Reinhard

The masculine name Reinhard means 'the strong advisor', 'the determined counselor', 'the wise counselor', or can also be interpreted as 'the one who sits in council'. The roots of the first name lie in Old High German.

What does the name Reinhard mean?

The masculine name Reinhard means 'the strong advisor', 'the determined counselor', 'the wise counselor', or can also be interpreted as 'the one who sits in council'. The roots of the first name lie in Old High German. The old two-part name is derived from the two Old High German word components ragin for 'the council', 'the decision', or 'the advisor' and from harti or herti for 'hard', 'strong', 'sturdy', 'firm', or 'determined'. Reinhard was particularly widespread in the Middle Ages. The first name is also often a patronymic that is now used as a surname. The alternative derivations mentioned by some sources with 'rein' and 'Herz' as well as the following interpretation 'the pure-hearted' are invented by folk etymology. Other variants of the name include Raginhard and Rainard (Old Germanic), Rainhard, Rainhardt, Raynard, Reenhard, Reinard, Reindert (Frisian), Reinhardt, Reinhart, Renard (French), Renārs (Latvian), and Reynard (English).

Where does the name Reinhard come from?

Etymology The masculine name Reinhard has its origin in the Old High German language area. It is derived from the two syllables ragin for 'the council', 'the decision', or 'the advisor' and from harti or herti for 'hard', 'strong', 'sturdy', 'firm', or 'determined'. Old High German

How do you pronounce Reinhard?

Sound & Pronunciation of Reinhard: The name Reinhard is two syllables and clearly structured. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'Rein-hard' [ˈʁaɪ̯nhaʁt], with the diphthong 'ei' giving the name a wide and sonorous quality. The strong second syllable with a firm ending gives the name emphasis. Reinhard appears traditional and stable - clear, down-to-earth, and present.

When is the name day of Reinhard?

The name day for Reinhard is March 7, November 4, and December 5.

Popularity

From 1930 to 1959, the first name Reinhard consistently ranked between Top 83 and Top 127 in Germany over three decades. It frequently placed around the Top 90 to Top 100, making it a solid, regularly given name in the lower Top 100 range. In the 1960s, the name reached its peak phase. Between 1961 and 1964, it appeared multiple times in the Top 100, ranking 106 in 1964 and 99 in 1961.

Nicknames & pet names

Hardi / Hardl / Hardy / Ray / Reindl / Reine / Reiner / Reinerle / Reini / Reinino / Reinix / Reinsch / Reinschi / Reinzi / Richy

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Famous people

• Cardinal Reinhard Marx (Catholic Archbishop of Munich and Freising, current Chairman of the German Bishops' Conference)
• Reinhard Brussmann (Austrian theater actor)
• Reinhard Dassler (German painter)
• Reinhard Feldmeier (theologian from Germany)
• Reinhard Frieling (German theologian)
• Reinhard Glemnitz (German actor)
• Reinhard Häfner (German football player)
• Reinhard Hauke (Catholic auxiliary bishop in the Diocese of Erfurt)
• Reinhard Jahn (German writer)
• Reinhard Johannes Sorge (German poet)
• Reinhard Kekule von Stradonitz (archaeologist from Germany)
• Reinhard Kiefer (German writer)
• Reinhard Klose (German footballer)
• Reinhard Kuretzky (athlete from Germany)
• Reinhard Lakomy (singer and composer)
• Reinhard Lakomy (songwriter, e.g., Traumzauberbaum)
• Reinhard Lettau (German writer)
• Reinhard Leue (theologian from Germany)
• Reinhard Mey (songwriter)
• Reinhard Neumann (German football player)