Reed

Reed Meaning & Origin

About Reed
The name Reed is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "read" or "reod," meaning "red." It is often associated with the plant reed, which is a tall, slender grass-like plant that grows in wetlands. The name Reed is typically given to boys and is often associated with qualities such as strength, resilience, and adaptability, reflecting the characteristics of the plant.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Reed are male.

Reed Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 3.26% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RT
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IY1 D
🌐 IPA
/rid/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Reed in Braille

Here's how to represent Reed in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Reed in braille

How to Spell the Name Reed in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Reed using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Reed in sign language

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