Reeve at a glance
- Meaning
- Flowing water
- Origin
- English
- Religion
- Secular
- Gender
- unisex
- Pronunciation
- REE-ve
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- uncommon
- Variants & Spellings
- River, Rivera, Riverie, Rive, Reeveri, Reeverya
Lucky details for Reeve
- Number
- 5
- Color
- Turquoise
- Stone
- Emerald
- Flower
- Lavender
- Day
- Wednesday
- Planet
- Mercury
- Zodiac
- Gemini
- Metal
- Mercury alloy
Reeve is a English name meaning “flowing water”. It is a spelling variant of River and carries exactly the same meaning, with a softer, more modern look on paper. Parents choose Reeve for its 2-syllable rhythm and its association with quick-witted, adaptable, loves variety. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Reeve reduce to 5, a number linked with Mercury and with people who are charming, articulate, a natural at making friends anywhere.
Numerology
Chaldean value 5 — Quick-witted, adaptable, loves variety.
Personality
Quick-witted, adaptable, loves variety
Positive Traits
Charming, articulate, a natural at making friends anywhere
Negative Traits
Gets restless with routine and may struggle to sit still
Career Suggestions
Marketing, sales, journalism, software, entrepreneurship
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FAQs about the name Reeve
What does the name Reeve mean?
Reeve means “flowing water” and comes from a English root.
Is Reeve a boy or girl name?
Reeve is most often used as a unisex name today.
How do you pronounce Reeve?
Reeve is pronounced REE-ve (2 syllables).
What is the lucky number for Reeve?
The lucky number for Reeve is 5, ruled by Mercury.
What are good nicknames for Reeve?
Popular short forms include Reei, Reev, Reey, Rey.
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