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What does the baby name Rene mean? Learn about what Rene means, its history & origin, popularity in our random name database, pronunciation, similar names, nicknames & spelling variations.
Rene - Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity
- Spelling of Rene
- R-E-N-E, is a 4-letter male given name.
- Pronunciation of Rene
- rÉ™-NAY
- reh NAY
- Meaning of Rene
- Reborn.
- Origin of Rene
- The name 'Rene' has its origins in the French language. It is derived from the Latin name 'Renatus', which means 'born again' or 'reborn'. In French, 'Rene' is the masculine form of the name, while 'Renee' is the feminine form.
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- Similar Names, Nicknames, & Spelling Variations of Rene
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- Reginalt
- Reginauld
- Regnaud
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- Remee
- Remmy
- Renato
- Renault
- Reynaldo
- Reynaldos
- Reynold
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- Popularity of Rene
- The popularity of the name 'Rene' has varied over time. In the early 20th century, the name was relatively uncommon, with only a few instances of its usage. However, it gained popularity in the mid-20th century and peaked in the 1960s and 1970s.
- Rene currently has 67 likes, and is in the top 5% of liked boy's names. The name Caesar is slightly more popular than Rene.
Etymology of Rene
As mentioned earlier, the name 'Rene' is derived from the Latin name 'Renatus', meaning 'born again' or 'reborn'. The Latin word 'renatus' is formed from the prefix 're-', which denotes repetition or intensity, and the verb 'nasci', meaning 'to be born'.
Cultural Significance of Rene
The name 'Rene' does not hold significant cultural connotations or symbolism in particular cultures. However, as a name derived from Latin, it carries a historical and linguistic significance associated with the ancient Roman civilization.