Raginald

Raginald is a traditional Germanic first name, meaning 'the one who rules with divine counsel' or 'the decision-maker'. It is composed of the Old High German elements ragin, meaning 'counsel, decision, decree (of the gods)', and waltan, meaning 'to rule, to govern'. An alternative spelling is Reginald, while the modern German form is Reinhold.

What does the name Raginald mean?

The name Raginald originates from Old Germanic and means 'the one who rules with divine counsel' or 'the decision-maker'. It is based on the Old High German words ragin for 'counsel, decision, decree (of the gods)' and waltan for 'to rule, to govern'. Notable variants that derive from Raginald include Reynold and Ronald.

Where does the name Raginald come from?

The name Raginald has its roots in Old Germanic and Old High German and means 'the one who rules with divine counsel' or 'the decision-maker'.

How do you pronounce Raginald?

The pronunciation of Raginald is three syllables and distinct. In phonetic transcription 'Ra-gi-nald' [ˈraːɡɪnalt], a varied sound structure is created through the combination of open and closed sounds. The final part '-nald' gives the name substance and a certain severity. Raginald thus appears characterful and tradition-conscious - structured, somewhat heavy, and with a clear, determined presence.

When is the name day of Raginald?

The name day of Raginald is celebrated on January 7, in remembrance of Saint Reinhold of Cologne.

Popularity

In Germany, Raginald is a rather rare first name that has not appeared in the German name popularity lists. In Austria, it reached its highest rank in 2020 at position 1,751 in the name charts. In the last ten years, the name has been given fewer than 10 times there, resulting in a position of 4,431 in the ten-year statistics. In Austria, it ranks 6,220 from 1984 to 2024.