Irish (Norse) boy name
Raghnall Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Raghnall means counsel ruler. Irish form of Old Norse Rögnvaldr, from words for 'counsel' and 'ruler'
Raghnall is an Irish form of the Norse name Rögnvaldr, which combines elements meaning counsel and ruler. The name came to Ireland with the Vikings, and Ragnall ua Ímair, a Norse-Gael king of Dublin and York who died in 921, is one of the best-known bearers. Over time Gaelic families adopted it, and it spread into Scotland as Raghnall and Ranald. Related English forms include Reginald and Ronald. The name is very rare today, and it will suit families who wish to honour the Norse-Gaelic heritage of Ireland and Scotland. The pronunciation varies by region.
Variants of Raghnall
RagnallRanaldReginald
Well-known people named Raghnall
Ragnall ua Ímair.
Raghnall popularity: Ireland vs the US
Raghnall does not appear in the official Irish or US baby name rankings, which only list names given to a handful of babies a year. It is a rare choice in both countries.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Raghnall mean?
Raghnall means "counsel ruler". Irish form of Old Norse Rögnvaldr, from words for 'counsel' and 'ruler'.
How do you pronounce Raghnall?
Raghnall is pronounced RAN-ul.
What is the origin of Raghnall?
Raghnall is of Irish (Norse) origin. Irish form of Old Norse Rögnvaldr, from words for 'counsel' and 'ruler'.