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Rennie

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Pronounced REN-ee /ˈrɛn.i/High

Meaning: A pet form of Renee or Renata (from Latin renatus/renata, 'reborn'), used as a name in its own right. Rennie is separately a Scottish surname, from a diminutive of Reynold. Routes vary by family, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm pet name grown up: Rennie stands for Renee or Renata, 'reborn' (said 'REN-ee'). It is also a Scottish surname.
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Origin LowEnglish, Scottish
MeaningA pet form of Renee or Renata (from Latin renatus/renata, 'reborn'), used as a name in its own right. Rennie is separately a Scottish surname, from a diminutive of Reynold. Routes vary by family, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#14862 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1922
Total births (all-time)≈ 927

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192218802024

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

Rennie works as a warm short form of Renee or Renata — Latin renatus, 'reborn' — and stands as a Scottish surname in its own right, from a pet form of Reynold. As a given name it has a vintage, cardigan-soft feel that suits the current taste for old nicknames used in full. Routes vary, which we note (said 'REN-ee').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, vintage, and warm.

Did you know? Rennie doubles as a fond short form of Renee and as a Scottish surname from a diminutive of Reynold. Both routes are real, which we note (said 'REN-ee').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Rennie — Short form of Renee/Renata; Scottish surname from Reynold

Variations

RennyRenniReni

Nicknames

RenNini

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If you like Rennie…

Renee— the name Rennie often shortens
Renata— another 'reborn' name behind it
Winnie— a like vintage -ie nickname name
Nellie— a like cosy old short form

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rennie mean?

Rennie is a short form of Renee or Renata, from the Latin for 'reborn'; it is also a Scottish surname.

How do you pronounce Rennie?

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

Is Rennie a boy or girl name?

Rennie is used for both, and appears here as a girl's name.

How popular is Rennie?

Rennie is a rare name in the U.S.

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