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Name Origin

Donald is a Scottish masculine given name, derived from the Gaelic elements 'domhnall' meaning 'world' and 'ruler' or 'judge'. It signifies a powerful and influential leader.

scottishgaelicleaderpowerfulinfluential

Famous People

Donald Duck

Fictional Character

Iconic Disney character
Star of numerous animated shorts, films, and television shows

Donald Trump (1946-)

Businessman, Politician

45th President of the United States
Real estate developer

Donald Sutherland (1935-)

Actor

Starred in films like MASH, The Hunger Games series
Recipient of numerous awards including a Golden Globe

Donald Glover (1983-)

Actor, Musician, Writer

Creator and star of the television series 'Atlanta'
Grammy Award-winning musician as Childish Gambino

Similar Names

Donal Domhnall Duncan Donnell

Sibling Names

Barbara

Classic and traditional name with a similar vintage feel as Donald.

Robert

Strong, masculine name that complements Donald's classic style and shares a common historical origin.

Patricia

Elegant and timeless name that pairs well with Donald in terms of both style and cultural context.