Reino is a Finnish masculine given name, derived as a vernacular form of the Germanic name Reynold. It entered Finnish usage through Middle Low German influence, with variants of the name recorded in Finland during the Middle Ages.Etymology and Historical ContextThe ultimate origin of Reino lies in the Germanic name Raginald, composed of the elements regin "advice, counsel, decision" and walt "power, authority". The Normans brought forms such as Reinald or Reinold to Britain, where they reinforced existing Old English and Norse cognates. In Finland, the name was adapted from Middle Low German Reynold, with which it shares a common root.Popularity and UsageReino saw peak popularity in Finland during the 1910s and 1920s. As of recent statistics, it ranks as the 118th most common male given name in the country. The name remains in use but has become less frequent since its early 20th-century heyday.Related Names and VariantsCognates of Reino in other European languages include Renaud (French), Rinaldo (Italian), Reinoud (Dutch), Ronald (Scottish), and Reginald (English). Finnish surnames such as Reinikainen are also related.Key FactsMeaning: "advice, counsel, decision; power, authority" (from Germanic elements)Origin: Finnish vernacular form of Germanic ReynoldType: First nameUsage Regions: FinlandPeak Popularity: 1910s–1920s