Find out how popular the first name Rondel has been for the last 39 years (from 1974 to 2012) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Rondel by gender

Based on the last 39 years of data, Rondel is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2012, there were 7 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Rondel.

The history of the first name Rondel

The name Rondel finds its origins in the French language, tracing back to the late medieval period around the 13th century. It is derived from the Old French word "rondel," which means a small circular form or shape, specifically referring to a poetic form consisting of 13 lines with two rhymes arranged in a particular pattern.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rondel can be found in the works of the renowned French poet and composer Guillaume de Machaut, who lived from 1300 to 1377. Machaut was a pioneering figure in the development of the rondel poetic form, and his compositions and writings helped popularize the term "rondel" during his lifetime.

The name Rondel gained further recognition in the 15th century when it appeared in the writings of the French poet and composer Charles d'Orléans (1394-1465). D'Orléans was a master of the rondel form and composed numerous examples of this poetic style, contributing to its enduring legacy in French literature.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Rondel. One such figure was Rondel de Nevers (c. 1220-1290), a French trouvère (poet-composer) from the Champagne region, known for his contributions to the development of courtly love poetry and music during the High Middle Ages.

Another prominent bearer of the name was Rondel de Lille (c. 1235-1300), a French poet and grammarian from the city of Lille. His works, particularly his treatises on grammar and rhetoric, were highly influential in the medieval period and helped establish a foundation for the study of language and literature.

In the 16th century, the name Rondel was associated with the French poet and priest Rondel de la Montagne (c. 1510-1580), who was known for his religious and devotional poetry, as well as his translations of classical works from Latin and Greek into French.

A more recent historical figure with the name Rondel was the French artist and engraver Rondel de la Roseraie (1856-1920), whose etchings and engravings captured scenes of everyday life in late 19th-century France and contributed to the revival of printmaking as an art form.

While the name Rondel has its roots in the French language and literary traditions, it has also appeared in various other cultural contexts throughout history, reflecting the widespread influence of French culture and literature across Europe and beyond.

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