Find out how popular the first name Ronna has been for the last 36 years (from 1974 to 2009) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Ronna by gender

Based on the last 36 years of data, Ronna is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2009, there were 7 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Ronna.

The history of the first name Ronna

The name Ronna has its origins in the Scandinavian languages, specifically Old Norse. It is a feminine form of the male name Rǫgnvaldur, which was composed of the elements "rǫgn" meaning "counsel" or "decision" and "valdr" meaning "ruler" or "wielder." The name Ronna likely emerged as a diminutive or pet form of the longer name.

In Old Norse sagas and historical records, the name Rǫgnvaldur was borne by several notable individuals, including Rǫgnvaldur Eysteinsson, Earl of Møre in Norway during the late 10th century. However, specific mentions of the feminine form Ronna are scarce in these ancient texts.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ronna can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a great survey of land and property ownership commissioned by William the Conqueror in England. The entry lists a woman named Ronna as a landholder in Lincolnshire.

Throughout history, several notable women have carried the name Ronna. Ronna Troup (1856-1934) was a Scottish author and playwright known for her novels set in the Scottish Highlands. Ronna Wingate (1924-2018) was an American ballerina and actress who appeared in several Hollywood musicals in the 1940s and 1950s.

Ronna Burger (born 1955) is an American mathematician and computer scientist who has made significant contributions to the field of computational geometry. Ronna Naymark (born 1959) is a former Soviet and Russian professional tennis player who achieved a career-high ranking of world No. 3 in 1987.

Ronna McDaniel (born 1973) is an American political strategist and author who currently serves as the chairwoman of the Republican National Committee. She is one of the most prominent figures in American politics with the name Ronna.

Data source

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