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Ronald?

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Witchofzog · 10/09/2019 21:00

I have just seen a link on that other site regarding unpopular baby names including Ronald. But I love it! Ronnie for short. I am not pregnant nor likely to be, but would you name your baby boy Ronald?

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DramaAlpaca · 10/09/2019 21:01

Absolutely not. I think it's a horrible name.

sleepismysuperpower1 · 10/09/2019 21:01

no, it reminds me too much of Ronald Mcdonald or Ron Weasly from harry potter

31RueCambon75001 · 10/09/2019 21:02

NO.

Although I kind of like it. It is almost a really good name.

I prefer Donald.
Ranald.
Raoul
Raul

Propertyofhood · 10/09/2019 21:04

No.

My first thought is Mcdonald. Second thought is its just horrible.

If you want to call your child Ronnie (and it's a bit 'Krays' tbh, I don't like it, same for Reggie funnily enough!) then you have to just call him Ronnie.

31RueCambon75001 · 10/09/2019 21:05

If you're Irish or Scottish, what about Raghnall which is just less happy meal.

Propertyofhood · 10/09/2019 21:06

Donald? As in Trump?

Raoul? As in Moat?

Witchofzog · 10/09/2019 21:06

Just me then Grin

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Tolleshunt · 10/09/2019 21:06

I like it, but i’m biased because I had a lovely uncle called Ronald.

natt256 · 10/09/2019 21:07

I've a 4yr old Ronnie, my grandad was Ronald, which I didnt like but we love Ronnie. There is also another Ronnie at school but hes actually Ronald. I love his name and get a fair few compliments.

31RueCambon75001 · 10/09/2019 21:07

What about Donnie?

I think that sounds less ridiculous somehow.

Lemoneeza · 10/09/2019 21:11

there are loads of Ronnies. and Reggies.
people don't seem keen on the full versions these days.

Lemoneeza · 10/09/2019 21:11

read about the decline of Nigels the other day - I actually really like that!

Witchofzog · 10/09/2019 21:11

Donnie reminds me of New Kids on The Block. I don't like Donald or Raol. But I still like Ronald Smile

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31RueCambon75001 · 10/09/2019 21:19

Raoul as in Moat? Confused Dr Seuss?

I know Donald is Trump but there are enough others out there.

Update, I just googled Moat. Blimey.

kazza446 · 10/09/2019 21:20

My dog is called Ronald 😁

PaquitaVariation · 10/09/2019 21:22

There’s a Ronnie in my son’s class. It’s better than Ronald.

ThursdayLastWeek · 10/09/2019 21:23

I know a toddler Ronnie, who is such on his certificate.
I guess his parents weren’t keen on the full name.

NameChange30 · 10/09/2019 21:23

I have a cat called Ronald (Ron) Grin

CountFosco · 10/09/2019 21:33

There's a St Rognvald, he was a great poet.

elliex1 · 10/09/2019 22:08

Ronnie is my cat’s name!
Like Ronnie... hate Ronald.

IVflytrap · 10/09/2019 22:28

I know a Scottish toddler called Ranald. It really suits him.

Ronnie is cute, too.

ukel · 11/09/2019 18:39

I do quite like it, but in all honesty it DOES remind me of Ronald Weasley. I s'pose once I was reminded, it reminded me of Ronald McDonald... I love the nn Ronnie though!

Sunflower160 · 11/09/2019 20:27

All I can hear is ‘RONALD WEASLEY!’ in Mrs Weasley’s voice when she sends the howler.

Bobbindobbin · 11/09/2019 20:29

I love it ❤️

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