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Renny

♀ Girl

Pronounced REN-ee /ˈrɛn.i/High

Meaning: A short form of Renata/Renee ('reborn', from the Latin renatus) or Reynold; used for both sexes; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Reborn: Renny forms Renata/Renee. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'REN-ee'). Used for both sexes.
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Origin LowLatin, French
MeaningA short form of Renata/Renee ('reborn', from the Latin renatus) or Reynold; used for both sexes; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#8756 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 129

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519502025

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

Renny is a short form of Renata/Renee ('reborn', from the Latin renatus) or Reynold; used for both sexes (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (here for a girl; slug distinguished; said 'REN-ee').

In the U.S. it appears as a friendly short form. Rare, reborn at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Renata/Renee is 'reborn' (from the Latin renatus) — Renny is a short form, crisp and friendly, used for both sexes (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'REN-ee').
Overall data confidence 26%
References — Renny — Latin/French; unisex; routes layered

Variations

ReneeRenataRenni

Nicknames

Ren

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Renny mean?

Renny is a short form of Renata/Renee ('reborn', from Latin renatus); used for both sexes; here for a girl.

How do you pronounce Renny?

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

Is Renny a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Renny?

Renny is a very rare name in the U.S.

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