The boy's name Donald \d(o)-na-ld\ is pronounced DAHN-ald. It is of Scottish and Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "great chief; world mighty". Donald is one of the clan names of Scotland. Linked nowadays to the cartoon duck created by Disney. Actors Donald Sutherland, Don Cheadle, Donal Logue; real estate tycoon Donald Trump; singer Donny Osmond.

ORIGIN
Gaelic

MEANING
World mighty

Form of the Gaelic name, Domhnall. Used for centuries in Scotland. Associated with the MacDonald clan. Became fashionable outside of Scotland during the 20th century. English actor Donald Crisp, is credited for the name's entry into the U.S. Reached its peak from 1928 to 1938, around the time Donald Duck made his Disney debut. Has slowly faded since then.

VARIATIONS
Donette Donalda Dona Donella

ALTERNATIVES
Donghal Donal

NICKNAMES
Don Donny

FAMOUS Donalds
Donald Falson(actor) Donald O'Connor (actor) Donald Young (tennis player) Donald Trump (entrepreneur/TV personality) Donald Brashear (hockey player) Donald Sutherland (actor)

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