Renee
Renee is a Christian girl name of French, from Latin origin, meaning “Reborn”.
| Meaning | Reborn |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | French, from Latin |
| Pronunciation | ruh-NAY |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | France, United States, Canada, Australia |
Meaning and origin of Renee
Renée is the French feminine of René, from the Latin Renatus, 'born again'. Early Christians gave Renatus as a name with a baptismal meaning: rebirth in Christ. Renée of France, a sixteenth-century duchess of Ferrara, was a notable bearer, and the name became popular in English-speaking countries in the twentieth century, often written without the accent. The actress Renée Zellweger is a well-known modern bearer.
Is Renee a Christian name?
The meaning 'reborn' refers to Christian baptism and spiritual rebirth, so Renee began as a Christian name, though many use it today simply as a French name.
How popular is Renee?
Popular in the US in the 1960s and 1970s; less common now.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Renee mean?
Renee means 'Reborn'. It is of French, from Latin origin.
Is Renee a Christian name?
The meaning 'reborn' refers to Christian baptism and spiritual rebirth, so Renee began as a Christian name, though many use it today simply as a French name.
How do you pronounce Renee?
Renee is pronounced ruh-NAY.
Is Renee a boy or girl name?
Renee is usually a girl name.