Scottish/Nordic · Boy name
Ronald
“from Old Norse elements meaning counsel and ruler”
About the name Ronald
Ronald is a Scottish name that comes from the Old Norse name Rögnvaldr. That name is made of elements usually glossed as counsel or advice and ruler. It was brought to Scotland by Norse settlers and became established there in the Middle Ages, later spreading to England and other English-speaking countries. A well-known bearer is Ronald Reagan, the American actor who became president of the United States.
- Meaning
- from Old Norse elements meaning counsel and ruler
- Origin
- Scottish/Nordic
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- RON-ald(2 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Ronald
- Ronald James
- Ronald Michael
- Ronald Thomas
- Ronald Lee
- Ronald Scott
Questions about Ronald
- What does Ronald mean?
- Ronald is a Scottish name meaning "from Old Norse elements meaning counsel and ruler".
- How do you pronounce Ronald?
- Ronald is pronounced RON-ald, with emphasis on the first syllable.
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