Rennie
Germanic · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Rennie
The given name 'Rennie' is a diminutive or pet form of the Scottish and English surname or given name 'Reynold' or 'Renfrew,' ultimately derived from the Old German name 'Raginwald,' meaning "counsel-power" or "wise ruler." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Scotland and the United States, with no specific religious association, though it gained some popularity as a unisex name in the 20th century.
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Etymology
The given name 'Rennie' is a diminutive or pet form of the Scottish and English surname or given name 'Reynold' or 'Renfrew,' ultimately derived from the Old German name 'Raginwald,' meaning "counsel-power" or "wise ruler." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Scotland and the United States, with no specific religious association, though it gained some popularity as a unisex name in the 20th century.
Rennie currently ranks #13,655 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1948.
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