Sparkling with rogueish charm, Ronia bursts onto the baby-name scene like a sunbeam dancing through pine boughs—an enchanting blend of Nordic folklore and timeless curiosity. Coined by Swedish storyteller Astrid Lindgren for her fearless heroine in Ronia, the Robber’s Daughter, this lyrical moniker carries echoes of misty forests, secret hideaways, and a heart brimming with adventure. Pronounced roh-NEE-uh, it pirouettes off the tongue with the ease of autumn leaves caught in a playful breeze, yet its rarity—just half a dozen little Ronias born each year in the U.S., tucked into the 900s on popularity charts—gives it an exclusive sparkle. Perfect for parents craving a name that feels both storied and oh-so-rare, Ronia invites a lifetime of bold journeys and whispered legends.