Fictional CharacterDutchFictional — Reynard the Fox (medieval literature)
Reynard the Fox
Protagonist of medieval fables, archetypal clever trickster
Biography
The clever protagonist of the medieval Dutch fable 'Reynard the Fox,' known for his cunning schemes and ability to outwit other animals through wit and deception rather than strength.
Quick Facts
Category
Fictional Character
Nationality
Dutch
Appears In
Reynard the Fox (medieval literature)
Thinking about the name
Reynard
Germanic origin
“Derived from Germanic 'regin' (counsel) and 'hard' (brave or strong), Reynard means 'brave advisor' or 'strong counselor.' The name gained literary fame through the medieval animal fables of Reynard the Fox, a clever trickster figure. It has a crafty, intelligent quality that parents attracted to literary history find appealing.”