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Ronald is a masculine given name derived from the Old Norse Rögnvaldr.[1] In some cases Ronald is an Anglicised form of the Gaelic Raghnall, a name likewise derived from Rögnvaldr.[2] Ronald was originally used in England and Scotland, where Scandinavian influences were once substantial, although now the name is common throughout the English-speaking world.[1] A short form of Ronald is Ron. Pet forms of Ronald include Roni and Ronnie.[1] A feminine form of Ronald is Ronalda.[3] Rhona, a modern name apparently only dating back to the late nineteenth century, may have originated as a feminine form of Ronald.[4]

People with the name

Fictional people with the name

Ronnie Matthews was a musician in an episode of Nickelodeon's TV show "Hey Arnold!"

See also

Citations

  1. ^ a b c Hanks; Hardcastle; Hodges 2006 p. 234; Hanks; Hodges 2003.
  2. ^ Hanks; Hardcastle; Hodges 2006 p. 407; Hanks; Hodges 2003.
  3. ^ Hanks; Hodges 2003.
  4. ^ Hanks; Hardcastle; Hodges 2006 pp. 230, 408.

References

  • Hanks, P; Hodges, F (2003). A Dictionary of First Names (EPUB). Oxford: Oxford University Press. ISBN 0198606052.
  • Hanks, P; Hardcastle, K; Hodges, F (2006) [1990]. A Dictionary of First Names. Oxford Paperback Reference (2nd ed.). Oxford: Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-861060-1.
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