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Reu

Boy Name day: December 7
Reu is a short form of Reuben: on birth records it is written Reuben (30,676 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Reuben page.
Origin: Hebrew. Meaning: Behold, a son.
From Hebrew Re'uven, traditionally read as 'reu ben' ('behold, a son'), the name of Jacob's firstborn.

Name day for Reu

December 7

Why this day? Reu is a short form of Reuben, and shares its name day.

Reu is celebrated in the United States on December 7.

The story of the name Reu

Reu is a short form of Reuben. It keeps its origin (Hebrew) and meaning — behold, a son, and shares its name day, December 7.

On birth records, Reu is rarely written as such: the Reus are Reubens (30,676 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Reuben page.

Frequently asked questions about Reu

What does Reu mean?

Reu is a short form of Reuben, which means behold, a son.

When is Reu's name day?

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

Is Reu a name in its own right?

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

Reu's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 8/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 7/10
Diplomacy 7/10
Loyalty 8/10
Need for attention 5/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Reu

Top 10

  1. Fannie96%
  2. Winnie96%
  3. Olive95%
  4. Dixie93%
  5. Goldie93%
  6. Effie92%
  7. Sallie90%
  8. Rosalie89%
  9. May89%
  10. Carmela88%

Love potential for Reu

Bottom 10

  1. Alberta57%
  2. Olga59%
  3. Hilda60%
  4. Iva60%
  5. Inez61%
  6. Lola62%
  7. Ruthie63%
  8. Ila65%
  9. Alta65%
  10. Nell66%

Professional potential for Reu

Top 10

  1. Eunice95%
  2. Addie95%
  3. Eugenia90%
  4. Mollie89%
  5. Inez89%
  6. Mamie89%
  7. Erma88%
  8. Dorothea88%
  9. Freda88%
  10. Frieda88%

Bottom 10

  1. Lola46%
  2. Ila51%
  3. Estella51%
  4. Lela56%
  5. Opal56%
  6. Elva56%
  7. Rhoda56%
  8. Melba58%
  9. Elvira59%
  10. Lizzie59%

Crush potential for Reu

Top 10

  1. Effie96%
  2. Dixie96%
  3. Fannie96%
  4. Winnie96%
  5. Goldie96%
  6. May94%
  7. Rosie94%
  8. Carmela94%
  9. Sallie94%
  10. Celia93%

Bottom 10

  1. Alberta42%
  2. Ruthie42%
  3. Inez42%
  4. Ramona43%
  5. Bernadine44%
  6. Hilda45%
  7. Addie45%
  8. Geneva46%
  9. Harriet47%
  10. Nettie47%
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