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Ronald (male)

Variants:Raghnall (M) Ragnvald (M) Ranald (M) Raonull (M) Reynold (M) Rognvald (M) Ronaldo (M)
Diminutive(s):Ron (M)
Pet Name(s):Ronnie (M)
Lesser Synonym(s):Reginald (M)
Feminine form:Rhona (F) Rona (F) Ronalda (F)
   
Source(s): "Scottish Forenames" - Donald Whyte, FGH, FSG
Notes:

English from Old Norse "advice" + "ruler", i.e. "wise power".

Anglicized form of Irish and Scottish Gaelic Raghnall/Raonull.
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