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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

Top 10

  1. Grant88%
  2. Spencer86%
  3. Preston83%
  4. Cole81%
  5. Jose81%
  6. Juan81%
  7. Clayton81%
  8. Hector79%
  9. Bryce76%
  10. Mason76%

Bottom 10

  1. Max42%
  2. Dylan42%
  3. Antonio43%
  4. Oscar44%
  5. Jayden44%
  6. Ricardo45%
  7. Diego45%
  8. Andy46%
  9. Javier46%
  10. Nathan48%

Love potential for Reg

Top 10

  1. Hector95%
  2. Jose94%
  3. Juan88%
  4. Grant87%
  5. Spencer85%
  6. Gavin81%
  7. Landon80%
  8. Mason79%
  9. Brady79%
  10. Jacob78%

Bottom 10

  1. Dylan42%
  2. Ian49%
  3. Max51%
  4. Jeremiah52%
  5. Elijah53%
  6. Isaiah54%
  7. Gabriel54%
  8. Nathaniel54%
  9. Edgar54%
  10. Diego54%

Professional potential for Reg

Bottom 10

  1. Jayden51%
  2. Cole52%
  3. Dylan52%
  4. Ian52%
  5. Jake53%
  6. Colin53%
  7. Jeremiah54%
  8. Connor55%
  9. Brayden55%
  10. Edgar55%

Crush potential for Reg

Top 10

  1. Jose81%
  2. Hector80%
  3. Spencer79%
  4. Preston77%
  5. Isaac77%
  6. Cole77%
  7. Grant76%
  8. Juan74%
  9. Landon73%
  10. Clayton72%

Bottom 10

  1. Dylan42%
  2. Andy42%
  3. Ricardo43%
  4. Oscar44%
  5. Diego44%
  6. Max44%
  7. Antonio47%
  8. Jayden50%
  9. Nathan50%
  10. Javier50%
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