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This reminds me of Michelle Obama because that was her code name while Barack's was Renegade.
I like it, equally for either gender, but maybe more for a book character than a real person. Seems kind of difficult to live with.

To me, it sounds like a boy's name - a boy with frilly cuffs and and a Puritanical upbringing

Since this is one word I can never spell correctly, I’m going to have to give this name the thumbs down.

Be prepared for this to get deleted. There are some names I have submitted that were deleted because I guess they were too rare.

Well, I submitted it after trying to submit other more "real" names that didn't show up in the search tool bar, but it told me someone has already submitted them. People with this name are few, but still I liked Renaissance enough to add it. :D I love the sound and I think it was an interesting era that had a lot in common with the time we're living in today. I see it as a more fancy alternative to Renee (which is dated in the US) and Renata (even more dated in my homeland). My favorite combos would be Renaissance Victoria or Renaissance Mary. I also like Idony and Morwen! Not sure if I'd be brave enough to use it as a FN, but as a MN it's totally fine IMO and I'd love to see it used IRL.

I rarely say or think this (generally I try to stay away from thinking names are pretentious!)... but it sounds pretentious to me. It does have a very cool sound though, and if there was a personal meaning for the parents I’d say “how lovely”. :)

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I personally prefer Renata. To me, it is beautiful and unusual. But I live in the PNW USA... lots of Renee, less Renata.

This message was edited 2/13/2019, 1:28 PM

I like the sound of it and it has a nice uplifting meaning. I get the appeal, but wouldn't consider it as a real name. I like it the same way I like Revolution, Troubadour or Carillon. Lovely sounds and vibes to me, but strictly in the realm of GP. For the record, this is the sound I love: https://forvo.com/word/renaissance/#fr. I've heard different pronunciations, but I like it most with this sound.

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If I'd met a girl named Renaissance, I'd think the parents were trying too hard. On the other hand, it's way better than many names like Nevaeh (or worse Neveah), Emersyn or Mckinley. I'd rather be called Renaissance any day.

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Combo suggestions:

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Renaissance Valentine
Renaissance Juliette
Renaissance Philomel
Renaissance Amélie
Renaissance Magali
Renaissance Nathalie
Estelle Renaissance
Valerie Renaissance
Ophelia Renaissance
Philomena Renaissance
Séraphine Renaissance

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I wouldn't pair with anything too short, bc then the combo feels off balance to me.

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PS. You've misspelled Renaissance 7 times in your post ;)

If you don't mind the prejudice people tend to have against unusual word names, I think it works well. It reminds me of Genesis, except the connotations are primarily historical rather than religious.

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Renaissance Chione
Renaissance Olwen
Renaissance Yolande
Renaissance Fernande
Renaissance Atarah
Renaissance Julia
Renaissance Agnola
Renaissance Victoria
Renaissance Delara
Renaissance Nima
Renaissance Leonie
Renaissance Delia
Renaissance Dalia
Renaissance Marigold
Renaissance Olivia
Renaissance Thalia
Renaissance Varshini
Renaissance Vered
Renaissance Padma
Renaissance June
Renaissance Vera

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Renaissance Morwen is my favorite from the ones you listed.

This message was edited 2/13/2019, 7:11 AM

Even when it comes to the word I’m not sure I’ve ever heard two people pronounce it the same way. REN-uh-sonse? reh-NAY-sonse? French nasal n in the last syllable? Fully pronounced English n?

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Getting past that, though, it’s a bit much for a name.

I acually just listened to the progressive folk/rock group Renaissance and thought of what a beautiful word it is!
I wouldn't use Renaissance for real, but I love it as a GP. Perhaps you could call her Rennie or Renée.

This message was edited 2/13/2019, 4:11 AM