Names related to Donald: Don, Donal, Donnie, Donn, Donny
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Donald

Pronunciation: DAHN-əld (key)

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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Carrie Charles David Dennis Donal Elizabeth Frances John Josiah Kathleen Lisa Lori Mardena Margaret Michael Patricia Patrick Philip Richard Robert Ronald Sharon Susan Thomas Wesley
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Donald Trump, businessman
Donald O'Connor, actor
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Don Henley, singer
Donald Tusk, President of Poland

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