Reinie

Reinie is a proper noun used as a given name, a surname, and, in rare cases, a place-name. It appears in several European-language contexts, especially in Dutch- and German-speaking communities, where it is often treated as a diminutive or affectionate form of longer names.

The etymology of Reinie is not fixed. It likely derives from Germanic personal names that begin with Rein-, such as Reinard, Reinhold, or Reiner. The suffix -ie is commonly used in Dutch and German to form informal or familiar forms, which has helped Reinie become a standalone name in some contexts.

As a given name, Reinie has appeared for individuals in public life and historical documents, though it remains relatively uncommon. The name can be encountered across genders and may appear in both formal records and informal usage.

As a surname, Reinie is rare. When it occurs, it is typically a variant spelling of related names or reflects regional spelling patterns and migration histories.

There is no widely recognized place named Reinie. When it appears in historical or genealogical records, it more often reflects a personal name rather than a toponym.

See also: Rein, Reini, Reinhold, Reinard, Regnier.