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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. Marilyn42%
  2. Jimmy42%
  3. Cindy42%
  4. Tony42%
  5. Rita42%
  6. Melody42%
  7. Toni42%
  8. Johnny42%
  9. Tommy42%
  10. Joy42%

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. Rita42%
  2. Melody42%
  3. Marilyn42%
  4. Wanda42%
  5. Tony42%
  6. Cindy42%
  7. Johnny42%
  8. Carmen43%
  9. Bonnie43%
  10. Joy45%

Professional potential for Reg

Bottom 10

  1. Janet42%
  2. Yvonne42%
  3. Sue43%
  4. Suzanne43%
  5. Susan43%
  6. Jimmy44%
  7. Renee44%
  8. Melody45%
  9. Martha46%
  10. Phyllis46%

Crush potential for Reg

Bottom 10

  1. Toni42%
  2. Wanda42%
  3. Jimmy42%
  4. Jim42%
  5. Bonnie42%
  6. Joy42%
  7. Tommy42%
  8. Johnny42%
  9. Tom45%
  10. Eddie45%
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