A male given name of Germanic origin, historically borne by English nobles and kings.
From Germanic 'ragin' (advice/counsel) and 'wald' (rule/power), literally meaning 'advice-ruler' or 'counselor ruler.' Popular in medieval England, the name was borne by several notable historical figures.
Many vintage names like Reginald have fallen out of fashion, but they tell us about what qualities past societies valued—a 'counsel-ruler' suggests wisdom was prized in leadership, different from modern name trends that favor uniqueness or sound.
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