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English · Unisex name

Reign

“royal power”

About the name Reign

Reign is a unisex name derived from the English word meaning ‘royal power’, the rule of a monarch. The word comes from Old French reigne, from Latin regnum, ‘kingdom’. It is used as a unisex name in present-day American culture. It belongs to the group of English word names linked to monarchy, alongside King, Royal and Regal. The word is sometimes confused with rain and rein, which have the same pronunciation but different meanings.

Meaning
royal power
Origin
English
Gender
Unisex
Pronunciation
RAYN(1 syl.)

Variants and spellings

No common variant spellings are widely recorded.

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Middle names for Reign

  • Reign Sky
  • Reign James
  • Reign Lee
  • Reign Alex
  • Reign Taylor

Questions about Reign

What does Reign mean?
Reign is an English name meaning "royal power".
How do you pronounce Reign?
Reign is pronounced RAYN, with emphasis on the first syllable.

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