Donald - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Donald \d(o)-na-

is pronounced DAHN-ald. It is of Scottish and Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "great chief; world mighty". Donald is one of the clan names of Scotland. Linked nowadays to the cartoon duck created by Disney. Actors Donald Sutherland, Don Cheadle, Donal Logue; real estate tycoon Donald Trump; singer Donny Osmond.

Donald has 1 variant form: Donnell.

Donald is a very common first name for men (#15 out of 1220) and also a very common last name for both men and women (#2477 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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