Meaning, origin, history
Ronald is a name of English origin that has been in use for centuries. It is derived from the Old Germanic elements "Hrōth" meaning "fame" and "nand" meaning "bold". Therefore, the name Ronald literally means "bold fame".
The name Ronald was first brought to England by the Normans after the Norman Conquest of 1066. It became popular in Scotland during the Middle Ages, where it was often used as a given name or a surname.
Some notable people with the name Ronald include the American president Ronald Reagan, the British author Ronald Dahl (better known as Roald Dahl), and the Scottish poet Ronald Duncan.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Ronld since 1880
Total births
12
Total since 1880
Peak year
1956
7 births
in 1956
7
Recent births (5 years)
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