Scandinavian name
Ragnvald
Counsel ruler; Old Norse regin (divine counsel) + valdr (ruler). Form of Reynold/Ronald.
- Typical use
- male
- Syllables
- 2
- Regions
- Norway, Sweden, Iceland
- International spelling
- medium
Spellings & variants
Ragnvald · Ragnvaldur (Icelandic) · Reynold
About this name
Ragnvald is a Scandinavian boy name with ties to Norway, Sweden, Iceland. It is often discovered by parents searching for Nordic baby names, Scandinavian name ideas, Old Norse-inspired names, or Viking-era names with a modern feel.
Counsel ruler; Old Norse regin (divine counsel) + valdr (ruler). Form of Reynold/Ronald.
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