Ronald

Gender:boy

Meaning:Advice, decision; ruler

Origin:Norse

Pronunciation:ro nuld

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Ronald is a masculine name predominantly found in Scotland where it has always been popular, however in Scotland it usually takes the form Ranald. The name is of Norse origin and was bought over by raiding Vikings. The name is composed of the Old Norse elements ‘regin’ (meaning “advice” or “decision”) and ‘valdr’ (meaning “ruler”). The form Ranald has not really spread from its Scottish roots, however Ronald is widespread, and is common in America where is was the name of the 40th president, Ronald Reagan, and where it is also the name of the mascot of the McDonalds franchise, Ronald McDonald.

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