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Name Origin

Reinold is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. It is composed of the elements 'rein' meaning 'advice' or 'counsel' and 'hold' meaning 'ruler' or 'lord'. Therefore, Reinold traditionally means 'wise ruler' or 'advising lord'.

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Famous People

Reinold I of Montferrat (1090-1137)

Margrave of Montferrat

  • Participated in the First Crusade and established Crusader states in the Levant
  • Ruled as Margrave of Montferrat

Reinold von Schwieberdingen (1450-1516)

German Benedictine monk and chronicler

  • Wrote the Chronicle of Schwieberdingen, a valuable source for medieval history