Reynaldo

Reynaldo is a Spanish and Portuguese variant of the name Reinhold. The meaning of the name can be translated as "the one who makes decisions" or "the one who rules with divine counsel." It is derived from the Old High German word ragin/regin, which means "counsel, decision, decree (of the gods)," as well as from the verb waltan, which means "to rule, to govern."

What does the name Reynaldo mean?

The name Reynaldo is a form of the first name Reinhold, prevalent in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking regions. Its meaning encompasses "the one who makes decisions" or "the one who rules with divine counsel" and is derived from the Old High German ragin/regin, which means "counsel, decision, decree (of the gods)," as well as from the Old High German waltan, meaning "to rule, to govern." An alternative spelling is Reinaldo. Both variants are quite common in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking areas. International forms of Reynaldo or Reinhold include Reino (Finnish), Renaud (French), Reynold (English), Rinaldo (Italian), and Ronald (English, Scottish, Dutch).

Where does the name Reynaldo come from?

The first name Reynaldo has its roots in Old High German and means "the one who rules with divine counsel" or "the one who makes decisions." The word components consist of ragin/regin, which means "counsel, decision, decree (of the gods)," and waltan, which means "to rule, to govern." The name can be found in Latin American, Portuguese, and Spanish languages.

How do you pronounce Reynaldo?

The name Reynaldo has a four-syllable and lively sound. When pronounced "Rey-nal-do" [rejˈnaldo], it creates a harmonious transition from a flowing beginning to a clearly structured sequence of syllables, giving the name dynamism. The ending "-do" provides a rounded, stable conclusion, making Reynaldo sound melodious and impressive – vibrant, structured, and with a warm, southern aura.

When is the name day of Reynaldo?

The name day of Reynaldo is celebrated on January 7.

Popularity

In Germany, Reynaldo is a relatively rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,453rd in the list of the most common male first names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2012 at 2,386th place. In the last ten years, Reynaldo has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it at 9,638th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 7,040th.

Nicknames & pet names

Rey

Famous people

• Isan Reynaldo Ortiz Suarez (chess player from Cuba)
• Reynaldo Aimonetti (Argentinian footballer)
• Reynaldo Antonio Hernandez (football player from El Salvador)
• Reynaldo Armas (Venezuelan musician)
• Reynaldo Brown (high jumper from the USA)
• Reynaldo Clavasquin (Honduran footballer)
• Reynaldo Creagh (singer from Cuba)
• Reynaldo Dante (American actor)
• Reynaldo Dos Santos Silva (football player from Brazil)
• Reynaldo dos Santos Silva (football player from Brazil)
• Reynaldo Garrido (tennis player from Cuba)
• Reynaldo Gianecchini (Brazilian actor)
• Reynaldo Hahn (composer from Venezuela)
• Reynaldo Hill (footballer from America)
• Reynaldo Pineda (Honduran footballer)
• Reynaldo Rosales (actor from America)
• Reynaldo Tilguath (Honduran football player)
• Reynaldo Vera (Cuban chess player)
• Reynaldo Villalobos (American film director)
• Reynaldo Young (composer from Uruguay)