Reid name meaning
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What does Reid mean?
Noteworthy and Enduring Reid's origin is Old English and Old Norse is used substantially in Swedish, Finnish, English, Norwegian, Scottish and Danish given to both genders, meaning of Reid is "A Ruddy Complexion, Red Haired, Surname or The Red".
Reid is a variant form of frequently used and evergreen Reed. Reed is variation of outstanding Read. Also Reed is a variant of widespread and ever lasting Reid. Reed is also a variant of Names Containing the Name Element Rad.
Widespread and Ever lasting Reed has its origin in Germanic and Old English, Reed means "Red-headed and Red Haired". Reid is Norwegian cognate of Names Containing the Name Element Hreid.
How do I pronounce Reid?
The proper pronunciation of one syllabled Reid is reid. Some people pronounce it as reed.
Variants of Reid
Raed, Reed, Read, Reida, Raaed, Reidi
How popular is the name Reid?
Reid was a popular name in United States. Over 33802 babies have been given the first name in 160 years. At its zenith in 2016, the moniker grabbed the 255th spot and 1432 baby boys were given the name.
However after 160 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts but still performing better than most of the names. Additionally, the first name has been in the top 500 baby names 32 times
Reid is a familiar baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 600 names.
Recently in 2018, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 531 on boy names chart when 74 babies were named Reid. Over 704 babies in England and Wales have been named Reid.
The moniker is a common name in Canada while somewhat familiar name in Australia, New Zealand, England, Kuwait and Iraq. At least, 30000 people globally have carried Reid as their given name according to our estimate.
| Year | Boys | Girls | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Births | Rank | Births | |
| 2018 | 288 | 1217 | 3651 | 41 |
| 2017 | 288 | 1244 | 3593 | 42 |
| 2016 | 255 | 1393 | 4128 | 35 |
| 2015 | 278 | 1335 | 4217 | 34 |
| 2014 | 259 | 1432 | 4442 | 32 |
Facts
Reid in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 19 | 24 | 0 | 5 |
 | 22 | 33 | 0 | 8 |
 | 23 | 62 | 0 | 8 |
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Numerological analysis of Reid
You are attracted to everything that can make this world a better place to live in. When it comes to giving an honest advice, you can be hard. Office work drives you crazy. This is why you prefer freelance work. You dream of living in a more humane society. You are persistent but without motivation, you won't accomplish anything. You are not very good when it comes to romantic relationships. Criticism helps you become better than you were yesterday.
If you like Reid, you would love these names
- Audra - Audra's meaning is Power or Nobility is commonly used in English that of Old English and Lithuanian origin is used for both genders. Pleasing name Audra reached 484th position in baby girl names list in 1987 in United States
- Reva - Commonly used in Sindhi and Tamil persistent and acclaimed, Reva aimed at both genders, meaning of Reva is "One who Snares or Another Name of River Narmada" is of Sanskrit and French origin
- Cierra - Meaning of Cierra is Mountain Range or Sierra used for both sexes used chiefly in English is originated from English and Celtic
- Teri - Noteworthy Teri dominantly is used in Danish, Swedish and Norwegian, meaning of Teri is "Late Summer or Theresa" has its roots in Old Greek and Old French is bestowed upon both sexes
- Chanel - Renowned Chanel is originated from Latin and Old French bestowed upon both genders, Chanel means "Channel or Canal" is used principally in French, English and Finnish
Celebrity Baby News
- Olympian Ryan Lochte and Wife Kayla Rae Reid Expand Their Family with Third Little One
Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte and model wife Kayla Rae Reid are expanding their family of four to five! The couple, who wed in 2018, announced the happy news of their third baby on the way with a sweet beachside family celebration.
Famous people named Reid
- Reid Morden, director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service
- Reid Miles, American graphic designer and photographer best
- Reid Bryson, American atmospheric scientist
- Reid Blackburn, American photographer killed
- Reid Mitchell, Canadian basketball player
- Reid W. Barton, is one of the most successful performers
- Reid Railton, British automotive engineer
- Reid Flair, American professional wrestler
- Reid Hoffman, American internet entrepreneur
- Reid Anderson, bassist and composer from Minnesota
- Reid Bailey, Canadian retired professional ice hockey defensemen
- Reid Jamieson, Canadian singer songwriter
- Reid Simpson, Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger
- Reid Gettys, American lawyer and a former college and professional basketball player
- Reid Shelton, Broadway and television actor
- Reid Priddy, American volleyball player on the United States men's national volleyball team and Italian club Cucine Lube Civitanova
- Reid Lennan, American football offensive lineman
- Reid F. Murray, U.S. Representative from Wisconsin, businessman
- Reid Scott, lawyer and provincial judge in Canada
- Reid Gorecki, former Major League Baseball outfielder
- Reid Binion in tvMovie Night of the Hunter as Actor
- In 1977 flick, The Cayman Triangle, Reid Dennis portrayed Durty Reid.
- In 2001 comedy, drama flick, The Experience Box, Reid Green portrayed Julian.
- Reid Hamilton, from 1918 drama flick When Men Betray, who characterized Dick Garden.
Lists having Reid
- Boys names beginning with R
- Girls names beginning with R
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- Swedish Baby Names
- Popular English Boy Names
- Baby Names that mean Red
- Baby Names that mean Haired
- Baby Names that mean Surname
