Raymond
Raymond is a Christian boy name of Germanic, via French origin, meaning “Wise protector”.
| Meaning | Wise protector |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Germanic, via French |
| Pronunciation | RAY-mund |
| Tradition | Christian, Modern & Classic |
| Used in | United States, United Kingdom, France, Philippines |
Meaning and origin of Raymond
Raymond comes from the Germanic Raginmund, built from ragin 'counsel, advice' and mund 'protection'. The Normans brought it to England in the form Raimund. It was borne by several counts of Toulouse and by St. Raymond of Peñafort, a thirteenth-century Dominican. Raymond was a very popular name in English-speaking countries in the early twentieth century.
Is Raymond a Christian name?
Raymond is used in Christian families partly in honour of St. Raymond of Peñafort and St. Raymond Nonnatus; it is not a biblical name.
How popular is Raymond?
A classic name now less common for babies, though Ray is sometimes revived as a short form.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Raymond mean?
Raymond means 'Wise protector'. It is of Germanic, via French origin.
Is Raymond a Christian name?
Raymond is used in Christian families partly in honour of St. Raymond of Peñafort and St. Raymond Nonnatus; it is not a biblical name.
How do you pronounce Raymond?
Raymond is pronounced RAY-mund.
Is Raymond a boy or girl name?
Raymond is usually a boy name.