Roald Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Roald Name at a Glance

Name	Roald
Meaning	Powerful. Famous Bearers: Writer Roald Dahl and Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen (1872-1928).
Origin	Scandinavian
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Roald Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Roald means “Powerful. Famous Bearers: Writer Roald Dahl and Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen (1872-1928”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Roald Name Origin

Our database records Roald under Scandinavian origin. Browse more Scandinavian baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Roald a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Roald is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Roald

When considering Roald for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.