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I don't think it needs an accent unless you're French. Here in South Africa, many people choose French names but only as a link to their heritage, not because they know the language. So Renee happens for girls and Rene for boys, and not an accent mark in sight. Renae is new to me and looks like a small child's first attempt at writing down a name that she'd heard but never seen.

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I was at school with a lovely Renee. Beautiful, cheerful, talented graphic artist, party animal in the nicest way. She died in a car accident on honeymoon. I'd never use the name myself, but I do like it.