Ava Kowalski

By Ava Kowalski
Global Naming Traditions Specialist

Updated on September 06, 2024

Reefe

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Origin: Norse

Meaning: Reef; Rib; Representative

Sweet, brief, and ideal for your little chief, Reefe is a masculine name with Old English, Germanic, and Old Norse origins. Replete with diverse meanings, Reefe embodies multiple endearments for baby to explore. Its anatomical meaning of “rib” comes from the Old Norse and Germanic rif, granting the name an obscure but cool edge. More recognizably, Reefe also means “reef,” a ridge of coral, sand, or rock in the sea, usually teeming with aquatic life. Finally, Reefe is an age-old surname of Anglo-Saxon origin that can be found in the US today. Originally given to those appointed by a lord, Reefe means “representative” for the little cherub who proves every day that your love is unwavering.

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