Reginald
Pronunciation: [ r-EHJ-uhn-uhld ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Reginald first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 729 babies have been named Reginald in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Reginald is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #68,129 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #68,129
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Reginald is also used as a boy name, ranked #1181.
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About the Name Reginald
Reginald is a girl name .
Is Reginald a boy or girl name? Reginald is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #68,129 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,181. Reginald is more commonly used as a boy name.
Reginald is currently ranked #68,129 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Reginald include Reg, Regi, Regiy, Regiie, Regin, Reginy, Reginie, Ald, Aldy, Aldie, Rey, and Reie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Reginald include Regina . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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