raymond
Raymond is a masculine given name of Germanic origin, derived from the Old High German name Raginmund, meaning "counsel-protector" or "wise protector." It has medieval usage in Europe and spread to English-speaking countries, where it became common in various forms and diminutives, such as Ray.
Notable people with the given name include the crime novelist Raymond Chandler (1888–1959), the short-story writer
Raymond is also a surname and the name of several places. It is used for towns and
In fiction, the name appears in various media; for example, Raymond Barone is the title character in