Ronald

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Ronald is derived from the Old Norse words "rögnvaldr," which means "ruler's advisor."
Pronunciation
RAHN-uld
RAHN-əld(English)
Popularity
Ronald is not currently a highly popular name, but it has been a popular name throughout history.

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Ronald Name meanings & History

The name Ronald is derived from the Old Norse words "rögnvaldr," which means "ruler's advisor.". Scottish form of Ragnvaldr, a name introduced to Britain by Scandinavian settlers and invaders. It became popular outside Scotland during the 20th century. A famous bearer was the American actor and president Ronald Reagan (1911-2004). It is also associated with Ronald McDonald, the clown mascot for the McDonald's chain of restaurants, first appearing in 1963. Ronald is a popular name for boys all around the world.

Zodiac Sign of Ronald: Reason Aries

Synonyms of Ronald:

R: Reason,Rational,Resourceful,Restless

O: Ostentatious,Obsolete,Obstinate,Obsessive,Organized

N: Neat,Nutrition,Nitpicking,Nagging,Nervous,Neurosis,Nice

A: Angry,Action,Aggressive,Argumentative,Ambitious,Assertive

L: Legal,Luscious,Lazy,Lover,Liaison,Languid,Lovely

D: Doting,Determined,Daddy,Dutiful,Demanding,Domestic

Ronald is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous Ronalds include Ronald Reagan (former U.S. president), Ronaldinho (Brazilian soccer star), Ronald Colman (British actor), and Ronald Isley (R&B singer).

2.) RONALD (Male)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: Introduced to Scotland by Scandinavian settlers in the form of Rognvaldr (ruler of decision, judgment power), a compound name composed of the Old Norse elements regin, rogn (advice, judgment, decision) and valdr (ruler, power). Ronald and its variant Ranald continue to be very popular names in Scotland. Var: Ranald. Short: Ran, Ron. Pet: Ronny. (RANALD)


3.) Ronald (Male)

Usage: Norse

Meanings: Open-minded

Other Forms: Ronold, Ronuld


4.) RONALD (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: Introduced to Scotland by Scandinavian settlers in the form of Rognvaldr (ruler of decision, judgment power), a compound name composed of the Old Norse elements regin, rogn (advice, judgment, decision) and valdr (ruler, power). Used primarily in Scotland and northern England during the Middle Ages, Ronald is now common throughout the English-speaking world. Short: Ron. Pet: Ronnie. (RON-ULD)


5.) RONALD (Male)

Usage: American

Meanings: Scottish name derived from the Scandinavian Rognvaldr (ruler of judgment), a compound name composed of the Old Norse elements regin, rogn (advice, judgment, decision) and valdr (ruler, power). Short: Ron. Pet: Ronnie, Ronny. (RON-ALD)


6.) Ronald (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: (Scottish) a form of Reginald. (English) a form of Reynold.

Other Forms: Ranald, Ronal, Ronnald, Ronnold, Rynald


7.) Ronald (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) helpful

Other Forms: Ron, Ronal, Ronel, Ronney, Ronni, Ronnie, Ronuld


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