Real
Meaning of Real
When a child is named Real, they step into a tapestry woven from regal Spanish whispers and unvarnished English honesty. Borrowed from the Spanish and Portuguese word for “royal,” itself a distant heir of Latin regalis, Real conjures crowns and sunlit palaces, yet in English it wears a simpler cloak of “genuine” and “authentic.” Pronounced ree-uhl (/ˈriːəl/), this unisex gem drifts effortlessly between playgrounds and family gatherings, offering each bearer a quiet reminder that they are truly themselves—and royally so. Though still a rare jewel on U.S. birth charts—with just seven littles christened Real in 2024 (rank 917)—its delicate persistence hints at a name steadily unfolding, like a secret garden in bloom. Parents who choose Real often smile at the playful irony: “Yes, that really is Real.”
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as ree-uhl (/ˈriːəl/)
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