Gender: Female
Origin: Old Norse, German
Meaning: Battle advice or battle counsel, One who is Wise in Battle
Pronunciation: RAHG-n-HEELD, /ˈrɑːɡnhɪld/, R AE G N HH AH L D
Popularity Rank: #35,461
Derived from the Old Norse elements ragr 'advice, counsel' and hildr 'battle'. It means 'battle advice' or 'battle counsel'. Ragnhild was a common name among the Vikings and was often given to girls believed to possess strategic thinking and leadership qualities.
The name Ragnhild is of Old Norse, German origin and means Battle advice or battle counsel, One who is Wise in Battle, Counsellor, Advisor. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Ragnhild is commonly found in Norway, Sweden, Netherlands, and 12 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: RAHG-n-HEELD
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈrɑːɡnhɪld/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: R AE G N HH AH L D
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
G: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
HH: Pronounce as in "he" (HH IY)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
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At NamesLook, the name Ragnhild is recorded 960 times globally, ranking it as the 35,461th most common name worldwide.
Ragnhild is most prevalent in Norway, with 729 occurrences, making it the 111th most popular name in the country.
In Norway, the name Ragnhild is found among 1 in every 109 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | #111 | 1 : 109 |
| Sweden | #1,128 | 1 : 1,044 |
| Netherlands | #9,308 | 1 : 10,840 |
| Denmark | #1,645 | 1 : 2,672 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Ragnhild from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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