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Name Origin

Raymond is a masculine given name of Germanic origin, meaning 'wise protector'. It is derived from the elements 'ragin' (counsel, advice) and 'mund' (protection).

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Famous People

Raymond Chandler (1888-1959)

Novelist, screenwriter

  • Pioneer of hard-boiled detective fiction
  • Author of classic novels like 'The Big Sleep' and 'Farewell, My Lovely'
  • Influential figure in American literature

Raymond Poincaré (1860-1934)

Politician

  • President of France (1913-1920)
  • Prime Minister of France (twice)
  • Key figure in French politics during World War I

Raymond Carver (1938-1988)

Short story writer, poet

  • Known for minimalist style and bleak realism
  • Influential figure in American short fiction
  • Author of collections like 'What We Talk About When We Talk About Love'

Raymond Barre (1924-2007)

Politician, Economist

  • Prime Minister of France (1976-1981)
  • Known for economic policies during a period of high inflation

Raymond Kurzweil (1948-)

Inventor, author, futurist

  • Developed early text-to-speech synthesizers and musical keyboards
  • Author of books on artificial intelligence and the future of technology
  • Known for his predictions about technological singularity

Similar Names

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Sibling Names

Eleanor

Both Raymond and Eleanor have classic French origins and a timeless elegance.

Beatrice

Both names share a strong, yet sophisticated feel, with classic literary connections.

Thomas

Raymond and Thomas are traditional, masculine names that flow well together phonetically.