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HelpRe: Rainer vs. Rainier
in reply to a message by REM
100% masculine. Reina, an unrelated name, would be the closest feminine name that I could think of.
Rainer / Rayner -- "RAY-ner"
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.)
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.
Rainer / Rayner -- "RAY-ner"
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.)
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
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