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Name Origin

Renee is a French feminine given name, a diminutive of Renée, which is itself derived from the Latin name Henrietta. Henrietta means 'ruler of the household' or 'home ruler'.

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Famous People

Renee Richards (1934-)

Tennis player, Physician

  • First openly transgender athlete to compete in the U.S. Open
  • Pioneer for transgender rights in sports