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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. By42%
  2. Eddy42%
  3. Mick42%
  4. Armaan42%
  5. Rud42%
  6. Neville42%
  7. Marquel42%
  8. Méo42%
  9. Chaz42%
  10. Saint42%

Love potential for Reg

Top 10

  1. Boston96%
  2. Rock96%
  3. Robb96%
  4. Ernst96%
  5. Gerold96%
  6. Auther96%
  7. Toney96%
  8. Durward96%
  9. Baldemar96%
  10. Hecto95%

Bottom 10

  1. Kayne42%
  2. Dashiell42%
  3. Romeo42%
  4. Arnav42%
  5. Ezra42%
  6. Jordy42%
  7. Dilan42%
  8. Jagger42%
  9. Elton42%
  10. Hold42%

Professional potential for Reg

Bottom 10

  1. Maverick42%
  2. Flint42%
  3. Gunner42%
  4. Bud42%
  5. Alexzander42%
  6. Clydie42%
  7. Rohan42%
  8. Gaston42%
  9. Seymour42%
  10. Ares42%

Crush potential for Reg

Bottom 10

  1. Wally42%
  2. Sammy-boy42%
  3. Jacen42%
  4. Keandre42%
  5. Edwardo42%
  6. Pedro42%
  7. Mave42%
  8. Timmy42%
  9. Mario42%
  10. Elton42%
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