Don: Meaning, Popularity, Origin of Baby Name Don | Boys
Origin of the name Donald:
Anglicized form of the Gaelic Domhnall (world ruler), which is thought to be derived from the primitive Celtic Dumno-valo-s (world mighty). Alternatively, some believe the name to be derived from the Gaelic don (brown). Short: Don. Pet: Donny.
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Don Lothario, a character from the Sims series of games.
Don Draper, the main character in Mad Men.
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