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Reg

Boy Name day: February 12 In French: Reynald
Reg is a short form of Reginald: on birth records it is written Reginald (111,364 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Reginald page. Also a short form of Reagan, Regan, Reggie.
Origin: Germanic. Meaning: counsel-power; ruler's advisor.
From Germanic Raginald (ragin 'counsel' + wald 'rule'), via Latin Reginaldus.

Name day for Reg

February 12

Why this day? Reg is a short form of Reginald, and shares its name day.

Reg is celebrated in France and Brazil on June 16; the United States on February 12.

The story of the name Reg

Reg is a short form of Reginald. It keeps its origin (Germanic) and meaning — counsel-power; ruler's advisor, and shares its name day, February 12.

On birth records, Reg is rarely written as such: the Regs are Reginalds (111,364 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Reginald page. Reg is also a short form of Reagan, Regan, Reggie.

Frequently asked questions about Reg

What does Reg mean?

Reg is a short form of Reginald, which means counsel-power; ruler's advisor.

When is Reg's name day?

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

Is Reg a name in its own right?

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

Reg's profile

Energy 4/10
Humor 5/10
Independence 8/10
Sensitivity 4/10
Ambition 9/10
Stability 8/10
Whimsy 3/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 5/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Reg

Bottom 10

  1. Jimmy42%
  2. Tony42%
  3. Johnny42%
  4. Tommy42%
  5. Randy43%
  6. Danny43%
  7. Eddie43%
  8. Jim44%
  9. Tom48%
  10. Ronald48%

Love potential for Reg

Top 10

  1. Joseph94%
  2. Peter93%
  3. Reginald90%
  4. Gordon90%
  5. Robert89%
  6. Bob89%
  7. John88%
  8. Wayne87%
  9. Mark87%
  10. Marshall87%

Bottom 10

  1. Tony42%
  2. Johnny42%
  3. Ronald52%
  4. Jim52%
  5. Jimmy52%
  6. Randy53%
  7. Tom54%
  8. Kevin55%
  9. Tommy55%
  10. Danny56%

Professional potential for Reg

Bottom 10

  1. Jimmy44%
  2. Johnny47%
  3. Randy47%
  4. Lonnie48%
  5. Ronald49%
  6. Roger50%
  7. Dennis50%
  8. Duane50%
  9. Tommy52%
  10. Ronnie52%

Crush potential for Reg

Bottom 10

  1. Jimmy42%
  2. Jim42%
  3. Tommy42%
  4. Johnny42%
  5. Tom45%
  6. Eddie45%
  7. Randy45%
  8. Danny45%
  9. Tony49%
  10. Ronald50%
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