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Reign

Boy / Girl name · 70 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Reign: 70 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to both boys and girls, peaking at 10 births in 2023.

From the French "reine" meaning "queen," Reign carries royal authority directly in its spelling and sound, though it is also influenced by the English vocabulary word suggesting sovereign rule. Most famously, it was chosen by Kim Kardashian and Kanye West for their daughter North West's sister, Chicago West, though bear in mind they have no son by this name. The name shares its root with the town of Rennes in France, which itself derives from the Gallic tribe the Redones, not from royalty. Reign is also a striking modern word name that dates back in use only to the 21st century, having no historical bearers of its own, making it a distinctly contemporary choice for parents drawn to bold, regal-sounding monikers.