Rene Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Rene Name at a Glance

Name	Rene
Meaning	Diminutive of Irene: Peace. An early Christian martyr, and later borne by several Byzantine empresses.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Rene Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Rene means “Diminutive of Irene: Peace. An early Christian martyr, and later borne by several Byzantine empresses”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Rene Name Origin

Our database records Rene under Greek origin. Browse more Greek baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Rene a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Rene is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Rene

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