Renne

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How to Pronounce Renne

Pronounced ruh-NAY /rəˈneɪ/Medium

Meaning: Renne is a shortened spelling of Renee, the French feminine of René, from Latin 'renatus', reborn — a name long tied to Christian rebirth through baptism. The dropped vowels are cosmetic; the reborn meaning stays.Low

In 30 seconds: Renne respells Renee, French for 'reborn'. It surfaced faintly at mid-century, peaked around 1971, and stayed uncommon (said ruh-NAY).

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Origin LowFrench

MeaningRenne is a shortened spelling of Renee, the French feminine of René, from Latin 'renatus', reborn — a name long tied to Christian rebirth through baptism. The dropped vowels are cosmetic; the reborn meaning stays.

U.S. rank (2003)#17801 ↘ Falling

2003 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1971

Total births (all-time)≈ 578

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Renne is a trimmed spelling of Renee, the French feminine of René, from Latin renatus, 'reborn'. The sound is unchanged; only the look is streamlined, in keeping with the mid-century fashion for French-flavored girls' names.

It stayed uncommon, a few dozen girls a year at its high around 1971, with a thin tail into the 2000s. It sits beside Renee, Renae and Renata.

Did you know? Renne, like Renee, comes from Latin 'renatus', 'reborn' — a name that carried the Christian idea of spiritual rebirth in baptism.

Overall data confidence 48%

References — Renne / Renee — French Renee from Latin renatus 'reborn'

Variations

ReneeRenaeRenata

Nicknames

RenRenie

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Renee— the standard name Renne respells

Renae— a same-sound variant of Renee

Renata— the fuller 'reborn' form of the name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Renne mean?

It's a respelling of Renee, from the French and Latin for 'reborn'.

How do you pronounce Renne?

It's said ruh-NAY /rəˈneɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Renne a boy or girl name?

Renne is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Renne?

Renne has always been an uncommon spelling in the U.S.