Roald

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Gender Masculine
Usage Norwegian
Pronounced Pron. /ˈɾuː.ɑl/

Meaning & History

Modern form of the Old Norse name Hróðvaldr or Hróaldr, composed of the elements hróðr "praise, fame" and valdr "ruler". This name was borne by the Norwegian polar explorer Roald Amundsen (1872-1928) and the British children's author Roald Dahl (1916-1990), who was born to Norwegian parents.