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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. Lizzie42%
  2. Lola42%
  3. Rosie42%
  4. Estella42%
  5. Winnie43%
  6. Fannie43%
  7. Carmela43%
  8. Dixie45%
  9. Goldie45%
  10. Lottie50%

Love potential for Reg

Bottom 10

  1. Lola42%
  2. Lizzie42%
  3. Estella42%
  4. Lottie45%
  5. Rosie46%
  6. Elvira46%
  7. Faye46%
  8. Imogene46%
  9. Sallie48%
  10. Nell49%

Professional potential for Reg

Bottom 10

  1. Ila42%
  2. Jeannette42%
  3. Elva42%
  4. Lola42%
  5. Ramona42%
  6. Beulah42%
  7. Lela44%
  8. Eula44%
  9. Opal44%
  10. Mable47%

Crush potential for Reg

Bottom 10

  1. Lola42%
  2. Rosie42%
  3. Lizzie43%
  4. Dixie48%
  5. Elvira48%
  6. Goldie50%
  7. Fannie51%
  8. Winnie51%
  9. Carmela52%
  10. May52%
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