Reid

Reid Meaning & Origin

About Reid
The name Reid is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "ruadh," meaning "red-haired." It is a surname turned given name that is often associated with individuals who have red hair or a ruddy complexion. The name Reid also carries connotations of strength, courage, and determination, reflecting the fiery nature often associated with red hair.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Reid are male.

Reid Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -5.79% 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 Reid in Braille

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

The name Reid in braille

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

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

The name Reid in sign language

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