Reynold

Reynold is an English given name derived from the Old French Reinald and ultimately from the Germanic elements ragin, meaning counsel or decision, and wald, meaning ruler or power. It was introduced to Britain by the Normans after the Conquest of 1066 and remained in steady use throughout the medieval period. Notable bearers include Reynold Bray, an influential English statesman of the fifteenth century. Related forms include Reginald, Reinhold, Ronald, and the Old Norse–derived Ragnvald.