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Ronnie (given Name)
Ronnie is a given name. It can be a pet form of the masculine name Ronald and the feminine name Veronica (name), Veronica. The masculine ''Ronald'' is derived from the Old Norse ''Rognvald, Rögnvaldr'', which is composed of the elements ''regin'' ("advice", "decision") and ''valdr'' ("ruler").. The feminine ''Veronica'' is derived from a form of ''Berenice'',. which is derived from the Greek language, Greek ''Berenikē'', which is in turn derived from the Greek ''Pherenīkē''. The latter Greek name is composed of elements to mean "victory bringer".. People Female *Ronni Reis (born 1966), American tennis player *Ronnie Edwards (politician) (1952–2016), American politician *Ronnie Spector (1943–2022), American rock and pop singer, lead vocalist of the Ronettes; former wife of Phil Spector Male *Ronnie Barker (1929–2005), English actor, comedian and writer *Ronnie Baxter (born 1961), English darts player *Ronnie Biggs (1929–2013), English thief *Ronnie Bryan (1898–1970), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Given Name
A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name quoted in that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a family or clan) who have a common surname. The term ''given name'' refers to a name usually bestowed at or close to the time of birth, usually by the parents of the newborn. A '' Christian name'' is the first name which is given at baptism, in Christian custom. In informal situations, given names are often used in a familiar and friendly manner. In more formal situations, a person's surname is more commonly used. The idioms 'on a first-name basis' and 'being on first-name terms' refer to the familiarity inherent in addressing someone by their given name. By contrast, a surname (also known as a family name, last name, or '' gentile'' name) is normally inherited and shared with other members of one's immediate family. Regnal names and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ronnie Burgess
Ronnie Burgess (March 7, 1963 – January 4, 2021) was an American professional American football, football player who was a defensive back for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons football, Wake Forest Demon Deacons. Biography Burgess was born on March 7, 1963 in Sumter, South Carolina, and was a graduate of Sumter High School. He died on January 4, 2021, in Socastee, South Carolina, after a cardiac arrest related to medical issues stemming from a car accident in late 2019. He was 57 years old. Career Burgess played college football at Wake Forest University and was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the tenth round of the 1985 NFL Draft. He played seven games for the Packers in 1985 and retired after that season. After football Burgess served as an assistant principal at Carolina Forest High School, and was a long-time administrator with Horry County Schools, having previously served as pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ronnie Harrison
Ronnie Harrison Jr. (born April 18, 1997) is an American football strong safety for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Alabama and was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the third round of the 2018 NFL Draft. Early years Harrison played both quarterback and safety at Florida State University School. As a senior, he had 39 tackles on defense and 2,076 passing yards with 13 touchdowns, 1,015 rushing yards and 16 rushing touchdowns on offense. Harrison committed to the University of Alabama to play college football. College career As a true freshman at Alabama in 2015, Harrison was a backup, recording 17 tackles, two interceptions, and one sack. As a sophomore, he took over as the starter, recording 86 tackles, two interceptions, and one touchdown. Statistics Professional career On January 11, 2018, Harrison announced his decision to forgo his remaining eligibility and enter the 2018 NFL Draft. Harrison attended ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Israeli Basketball Premier League
Ligat HaAl ( he, ליגת העל, lit., ''Supreme League or Premier League''), or the Israeli Basketball Premier League, is the top-tier level league of professional competition in Israeli club basketball, making it Israel's primary basketball competition. The league's name is abbreviated as either BSL (Basketball Super League) or ISBL (Israeli Basketball Super League). For sponsorship reasons, the league is also referred to as Ligat Winner Sal ( he, ליגת ווינר סל), lit. ''Winner Basket League'', with "Winner" being the name of a game operated by the league's primary sponsor, Toto Winner. The league is run by the Israeli Basketball Super League Administration Ltd. Overview Ligat HaAl comprises the top 12 basketball clubs in Israel, and was founded in 1954. The league itself is most known in Europe, due to the success of the Israeli teams in European-wide competitions, such as the EuroLeague, EuroCup (formerly called the ULEB Cup), and FIBA's EuroChallenge (formerl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hapoel Gilboa Galil
Hapoel Gilboa Galil ( he, הפועל גלבוע גליל) is a professional basketball club that is based in north-east Israel. The club plays its home game in the Israeli Basketball Premier League (the top tier of Israeli basketball) in a 2,250-seat arena in Gan Ner. History The club was founded in 2008 after Hapoel Gilboa (which had previously been merged with Hapoel Afula, which regained its independence) receive the top-division license in the Israeli Basketball Premier League of Hapoel Galil Elyon.The demise of Galil Elyon / 'And here, friends, once played a basketball team' ''Haaretz'', 15 June 2008. Initially it was believed to be a merger agreement, as they originally planned to play 70% of the club's home domestic league games at [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ronnie Harrell
Ronnie Harrell Jr. (born March 11, 1996) is an American basketball player for Ironi Ness Ziona of the Israeli Basketball Premier League. He plays the guard and forward positions. He played college basketball for Creighton University and the University of Denver. Early life His parents are Ronnie and Shawn Harrell, and Tiffany Peterson, and he has eight siblings. Harrell is a cousin of former NBA guard and current coach Chauncey Billups. His nickname is "Slim". His hometown is Denver, Colorado. Growing up, he was a Denver Nuggets ball boy. He is 6" 7" (201 cm), and weighs 200 pounds (91 kg). High school career Harrell attended Denver East High School, where he played for the basketball team. He was 5' 8" as a high school freshman, but grew seven inches that summer, then grew another three inches after his sophomore year. As a junior, he averaged 13 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 2.1 steals per game. As a senior, Harrell averaged 16.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game. H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ronnie Eckstine
Ron Eckstine (born 1946) is a former actor and music manager, and stepson of singer Billy Eckstine by way of Billy's marriage to Ronnie's mother, Carolle Drake. Early life He played high school football at Birmingham High School, where he and his older brother Kenny were the only African American students, and attended the University of California, Los Angeles. Career He was conscripted into military service in 1965. Six months after he completed his service, and with dramatic training by Lillian Randolph, Eckstine made his acting debut in the 1967 film '' The Love-Ins''. He appeared in the TV movie ''Shadow on the Land'' (1968), an adaptation of Sinclair Lewis's novel ''It Can't Happen Here'', and had guest roles in the television series ''Room 222'' and ''Cannon''. In the 1970s he organized and managed a six-person teen vocal group, Spicegarden, with Laddie Chapman as the musical director. In the 1980s, Eckstine began promoting concerts and managing disco and other dance mus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ronnie Dunn
Ronald Gene Dunn (born June 1, 1953) is an American country music singer-songwriter and record executive. Starting in 2011, Dunn has worked as a solo artist following the temporary dissolution of Brooks & Dunn. He released his self-titled debut album for Arista Nashville on June 7, 2011, reaching the Top 10 with its lead-off single " Bleed Red". In 2013, after leaving Arista Nashville in 2012, Dunn founded Little Will-E Records. On April 8, 2014, Ronnie Dunn released his second solo album, ''Peace, Love, and Country Music'' through his Little Will-E Records. On November 11, 2016, he released his third album '' Tattooed Heart'' on NASH Icon label. His fourth album '' Re-Dunn'' was released on January 10, 2020. In 2019, Dunn was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Early life Dunn was born in Coleman, Texas, and attended 13 schools in his first 12 years of school. He began school in New Mexico and finished his formal education at Abilene Christian University in 1975 a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ronnie Dove
Ronnie may refer to: *Ronnie (name), a unisex pet name and given name * "Ronnie" (Four Seasons song), a song by Bob Gaudio and Bob Crewe *"Ronnie," a song from the Metallica album ''Load'' *Ronnie Brunswijkstadion, an association football stadium located in Moengo, Suriname See also * Ronny (given name) * Veronica (other) * Ronald (other) Ronald Ronald is a masculine given name derived from the Old Norse ''Rögnvaldr'', Hanks; Hardcastle; Hodges (2006) p. 234; Hanks; Hodges (2003) § Ronald. or possibly from Old English '' Regenweald''. In some cases ''Ronald'' is an Anglicised ... * Ron (other) * {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ronnie James Dio
Ronald James Padavona (July 10, 1942 – May 16, 2010), known professionally as Ronnie James Dio, was an American heavy metal singer. He fronted and founded numerous bands throughout his career, including Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Dio and Heaven & Hell. Though his parents were from Cortland, New York, Dio was born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, where his family resided for his father's service in the U.S. Army during World War II. The family returned to Cortland when Dio was very young, and he lived there until graduating high school in 1960. Dio's music career began in 1957 as part of the Vegas Kings (later Ronnie and the Rumblers). In 1967, he formed the rock band Elf, which became a regular opening act for Deep Purple. In 1975, Deep Purple guitarist Ritchie Blackmore founded the band Rainbow and hired Dio to be his lead singer; during his tenure, the band released three studio albums. Dio quickly emerged as one of heavy rock's pre-eminent vocalists. In 1979, Dio re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ronnie DeVoe
Ronald Boyd DeVoe Jr. (born November 17, 1967), is an American singer, rapper, and actor known as one of the members of the R&B/pop group New Edition, and the R&B/ hip hop group Bell Biv DeVoe. He was born in Roxbury, Massachusetts. Career DeVoe was the second-to-last member to join New Edition (Johnny Gill being the last) after being brought in by his uncle and the group's choreographer Brooke Payne. In 1981, the group took second place at a talent show, which caught the eye of record producer Maurice Starr, who signed them to his Streetwise record label. New Edition was the biggest-selling boy band from the mid to late 1980s. After New Edition's 1990 breakup, DeVoe and fellow New Edition members Ricky Bell and Michael Bivins formed the R&B/ hip-hop group Bell Biv DeVoe. Bell Biv DeVoe's 1990 debut album ''Poison'' sold more than 5 million copies and garnered five hit singles, such as "Poison" and " B.B.D. (I Thought It Was Me)?". In 1993, DeVoe and the group released their fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minister Of Finance (Sri Lanka)
The Minister of Finance ( si, මුදල්, ආර්ථික ස්ථායිකරණ සහ ජාතික ප්රතිපත්ති අමාත්ය; ta, நிதி, பொருளாதார நிலைப்படுத்தல் மற்றும் தேசிய கொள்கைகள் அமைச்சர்) is an appointment in the Cabinet of Sri Lanka. The post was created in 1947 when Ceylon gained independence as Sri Lanka. History The position of Treasurer of Ceylon of the British Government of Ceylon dates back to the early nineteenth century and was succeeded by the post of Financial Secretary of Ceylon under the recommendations of the Donoughmore Commission. The post of ''Ministry of Finance and the Treasury of Ceylon'' was established in 1947 under the recommendations of the Soulbury Commission under the ''Ceylon Independence Act, 1947'' and ''The Ceylon (Constitution and Independence) Orders in Council 1947''. A young J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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