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100% masculine. Reina, an unrelated name, would be the closest feminine name that I could think of.

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Rainer / Rayner -- "RAY-ner"

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Rainier -- "ray-NYAY" as in Prince Rainier of Monaco (despite the fact that I live in the Pacific Northwest, not far from Mt. Rainier, which is "ray-NEER" in the local vernacular.)

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In practice, Rainer / Rayner ("RAY-ner") is much more usable than Rainier (with the correct French pronunciation). I think Rainer / Rayner is an overlooked gem of a name. Your combination is very handsome and I give it two thumbs up.

This message was edited 10/10/2011, 3:38 PM

Rainer = RY-ner
Rainier = ren-YAY

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I prefer Rainer. It sounds quite rugged to me.

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Rainer = Raynor
Rainier = reh-NEER, like the mountain

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I think Rainer looks like a surname name, and is basically Raynor ... a little nerdy but masculine.

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I think Rainier looks like it's after the mountain, but then, I can see it from where I live on a clear day, so my perspective's all messed up. I guess I think that without considering the mountain, Rainier seems a little more pretentious and accordingly ... I don't want to say it's less masculine, but it's not as butch. I prefer the sound of Rainier though.

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Rainer Gray Morten is fine but does slightly evoke bad weather.

This message was edited 10/10/2011, 12:34 AM

I've never heard of Rainer, but I immediately thought it was pronouned RAY-ner. I pronounce Rainier ray-NEER, like the mountains. They both sound very masculine to me. I'm not a fan of Rainer Gray, sorry-it reminds me of a blah, grey rainy day.

Yes, Rainer I would pronounce RYE-ner, but I want to pronounce it RAIN-er when I see it. Rainier I would pronounce ray-NEER or ruh-NEER.

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Both are very strong masculine names in my opinion.

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I also prefer Rainer Gray Morten. Have you considered the spelling Reiner Gray Morten? I think it would be less confusing. I love the name Rainier which I have considered as a mn for my future children since I love Mount Rainier. But with the mn and surname combo of Gray Morten I perfer Rainer / Reiner over Rainier. Wanted to add that I prefer the spelling of Reiner.

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Also a family name of mine is Reimer. Have you ever considered it before? I think I personally prefer Reiner / Rainer when combined with your wanted mn and surname combo.

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This message was edited 10/9/2011, 5:51 PM

I woundn't get RY-ner out of Rainer at all. I pronounce it like rain with an -er attached to the end and Rainier like ruh-NEER.

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Of the two, I prefer Rainier. Both sound masculine to me.

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Rainer Gray reminds me of a rainy, gray day, so I find it pretty dreary...even though I love rainy days.

Rainer- RAIN er
Rainier- ren YEAH

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But that's me. Rainer looks like someone is saying it's rainier (more rainy). Rainier is masculine to me. Rainer Gray sounds like a shade of gray to me.