Roald
ROH-ald
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Norse
Total Births
189
Peak Year
#18 in 1928
First Recorded
1912
Style
Vintage, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A Norse name derived from 'hroth' (fame) and 'wald' (power, ruler), meaning 'famous ruler' or 'wise protector'.
Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Roald Dahl
Beloved British author of children's literature.
Roald Amundsen
Norwegian explorer, first to reach the South Pole.
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