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Origin: German

Meaning: Army counsel

Originating from Old German, the boy’s name Reiner means “army counsel,” which derives from the German ragin meaning “advice” and heri meaning “army.” This name is usually recognized as a surname like the famous director of Stand By Me and When Harry Met Sally, Rob Reiner. However, don’t let its last name status deter you from making the charming Reiner into a lovely first name for baby. For anime fans, hearing Reiner used as a forename is maybe not new to you, especially if one of your favorite shows is Attack on Titan. Other variations of the name include Ragnar, Rainer, and Raynor.