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Reinaldo
How to Pronounce Reinaldo
Pronounced ray-NAHL-doh /reɪˈnɑl.doʊ/Medium
Meaning: The Spanish/Portuguese form of Reynold/Reginald — from Germanic ragin, 'counsel, advice (of the gods)', plus wald, 'rule, power' — 'the ruler's counsel'Medium
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History & Origin
Reinaldo is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Reynold/Reginald — from Germanic ragin, 'counsel, advice (especially of the gods)', plus wald, 'rule, power' — 'the ruler's counsel; powerful counsel'. A lyrical, classic name across the Hispanic and Lusophone worlds (said 'ray-NAHL-doh'; nicknames Rey, Nando).
In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare, a-ruler's-counsel at the root, and classic.
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What does the name Reinaldo mean?
Reinaldo is the Spanish Reynold/Reginald — Germanic 'the counsel of the gods; ruling power'.
How do you pronounce Reinaldo?
It's said ray-NAHL-doh /reɪˈnɑl.doʊ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Reinaldo a boy or girl name?
Reinaldo is a boy's name.
How popular is Reinaldo?
Reinaldo is a rare name in the U.S.