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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. Phippy96%
  2. Philo96%
  3. Philippe96%
  4. Leopold96%
  5. Reggy96%
  6. Nald96%
  7. Phill96%
  8. Flip96%
  9. Philly96%
  10. Verl93%

Love potential for Reg

Top 10

  1. Rock96%
  2. Robb96%
  3. Ernst96%
  4. Gerold96%
  5. Auther96%
  6. Durward96%
  7. Baldemar96%
  8. Hecto95%
  9. Ector95%
  10. Titor95%

Bottom 10

  1. Mal42%
  2. Kayne42%
  3. Lie42%
  4. Dashiell42%
  5. Ashlei42%
  6. Lindsaye42%
  7. Ness42%
  8. Blossom42%
  9. Idalia42%
  10. Arnav42%

Professional potential for Reg

Top 10

  1. Chancellor96%
  2. Cys95%
  3. Rys95%
  4. Mano92%
  5. Julo88%
  6. Athy88%
  7. Viktoria88%
  8. Athina88%
  9. Indira88%
  10. Juls88%

Bottom 10

  1. Odette42%
  2. Coley42%
  3. Flint42%
  4. Jetty42%
  5. Kals42%
  6. Yvy42%
  7. Faybee42%
  8. Arry42%
  9. Clydie42%
  10. Heav42%

Crush potential for Reg

Top 10

  1. Murl93%
  2. Hillard93%
  3. Reggy92%
  4. Nald92%
  5. Leopold91%
  6. Resa89%
  7. Dine89%
  8. Teri-Jo89%
  9. Verlie89%
  10. Durward89%

Bottom 10

  1. Cambree42%
  2. Marilou42%
  3. Janou42%
  4. Mickie42%
  5. Zetta42%
  6. Sammy-boy42%
  7. Tesla42%
  8. Ti42%
  9. Berlin42%
  10. Jacen42%
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