Reinwald

The name Reinwald is a variant of the old Germanic name Reginald and represents an earlier form of Reinhold. It is composed of the Old High German terms ragin/regin for 'counsel, decision, decree (of the gods)' and waltan for 'to rule, to govern.' This leads to the meaning 'the one who rules with divine counsel' or 'the decision-maker.'

What does the name Reinwald mean?

Reinwald is a modified form of the historical name Reginald and an older variant of Reinhold. It is composed of the Old High German words ragin/regin, which means 'counsel, decision, decree (of the gods),' and waltan, which means 'to rule, to govern.' The name's meaning can be interpreted as 'the one who rules with divine counsel' or 'the decision-maker.' The name gained popularity in the Middle Ages due to the veneration of Saint Reinhold of Cologne. Similar forms include Rainald, Rainold, Reinald, and Reinold.

Where does the name Reinwald come from?

The first name Reinwald has its roots in Old High German and means 'the one who rules with divine counsel' or 'the decision-maker.' The components ragin/regin stand for 'counsel, decision, decree (of the gods)' and waltan for 'to rule, to govern.' The name belongs to the Old German language group.

How do you pronounce Reinwald?

The pronunciation of the name Reinwald is clear and structured in two syllables. It is pronounced as 'Rein-wald' [ˈraɪnvalt], with an open, flowing first part followed by a firm, weighty second syllable. The ending '-wald' gives the name a deeper, earthy tone in its conclusion. Overall, Reinwald conveys a calm and powerful impression - it appears structured, down-to-earth, and radiates a reliable presence.

When is the name day of Reinwald?

The name day of Reinwald is celebrated on January 7th to commemorate Saint Reinhold of Cologne.

Popularity

In Germany, Reinwald is a rather rare first name. It has never found a place in the German name popularity lists. In Austria, it reached its best ranking in 1993, coming in at 569th place in the name charts. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times there, placing it at 4,431st in the ten-year statistics. Between 1984 and 2024, it ranks 5,153rd in Austria.