Male Name
Reggie
ˈɹɛd͡ʒ.i
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
Archie Comics characters
baseball players
Bobs Burgers characters
comedians
Cowboy Bebop characters
currently out of the US top 1000
diminutives
Dislyte characters
Emergency characters
ends in -ie
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
67/100
youthful80%
informal120%
common80%
strong80%
simple100%
comedic120%
Meaning & Etymology
Reggie is a diminutive form of the name Reginald, which is of Old English origin meaning 'counsel power'. It is also used as a short form for Regina, a name of Latin origin meaning 'queen'. The name Reggie is commonly used in English-speaking countries and has been popular in various periods, particularly in the 20th century.
Etymology
Original Form:
Reginald
Evolution:
The name Reginald evolved from the Old English name Rægnald, which itself is derived from the Old Norse name Ragnvaldr, composed of the elements 'regin' (counsel) and 'valdr' (power).
Source:
Old English and Old Norse