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Reynold
REH-nuhld
Reynold (name) means a male given name from Germanic roots, now more often seen as Reginald or Ronald, or as the surname Reynolds. Example: “Reynold was a common medieval form of the name that later became Reginald.”
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A male given name from Germanic roots, now more often seen as Reginald or Ronald, or as the surname Reynolds.
"Reynold was a common medieval form of the name that later became Reginald."
How to use Reynold
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn older form of the name Reginald/Ronald.
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Etymology
From Anglo-Norman Reinald, ultimately from Proto-Germanic roots meaning "counsel" and "rule" — related to Ronald and Renault.
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What does “Reynold” mean?
The word “Reynold” means a male given name from Germanic roots, now more often seen as Reginald or Ronald, or as the surname Reynolds. In plain terms, an older form of the name Reginald/Ronald.
How do you pronounce “Reynold”?
“Reynold” is pronounced REH-nuhld (/ˈɹɛnəld/ in IPA).
How do you use “Reynold” in a sentence?
Here is “Reynold” used in a sentence: “Reynold was a common medieval form of the name that later became Reginald.”
What part of speech is “Reynold”?
“Reynold” is a name.
Where does the word “Reynold” come from?
The word “Reynold” comes from Proto-Germanic. From Anglo-Norman Reinald, ultimately from Proto-Germanic roots meaning "counsel" and "rule" — related to Ronald and Renault.
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