Donald name meaning

✍  Updated on: March 15th, 2023
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Celtic
Usage: English, Scottish, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Donald daw-nuld
Meaning: Ruler of the World, Chief, Good and Christmas and The Elements Dubno Meaning World
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What does Donald mean?

Long standing and Prevailing Donald is used largely in Scottish, Finnish, Swedish, English, Norwegian and Danish is of Celtic origin, Donald means "Brown Stranger, Great, Good and Christmas or The Elements Dubno Meaning World" is given to both sexes.

Donald is equivalent of Dòmhnall in English language. It is celebrated on July 15th.

How do I pronounce Donald?

daw-nuld is the most common way to pronounce two syllabled Donald.

Variants of Donald

Domhnall, Dòmhnall

Names that rhyme with Donald

How popular is the name Donald?

Donald was an extremely popular name in United States. Over 1417065 babies have been given the given name in 227 years. At its zenith in 1934, it ranked 6th when 30406 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

However after 227 years, the name is on free fall on the charts but still performing better than most of the names. In addition to that, the first name has been in the top 10 baby names 20 times

In New South Wales, Donald was once a common name since emerging in 1952 it has been given to over 2410 babies.

When at the peak of its usage in 1953,. After 16 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Also, Donald was a common name in Queensland. Over 749 babies have been named Donald since 1960.

At its zenith in 1960,. After 11 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Also, Donald used to be a common name in Western Australia, first appeared in 1930 and over 960 babies have been given the name in 9 years.

When at the peak of its usage in 1932,. After 9 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. In addition to that, the moniker has been in the top 10 baby names 9 times

Donald is a unique baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 700 names.

In 1996, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 680 on boy names chart when 30 babies were named Donald. Over 336 people have been named Donald in England and Wales.

Also, in Ireland, it has been in use since 1964 and was able to reach the top 100 names. In 1965, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 96 on boy names chart when 37 babies were named Donald.

There are over 515 babies that have been given the name Donald in Ireland. Also, in France, it has been in use since 1916 and was able to reach the top 300 names.

In 1955, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 266 on boy names chart when 43 babies were named Donald. There are over 1093 babies that have been given the name Donald in France.

But Donald is a popular baby name in Canada where every 1 in 400 have the name as well as in, England, South Africa, Philippines, Nigeria, Scotland, Zambia, Tanzania, Sierra Leone, Jamaica, Nicaragua, Kenya, Haiti, Australia, Zimbabwe, Cameroon and Ghana.

At least, 1770000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our estimate.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018526533
2017488594
2016488621
2015443690
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Donald in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands117857808
Finland31550100
Sweden561120407
Norway176907
Denmark135000

What numerology tells about Donald?

Since you trapped yourself inside rules, restrictions, religion, you've imprisoned your soul in one state. You are talkative only with people who have something smart to say. You are a person of many talents. If a person doesn't love you as you imagined, you suppose they don't love you at all. You want to prove to yourself and others that you can be successful in anything you chose to be. You will experience your spiritual calling soon. And it will be associated with romantic feelings.

Other names similar to Donald

  •  Vanya - Prevalently used in Russian, Gujarati and Malayalam atypical, Vanya is used as a gender-neutral name has its roots in Hebrew and Celtic, meaning of Vanya is "Gracious, Yahweh is Gracious or Shrub"
  •  Kalie - Well-Known girl name Kalie is used in English and Arabic and rooted from Old Irish, Hebrew and Old Greek, Kalie means "Laurel, Beloved or Rosebud"
  •  Briana means Brave, Esteem and Hill Place is commonly used in Norwegian, Danish and English. Its origin is in Celtic is a gender-neutral name. Briana is feminine version of Brian.
  •  Devina - Used particulary in Hindi and Kannada atypical, Devina is used as a girl name. Its origin is in Celtic and Irish, Devina means "Blessing or Eye of God"
  •  Genovefa - Gaelic, Germanic and Celtic name Genovefa bestowed upon girls, used commonly in Swedish and German, meaning of Genovefa is "People or Jennifer"
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Sibling Names for Donald

If you're considering naming your baby boy Donald, you might be searching for the perfect sibling names to complement it. Whether you want to stick with a traditional theme or opt for something more unique, we've compiled a list of 15 great sibling names that go well with Donald.

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Famous people named Donald

  • Donald III of Scotland,
  • Donald Serrell Thomas, English author of Victorian-era historical
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  • Donald Tovey, British musical analyst, musicologist
  • Donald Jack, English and Canadian novelist and playwright
  • Donald MacDonald, military officer
  • Donald Wayne Foster, professor of English at Vassar College in New York
  • Donald Creighton, noted Canadian historian whose major works include 'The Commercial Empire of the St-Lawrence: 1760-1850' a detailed study on the growth of the English merchant class in relation to the St Lawrence River
  • Donald Segretti, attorney best
  • Donald Coggan, 101st Archbishop of Canterbury from 1974 to 1980
  • Donald Rooum, English anarchist cartoonist and writer
  • Donald Byrne, was one of the strongest American chess players during the 1950s and 1960s
  • Donald Baverstock, British television producer and executive,
  • Donald E. Belfi, lawyer and politician in Nassau County, New York
  • Donald Trumbull, pioneer
  • Donald Broadbent, influential experimental psychologist
  • Donald Sangster, Jamaican solicitor and an old boy of the prestigious Munro College
  • Donald Crowhurst, British businessman and amateur sailor
  • Donald Sidney-Fryer, poet and entertainer principally influenced by Edmund Spenser and Clark Ashton Smith
  • Donald Bitzer, American electrical engineer and computer scientist
  • Donald Kingsbury, American–Canadian science fiction author
  • Donald Kenneth McLeod, British Indian Army officer
  • Donald Wilber, American writer and spy
  • Donald Luskin, is Chief Investment Officer for Trend Macrolytics LLC
  • Donald Lambro, Albanian American journalist
  • Donald Walheim, professional heavyweight boxer
  • Donald Orchard, politician in Manitoba, Canada
  • Donald Bailey, English civil engineer
  • Donald Knuth, American computer scientist, mathematician
  • Donald Johanson, American paleoanthropologist
  • Donald Pederson, American professor of electrical engineering at the University of California
  • Donald Davidson, American philosopher
  • Donald Griffin, American professor of zoology at various universities
  • Donald O. Hebb, FRS He has been described as the father of neuropsychology and neural networks
  • Donald A. Glaser, American physicist, neurobiologist
  • Donald Pettit, American chemical engineer and a NASA astronaut
  • Donald J. Cram, American chemist
  • Donald E. Williams, American naval officer and aviator, test pilot
  • Donald H. Peterson, United States Air Force officer and NASA astronaut
  • Donald R. McMonagle, former astronaut and a veteran of three shuttle flights
  • Donald Davies, Welsh computer scientist
  • Donald A. Thomas, astronaut
  • Donald C. Spencer, American mathematician,
  • Donald Lynden-Bell, British theoretical astrophysicist
  • Donald Howard Menzel, was one of the first theoretical astronomers and astrophysicists
  • Donald Edward Osterbrock, American astronomer
  • Donald Kagan, American historian and classicist at Yale University specializing
  • Donald C. Peattie, American botanist, naturalist and author
  • Donald Ewen Cameron, American Psychopathological Association
  • Donald Justice, American poet and teacher of writing
  • Donald Rumsfeld, retired American political figure and businessman
  • Donald Dewar, Scottish politician
  • Donald A. Wollheim, American science fiction editor, publisher, writer
  • Donald Campbell, British speed record breaker
  • Donald Sutherland, Canadian actor whose film career spans more than five decades
  • Donald II of Scotland, was King of the Picts or King of Scotland
  • Donald Pleasence, English actor
  • Donald Keyhoe, American Marine Corps naval aviator,
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  • Donald M. Kendall, former businessman and political adviser
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  • Donald B. Duncan, admiral in the United States Navy
  • Donald J. Carty, Canadian-American businessman
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  • Donald Regan, 66th United States Secretary of the Treasury from 1981 to 1985 and the White House Chief of Staff
  • Donald Curry, American former professional boxer
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