name Reedsy

Reedsy is a short form of Reed. It keeps its origin (Old English) and meaning — red (red-haired), or one who lives among reeds, and shares its name day, November 12.

On birth records, Reedsy is rarely written as such: the Reedsys are Reeds (33,101 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Reed page.

Frequently asked questions about Reedsy

What does Reedsy mean?

Reedsy is a short form of Reed, which means red (red-haired), or one who lives among reeds.

When is Reedsy's name day?

November 12, together with Reed: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Reedsy a name in its own right?

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

Reedsy's profile

Energy 6/10
Humor 5/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 8/10
Whimsy 4/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 4/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Reedsy

Bottom 10

  1. Elton43%
  2. Elmo48%
  3. Buster50%
  4. Leander52%
  5. Hilton55%
  6. Barney55%
  7. Mervin56%
  8. Gaylord57%
  9. Garfield57%
  10. Kermit58%

Love potential for Reedsy

Bottom 10

  1. Elton42%
  2. Merlin42%
  3. Wiley49%
  4. Waldo51%
  5. Leander52%
  6. Columbus53%
  7. Claud54%
  8. Rupert54%
  9. Elmo54%
  10. Kermit55%

Professional potential for Reedsy

Bottom 10

  1. Hilton42%
  2. Waldo52%
  3. Cletus53%
  4. Bud55%
  5. Buster55%
  6. Coy56%
  7. Elroy57%
  8. Wiley60%
  9. Dudley60%
  10. Santo60%

Crush potential for Reedsy

Bottom 10

  1. Merlin45%
  2. Rupert49%
  3. Elmo49%
  4. Elton50%
  5. Elroy52%
  6. Garfield54%
  7. Mervin55%
  8. Barney56%
  9. Aloysius56%
  10. Gaylord56%
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