Find out how popular the first name Reginold has been for the last 31 years (from 1974 to 2004) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Reginold by gender

Based on the last 31 years of data, Reginold is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2004, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Reginold.

The history of the first name Reginold

The name Reginold derives from the Germanic elements "regin" meaning "counsel" or "advice" and "waldan" meaning "to rule" or "to govern". It is a variation of the name Reginald, which dates back to the Middle Ages in Europe.

This name first appeared in the 8th century among the Frankish nobility and was particularly popular in regions like modern-day France, Germany, and England. It was often associated with royalty and nobility, as the meaning suggested wisdom and leadership qualities.

One of the earliest documented uses of the name Reginold can be found in the Domesday Book, a manuscript compiled in 1086 on the order of William the Conqueror, which recorded landholders in England. Reginold of Bailleul, a Norman nobleman, was listed as a tenant-in-chief in several counties.

In the 12th century, Reginold of Cologne (1120-1195) was a notable German philosopher and theologian, best known for his work "De Verbo Incarnato" (On the Incarnate Word). He played a significant role in the development of scholastic theology.

During the Middle Ages, the name Reginold was also popular among the aristocracy in England. One notable bearer was Reginold de Bohun (1155-1199), a powerful Anglo-Norman baron and member of the House of Bohun, who played a crucial role in the negotiations between King John and the barons that led to the signing of the Magna Carta in 1215.

In the 14th century, Reginold Pecock (1395-1460) was an English author, philosopher, and Bishop of Chichester. He is renowned for his extensive writings on philosophy, theology, and logic, including his famous work "The Repressor of Over Much Blaming of the Clergy".

Another notable figure was Reginold Pole (1500-1558), an English cardinal of the Catholic Church and the last Catholic Archbishop of Canterbury before the English Reformation. He played a significant role in the religious and political turmoil of the 16th century in England.

While the name Reginold has fallen out of popular use in modern times, it remains a part of history, carrying with it the connotations of wisdom, leadership, and nobility from its ancient Germanic roots.

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