Rey
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Rey means "king" in Spanish and Occitan, derived from the Latin rex. It is used as a surname throughout the world. It is also used as a given name for both males and females, sometimes as an alternative to Raymond.
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[edit] People with the given name Rey
- Domingo Rey d'Harcourt, Spanish military officer
- Rey Bucanero, the ring name of wrestler Arturo García Ortiz
- Rey Galang, Filipino martial artist
- Rey Maualuga, American college football player
- Rey Mysterio Jr., the ring name of wrestler Oscar Gutierrez
- Rey Misterio, the ring name of wrestler Miguel Ángel López Díaz
- Rey Pagtakhan, Canadian parliamentarian
- Rey Quiñones, Puerto Rican baseball player
- Rey Ruiz, Cuban singer
- Rey Sánchez, Puerto Rican baseball player
- Rey Valera, Filipino musician
- Rey Volpato, Italian footballer
- Rey Washam, American drummer
[edit] People with the surname Rey
- Alejandro Rey, Argentine actor
- Alvino Rey, American musician
- André Rey, French professional football goalkeeper
- André Rey, Swiss psychologist
- Fernando Rey, the stage name of Spanish-born actor Fernando Casado D'Arambillet
- Hans Rey, German cyclist
- H.A. Rey and Margret Rey, authors of the Curious George series of children's books
- Micheline Calmy-Rey, Swiss politician
- Jean Rey (politician), Belgian Liberal politician, former president of the European Commission
- Jean Rey (physician),French physician and chemist
- José Manuel Rey, Venezuelan football player
- Julio Rey, Spanish marathon runner
- Luis Rey, Spanish-Mexican artist and Led Zeppelin expert
- Paola Rey, Colombian actress
- Robert Rey, plastic surgeon and subject of Dr. 90210 reality television show
- Tony Rey (musician), American guitarist
- Willy Rey, Playboy Playmate of the Month, February 1971
[edit] Fictional characters named Rey
- Samandahl Rey comic book character
- Rey Yan (Chronicles of the Cursed sword) anime character
- Rey Za Burrel Gundam anime character
- Rey Curtis, Law & Order detective, played by Benjamin Bratt
[edit] Places
- "Rey", an alternative spelling of Ray, Iran
- Rey County, Iran
[edit] Other uses
- The Rey Commission of the European Union
- Ulmus 'Golden Rey', a variant of Chinese Elm tree
- Cristo Rey, "Christ the King"
- Rey Miguel brand of premium cigars
- Rey-Swimline made by actress Jessica Rey
- Rey-Osterrieth Complex Figure, a psychological test created by André Rey
