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Reid

Given the choice of Reed or Reid, more American parents seem to be favoring the latter in recent years. Could it be the subtle sophistication that a double-E just doesn’t provide? Reid certainly looks more appealing on paper and easily rolls off the tongue. As with many gender-neutral names, one gender outranks the other in usage; in this case, the win goes to the boys. Reid Scott of Veep has pledged allegiance to this simple name, which comes from a Scottish and English surname derived from a nickname.
British Male
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Meaning

Near the reeds, red haired

Popularity

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Pronunciation

reed

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Traits

  • Intelligent
  • Adventurous
  • Kind
  • Confident

Compatibility

Reid pairs well with classic and traditional names as siblings, providing a modern and fresh touch. As a middle name, Reid complements longer first names nicely due to its short and strong sound. Culturally, Reid fits in well in both formal and casual settings, making it a versatile choice for parents seeking a timeless yet contemporary name.

Intelligent Adventurous Kind Confident

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Reid Hoffman

Reid Hoffman

Entrepreneur

Born: August 5, 1967 · Palo Alto, California, USA

Portrait of Reid Scott

Reid Scott

Actor

Born: November 19, 1977 · Albany, New York, USA

Portrait of Reid Travis

Reid Travis

Basketball player

Born: November 25, 1996 · Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Portrait of Reid Duke

Reid Duke

Professional poker player

Born: March 29, 1991 · Anchorage, Alaska, USA

Portrait of Reid Ewing

Reid Ewing

Actor

Born: November 7, 1988 · Florida, USA

Portrait of Reid Wiseman

Reid Wiseman

NASA astronaut

Born: November 11, 1975 · Baltimore, Maryland, USA

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Reid Original form
  • Reed Variant
  • Ried Variant
  • Arabic
  • Chinese
  • Devanagari
  • Russian
  • Korean

Cultural Adaptations

  • ريد (Reid) Arabic
  • 瑞德 (Reid) Chinese
  • रीड (Reid) Devanagari
  • Рейд (Reid) Russian
  • 레이드 (Reid) Korean

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Frequently Asked Questions about Reid

What does Reid mean?
Near the reeds, red haired
What is the origin of Reid?
Reid has British origins.
Is Reid popular?
Reid has been viewed 65 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Reid?
Similar names include Kayleen, Leonardo, Agness, Fay, Mariam.
How do you pronounce Reid?
Reid is pronounced reed.

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