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Reynolds is a surname in the English language. Among the earliest recorded use of the surname is from the early 14th century.


English Reynolds

Reynolds is a patronymic surname meaning "son of Reynold", where the given name of the father, "
Reynold Reynold is an English masculine given name come from an Old High German personal name made up of the element "ragin" (''advice, decision'') and "wald" (''power, authority, brightness''). It is a cognate of ''Rögnvaldr'', which is also a source of ...
", or " Reginald", was a Germanic name composed of *raginą + *waldą, meaning "Powerful Ruler" (possibly an alteration of the Old French name Reinold). The addition of "s" to the father's first name makes Reynolds a simple genitive case patronymic. Possessors of these names arrived in England with the
Norman Conquest The Norman Conquest (or the Conquest) was the 11th-century invasion and occupation of England by an army made up of thousands of Norman, Breton, Flemish, and French troops, all led by the Duke of Normandy, later styled William the Con ...
of 1066, and early
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indicate a Norman origin, with the name appearing in England from about 1066. Early records of the name mention Willemus filius Raunaldi who was listed in the
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of 1086, in which "Rainald-us" is a common Christian name. The alternative Saxon origin is less commonly cited (in this etymology, the name is constructed from the Saxon words ''Rhein'', pure, and ''hold'', love). The name Reynolds appeared in many references, but spellings included Reynell, Reynalds, Renals, Rennels and many more. Scribes recorded and spelled the name as it sounded. Hence, a person would appear to be born with one spelling, married with another, and buried with still another. Reynolds emerged as a notable family name in the county of
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where Sir Richard Reynell (died pre-1213) was seated at Pitney in Somerset and was given custody of the Castles at Exeter and Launceston by King Richard I when he went to the Holy Land in 1191. In 1198 Godfrey, Robert and Torketil Renoldus were registered in
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. Meanwhile, many of the junior branches had joined the
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's Irish invasion, where they became the Earls of Cavan, of Lisburne, of Mountmorris. In England the main line was forfeited but Sir Richard's son recovered the lands. This distinguished west country family also branched to other locations in England, mostly under the name Reynolds; for example,
Walter Reynolds Walter Reynolds (died 1327) was Bishop of Worcester and then Archbishop of Canterbury (1313–1327) as well as Lord High Treasurer and Lord Chancellor. Early career Reynolds was the son of a baker from Windsor, Berkshire, and became a clerk, ...
(died 1327) was the son of a Windsor baker, who became the favourite of
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and Archbishop of Canterbury (1313–1327). During the 12th century many of these Norman families moved north to Scotland in the train of the
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, later to become King David of Scotland. In Ireland, settlers became known as the "Adventurers for land." They "undertook" to keep the Protestant faith, and were granted lands previously held by the Irish. This family migrated to Ireland during two periods, first with the Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland, and later, in the 17th century giving rise to the Reynells of Reynell castle. In some cases it is difficult to distinguish early migrants from native Irish Reynolds who derive their name from McRannell, formerly spelled "Mac Ragnaill". Among colonisers of North America bearing the family name Reynolds were Henry, Samuel, Thomas Reynold who joined the colonisation of the
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in 1688; Christopher Reynolds settled in Virginia in 1622; Nathaniel Reynold settled in Salem in 1630; Robert Reynolds settled in Salem in 1630 with Mary and his four children; Cornelius, Edward, George, Hannah, James, Mary, Nicholas, Richard Reynolds also settled in Virginia. During the American War of Independence some declared their loyalty to the Crown and moved into Canada as
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. More recently, notable bearers of the Reynolds surname include:
Sir Joshua Reynolds Sir Joshua Reynolds (16 July 1723 – 23 February 1792) was an English painter, specialising in portraits. John Russell said he was one of the major European painters of the 18th century. He promoted the "Grand Style" in painting which depen ...
(1723–1792), painter; John Reynolds (US politician) (1788–1865), American politician, Governor of Illinois;
James Clark McReynolds James Clark McReynolds (February 3, 1862 – August 24, 1946) was an American lawyer and judge from Tennessee who served as United States Attorney General under President Woodrow Wilson and as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the Unite ...
(1862–1946), US Attorney General (1913–14) and Associate Justice of the US Supreme Court (1914–41);
Albert Reynolds Albert Martin Reynolds (3 November 1932 – 21 August 2014) was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician who served as Taoiseach from 1992 to 1994, Leader of Fianna Fáil from 1992 to 1994, Minister for Finance from 1988 to 1991, Minister for Indust ...
(1932-2014), Irish politician, Prime Minister of the Republic of Ireland (1992–95); Debbie Reynolds (1932–2016), American actress, dancer and singer; Christopher Reynolds, Australian Archbishop of Adelaide (1873–1893); as well as Burt Reynolds (1936–2018), American actor. Rebecca Reynolds moved to New York then to Atlanta from Sydney Australia. The most ancient grant of a Coat of Arms found was a silver shield with a portcullis and three blue bars; A fox was the
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crest (French: ''renard'' = fox).


Mottos

The ancient family Motto for this distinguished name was: ''Jus meum tuebor'' ("I will defend my right") Or, "''Favente Deo'' ("With God favouring").


Irish Reynolds

In Ireland, the ''Reynolds'' surname originates from Muintir Eolais, the primary Conmaicne sept of south
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. Throughout Ireland's rich history, the Reynolds family name was a prominent one, and even today County Leitrim is the principal stronghold of the name, nearly half the people in Ireland so called hailing from that area. In the
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, the surname is rendered ''
Mac Raghnaill ''Mac Raghnaill'' is a masculine surname in the Irish language. The name translates into English as "son of ''Raghnall''". The surname originated as a patronym, however it no longer refers to the actual name of the bearer's father. The name '' R ...
'', and the name is ultimately derived from the Old Norse '' Rognvald'' a Latin borrowing of the two words regal and valor. It was also a surname of Irish Huguenots who came to Ireland from France to evade religious persecution in the 1600s; The original French surnames being either Renaud or Renault; Or a combination of both, respectively. Like many Irish families, the Reynolds began emigrating from Ireland in two fronts: early in America's history, as they settled in the northeast prior to the American Revolution; and later, in the 19th century, during the Great Irish Hunger, when millions of Irish Catholics came to North America. The first wave of Irish immigrants were mostly Anglo-Irish
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converts from the north of Ireland, which differentiates them distinctly from the second wave of refugees from the Great Famine of Ireland, who were evidently
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and from Mainland Ireland. There is also a branch of the family which traces its origin to Phillipe D'Reynald, a templar knight who was required to return from the Holy Land and take up the legacy of his deceased brother William. However, this branch is more difficult to locate but is believed to have moved through Normandy and Somerset and on to Ireland. Some of the better-known Irish Reynolds include: *
Alan Reynolds (footballer) Alan Reynolds (born 12 June 1974) is a former Irish footballer and coach. He is currently the assistant manager of both Derry City in the League of Ireland Premier Division & the Republic of Ireland U21. He is currently working as a Football ...
(born 1974), retired Irish footballer and assistant with Derry City F.C *
Albert Reynolds Albert Martin Reynolds (3 November 1932 – 21 August 2014) was an Irish Fianna Fáil politician who served as Taoiseach from 1992 to 1994, Leader of Fianna Fáil from 1992 to 1994, Minister for Finance from 1988 to 1991, Minister for Indust ...
(1932–2014), eighth
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of Ireland and fifth leader of
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* Charles Reynolds (cleric), (born 1496/1497), Irish cleric, Archdeacon, Chaplin, and "traitor" who opposed
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. * Gerry Reynolds (Irish politician) (born 1961) * James Henry Reynolds (1844–1932), famous soldier and recipient of the
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* Mark Reynolds (basketball) (born 1984), Irish basketball player *
Osborne Reynolds Osborne Reynolds (23 August 1842 – 21 February 1912) was an Irish-born innovator in the understanding of fluid dynamics. Separately, his studies of heat transfer between solids and fluids brought improvements in boiler and condenser design. ...
(1842–1912), Irish physicist and engineer * Patrick Reynolds (Cumann na nGaedhael) (1887–1932), father of Patrick J. Reynolds and an Irish Cumann na nGaedhael politician * Patrick J. Reynolds (politician) (1920–2003), Irish politician who served three terms in Dáil Éireann and five in
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, where he was
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(speaker) for four years.


Welsh Reynolds

* Nicola Reynolds (born 1972), Welsh actress


Portuguese Reynolds

Originally from
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, England, the first Reynolds that related to Portugal, Thomas Johnson William Reynolds, born in 1786, was a naval officer but withdrawn, settled later in Chatham, also in Kent, as an importer of fruit, wine corks and virgin cork from Spain and
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, until, because of a liver disease, on the advice of a doctor, that Reynolds began a sea voyage that brought him to
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, where he saw a good opportunity to expand his business. With him came his sons, Thomas, William and Robert Hunter Reynolds, born respectively in 1811 and 1820. His daughter had already been born in Port Elizabeth in 1828. Portugal proved to be a wealth of opportunities for these Reynolds. His son Robert, was the person that brought him to the Alentejo region, where he began his purchase of cork bark still on the tree, paying in advance, sometimes several years, with risk but with superb profits. Thus came the Alentejo and setting properties in
Estremoz Estremoz () is a municipality in Portugal. The population in 2011 was 14,318, in an area of 513.80 km². The city Estremoz itself had a population of 7,682 in 2001. It is located in the Alentejo region. History The region around Estremoz ...
, accompanied by a nephew, son of Thomas, born in 1842, named William Reynolds.Los Reynolds Pérez-Montalvo
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People

People whose family name is or was Reynolds or one of its variants include: *
Adam Reynolds Adam Reynolds (born 10 July 1990), is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who captains and plays as a for the Brisbane Broncos in the NRL. Reynolds played at representative level for the NRL All Stars, City New South Wales, ...
(born 1990), Australian rugby league footballer *
Alastair Reynolds Alastair Preston Reynolds (born 13 March 1966) is a Welsh science fiction author. He specialises in hard science fiction and space opera. He spent his early years in Cornwall, moved back to Wales before going to Newcastle University, where he s ...
(born 1966), Welsh science fiction author * Alexander Reynolds (1816–1876), American Army officer & Confederate general *
Allie Reynolds Allie Pierce Reynolds (February 10, 1917 – December 26, 1994) was an American Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher. Reynolds pitched 13 years for the Cleveland Indians (1942–1946) and New York Yankees (1947–1954). Reynolds was nicknam ...
(1917–1994), American Major League Baseball pitcher * Alvina Reynolds, Saint Lucian politician * Andrew Reynolds (disambiguation) * Anne Reynolds (d. 1634), English courtier * Barbara Reynolds (1914-2015), English scholar of Italian studies, lexicographer and translator * Bill Rennells (born 1931), British broadcaster and journalist * Bob Reynolds (disambiguation) * Brayley Reynolds (born 1935), Welsh footballer *
Brian Reynolds (disambiguation) Brian Reynolds may refer to: * Brian Reynolds (cricketer) (1932–2015), English professional cricketer * Brian Reynolds (game designer) (born 1967), American strategy game designer * Brian Reynolds (RAF officer) (1902–1965), British air marsh ...
* Bryan Reynolds (born 1965), American performance theorist * Bryan Reynolds (born 1995), American professional baseball outfielder * Bryan Reynolds (born 2001), American professional soccer player * Burt Reynolds (1936–2018), American actor *
Butch Reynolds Harry Lee Reynolds Jr. (born June 8, 1964), commonly known as Butch Reynolds, is an American former track and field athlete who competed in the 400 meter dash. He held the world record for the event for 11 years with his personal best time of 4 ...
(born 1964), American track star * Carl Reynolds (1903–1978), American Major League Baseball outfielder * Charles Reynolds (disambiguation) * Christopher Reynolds (disambiguation) *
Corey Reynolds Corey Reynolds (born July 3, 1974) is an American actor known for originating the role of Seaweed in the Broadway adaptation of ''Hairspray'', and for the TNT crime show ''The Closer''. Early life and career Reynolds was born in Richmond, Virgin ...
(born 1974), American actor * Craig Reynolds (disambiguation) * Dallas Reynolds (born 1984), American football player * Dan Reynolds (born 1987), American musician, frontman of the pop rock band Imagine Dragons * Daphne Reynolds (1918–2002), English painter and printmaker * Darius Reynolds (born 1989), American football player * David Reynolds (disambiguation) *
Dean Reynolds Dean Reynolds (born 11 January 1963 in Grimsby) is an English former professional snooker player whose career spanned twenty years from 1981 to 2001. Career Before turning professional, Reynolds won the first-ever Junior Pot Black in 1981, b ...
(born 1963), English professional snooker player * Debbie Reynolds (1932–2016), American actress *
Debby Reynolds Deborah Reynolds CB served as the Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) of the United Kingdom from March 2004 until she retired in November 2007. She is usually referred to as Debby Reynolds, or less often as Deborah Reynolds. Chief Veterinary Office ...
(born 1952), former UK Chief Veterinary Officer * Deborah Reynolds (born 1953), U.S. politician *
Dick Reynolds Richard Sylvannus Reynolds (20 June 1915 – 2 September 2002) was an Australian rules footballer who played for the Essendon Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL). Reynolds is one of four footballers to have won three Brownlow ...
, American politician * DJ eL Reynolds (born Lee Martin Reynolds), English DJ/radio personality, also of Filipino descent *
Don Reynolds (actor) Don Reynolds (May 29, 1937 – January 9, 2019) was an American child actor and later an animal trainer. Born on May 29, 1937, in Odell, Texas, he began his film career with a small part in '' The Yellow Rose of Texas'' in 1944. He is most kno ...
(1937–2019), American actor *
Donn Reynolds Stanley Beresford "Donn" Reynolds (June 26, 1921 – August 16, 1997) was a Canadian country music singer and yodeler most widely known for his Bavarian style of yodeling. Often referred to as Canada's "king of the yodelers",Douglas Reynolds Douglas Reynolds VC (20 September 1882 – 23 February 1916) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth force ...
(1882–1916), English recipient of the Victoria Cross * Ed Reynolds (safety) (born 1991), American football player * Elise Reynolds (born 1969), Dutch cricketer *
Frank Reynolds Frank James Reynolds (November 29, 1923 – July 20, 1983) was an American television journalist for CBS and ABC News. Reynolds was a New York–based anchor of the ''ABC Evening News'' from 1968 to 1970 and later was the Washington, D. ...
(1923–1983), journalist for the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) *
Gene Reynolds Eugene Reynolds Blumenthal (April 4, 1923 – February 3, 2020) was an American screenwriter, director, producer, and actor. He was one of the developers and producers of the TV series ''M*A*S*H''. Early life Reynolds was born on April 4, 1923, ...
(1923–2020), American actor, television writer, director, and producer *
Gene Reynolds Eugene Reynolds Blumenthal (April 4, 1923 – February 3, 2020) was an American screenwriter, director, producer, and actor. He was one of the developers and producers of the TV series ''M*A*S*H''. Early life Reynolds was born on April 4, 1923, ...
(born 1950), Louisiana politician * George Reynolds (disambiguation) * Gerald Reynolds (disambiguation) * Gerry Reynolds (disambiguation) * Gladys H. Reynolds, American statistician *
Harold Reynolds Harold Craig Reynolds (born November 26, 1960) is an American former professional baseball player and current television sports commentator. He played in Major League Baseball as a second baseman from to , most prominently as a member of the Se ...
(born 1960), Major League Baseball second baseman * Henry Reynolds (disambiguation) * Hiram Reynolds (1854–1938), General Superintendent, Church of the Nazarene * Hubert Reynolds (1860–1938), American politician * Hunter Reynolds (1959–2022), American visual artist and AIDS activist * J. Sargeant Reynolds, US politician * James Reynolds (disambiguation) * Jack Reynolds (disambiguation) * Jalen Reynolds (born 1992), American basketball player for
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of the Israeli Basketball Premier League and Euroleague. * Jasper Reynolds, English footballer * Jeremiah N. Reynolds (1799–1858), newspaper editor, lecturer, explorer and author * Jerry Reynolds (disambiguation) *
Joffrey Reynolds Joffrey Roy Reynolds (born November 26, 1979) is a former professional Canadian football running back. He played eight years for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League where he was the franchise's all-time leading rusher with 9,21 ...
(born 1979), gridiron football player * John Reynolds (disambiguation) * John F. Reynolds, Union general in the American Civil War *
Jonathan Reynolds Jonathan Neil Reynolds (born 28 August 1980) is a British politician. He has served as Shadow Secretary of State for Business and Industrial Strategy since 2021. A member of the Labour and Co-operative parties, he has been Member of Parliame ...
, British politician * Jonathan Reynolds (writer), American writer * Joseph Reynolds (disambiguation) *
Josh Reynolds Josh Reynolds may refer to: * Josh Reynolds (American football) (born 1995), American football wide receiver * Josh Reynolds (rugby league) (born 1989), Australian rugby league player * Josh Reynolds (rugby union) (born 1998), Welsh rugby union pla ...
(born 1989), Australian rugby league footballer * Josh Reynolds (American football) (born 1995), American football player * Joshua Reynolds (1723–1792), English painter * Joyce Reynolds (actress) (1924–2019), American film actress *
Joyce K. Reynolds Joyce Kathleen Reynolds (March 8, 1952 – December 28, 2015) was an American computer scientist who played a significant role in developing protocols underlying the Internet. She authored or co-authored many RFCs, most notably those introducin ...
, American computer scientist * Kev Reynolds (1943-2021), English outdoor writer * Kevin Reynolds (disambiguation) * Kevin Reynolds (born 1952), American film director and screenwriter * Kevin Reynolds (born 1990), Canadian figure skater * Lacey Reynolds, American college basketball coach *
Luke Reynolds Luke Reynolds (born April 20, 1979) is an American guitarist and multi-instrumentalist, artist, writer and producer. Career Studio work As a guitarist and multi-instrumentalist, he has worked with Sharon Van Etten, The Staves, Adrian Utley, ...
, English singer/songwriter *
Mack Reynolds Dallas McCord "Mack" Reynolds (November 11, 1917 – January 30, 1983) was an American science fiction writer. His pen names included Dallas Ross, Mark Mallory, Clark Collins, Dallas Rose, Guy McCord, Maxine Reynolds, Bob Belmont, and Todd Har ...
(1917–1983), US pulp science fiction magazine author * Malvina Reynolds (1900–1978), American folk/blues singer-songwriter and political activist *
Maria Hester Park Maria Hester Park (née Reynolds) (29 September 1760 – 7 June 1813) was a British composer, pianist, and singer. She was also a noted piano teacher who taught many students in the nobility, including the Duchess of Devonshire and her daughte ...
(née Reynolds) (1760–1813), English keyboard player, composer and teacher * Mark Reynolds (disambiguation) * Matt Reynolds (infielder) (born 1990), American baseball player *
Mel Reynolds Melvin Reynolds (born January 8, 1952) is an American politician from Illinois. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the United States House of Representatives from 1993 to 1995. He resigned in October 1995 after a jury convicted him o ...
(born 1952), US politician *
Nick Reynolds Nicholas Wells Reynolds (July 27, 1933 – October 1, 2008) was an American folk musician and recording artist. Reynolds was one of the founding members of The Kingston Trio, whose folk and folk-style material captured international attention du ...
(1933–2008), American folk musician, founding member of The Kingston Trio * Norman Reynolds, British Academy Award-winning art director *
Osborne Reynolds Osborne Reynolds (23 August 1842 – 21 February 1912) was an Irish-born innovator in the understanding of fluid dynamics. Separately, his studies of heat transfer between solids and fluids brought improvements in boiler and condenser design. ...
(1842–1912), Irish physicist and engineer * Pam Reynolds, American musician who had a famous near-death experience * Patrick Reynolds (disambiguation) * Paul Reynolds (disambiguation) * Peter Reynolds (disambiguation) * Prue-Anne Reynalds, Australian cyclist * R. J. Reynolds (1850–1918), founder of R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company *
Ray Reynolds George Raymond Reynolds (born 24 August 1936, Bundaberg, Queensland) is a former cricketer who played first-class cricket for Queensland from 1955 to 1964. Life and career Ray Reynolds was educated at Brisbane Church of England Grammar School ...
(born 1936), Australian cricketer * Richard Reynolds (disambiguation) * Robert Reynolds (disambiguation) * Rodney Reynolds (born 1974), American engineer * Roger Reynolds (born 1934), US composer * Roslyn Reynolds, English rugby league footballer of the 1940s and 1950s *
Rose Reynolds Rose Alice Reynolds (born 21 February 1991) is a British actress and singer. She is most known for her roles as Sarah Durkin in '' Wasted'', Betty Carkeek in ''Poldark'' and Alice in '' Once Upon a Time''. Alongside these roles, she has also app ...
, British actress * Roughton "Rou" Reynolds, lead singer/electronics in Enter Shikari; an English post-hardcore band *
Ryan Reynolds Ryan Rodney Reynolds (born October 23, 1976) is a Canadian-American actor. He is one of the highest-grossing film actors of all time, with a worldwide box-office gross of over  billion. He began his career starring in the Canadian teen ...
(born 1976), Canadian actor * Samuel Reynolds (disambiguation) * Scottie Reynolds (born 1987), American basketball player *
Shane Reynolds Richard Shane Reynolds (born March 26, 1968) is a former starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1992 through 2004 for the Houston Astros, Atlanta Braves and Arizona Diamondbacks. Listed at 6' 3", 210 lb., Reynolds batted and th ...
(born 1968), Major League Baseball pitcher * Sherman Reynolds (1878–1958), rancher and mayor of Chico, California from 1919 to 1923 * Sidney Hugh Reynolds (1867–1949), English geologist * Simon Reynolds, British music critic * Stan Reynolds, Canadian businessman * Stan Reynolds, English jazz trumpeter * Tabor B. Reynolds (1821–1901), American physician and politician * Thomas Reynolds (disambiguation) * Tim Reynolds, guitarist *
Tommie Reynolds Tommie D. Reynolds (born August 15, 1941) is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. He was signed by the Kansas City Athletics as an amateur free agent in 1963, and played for them from 1963 to 1965. He also played for the New York Mets (1967 ...
(born 1941), Major League Baseball outfielder * Vernon Reynolds (born 1935), British anthropologist *
Walter Reynolds Walter Reynolds (died 1327) was Bishop of Worcester and then Archbishop of Canterbury (1313–1327) as well as Lord High Treasurer and Lord Chancellor. Early career Reynolds was the son of a baker from Windsor, Berkshire, and became a clerk, ...
(died 1327), Archbishop of Canterbury * Walter H. Reynolds (1901–1987), Mayor of Providence, Rhode Island *
Wellington J. Reynolds Wellington Jarard Reynolds (April 9, 1865 in New Lenox, Illinois – 1949) was a well-known Chicago portrait painter and art instructor at the Art Institute of Chicago. Educated in Chicago, Munich, and Paris, he was awarded medals for his work at ...
(1865–1949), portrait painter and art instructor at the Art Institute of Chicago * William Reynolds (disambiguation) * The Reynolds Girls (Linda Reynolds, born 1970 and Aisling Reynolds, born 1972), English dance-pop duo


Fictional characters

* Caroline Reynolds, a character from the television series '' Prison Break'' * Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Reynolds, a character from the British sitcom ''
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'' *Kate Reynolds, a fictional character from the movie '' The Family Man'' *Kate Reynolds, She has her own weekly news show. It's called "The World in Vision." – a fictional character from the movie '' Omen III: The Final Conflict'' *Kevin Reynolds, a fictional character from Canadian series, ''
Supernoobs ''Supernoobs'' is a Canadian animated comedy television series produced by DHX Media (now known as WildBrain) for Cartoon Network and Teletoon. The series is about four kids who navigate through middle school and fight evil assassins at the same ...
'' *Peter Reynolds, a fictional character from the movie '' Omen III: The Final Conflict'' * Dennis, Deandra and
Frank Reynolds Frank James Reynolds (November 29, 1923 – July 20, 1983) was an American television journalist for CBS and ABC News. Reynolds was a New York–based anchor of the ''ABC Evening News'' from 1968 to 1970 and later was the Washington, D. ...
, fictional characters who own an Irish pub in the TV series '' It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'' *Matt Reynolds, a character from the movie '' L.A. Confidential''. *Mrs. Reynolds, the Darcy's housekeeper in Jane Austen's '' Pride and Prejudice'' * Malcolm Reynolds, the captain of the ship ''Serenity'' in the TV series ''Firefly'' and the movie ''Serenity'' *Eileen Reynolds, Kate Rowan's aunt in the British TV series '' Heartbeat''.


Other

* Reynolds cycling team, Spanish professional cycling team


See also

* Rennell (disambiguation) * Reynald (disambiguation) * McReynolds


Bibliography

PAINHA, José Maria. ''Chá de Azeite – O Trajecto Empresarial da Casa Reynolds no Alentejo e Extremadura (1838–1890)''. Estremoz:Câmara Municipal de Estremoz, 2008. .


References

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