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Raymond

Raymond is a boy’s name that is German in origin, meaning “protecting hands.” This boisterous name can be traced back to ancient times, with the Germanic spelling Raimund. Travelling time and seas, the title was adopted by French and English parents and passed down with the current anglicized spelling. Moving in and out of fashion throughout the centuries, Raymond could be the perfect way to honor baby’s past, or a loved one that came before him. As the 1990s sitcom says, “everybody loves Raymond,” and this baby boy will be no exception.
German Male
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Meaning

Protecting hands

Popularity

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Pronunciation

RAY-mund

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Traits

  • Protector
  • Reliable
  • Traditional
  • Strong

Compatibility

Raymond pairs well with classic names for siblings, such as William and Elizabeth. It also works nicely as a strong and traditional middle name. This name fits well in a variety of cultural and stylistic contexts, adding a sense of stability and reliability to any combination.

Protector Reliable Traditional Strong

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Raymond Burr

Raymond Burr

Actor

Born: May 21, 1917 · New Westminster, Canada

Portrait of Raymond Carver

Raymond Carver

Writer

Born: May 25, 1938 · Clatskanie, Oregon, USA

Portrait of Raymond Chandler

Raymond Chandler

Writer

Born: July 23, 1888 · Chicago, Illinois, USA

Portrait of Raymond Loewy

Raymond Loewy

Designer

Born: November 5, 1893 · Paris, France

Portrait of Raymond van Barneveld

Raymond van Barneveld

Athlete

Born: April 20, 1967 · The Hague, Netherlands

Portrait of Raymond Yip

Raymond Yip

Filmmaker

Born: December 31, 1965 · Hong Kong

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Raymond Original form
  • Raimondo Italian
  • Reymond French
  • 雷蒙德 Chinese (Simplified)
  • Реймонд Russian
  • レイモンド Japanese
  • Sanskrit
  • Hebrew
  • Arabic

Cultural Adaptations

  • रेमंड (Remaṇḍa) Sanskrit
  • ריימונד (Raymond) Hebrew
  • ريموند (Raymond) Arabic

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Frequently Asked Questions about Raymond

What does Raymond mean?
Protecting hands
What is the origin of Raymond?
Raymond has German origins.
Is Raymond popular?
Raymond has been viewed 115 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Raymond?
Similar names include Odessa, Genesis, Umar, Uma, Ivan.
How do you pronounce Raymond?
Raymond is pronounced RAY-mund.

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