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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. Alfreda87%
  2. Beverly87%
  3. Dona87%
  4. Kaye86%
  5. Betsy85%
  6. Beth85%
  7. Helga85%
  8. Regina85%
  9. Minerva83%
  10. Georgine82%

Bottom 10

  1. Edie42%
  2. Barbie42%
  3. Marilou42%
  4. Gayle42%
  5. Suzie42%
  6. Lolita42%
  7. Marilyn42%
  8. Enola42%
  9. Deedee42%
  10. Perri42%

Love potential for Reg

Bottom 10

  1. Sherie42%
  2. Shirlene42%
  3. Caryl42%
  4. Mona42%
  5. Rita42%
  6. Melody42%
  7. Margo42%
  8. Vernetta42%
  9. Cherrie42%
  10. Babette42%

Professional potential for Reg

Bottom 10

  1. Gay42%
  2. Paulette42%
  3. Janet42%
  4. Bernadette42%
  5. Mikki42%
  6. Nan42%
  7. Yvonne42%
  8. Georgette42%
  9. Jeanine42%
  10. Jacki42%

Crush potential for Reg

Bottom 10

  1. Marilou42%
  2. Toni42%
  3. Micki42%
  4. Merry42%
  5. Lolita42%
  6. Wanda42%
  7. Cindi42%
  8. Bonnie42%
  9. Merri42%
  10. Cyndi42%
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