Raymundus

Raymundus is a given name of Germanic origin, derived from the Old High German names Raginmund or Ragunmund. The first element, ragin, means "counsel" or "advice," while the second element, mund, signifies "protector" or "protection." Thus, the name can be interpreted as "wise protector" or "counselor of protection." It was a common name among nobility in various European regions during the Middle Ages.

The name spread through Europe through various linguistic forms. In Latin, it appeared as Raymundus or Raimundus. In French, it became Raymond, in Spanish and Portuguese, Raimundo, and in Italian, Raimondo. The English form of the name is Raymond.

Notable historical figures bearing the name include Saint Raymond of Peñafort, a 13th-century Spanish Dominican friar and jurist known for his work in canon law. There were also several counts and kings named Raymond in the medieval Kingdom of Aragon and the County of Toulouse. The name has remained in use across various cultures, though its popularity has fluctuated over time. Modern bearers of the name often shorten it to Ray.