Find out how popular the first name Ronnetta has been for the last 26 years (from 1975 to 2000) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Ronnetta by gender

Based on the last 26 years of data, Ronnetta is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2000, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Ronnetta.

The history of the first name Ronnetta

The name Ronnetta has its origins in the English language and is a feminine form of the name Ronald. Ronald is derived from the Old Norse name Rögnvaldr, which means "ruler's counsellor" or "adviser to the ruler". The name was brought to England by the Normans after the Norman Conquest in 1066.

Ronnetta is a relatively modern name, with no known historical references or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures. The earliest recorded use of the name Ronnetta is from the late 19th century, but it did not gain widespread popularity until the 20th century.

One of the earliest known individuals with the name Ronnetta was Ronnetta Moxley, an American educator born in 1901 in Missouri. She taught in rural schools in the Ozarks region and was known for her dedication to providing quality education to underprivileged children.

Another notable Ronnetta was Ronnetta Borden (1913-1995), an African American teacher and civil rights activist from Louisiana. She was actively involved in the fight for desegregation and equal rights during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s.

Ronnetta Stevenson (1923-2009) was a Canadian singer and actress who performed in various musical theatre productions and television shows throughout the mid-20th century. She was particularly known for her roles in the Canadian productions of the musicals "Guys and Dolls" and "The Pajama Game".

In the field of sports, Ronnetta Brown (born 1956) was a professional basketball player from the United States. She played in the Women's Professional Basketball League (WBL) and the Women's American Basketball Association (WABA) during the late 1970s and early 1980s.

Finally, Ronnetta Thompson (born 1971) is an American author and motivational speaker. She has written several self-help books focused on personal growth, spiritual development, and overcoming adversity.

Data source

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