Read
Read refers to the English surname, itself rooted in the Old English word meaning "red", applied as a personal description for those with red hair.
Meaning and origin
Read serves as a given name sourced from the English surname, which is a variant spelling of Reed.
How to pronounce Read
| English (US) | REED |
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