- Meaning
- Queen
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- Rare in the US
- Style
- Classic, Religious
- Used in
- Spanish, Italian
Nicknames for Regina
What friends, grandparents and the playground will call them, depending on where they grow up.
- Spanish
- Regi, Gina
What people expect from a Regina
Regina mixes soft and sharp sounds, so people tend to read it as steady and balanced. Being rare in the US, it stands out, and will be spelt back to you a few times.
The meaning is about leadership. A name can't give a child leadership, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.
A good fit if you hope for: a leader, faithful and blessed.
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Regina: name scorecard
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Regina · nickname: Reg
- International readabilitySimple letters that read the same almost everywhere.
- Easy to say and spellSays itself: 3 syllables, spelt how it sounds.
- Not too common, not too strangeRare in the US: memorable, and it will be spelt out a lot.
- Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
- Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
- A meaning to be proud ofMeans "Queen".
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Swedish naming case (1996)Questions about Regina
What does the name Regina mean?
Regina is a girl's name of Latin origin meaning "Queen".
Is Regina a boy or girl name?
Regina is usually a girl's name.
How popular is the name Regina?
Regina is rare in the US. It is used in Spanish, Italian.
What are nicknames for Regina?
Common nicknames for Regina are Regi and Gina.
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