Reinhard
Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Reinhard
Reinhard is a Germanic name composed of the elements "regin" (advice/counsel) and "hard" (strong/hardy), meaning "strong counsel" or "brave advisor." The name has been primarily used in German-speaking cultures and among Catholic populations, with notable historical bearers including Holy Roman Emperor Reinhard II and various German nobility and clergy throughout the medieval and modern periods.
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Etymology
Reinhard is a Germanic name composed of the elements "regin" (advice/counsel) and "hard" (strong/hardy), meaning "strong counsel" or "brave advisor." The name has been primarily used in German-speaking cultures and among Catholic populations, with notable historical bearers including Holy Roman Emperor Reinhard II and various German nobility and clergy throughout the medieval and modern periods.
Reinhard currently ranks #10,948 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1916.
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