MallowbyNames

Renarda

re-NAR-da · Advice; counsel; a feminine form of Reynard or Reinhard.

Peak popularity
1980
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Renarda since 1959

Babies named Renarda per year in U.S. Social Security records.

1835531960198020002020Most births 1980Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1950s5
1960s0
1970s16
1980s115
1990s5
2000s0
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Renarda is a rare feminine name of Germanic origin, derived from the male name Reinhard, meaning 'advice' and 'hardy'. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1959, but never charted in national rankings. Its peak usage occurred in 1980, and the name has remained stable but uncommon since then. Despite its obscurity, Renarda fits a pattern of Germanic feminine elaborations like Renata and Romilda. The name has no recorded top states of use, reflecting its scattered, low-frequency adoption.

Renarda is a feminine elaboration of the Germanic male name Reynard or Reinhard. The root elements are 'ragin' (advice, counsel) and 'hard' (hardy, strong). It saw limited use in the mid-20th century, particularly in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s, but never entered widespread popularity.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Rena, Narda, Ren

Variants: Reinharda, Reynarda

Sibling names for Renarda

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Renarda mean?
Renarda means 'advice' or 'counsel', derived from the Germanic root 'ragin' combined with 'hard' for strength.
How popular is the name Renarda?
Renarda has never ranked in the top 1000 U.S. baby names. It was first recorded in 1959 and peaked in the 1980s, but remains very rare.
Is Renarda a boy or girl name?
Renarda is a feminine name, the female counterpart to Reinhard or Reynard.