By Steven Reynen in Discerning, Testing, Learning, Growing, As A Man And As A Christian — 13 Jun 2025

What is in a name?

Proverbs 22:1

A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold.

My name is Steven Leonard Anthony Reynen. It was my name at birth.
I like to go by just 'Steven'.
My parents have a sense of humour, and it shows. I will try and hint at some of it in this post. For instance, one could write my name:
Steven LA Reynen

I had a legal name change done many years ago, but later, after I was saved, switched back to Steven. The name was Leonard George Durdle Reynen.

Steven

Derived from the English and Greek name Stephen and associated with the Dutch name Stefan, this name means “crown” and “wreath.” From the first Christian martyr Saint Stephen to the chivalrous King of England, baby can be inspired by those who wore the crown before him.

Leonard

Leonard is a boy's name of German origin that means "lion's strength." It is also an Irish surname derived from O Leannain, which may translate to "descendent" or "lover."

Anthony

Anthony is a boy's name of Latin origin. Derived from the Roman family name Antonius, it means "priceless one." Saint Anthony of Padua is the patron saint of mislaid items and is often prayed to by those seeking something they have lost.

Reynen

Dutch: patronymic from Rein, a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name beginning with ragin ‘counsel, advice’.

Reynen Surname/Last Name: Meaning, Origin & Family History

Reynen ranks #70833 in the US. 93.48% White in US. Dutch: patronymic from Rein, a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name beginning with ragin.

Even though I may never see Rhona and Gordon again, I praise the LORD! for them. And their sense of humour.

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