Rhonda - Name Meaning and Origin

The girl's name Rhonda \r-honda, rho(n)-da\ is pronounced RON-dah. It is of Welsh origin, and its meaning is "good lance". Since the name only became popular in the 20th century, it also possibly derives from the name of the River Rhondda, meaning "noisy", in Wales. In the US, there is a well-known Beach Boys's song, "Help Me, Rhonda!"

Rhonda has 11 variant forms: Larhonda, Rhondelle, Rhondene, Rhondiesha, Rhonette, Rhonnda, Ronda, Rondel, Rondelle, Rondi and Ronnda.

Baby names that sound like Rhonda are Randa, Randy and Randi.

Rhonda is a very popular female first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Rhonda. Click here to compare Rhonda with related baby names.