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Ronald
RO-nuhld
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A male given name of Germanic origin.
"His grandfather was named Ronald, after a great-uncle."
How to Use Ronald
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA traditional male first name, often shortened to Ron or Ronnie.
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Etymology
Anglicized from the Scottish Gaelic Raghnall, which traces back to Old Norse Rǫgnvaldr, combining words meaning "advice" and "power."