Girl name · Latin

Renata

“Reborn”

Meaning
Reborn
Origin
Latin
Gender
Girl
Syllables
3
Popularity
Rare in the US
Style
Classic
Used in
Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Italian

Nicknames for Renata

What friends, grandparents and the playground will call them, depending on where they grow up.

Spanish
Rena
Portuguese
Rê

What people expect from a Renata

Renata 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 light. A name can't give a child light, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.

A good fit if you hope for: a brilliant mind, a creative soul, the star of the room.

Names set expectations, not personalities. What the research says.

Renata: name scorecard

Save your future kid some trouble: give them a name they can live and grow with.

97/100

Great choice

Renata · nickname: Ren

  • 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 "Reborn".
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Questions about Renata

What does the name Renata mean?

Renata is a girl's name of Latin origin meaning "Reborn".

Is Renata a boy or girl name?

Renata is usually a girl's name.

How popular is the name Renata?

Renata is rare in the US. It is used in Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Italian.

What are nicknames for Renata?

Common nicknames for Renata are Rena and Rê.

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