Pronunciation: [ɹˈe͡ɪɡən] (IPA) 
The correct spelling of the name "Reagan" is pronounced as /ˈreɪɡən/. It consists of six letters and follows the "i before e, except after c" rule. The first letter is "r" which is followed by "e", "a", "g", "a", and "n". This name is of Irish origin and means "little king". It gained popularity as a first name after being used by the 40th president of the United States, Ronald Reagan.
Reagan is a proper noun typically referring to Ronald Wilson Reagan, the 40th President of the United States who served from 1981 to 1989. However, it may also be used to describe others with the same name.
Ronald Reagan was born on February 6, 1911, in Tampico, Illinois. He began his political career as an actor, working in Hollywood before becoming the Governor of California from 1967 to 1975. Reagan was known for his conservative beliefs and his economic policies, which aimed to reduce government intervention and promote free markets.
During his presidency, Reagan pursued a staunchly anti-communist agenda and took a strong stance against the Soviet Union. He implemented a series of tax cuts, reduced regulations, and advocated for limited government involvement in the economy, commonly referred to as Reaganomics.
Reagan is remembered for his charismatic public speaking style, often referred to as the "Great Communicator," which resonated with many Americans. He is also often associated with the revival of conservatism in the United States during the 1980s.
Outside of politics, the term "Reagan" may also refer to individuals with the surname or others who share the given name.
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The word "Reagan" originates from the Irish surname "Ó Ríagáin" or "Ó Riagáin", which means "descendant of Riagán". Riagán is derived from the Old Irish word "riag" meaning "impulse" or "care". The name Reagan was Anglicized from the original Irish spelling and gained popularity as a given name after it was chosen as the surname of the 40th President of the United States, Ronald Reagan.
