English diminutive of Ronald, from Old Norse Rögnvaldr, meaning wise ruler; also used as a short form of Veronica; the -ie ending straddles masculine and feminine use in English.
Nicknames
ron
Vibe
gentle
How it ages.
Warm and unpretentious; feels more like a lovable nickname than a dated name, ages with affection.
The cultural moment.
Consistently used in the UK and Australia throughout the 20th century; seeing mild revival in the UK from the 2010s onward. Currently ranks #46 in the UK.