Regis
Pronunciation: [ r-EEJ-ihs ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Regis first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 128 babies have been named Regis in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Regis is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #70,087 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #70,087
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Regis
Regis is a girl name .
Is Regis a boy or girl name? Regis is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #70,087 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #7,698. Regis is more commonly used as a boy name.
Regis is currently ranked #70,087 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Regis include Reg, Rey, Reie, and Regkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Regis include Regina . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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