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Donald

Boy · Celtic · Medium name

Meaning
World ruler, ruler of the world
Pronunciation
DON-uld
Origin
Celtic

From Gaelic 'Domhnall', combining 'dubno' (world) and 'val' (rule).

Popularity
Common in United States (2023)

Popularity: US SSA, 2023

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Languages in use: Celtic, Scottish, English

Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom

Alternate spellings

  • DomhnallScottish Gaelic

    Original Scottish Gaelic form.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Donald Trump

    1946–present

    45th and 47th President of the United States.

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Sources for this record

US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-20.

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