Save Gender Masculine Usage Anglo-Saxon (Hypothetical) Pronounced Pron. /ˈrejn.xæ͜ɑrd/(Old English) [key·simplify] Other Forms FormsReġnheard, Reġnard Meaning & History Derived from the Old English elements reġn "wondrous, might; very" (from Old Germanic raginą "council, advice, decision") and heard "hard, firm, brave, hardy". Cognate to Reynard.