Reid
REED
Boy · English
Meaning: Red-haired, ruddy
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Reed
Boy · English · Short name
- Meaning
- Red-haired, reed plant
- Pronunciation
- REED
- Origin
- English
- Popularity
- Uncommon in United States (2023)
Meaning varies between reference sources.
From English surname, from Old English 'read' meaning red, or 'reod' meaning reed.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
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Languages in use: English
Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom
Alternate spellings
ReidScottish / English
Scottish-rooted spelling.
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