Renae

Updated: April 4, 2022 by MomsWhoThink Staff

Renae is a unique alternative to the overused Renee. It has the same origins, translating to “reborn” or “born again.” In 2021, Renae was only a top 6,600 option.

Meaning of the name Renae:

English: reborn, born again

Origin of the name Renae:

Renae is the English form of Renee. Renee originated in France as the feminine form of Rene. Rene was the French version of Renatus, a Latin baby name. Renatus originated with the early Christian church to represent Christian men. It translated to “born again” or “reborn.”

Symbolism of the name Renae:

Renae has the same meaning as the baby name Renee. Both come from the French Rene, which is a take on the Latin Renatus. Renatus was an early name for Christian men. This denotation gave the meaning of “born again” or “reborn” to these options.

Style of the name Renae:

Traditional

Gender of the name Renae:

Renae is a refined name for girls.

Pronunciation of the name Renae:

re-NAY

Number of syllables in the name Renae:

Two

Emotion evoked from the name Renae:

Renae feels refined and noble. It is a feminine baby name option.

Alternative spellings for the name Renae:

Renee
Renei
Reney
Renay
Reneigh

Nicknames for the name Renae:

Nae
Nae Nae
Renny
Rennie
Ren
Rena

Popularity of the name Renae:

Renae was first a top 1,000 option in America in 1948 at rank 991. It remained on the top 1,000 list until 1990 when it was number 988. Renae ranked highest so far in 1970 at rank 509. As of 2021, Renae is just over a top 6,500 option at number 6,508.