Rhonda
Meaning of Rhonda
The name Rhonda is a feminine given name of Welsh origin, commonly pronounced as RON-duh (/'rɒndə/). The name gained popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. Rhonda is often associated with the Welsh word "rhon," meaning "spear" or "pike," and it also bears resemblance to the River Rhondda in Wales. Despite its peak popularity in the 1960s and 1970s, as evidenced by its high rank during those years, the name has seen a significant decline in usage over recent decades. Notable variations include Ronda. While it may not be as common today, Rhonda remains a classic choice that carries a sense of strength and historical richness.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as RON-duh (/'rɒndə/)
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Notable People Named Rhonda
| Rhonda Fleming was a renowned American actress and singer, known as the "Queen of Technicolor" for her glamorous appearance in over 40 films during the 1940s and 1950s. |
| Rhonda Lea Vincent is an American bluegrass singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. |
| Rhonda Roland Shearer is an American sculptor, scholar, and journalist, known for founding the nonprofit organization Art Science Research Laboratory with her late husband Stephen Jay Gould, which focuses on infusing intellectual rigor and critical thinking across various disciplines. |
| Rhonda Leeman Taylor is a former women's ice hockey player and administrator from Canada, known for her pioneering contributions to women's hockey and her induction into the Kingston and District Sports Hall of Fame. |
| Rhonda Byrne is an Australian television writer and producer known for her book The Secret, which explores the concept of the law of attraction. |
| Rhonda Britten is the founder of the Fearless Living Institute, a public speaker, author, and actress. |
| Rhonda Earlene Wilcox is a former New Zealand netballer who played for the Silver Ferns 20 times. |
| Rhonda Dawn Sharp is an adjunct professor of economics at the University of South Australia and a project team leader and chief researcher at the university's Hawke Research Institute and Research Centre for Gender Studies. |
| Rhonda Brady is a former American track and field athlete known for her success in short hurdle races and sprinting, and for representing the United States at the 1976 Olympics. |
| Rhonda Abrams, born in 1960 in Montreal, Canada, is a classically trained painter and video artist. |
| Rhonda Weppler and Trevor Mahovsky are a Canadian artist duo recognized for their collaborative sculpture works. |
| Rhonda Wilson is an Australian actress and director known for her acclaimed performance in The Hour Before My Brother Dies, which earned her a nomination for the 1987 Australian Film Institute Award for Best Lead Actress in a Telefeature. |
| Rhonda Schwandt is an American gymnast known for her achievements in the sport. |
| Rhonda Ross is a Canadian rower who competed in the women's eight event at the 1976 Summer Olympics. |
| Rhonda Taylor - Rhonda S. Taylor is a Democratic member of Georgia House of Representatives for District 91. |
