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Renee

Girl name · 136 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Renee: 136 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 9 births in 2003.

Renée is the French feminine form of René, derived from the Latin *Renatus*, meaning “reborn” – a name that carries a lovely sense of new beginnings and spiritual renewal. The most famous bearer is undoubtedly the Oscar-winning actress Renée Zellweger, known for her roles in *Bridget Jones’s Diary* and *Chicago*, while the acclaimed soprano Renée Fleming has graced the world’s greatest opera stages. The name also has a royal connection: Renée of France, a 16th-century duchess and patron of the Reformation. While there are no major place names directly linked to Renée, the name shares its root with the Italian Renaissance – a perfect cultural echo. In Scotland, the accent aigu is often dropped, making Renee the standard spelling, though the traditional