Reid
Reid comes from a Scots surname that is a variant of Reed, derived from Old English read meaning "red" or referring to tall wetland grasses.
Meaning and origin
Reid is used as a given name from the Scottish surname Reid, which is a variant spelling of Reed.
How to pronounce Reid
| English (US) | REED |
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