Reagan's father nicknamed his son "Dutch", due to his "fat little Dutchman"-like appearance and "Dutchboy" haircut; the nickname stuck with him throughout his youth.
Sebagai anak laki-laki, ayah Reagan menjuluki anaknya Dutch ("Belanda"), karenanya fat little Dutchman ("Belanda kecil yang gemuk") seperti penampilan, dan "Dutchboy" dalam potongan rambut; julukan terjebak dengan dia sepanjang masa mudanya.