Reggie
counsel power / ruler's adviser (Germanic via English)
Reggie is a english / other boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 485, with 13,564 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
counsel power / ruler's adviser (Germanic via English)
Reggie is an English pet form of Reginald that developed into an independent given name. It entered Philippine naming culture during the 20th century under American linguistic and cultural influence. In the Philippines, it is commonly registered as a standalone formal first name rather than merely a pet form.
Reggie originated as an English diminutive of Reginald (derived from Germanic Raginald, composed of elements meaning 'counsel' and 'rule/power'), occasionally influenced by Latin 'regis' (king). In the Philippines, it became widespread through American English naming influences.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly registered as a full given name on Philippine birth certificates. Often stands alone or appears in compound names (e.g., Reggie Boy, John Reggie). Nicknames include Reg or Regg.
Related forms
- Reginald English
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Reggie with common surname pairs
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Is Reggie a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Reggie is number 485, with 13,564 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.