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Name Origin

Ronald is a masculine given name of Scandinavian origin. It is derived from the Old Norse elements 'rún' meaning 'secret lore' or 'rune' and 'aldr' meaning 'age' or 'old'. Traditionally, Ronald signifies wisdom gained through experience and knowledge of ancient secrets.

scandinavianwisdomexperienceknowledgerunelore

Famous People

Ronald Reagan (1911-2004)

Actor, Politician

40th President of the United States
Hollywood actor

Ronald McDonald

Fictional Character / Mascot

Global mascot for McDonald's fast-food chain

Ronald Dahl (1916-1990)

Author

Author of popular children's books like 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory', 'Matilda', 'James and the Giant Peach'

Ronald Fisher (1890-1962)

Statistician, Biologist

Pioneer in the fields of statistics and genetics

Sibling Names

Frederick

Both Ronald and Frederick are classic, traditional names with a strong British heritage.

Beatrice

Beatrice complements Ronald with its vintage charm and elegant sound, creating a balanced sibling pair.

Thomas

Ronald and Thomas share a similar strong, masculine feel and timeless appeal.