The boy's name Raymond \ra(y)-mo-nd\ is pronounced RAY-mund. It is of Old German origin, and its meaning is "protecting hands". Old Teutonic name used in the Middle Ages and in the 19th century. Saint Raymond (13th century) was a Spanish saint. See also Rainer and Redmond. Author Raymond Chandler; actors Raymond Massey, Raymond Burr.

ORIGIN
Old German

MEANING
Protecting hands

Introduced to England by the Normans during the 11th century. Parents lost interest in the name until the 19th century. Hit its stride during the early 20th century with a little help from Canadian actor, Raymond Massey, whose film career started in 1927. Actor Raymond Burr, widely known as television attorney Perry Mason, kept the name in front of parents starting in the 1950's. Actor Jack Nicholson used the name for his son.

VARIATIONS
Ramona

ALTERNATIVES
Reimund Ramond Raimond Reymond Raymunde Raimund Raymund Raemond

NICKNAMES
Ray

FAMOUS Raymonds
Raymond Carver (writer/poet) Raymond Floyd (PGA golfer)

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