Ronald

Ronald is an anglicized form of the Old Norse name Rögnvaldr, composed of the elements regin, meaning counsel or decision, and valdr, meaning ruler, giving the overall sense of wise ruler or mighty with counsel. The name entered Scotland through Norse settlers and the influence of Scandinavian culture, where it became well established before spreading into broader English use. Ronald Reagan, the fortieth president of the United States, is among its most prominent modern bearers. Ronnie is a common diminutive, while cognates include Ranald in Scottish Gaelic, Reinhold in German, and Reynold in English.