Raghnall
Raghnall is a masculine given name in Scottish Gaelic. It is the Gaelic form of Ronald, derived from the Old Norse Rögnvaldr, meaning "ruler's counsellor" or "powerful ruler." The name has appeared in Gaelic records since the medieval period and remains in use in Scotland and among Gaelic-speaking communities.
Variants and anglicized forms include Ranald and Ronald; in Gaelic contexts Raghnall is common. The name has
Notable bearers include Raghnall mac Somhairle, a 12th-century Gaelic noble associated with the Lordship of the
In modern times Raghnall is encountered in Scotland, particularly in Gaelic-speaking regions and in communities with