Meaning

Its source is Domhnall, a Gaelic name meaning "World rule."

Languages used in

This boy's name is used in English.

Background story

Donald was the name of a number of the early kings of Scotland, and clan MacDonald has played an important part in the long, contentious history of that country.

With a genealogy stretching back into antiquity, the clan (divided into various subparts) is now scattered across Britain, America and Australia. The chief of clan MacDonald is still known as the Lord of the Isles.

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Statistics for the name Don (male)

• In USA in 2002, the boy name Don was ranked as number 999 on the most popular name for newborn babies