Gender Masculine
Pronounced Pron. /ˈɹɑn.əld/(American English) /ˈɹɒn.əld/(British English) /ˈroː.nɑlt/(Dutch) [key·simplify]
Meaning & History
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.
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Other Languages & CulturesRenaud, Rinaldo(Carolingian Cycle) Reino(Finnish) Renaud(French) Raginald, Reinald, Reinhold(Germanic) Raghnall(Irish) Rinaldo(Italian) Ragnall(Medieval Irish) Ragnvald(Norwegian) Raginawaldaz(Old Germanic) Ragnvaldr(Old Norse) Reginaldo, Reinaldo, Reynaldo, Ronaldo(Portuguese) Reinaldo, Reynaldo(Spanish) Ragnvald(Swedish) Rheinallt(Welsh)
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