ROALD
The meaning of the boy name Roald is FAMOUS LEADER.
Details on ROALD:
- Gender:
- Boy
- Meaning(s):
- Famous leader
- Popularity for Boy:
- 8,378th in the USA (bottom 20%)
- Origin(s)
- Themes / lists:
Latest USA SSA birth information:
8 births
ROALD as a BOY in 1960
The meaning(s) of ROALD:
The name Roald is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Roald is: Famous leader.
The name Roald is a Scandinavian baby name. In Scandinavian the meaning of the name Roald is: Powerful.Famous Bearers:Writer Roald Dahl and Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen.
The name Roald is a Swedish baby name. In Swedish the meaning of the name Roald is: powerful'.
USA birth(s) for ROALD by year:
Here is the latest 16 years from USA social security list of total babies born with the name ROALD
ROALD as a boy
| Year | Boy Births |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 8 births |
| 1957 | 6 births |
| 1954 | 5 births |
| 1947 | 5 births |
| 1946 | 5 births |
| 1944 | 5 births |
| 1940 | 6 births |
| 1939 | 6 births |
| 1934 | 7 births |
| 1933 | 5 births |
| 1932 | 7 births |
| 1931 | 11 births |
| 1930 | 9 births |
| 1929 | 14 births |
| 1928 | 18 births |
| 1927 | 6 births |
| 1926 | 11 births |
| 1925 | 13 births |
| 1924 | 6 births |
| 1922 | 8 births |
| 1915 | 6 births |
| 1914 | 7 births |
| 1913 | 5 births |
| 1912 | 10 births |
About the name ROALD
Roald, a name steeped in rich history and brimming with charm, finds its roots in Old Norse, where it derives from the elements "hrod," meaning "fame," and "wald," meaning "rule." This combination gives Roald a regal quality, symbolizing a ruler of renown, a leader destined to make their mark on the world. The name is particularly popular in Scandinavian countries, especially Norway and Sweden, where it evokes images of rugged fjords and vast, untamed wilderness. It is also embraced in the Netherlands, where it carries a sense of warmth and familiarity. Roald is often associated with creativity and imagination, made famous by the beloved children's author Roald Dahl, who brought fantastical worlds to life with his storytelling. Naming a child Roald can inspire a spirit of adventure and a legacy of creativity, echoing the name’s noble origins and its celebration in cultures that honor both tradition and innovation.
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