Reynalda Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ray-NAL-duh /reɪˈnɑːldə/
Origin: Spanish; German
Meaning: Spanish: 'counsel power'; German: 'advice, ruler'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Reynalda has its roots in the Germanic elements "ragin," meaning "counsel," and "wald," meaning "to rule." This etymological foundation is shared with the Old High German name "Reginhild," which evolved into various forms across different languages. The name made its way into Latin as "Reginalda," which was then adapted into Old French as "Reynald" or "Reynalde." Eventually, it entered the English language through Norman influence after the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, where it was further anglicized to Reynalda or its variants.
Historically, the name Reynalda is associated with several notable figures and events. One significant milestone is the presence of the name in medieval texts, where it was often linked to nobility and leadership.
The name's variants, such as Reginald, appear in the context of saints, including Saint Reginald, a 9th-century figure known for his piety and leadership in the church. The name also features in various historical documents and genealogies throughout the Middle Ages, reflecting its use among the aristocracy and clergy.
Culturally, Reynalda and its variants have come to symbolize strength and wisdom, qualities attributed to those who bear the name. The name has been embraced in various literary and artistic works, often representing characters of noble lineage or those in positions of authority.
Additionally, diminutive forms such as Rey or Nalda have emerged in some cultures, reflecting a more intimate or affectionate usage. Overall, Reynalda carries a rich historical and cultural significance, rooted in its Germanic origins and its evolution through various languages and societies.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Reynalda was first seen in the United States in 1920.
Reynalda has ranked as high as #4436 nationally, which occurred in 1930, and has been most popular in Texas, and California.
In the past 5 years the name Reynalda has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Reynalda is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Reynalda was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Reynalda.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 6 | 6 |
| 1999 | 5 | 5 |
| 1998 | 7 | 7 |
| 1995 | 8 | 8 |
| 1994 | 8 | 8 |
| 1993 | 5 | 5 |
| 1992 | 8 | 8 |
| 1990 | 5 | 5 |
| 1989 | 6 | 6 |
| 1984 | 9 | 9 |
| 1981 | 5 | 5 |
| 1980 | 6 | 6 |
| 1978 | 9 | 9 |
| 1977 | 6 | 6 |
| 1975 | 6 | 6 |
| 1974 | 5 | 5 |
| 1973 | 8 | 8 |
| 1970 | 7 | 7 |
| 1969 | 6 | 6 |
| 1968 | 9 | 9 |
| 1967 | 6 | 6 |
| 1965 | 8 | 8 |
| 1964 | 6 | 6 |
| 1963 | 5 | 5 |
| 1962 | 8 | 8 |
| 1961 | 6 | 6 |
| 1956 | 10 | 10 |
| 1954 | 5 | 5 |
| 1953 | 5 | 5 |
| 1952 | 5 | 5 |
| 1948 | 7 | 7 |
| 1947 | 9 | 9 |
| 1946 | 11 | 11 |
| 1945 | 5 | 5 |
| 1944 | 5 | 5 |
| 1943 | 5 | 5 |
| 1941 | 5 | 5 |
| 1936 | 5 | 5 |
| 1935 | 8 | 8 |
| 1933 | 8 | 8 |
| 1932 | 5 | 5 |
| 1931 | 7 | 7 |
| 1930 | 12 | 12 |
| 1929 | 8 | 8 |
| 1927 | 10 | 10 |
| 1925 | 11 | 11 |
| 1924 | 6 | 6 |
| 1921 | 7 | 7 |
| 1920 | 6 | 6 |
Top States for Reynalda (1994)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |