Reinard

Reinard is a surname and given name used in various Germanic-language regions. In modern usage it is typically regarded as a variant of Reinhard and is encountered in German, Dutch, and neighboring communities. While less common as a given name today, Reinard remains a recognized surname and can be found in historical records and contemporary populations, particularly in Europe.

The name is usually traced to Old High German elements meaning "counsel" or "advice" and "hardy" or "brave," yielding a meaning akin to "wise and brave" or "counsel-brave." The exact composition varies across sources, and the form Reinard has several regional spellings.

Variants include Reinhard, Reinert, Reinhardt, and related forms. The spelling Reinard is found in various countries and may reflect local pronunciation or orthographic norms. The name has historical usage in medieval and early modern periods, and today persists primarily as a surname rather than a common given name.

Related names include Reinhard, Reinert, and Reynard. The latter is a historical name form associated with the medieval fable character and has sometimes influenced spelling variants in literary contexts.