Donald
Meaning of Donald
Donald is a popular name for baby boys, with its roots in both American and British English. In American English, it is pronounced as DAHN-uhld (/ˈdɑn.əld/), while in British English, it is also pronounced as DAHN-uhld (/ˈdɒn.əld/). The name has several variations, including Don and Donnie.
In the United States of America, Donald has been consistently used as a given name over the years. It reached its peak popularity in the 1930s to 1950s but has gradually declined since then. In recent years, around 400 to 500 babies have been named Donald each year.
Although not as trendy as some other names, Donald carries a sense of tradition and strength. Its timeless appeal makes it a great choice for parents who appreciate classic names with enduring charm.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as DAHN-uhld (/ˈdɑn.əld/)
British English
- Pronunced as DAHN-uhld (/ˈdɒn.əld/)
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Notable People Named Donald
| Donald John Trump is a prominent American politician, media personality, and businessman who was the 45th president of the United States from 2017 to 2021. |
| Donald McKinley Glover Jr., also known as Childish Gambino, is a multi-talented American actor, comedian, singer, rapper, writer, director, and producer, known for his work on TV shows like Community and Atlanta. |
| Donald Jerome Driver is a former professional football player known for his career with the Green Bay Packers and for winning season 14 of Dancing with the Stars. |
| Donald Wayne Riegle Jr. is a prominent American politician, author, and businessman from Michigan, known for his extensive service in the U.S. Congress. |
| Donald Van Slyke - Donald Dexter Van Slyke, also known as Van, was a renowned Dutch American biochemist with numerous publications, awards, and a test for amino acids named after him. |
| Donald Carl Johanson is an American paleoanthropologist famous for discovering the fossil of the hominin australopithecine "Lucy" in Ethiopia. |
| Donald Bruce Gillies was a Canadian computer scientist and mathematician known for his work in computer design, game theory, and minicomputer programming environments. |
