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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. Reginald96%
  2. Philip96%
  3. Phillip96%
  4. Phil96%
  5. Jan91%
  6. Gordon91%
  7. Rogers90%
  8. Wayne90%
  9. Rolf90%
  10. Sherman90%

Bottom 10

  1. Edie42%
  2. Eddy42%
  3. Barbie42%
  4. Marilou42%
  5. Gayle42%
  6. Suzie42%
  7. Lolita42%
  8. Marilyn42%
  9. Enola42%
  10. Deedee42%

Love potential for Reg

Top 10

  1. Rock96%
  2. Toney96%
  3. Stewart95%
  4. Joseph94%
  5. Joesph94%
  6. Greggory94%
  7. Pete93%
  8. Peter93%
  9. Ward91%
  10. Rogers91%

Bottom 10

  1. Sherie42%
  2. Shirlene42%
  3. Caryl42%
  4. Mona42%
  5. Elvis42%
  6. Raynard42%
  7. Rita42%
  8. Melody42%
  9. Margo42%
  10. Felton42%

Professional potential for Reg

Bottom 10

  1. Gay42%
  2. Flint42%
  3. Paulette42%
  4. Janet42%
  5. Bernadette42%
  6. Mikki42%
  7. Nan42%
  8. Yvonne42%
  9. Davey42%
  10. Georgette42%

Crush potential for Reg

Bottom 10

  1. Marilou42%
  2. Wally42%
  3. Toni42%
  4. Mickie42%
  5. Timmy42%
  6. Micki42%
  7. Merry42%
  8. Marty42%
  9. Robby42%
  10. Lolita42%
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