Renae

Meaning reborn
Origin French
Gender Girl
Popularity Moderate
Length 5
Syllables 2
Syllabification Re-nae

About Renae

Clean lines and straightforward elegance define this refreshing choice that cuts through naming complexity with admirable clarity. The name's structure offers a pleasant balance between familiarity and distinction, neither too common nor too obscure. Its French-influenced styling adds a touch of continental sophistication while remaining thoroughly accessible in English-speaking contexts. The pronunciation flows naturally, avoiding the awkward stumbles that plague some names, making introductions smooth and confident. This option particularly appeals to parents who appreciate classic sensibilities presented with a slightly modern twist. The name carries an understated femininity that doesn't rely on frills or excessive ornamentation to assert its character. Its versatility shines across contexts—equally appropriate in professional boardrooms and casual playgrounds. The spelling's clarity eliminates the constant corrections that burden more creatively spelled names, a practical consideration in our documentation-heavy world. Families valuing names that honor tradition while maintaining individuality find this choice particularly satisfying. The name's restrained beauty allows a child's personality to shine without competition from an overwhelming or overly themed name.

Variations of Name Renae

Renee
Rene
Renata
Rena

Nicknames for Renae

Rae
Nae
Rena
Rennie
Ray
Renae

Famous People Named Renae

Renae AyrisAustralian model and beauty queen
Renae GeerlingsAmerican actress and producer
Renae LawrenceAustralian member of the "Bali Nine" drug smuggling group
Renae DabneyAmerican gospel singer
Renae InglesAustralian netball player
Renae CuellarMexican soccer player
Renae HallinanAustralian netball player
Renae KunstGerman high jumper
Renae CruzAmerican adult film actress
Renae MoneymakerAmerican stuntwoman and actress

Characters Named Renae

Renae StormhammerCharacter in the "Dragonlance" fantasy series
Renae DominitzCharacter in the novel "A Brightness Long Ago" by Guy Gavriel Kay
Renae Le GuinCharacter in the "Patternist" series by Octavia E. Butler
Renae CarlsonCharacter in the TV show "Parks and Recreation"
Renae MatthewsCharacter in the novel "The Burning Sky" by Sherry Thomas

Other Popular Names Beginning with R

Reem
Rylee
Ryann
Raylee
Rain
Rowan
Reese
Riley
Robin
Rosemary