The first name Rhéal

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About the first name Rhéal

Meaning

The name Rhéal is related to Réal. It shares the same historical root, even when the precise meaning varies across sources.

Historical origin

Rhéal belongs to the same name family as Réal. The name Réal developed mainly as a given name in the French-speaking world, especially in Quebec in the 20th century.

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In archival records, Rhéal may coexist with Réal or other spellings from the same name family, so variants are worth considering in genealogical research.

Pronunciation:ré-alʁe.al

Frequency of the first name Rhéal by baptism year

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Annual evolution of the first name RhéalLine chart showing the frequency of the first name Rhéal in baptisms by year.211001845186618871908192919501845–1849 2 baptisms1935–1939 2 baptisms1950–1954 2 baptisms

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