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Spelling of Rene vs. Renee

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Are these pronounced any different from each other? I personally prefer the latter spelling of the two.

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Re: Spelling of Rene vs. Renee

  • SunshineKiraSunshineKira member
    I think they're pronounced the same way. My middle name is Renee and I like it spelled that way. Also think it's more feminine looking than Rene.
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  • jacksonville2jacksonville2
    They are pronounced the same, but in French the extra "e" at the end is for the feminine version (like fiance and fiancee)
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  • punkfictionpunkfiction
    what about raneigh? LOL
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  • LoriFalceLoriFalce member

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    I knew a Rene from Switzerland (I am pretty sure) and he was a guy (Duh, I can't believe I typed that).  I knew a Renee, and I couldn't stand her.  I think that Renee is more feminine, but I do like it.  What middle name would you put with it?

    Renee is the feminine form. Rene is the male spelling, usually.

    FWIW, though, sometimes Rene is used for a girl and pronounced Ree-Nee, like weenie or meanie. Example, former Penn State girls basketball coach Rene Portland.

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  • adam+katieadam+katie member
    Ditto PP with the Rene, weenie, meanie.  I like Renee better.
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  • sunnyday016sunnyday016 member
    Rene is the male spelling.
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  • bugglesbuggles

    imagehijoi:
    I knew a Rene from Switzerland (I am pretty sure) and he was a guy (Duh, I can't believe I typed that).  I knew a Renee, and I couldn't stand her.  I think that Renee is more feminine, but I do like it.  What middle name would you put with it?

    Actually, I'm considering using it for the MN. 

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  • snow*bunnysnow*bunny
    I haven't ever posted on this board, but I had to chime in on this one!  My name is Rene, spelled with one 'e' at the end.  I asked my parents why on earth they spelled it like that, and they just said they preferred it that way, and they liked the uniqueness of it.  I don't mind it, but I actually would prefer it to be spelled 'Renae' due to mine being often mispronounced.  I also just like how it looks with the 'a'.  Most people get that my name is Rene, but I also get 'Ree-nee' or 'Reen'.  It's one of a kind, I guess ;-)
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  • ach427ach427 member
    I think Renee- Female, Rene- Male
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  • 21&prego21&prego
    Renae :)
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  • Lovin*My*BumpLovin*My*Bump
    My MN is also Renee and I have a little squiggly over my 2nd e. I LOVE it!?
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  • LMS05LMS05 member
    Renee is a beautiful name and isn't common. I like it!
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  • blondie42107blondie42107 member
    I like Renee.

     
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  • Mary0913Mary0913
    I think it's pronounced the same way.  My sister spells hers Reine' - I think it's a cool alternative (IMO).
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  • newportbride715newportbride715 member
    Rene=male, Renee= female
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  • cedenscedens member

    when i read Rene~ i read it as Reenie

    I def think Renee is better! my best friend's name is Renee with 2 E's and a squiggly over the one E.

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  • thenewmrsrussellthenewmrsrussell
    I wouldnt pronounce them any differently but I would imagine Rene for a boy and Renee for a girl.
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