Red
[rɛd]Meaning
from the English word for the colour, from Old English read
Background Story
Red comes from the English word for the colour, ultimately derived from Old English read. Behind the Name records it as a nickname typically given to a person with red hair or a ruddy complexion.
Temperament
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