Regin as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Regin

What is the meaning of the name Regin ?

The baby name Regin is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced RAY-gin (ˈreɪɡɪn) or REH-gin (ˈrɛɡɪn).

Regin is Norse in Origin.

Regin is a Scandinavian masculine given name rooted in Old Norse Reginn and the Proto-Germanic stem ragin, meaning “counsel” or “wise advice.” In Old Norse poetry, regin also denoted “the powers” or “the gods,” lending the name an elevated sense of “divine” or “mighty counsel.” This element ragin-/regin- is a cornerstone of many Germanic names and conveys prudence, strategy, and authoritative judgment.

The figure Reginn appears in the Völsunga saga as the master-smith and mentor of Sigurðr, anchoring the name in medieval Icelandic tradition. As a standalone given name, Regin is rare on the Scandinavian mainland but has enduring use in the Faroe Islands and occasional modern revival elsewhere. Related forms and compounds include Reginn (Old Norse), Ragin (Old High German), and the cognate family Reginald, Rainer/Reinier, Reinhard, and Ragnar; short forms such as Rein or Reine share the same root and “counsel” meaning.