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 Carver (1938–1988), the actor Raymond Burr (1917–1993), the author-illustrator Raymond Briggs (1934–2022), and the fantasy author Raymond E. Feist (born 1945).

Raymond is also a surname and the name of several places. It is used for towns and communities in the United States and elsewhere. In commerce, Raymond Ltd is a prominent Indian textiles and apparel company known for its menswear brands.

In fiction, the name appears in various media; for example, Raymond Barone is the title character in the American sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond.