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Reggie

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Pronounced REJ-ee /ˈrɛdʒ.i/High

Meaning: A pet form, variously of Regina (Latin, 'a queen') and Reginald (Germanic, 'counsel-power; ruler with counsel'); used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A queen; counsel-power: Reggie pets Regina/Reginald. Crisp, friendly, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'REJ-ee').
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Origin LowLatin, Germanic
MeaningA pet form, variously of Regina (Latin, 'a queen') and Reginald (Germanic, 'counsel-power; ruler with counsel'); used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#8750 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 551

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319082025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Reggie is a pet form — variously of Regina (Latin, 'a queen') and Reginald (Germanic, 'counsel-power; ruler with counsel'; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, friendly name, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished; nickname Reg).

In the U.S. it registers thinly for girls. Rare for girls, a-queen-and-counsel-power at the root, and friendly.

Did you know? Regina means 'a queen' (Latin) and Reginald 'counsel-power' (Germanic) — Reggie is a crisp, friendly pet of both, used for both sexes (here for girls; the routes are layered; said 'REJ-ee').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Regina — routes layered

Variations

ReginaReggiReggy

Nicknames

Reg

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Reggie mean?

Reggie pets Regina ('a queen') and Reginald ('counsel-power'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Reggie?

It's said REJ-ee /ˈrɛdʒ.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Reggie a boy or girl name?

Reggie is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Reggie?

Reggie is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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