Ronaldo

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Pronounced： [ - ]
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Usage：Portuguese

Meaning & History：

Portuguese form of RONALD. A notable bearer is the retired Brazilian soccer player Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima (1976-), who is commonly known only by his first name.

RONALD male Scottish, English

Scottish form of RAGNVALDR, a name introduced to Scotland by Scandinavian settlers and invaders. It became popular outside Scotland during the 20th century. A famous bearer was American actor and president Ronald Reagan (1911-2004).

RAGNVALDR male Ancient Scandinavian

Old Norse name composed of the elements regin "advice, counsel" and valdr "power, ruler" (making it a cognate of REYNOLD).

REYNOLD male English

From the Germanic name Raginald, composed of the elements ragin "advice" and wald "rule". The Normans (who used forms like Reinald or Reinold) brought the name to Britain, where it reinforced rare Old English and Norse cognates already in existence. It was common during the Middle Ages, but became more rare after the 15th century.

Names related to Ronaldo：

EQUIVALENTS

ANCIENT GERMANIC: Raginald, Reinald, Reinhold

ANCIENT SCANDINAVIAN: Ragnvaldr

DANISH: Ragnvald

DUTCH: Reinoud, Reinout

ENGLISH: Reginald, Reynold, Ronald

FINNISH: Reino

FRENCH: Renaud, Reynaud

GERMAN: Reinhold

IRISH: Raghnall

ITALIAN: Rinaldo