English Explanatory Dictionary

Reynold

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A male given name from the Germanic languages, today more popular in the forms Reginald and Ronald. Modern use is partly transferred from the surname.
  2. A surname originating as a patronymic.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹɛnəld/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Reynold.wav

Word forms

Reynold Reynolds

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman Reinald, from Proto-Germanic *Raginawaldaz brought to England by Normans and partly merged with the earlier equivalent Ronald, from Old Norse Rǫgnvaldr. Doublet of Renault.

Related words

Reginald Reynolds Ronald Renaud Renault
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