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Origin: German

Meaning: Strong decision; Fox

Make the right decision by naming baby Renard! Derived from the Old Germanic name Raginhard, with ragin meaning “counsel” and hard meaning “strong” or “hard,” this name means “strong decision.” Alternatively, the moniker also has French roots, with the French word for fox being renard. Foxes are known to be intelligent creatures who need to make quick and correct decisions to survive. Baby can take heart that this name is sure to guide them through all their hardships, so they can not only survive, but thrive! And while Renard is most commonly seen as a surname, your little one is sure to bring it to the forefront.