Reenie
Greek · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Reenie
Reenie is a diminutive form of the name Irene, which derives from the Greek name Εἰρήνη (Eirene), meaning "peace." The name comes from the Greek goddess of peace and the linguistic root "eirene" (εἰρήνη).
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Etymology
Reenie is a diminutive form of the name Irene, which derives from the Greek name Εἰρήνη (Eirene), meaning "peace." The name comes from the Greek goddess of peace and the linguistic root "eirene" (εἰρήνη).
Reenie has been used primarily in English-speaking cultures, particularly as an informal or nickeled version of Irene popular in the 20th century; it has no specific religious affiliation but appears occasionally in Christian contexts due to Irene's historical prominence as a saint's name.
Reenie currently ranks #7,311 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1954.
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