The baby name Reinette is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced {'en': '/reɪˈnɛt/ (ray-NET)', 'fr': '/ʁɛnɛt/ (reh-NET)'}.
Reinette is French in Origin.
The baby name Reinette is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced {'en': '/reɪˈnɛt/ (ray-NET)', 'fr': '/ʁɛnɛt/ (reh-NET)'}.
Reinette is French in Origin.
Reinette is a French diminutive formed with -ette from Reine “queen,” ultimately from Latin regina. Its sense is “little queen” or “dear queen,” an affectionate, courtly endearment. Cognates include Regina (Latin/Italian), Reina (Spanish), and Reine (French). Variant spellings and adaptations appear as Renette or Raynette; related nicknames include Reinie, Etta, and Nettie.
Used in French parish records from the 17th century onward, Reinette functioned both as a pet form of Reine and as an independent baptismal name. It gained cultural visibility in the 18th century through the childhood nickname of Jeanne-Antoinette Poisson, later Madame de Pompadour, called “Reinette.” The name occurs across Francophone regions and is also found in South Africa among Afrikaans speakers, where Reinette is the standard spelling. Rare in the Anglophone world today, it offers vintage elegance and a clear, regal meaning, appealing to parents seeking understated French flair.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NA | 0 | #32 | 2 | 2,537 | |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #190 | 1 | 4,850 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #215 | 10 | 7,146 |
| France | Girls | 1972 | #330 | 3 | 1,439 |
| ZA | 0 | #409 | 39 | 14,421 | |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #554 | 7 | 11,671 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #649 | 2 | 16,104 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #722 | 475 | 25,928 |
| United States | Girls | 2022 | #899 | 5 | 8,739 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #944 | 12 | 5,933 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,270 | 3 | 25,619 |
Reinette is popular in 13 countries — most recent births per country:
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