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Ren

Boy / Girl name · 28 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Ren: 28 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to both boys and girls, peaking at 8 births in 2024.

Ren carries the crisp, modern energy of a name that’s both short and stylish. Its most common origin is Japanese, where it can mean "lotus" or "love," giving it a serene, elegant feel, though it's also found in Dutch and Frisian as a short form of names like Regina or Reynout. For Scots parents, it has a distinct resonance as a unisex choice, sharing its sound with the Scottish word "ren" (meaning "rain"), which lends it a soft, natural quality. Famous bearers are few in the West, but Ren is a well-known character in the popular animated series *Ren & Stimpy*. There's no major place connection, but the name’s simplicity has made it a rising favourite in recent years for its cross-cultural appeal.