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 powerful counselor. The name was brought to Scotland and northern England by Norse settlers and became well established there before spreading more broadly through the English-speaking world. Among its most recognized bearers is Ronald Reagan, the fortieth president of the United States. Related forms include Ranald, Reynold, Reginald, and the Scandinavian Ragnvald.