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Rei

Boy Name day: January 7
Rei is a short form of Ray: on birth records it is written Ray (208,564 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Ray page. Also a short form of Reid, Reina, Nereida.
Origin: Germanic. Meaning: wise protector / counsel-protection.
English short form of Raymond, from Germanic Raginmund (ragin 'advice, counsel' + mund 'protection').

Name day for Rei

January 7

Why this day? Rei is a short form of Ray, and shares its name day.

Rei is celebrated in the United States on January 7; Italy on December 23.

The story of the name Rei

Rei is a short form of Ray. It keeps its origin (Germanic) and meaning — wise protector / counsel-protection, and shares its name day, January 7.

On birth records, Rei is rarely written as such: the Reis are Rays (208,564 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Ray page. Rei is also a short form of Reid, Reina, Nereida.

Frequently asked questions about Rei

What does Rei mean?

Rei is a short form of Ray, which means wise protector / counsel-protection.

When is Rei's name day?

January 7, together with Ray: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Rei a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Ray.

Rei's profile

Energy 4/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 8/10
Sensitivity 4/10
Ambition 5/10
Stability 10/10
Whimsy 3/10
Diplomacy 5/10
Loyalty 10/10
Need for attention 2/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Rei

Bottom 10

  1. Britney42%
  2. Arielle42%
  3. Shanna42%
  4. Lea42%
  5. Christie42%
  6. Luna42%
  7. Lucia42%
  8. Ciara42%
  9. Emilee42%
  10. Lyla42%

Love potential for Rei

Bottom 10

  1. Lilly42%
  2. Abby42%
  3. Kimberley42%
  4. Khloe42%
  5. Tiara42%
  6. Scarlett42%
  7. Lizzie42%
  8. Vicky42%
  9. Estella42%
  10. Shanna42%

Professional potential for Rei

Bottom 10

  1. Kali42%
  2. Ronda42%
  3. Kira42%
  4. Simone42%
  5. Kyra42%
  6. Janis42%
  7. Diamond45%
  8. Nova48%
  9. Scarlett49%
  10. Genesis49%

Crush potential for Rei

Bottom 10

  1. Genesis42%
  2. India42%
  3. Felicia42%
  4. Abby42%
  5. Arielle42%
  6. Gwen42%
  7. Nyla42%
  8. Kiana42%
  9. Heaven42%
  10. Tia42%
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