Reed
REED
Boy · English
Meaning: Red-haired, reed plant
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Reid
Boy · English · Short name
- Meaning
- Red-haired, ruddy
- Pronunciation
- REED
- Origin
- English
- Popularity
- Uncommon in United States (2023)
From Scottish surname, from Old English 'read' meaning red.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
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Languages in use: Scottish Gaelic, English
Commonly used in: United States, Scotland, United Kingdom
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ReedEnglish
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Behind the Name, Scottish Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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