Rennie - boys name

Rennie name popularity, meaning and origin

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Rennie name meaning:

The name Rennie is derived from the Scottish and English surname and is mainly used as a masculine given name. It has multiple meanings depending on its origin. In Scottish, Rennie is said to be a diminutive form of the name Renny, which itself is a variant of the name Ronald. Ronald is derived from the Old Norse name Rögnvaldr, meaning "ruler's advisor" or "powerful ruler". Therefore, Rennie can be interpreted as "little ruler" or "little advisor".

On the other hand, in English, Rennie is often associated with the surname that originated from a place name. It is believed to have come from the Old English word "hreni", meaning "settlement" or "enclosure". In this context, Rennie signifies someone who comes from or is associated with a particular place.

In summary, the name Rennie carries the meanings of "little ruler" or "little advisor" in Scottish origin, and it can also represent a connection to a particular settlement or enclosure in English origin.

Origin: French

To rise again.

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Statistics

Overall UK ranking: 4789 out of 4789

3 recorded births last year

Change in rank

  • 10yrs

    -4789
  • 5yrs

    -4789
  • 1yr

    -181

    Regional popularity

    Ranking for this name in various UK regions

  • Scotland (720)

Historical popularity of Rennie

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