Reinette

Reinette is a French name. The meaning of Reinette is "little queen". The name is most often given to people of the female gender. This regal name is often used as a first name, surname, middle name, and sometimes even as a nickname. The name was the nickname of Madame La Pompadour, a member of the French court. Rainette apple cultivars are a popular part of Italian cuisine. Some examples include Reinette du Mans, Reinette Newtown, Reinette du Canada, and Reinette de Landsberg. The Golden Reinette is also a cultivar that is known as English Pippin. The English variant of the name is Rennet. Young Reinette was a popular character in the second series of ‘Doctor Who’, a British television series. Jessica Atkins portrayed this character. Sophia Myles portrayed the older Reinette in the same series. A notable South African scientist whose work centers around sustainability is Professor Reinette ‘Oonsie’ Biggs. She was co-director at Stellenbosch University’s Centre for Complex Systems in Transition. She also received the South African Research Chair (SARCHI) award in 2015.

Gender

Girl

Meaning

little queen

Origin

French

Numerology

R is for relish, you seek a challenge.

E is for exotic, no lack of spirit here!

I is for ignite, the fire in you!

N is for noble, your regal bearing.

E is for enchant, for enchant you will.

T is for touching, the way you show you are.

T is for tried, tried and true you.

E is for excite, your spirit is catching!

Lucky

Reinette lucky number is 6.

Number 6 is recognized for its nurturing, supportive, and empathic nature. A true healer, 6 has the ability to problem solve in both the emotional and physical realms, helping others through its straightforward, yet gentle, approach. 6 has a strong sense of responsibility and cares deeply for its friends, family, and lovers.

Reinette in Pop Culture

• Marco Alisdair main character from "Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
• Tio Marco character in Pam Munoz Ryan's "Esperanza Rising"
• "Marcus Welby MD," TV series
• Reinette French for "little queen," also refers to a type of apple and a type of frog