Reading
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Son Of Reed
- Origin
- English
Quick Facts About Reading
5,642
English baby names in our dictionary
3,391
English male names
173
7-letter R-names in our dictionary
575
R-male names total
Not in registry
US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redding | Son Of Reed | Male | English |
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