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English and Scottish: from the Old Norse personal name Rögnvaldr; see RAGNVALD (SEE Ragnvald). This name was regularly used in the Middle Ages in northern England and Scotland, where Scandinavian influence was strong. It is now widespread throughout the English-speaking world. See also RANALD (SEE Ranald) and RAGHNALL (SEE Raghnall).
Short form: Ron.
Pet form: Ronnie.
Feminine form: Ronalda (Scottish).
First names dictionary. 2012.