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Reed

/REED/


“Red, from red hair”

From the English surname Reed, which comes from Old English 'read', meaning 'red', originally a nickname for someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion. Unrelated, 'reed' is also an English word for a tall, grass-like plant that grows in marshes.

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How it ages.

Plain and sturdy, with a surname feel that still feels timeless.

The cultural moment.

Ranked #417 in the United States in 2025.