Red name meaning

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Updated: March 18th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: English, Scottish and Gaelic
Usage: English
Pronunciation: red
Meaning: Red Headed, Fire and Ruddy Complexioned
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What does Red mean?

Eternal and Darling Red specifically is used in English, meaning of Red is "Red Headed, Fire or Ruddy Complexioned" has its roots in Gaelic, Scottish and English is given to baby boys.

Red is a form of Redford. Redford is variant of durable and famous Radford. Durable and Famous Redford is used substantially in English, Redford means "From the Red Ford and Old English Surname" has origin in Scottish, Old English and Gaelic.

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How do I pronounce Red?

One syllabled Red is most commonly pronounced as red.

Variants of Red

Redd, Redford, Read, Radford, Ford, Reddy, Redmond, Raed, Reid, Radd, Fordai, Bradford, Crawford, Oxford, Radmond, Raimund

Names that rhyme with Red

How popular is the name Red?

Red is an uncommon baby name in United States, although it has been in use since 1888 but could not make beyond the top 900. There are over 300 babies that have been given the name Red in United States.

Also, it is among the top 2000 boy names in England and Wales. There are over 154 babies that have been given the name Red in England and Wales. But Red is a popular baby name in Egypt where every 1 in 20000 have the name.

At least, 20000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our research.

YearRankBirths
2018756210
2017750010
201680939
2015106156
2014703111
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Here's what numbers has to say about Red

You are patient when it comes to love but also jealous. Freedom is what's most important for you. Financial security doesn't matter to you much. Neither does a steady love life. When it comes to love relationships, you are loyal and passionate but don't trust your partner. When it comes to love, you are always attracted by people who are your total opposite. But once they get to know you better, they see that you are nothing like presented.

Other names liked by name hunters that are similar to Red

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  •  Rilea - Of Old English origin, Outlandish Rilea means "Rye Clearing and Ryge Which Means Rye", a girl name is majorly used in English. Rilea is derivation of Riley.
  •  Taraji - Pleasing and Modernistic Swahili Taraji means "Hope" mainly used in English is bestowed upon both boys and girls
  •  Whitfield - Originated from English, Popular and Ceaseless Whitfield is primarily used in English, Whitfield means "From the White Field or White Pasture" is a baby boy name
  •  Bartleigh - Bartleigh's meaning is From Bart's Meadow is used in English is used as a boy name
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Famous people named Red

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