Donnie name meaning

✍  Updated on: March 15th, 2023
Gender: Boy
Origin: Celtic, Phoenician, Irish and Gaelic
Usage: English, Scottish and Irish
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Donnie d(on)-nie
Meaning: World Ruler and Form of Donn
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What does Donnie mean?

Donnie means World Ruler or Form of Donn is originated from Celtic, Irish, Gaelic and Phoenician used dominantly in English, Irish and Scottish is a gender-neutral name . Donnie is a version of Donahue.

Commonly used in English durable and darling, Donahue, meaning of Donahue is "Dark Warrior" is of Gaelic and Irish origin. Donnie is variant of admired Donovan. Donovan is variant of famous and conifer Donald.

Used in Irish and English famous and conifer, Donovan came from Celtic and Old Irish, Donovan means "Good and Christmas and Descendant of Donndubhán". Donnie is variant of frequently used Adonis.

Adonis is Latin cognate of The Greek Name Αδωνις Deriving from Phoenician Adonī = My Lord, a Title of the God Tammuz. Adonis means Ruler and The Element Adon Meaning Lord Ruler is rooted from Semitic, Hebrew and Phoenician.

Donnie is a short of Donald. Donald is English equivalent of Dòmhnall. Donald means Good and Christmas, Chief and Brown Stranger came from Celtic. Donnie is a short version of Donnelly.

Of Celtic origin, Famed and Venerable Donnelly, Donnelly means "Dark Courage". Donnie is short version of Don. Don is variant form of Donahue. Also Don is variation of Donnelly. Don is short of Donald.

Also Don is short of Donaghan. Don is English form of Donald. Origin of Loved and Ever lasting Don is in Celtic, Irish and Gaelic, meaning of Don is "Chief, Form of Donald and Man".

How do I pronounce Donnie?

The most common way to pronounce two syllabled Donnie is d(on)-nie.

Variants of Donnie

Domhnall, Donnye, Adonis, Donahue, Donovan, Addonia, Don, Donald, Donavan

Names that rhyme with Donnie

How popular is the name Donnie?

Donnie was among the popular names in United States. Since emerging in 1880 around 67414 babies have been given the name. When at the peak of its usage in 1950, the moniker grabbed the 150th spot and 1806 baby boys were given the name.

However after 253 years, the name is on free fall on the charts. Moreover, the given name has been to the top 500 baby names a whooping 70 times In England and Wales, Donnie is a unique name where it has been in use since 1998 and has secured the place in top 1000 names.

In 2015, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 927 on boy names chart when 32 babies were named Donnie. Over 252 babies in England and Wales have been named Donnie.

Donnie is an uncommon baby name in still in use in France. Donnie is a rare baby name in Ireland where it is still in use. Donnie is a common name in Philippines and Canada while somewhat familiar name in Indonesia, Malawi, Scotland, Saudi Arabia, Trinidad and Tobago, Zimbabwe, England and China.

According to our estimate, over 80000 babies have been named Donnie globally.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018188878
2017160599157945
20161511111
20151433118
20141353126164685
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Donnie in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands1361650
Sweden45175-1
Denmark4050

Numerological analysis of Donnie

Greater knowledge and truth drive you to explore constantly. You are trustworthy, a good listener and an awesome friend. You are driven by success and accomplishing everything you imagined as a child. You believe that each one of us was born with a purpose or is supposed to give their life a purpose of their own. You never establish clumsy connections. You are strongly interested in exploring scientific fields, mysticism, and philosophy.

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Middle names for Donnie

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Sibling Names for Donnie

If you're considering naming your baby Donnie, you may also be curious about sibling names that complement the moniker. We've assembled a list of potential sibling names for boys and girls that pair well with Donnie. Whether you're looking for traditional or modern options, there's sure to be something on our list that catches your eye.

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Famous people named Donnie

  • Donnie Hamzik, Binghamton
  • Donnie Radcliffe, journalist for the 'Washington Post' and a biographer
  • Donnie Walsh, Joseph Donald "Donnie" Walsh, Jr
  • Donnie Nelson, American basketball executive
  • Donnie Burns, MBE was
  • Donnie Moore, American relief pitcher in Major League Baseball
  • Donnie Wahlberg, Donald Edmond Wahlberg Jr
  • Donnie Sterling, musician brought in by Parlet's Mallia Franklin
  • Donnie Munro, Scottish musician
  • Donnie Edwards, former American football linebacker from San Diego
  • Donnie Van Zant, American rock vocalist/guitarist
  • Donnie Yen, Hong Kong actor, martial artist, film director
  • Donnie Murphy, American former professional baseball infielder
  • Donnie Dunagan, American former child actor and retired United States Marine Corps drill instructor
  • Donnie Brooks, American pop music singer
  • Donnie Iris, American rock musician
  • Donnie Steele, American heavy metal musician
  • Donnie Allison, former driver on the NASCAR Grand National/Winston Cup circuit
  • Donnie Simpson, longtime American radio DJ as well as a television and movie personality
  • Donnie Spragan, Donnie Spragan, Jr
  • Donnie Dacus, guitarist, singer, actor, writer, and co-producer,
  • Donnie Henderson, American football coach
  • Donnie Shell, former American Football strong safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers
  • Donnie Neuenberger, American professional stock car racing driver
  • Donnie Elbert, American soul singer and songwriter
  • Donnie Abraham, former American football cornerback
  • Donnie McClurkin, McClurkin, Jr
  • Donnie Butcher, American basketball player
  • Donnie Freeman, American former professional basketball player
  • Donnie Jones, Donald Scott Jones Jr
  • Donnie Beechler, former driver in the Indy Racing League
  • Donnie Hammond, American professional golfer
  • Donnie Ruiz, retired Canadian Football League player
  • Donnie Stone, American college and professional football player
  • Donnie Nickey, former American football safety
  • Donnie Cochran, first African-American aviator selected to the United States Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron
  • Donnie Boyce, American former professional basketball player
  • Donnie Macfadyen, former Scotland international rugby union player
  • Donnie Green, former American football offensive lineman
  • Donnie Davis, starting quarterback for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
  • Donnie Sadler, former right-handed Major League Baseball utility player
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  • Donnie Tyndall, American basketball coach currently working as an assistant coach for Grand Rapids Drive of the NBA Development League
  • Donnie Keshawarz, Canadian-American stage, film and television actor
  • Donnie Marsh, men's basketball coach
  • Donnie Elder, former professional American football player
  • Donnie Scott, catcher in Major League Baseball
  • Donnie Forman, American collegiate and professional basketball player
  • Donnie Klang, American singer, songwriter, producer and model
  • Donnie Hickman, former American football offensive lineman
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  • In 1969, Donnie Melvin portrayed the role of Buddy or segment "A Christmas Memory" in drama, romance movie Trilogy.

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