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Reverie

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Pronounced REV-uh-ree /ˈrɛv.ə.ri/High

Meaning: daydream, state of pleasant abstractionHigh

In 30 seconds: Reverie is an evocative English and French word name meaning a pleasant daydream or waking fantasy. A romantic artistic choice for girls who love whimsical literary names.
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Origin HighFrench, English
Meaningdaydream, state of pleasant abstraction
U.S. rank (2024)#2291 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births81 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 471

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420102024

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

History & Origin

Reverie comes from the French rêverie, from rêver meaning to dream. It entered English in the 17th century to describe a state of pleasant, wandering daydream. As a given name, it belongs to the modern trend of evocative vocabulary words.

Reverie has appeared as a given name in the 21st century, favored by parents who appreciate literary, artistic, and abstract word names alongside Serenity, Harmony, and Melody.

Did you know? The French composer Claude Debussy wrote Rêverie (1890), one of his most beloved piano pieces, embedding the dreamlike quality of this name into the landscape of classical music forever.
Overall data confidence 90%
Oxford English Dictionary: reverie — reference for ReverieBehind the Name: Reverie — name etymology referenceUS Social Security Name Database — U.S. popularity data

Variations

Revery

Nicknames

ReveEvieRee

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If you like Reverie…

Serenity— aspirational quality word name of similar three-syllable pattern
Harmony— musical quality name of similar feel
Melody— musical three-syllable quality name for girls
Lyric— music-related word name with similar artistic appeal
Aria— musical word name with similar dreamlike quality

Frequently Asked

What does Reverie mean?

Reverie means a pleasant daydream or state of waking fantasy, from the French rêverie meaning to dream.

How do you pronounce Reverie?

Reverie is pronounced REV-uh-ree (/ˈrɛv.ə.ri/), with three syllables.

Is Reverie a girl's name?

Yes, Reverie is used as a girl's name, valued for its dreamy, artistic quality.

How popular is the name Reverie?

Reverie is a rare modern name that has appeared in US records in the 21st century alongside other aspirational word names.