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Reginald

[ˈrɛɡinalt]

Reginald is a traditional name of Germanic origin, widespread primarily in the English-speaking world. It has a noble, distinct, and slightly archaic feel, with its original meaning combining wise counsel with rule and authority. In Slovakia, it is an unusual but comprehensible international name.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Reginald
Slovak:
Czech:
Reginald
Hungarian:
Regináld
Polish:
Reginald
German:
Reginald
Spanish:
French:
Italian:
Portuguese:
Other world variants:
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

Reginald conveys wise decision-making, prudence, and the ability to responsibly lead others.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Meno pochádza zo starogermánskeho mena Raginwald, utvoreného z prvkov ragin „rada, rozhodnutie“ a wald „vláda, moc“; vykladá sa ako „ten, kto múdro vládne“.

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International Traveler Index

How easily Reginald is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Degree of global adaptability100 %
Passport & airline ticket spelling:

REGINALD

100% identical to original form
Script & diacritics:

No diacritics (ASCII)

Universal international spelling
World languages:

15 foreign variants

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Travel strengths of this name
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
1 February
Austrian Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:[ˈrɛɡinalt]

V slovenčine sa vyslovuje približne: re-gi-nald.

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 3
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Reginald
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Reginalda
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Reginaldovi
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Reginalda
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Reginald!
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Reginaldovi
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Reginaldom

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
RegiReginkoReginoRegkoReginaldko
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Reginald
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Reginald! Regi! Reginko!

Notable figures named Reginald

18

People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

All personalities catalog
Person type
Reginald Pole
1500 – 1558Historical Figure

English cardinal, the last Roman Catholic Archbishop of Canterbury

Reginald VelJohnson
born 1952Notable Figure

American actor

Reginald Innes Pocock
1863 – 1947Historical Figure

British zoologist (1863–1947)

Reginald Doherty
1872 – 1910Historical Figure

English tennis player (1872–1910)

Reginald Owen
1887 – 1972Historical Figure

British actor (1887–1972)

Reginald Hudlin
born 1961Notable Figure

American filmmaker

Reginald Heber
1783 – 1826Historical Figure

English clergyman, Lord Bishop of Calcutta

Reginald McKenna
1863 – 1943Historical Figure

British banker and Liberal politician (1863-1943)

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Full name:

Reginald Smith

3 + 1 = 4 syllables

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Initials / monogram:with dots:R.S.without dots:RS
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  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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