Donn name meaning

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Updated: March 17th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Celtic
Usage: English
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Donn d(o)-nn
Meaning: World Ruler and Brown
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What does Donn mean?

Largely used in English eminent, Donn is of Celtic origin, a unisex name, meaning of Donn is "World Ruler, In Mythology the Irish Donn was Known as King of the Underworld or Brown".

Donn is a version of dominant and venerable Don. Don is form of Donahue. Also Don is variant of Donnelly. Don is diminutive of Donald. Also Don is shortened form of Donaghan.

Don is English cognate of Donald. Famed Don has its origin in Irish and Celtic, Don means "World Leader and Brown Stranger".

How do I pronounce Donn?

The two syllabled name Donn is pronounced, d(o)-nn.

Variants of Donn

Don, Domhnall, Donahue, Donnelly, Donald, Daun, Donjae, Dòmhnall

Names that rhyme with Donn

How popular is the name Donn?

Donn is common in United States where over 6596 new-borns have been given the name since 1912. When at the peak of its usage in 1949, it ranked 366th when 341 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

In addition to that, the given name has been in Donn is a common name in Philippines while somewhat familiar name in Canada, Indonesia and Malawi. At least, 10000 people globally have carried Donn as their given name according to our research.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2016106736
2015120475
2013121035
2007109136
2006106576
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What numerology tells about Donn?

Your only mistake is that you are trying to prove others you can do it, instead of proving yourself. You know that without self-esteem, persistence, and passion, you are nothing. You can be pretty stubborn sometimes, however, you always make your point. You like to think outside the box and kick the box inside people's face when they tell you how to think or what to do. Once you lay your eyes on someone, that person is yours.

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Middle names for Donn

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Sibling Names for Donn

Choosing the perfect name for your baby is an exciting and important decision. If you have decided on the name "Donn", you may be wondering what names would complement it for a sibling. Here are some great sibling names that go well with Donn.

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Famous people named Donn

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  • Donn F. Draeger, internationally known teacher and practitioner of Japanese martial arts
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  • Donn A. Starry, United States Army four-star general
  • Donn Moomaw, retired American football player and Presbyterian minister
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  • Donn Draeger Donald Frederick "Donn" Draeger was an American martial artist and writer, world famous for his experience in martial arts in Japan and his role in the international expansion of judo.
  • Donn Berdahl in short Engage as Actor

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