Find out how popular the first name Renzie has been for the last 1 years (from 2022 to 2022) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Renzie by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Renzie is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2022, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Renzie.

The history of the first name Renzie

The name Renzie is a diminutive form of the Germanic name Renz, which is a shortened version of the name Reinhold or Reinhart. The name can be traced back to the 8th century and has its origins in the Old German language. The name Reinhold is composed of two elements: "ragin," meaning "counsel" or "advice," and "waldan," meaning "to rule" or "to govern."

The earliest recorded use of the name Renzie can be found in medieval German records from the 12th century. During this period, the name was primarily used in the regions of modern-day Germany and Austria. It was particularly popular among the nobility and upper classes due to its association with the virtues of wisdom and leadership.

While the name Renzie does not have any direct references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its root name, Reinhold, has been mentioned in several historical documents and literary works. For instance, a character named Reinhold appears in the 13th-century German epic poem, the Nibelungenlied.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Renzie. One of the earliest recorded examples is Renzie von Wolfenbüttel (1292-1355), a German nobleman and military commander who fought in the Hundred Years' War. Another notable figure is Renzie Maximilian von Habsburg (1558-1618), a Prince of the Holy Roman Empire and a member of the influential Habsburg dynasty.

In the 16th century, Renzie Fugger (1529-1592) was a prominent German banker and merchant from the wealthy Fugger family. He played a significant role in the economic and political affairs of the Holy Roman Empire during his lifetime.

During the 19th century, Renzie Bismarck (1815-1898) was a Prussian statesman and diplomat who served as the first Chancellor of the German Empire under Kaiser Wilhelm I. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential political figures in European history.

In the 20th century, Renzie von Ribbentrop (1893-1946) was a German diplomat and politician who served as the Foreign Minister of Nazi Germany from 1938 to 1945. He was convicted of war crimes at the Nuremberg trials and executed for his role in the atrocities committed during World War II.

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