Renée

Reborn, in French

Renée is a French feminine given name, the female form of René, meaning "reborn." The accent marks distinguish it from the masculine spelling, though in English contexts the accents are often dropped: Renée Zellweger, My friend Renee just got promoted.

The name suggests French elegance and was popular in mid-twentieth-century America.

French

Parisian

Of France's capital

femininePertaining to women
accentRegional speech pattern
rebirthSpiritual or physical regeneration

reborn · René · Descartes · francophone · Québécois · elegant · chic · continental · romantic · belle

name

Rebecca

Hebrew name meaning "captivating"

EmilyLatin-origin feminine name
JessicaFeminine given name
AmandaName meaning deserving affection

Jennifer · Michelle · Nicole · Elizabeth · Stephanie · Samantha · Lauren · Rachel · Catherine · Marie

Opposites

gendered name form

RenéeRené

French masculine given name

Phrases

Renaissance artistsCreative figures from cultural rebirth
Renaissance manMulti-talented individual
Renaissance fairHistorical reenactment festival
Renaissance festivalThemed medieval celebration
Harlem RenaissanceBlack arts explosion, 1920s
Renaissance menBroadly accomplished individuals

Family

renaissance, renascence, Renata

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