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Scottish variation of Donald
"proud chief"
Donal is, yes, just Donald with the final d cut off, but that somehow gives it a jauntier, fresher feel. Donal Logue is a Canadian actor and Donal Skehan is an Irish cookbook author.
Donnel is a masculine name with Celtic and Gaelic origins, derived from the Irish name Domhnall, meaning 'world ruler' or 'world mighty.' Often found in Ireland and Scotland, the name has spread to…
German
"ancient thunder god"
Futuristic, in a 1930s kind of way.
Dodek is a masculine name of Polish origin, functioning as a diminutive form of Dominik (from Latin Dominicus, meaning 'belonging to the Lord'). This friendly, approachable nickname has been used in…
Donat is a masculine name with ancient roots, derived from the Latin name 'Donatus' meaning 'given' or 'gifted.' This classical name has historical significance in various European cultures,…
Irish
"small brown-haired child"
This Irish saint's name makes an attractive alternative for Dylan or Donald.
Dony is a masculine name with various potential origins. It may be a shortened form of names like Donovan, Dominic, or Donald, or it could be a variation of Danny or Tony. The name has appeared…
"brown chieftain"
Barely-used Irish surname that's more streamlined than popular Donovan.
Donagh is a traditional Irish masculine name derived from the Gaelic name Donnchadh, meaning "brown warrior" or "brown-haired chieftain." With roots stretching back to ancient Celtic culture, the…
Dohntae represents a modern, creative spelling variation of Dante, a classic Italian name derived from the medieval Latin name Durante, meaning 'enduring' or 'steadfast.' This distinctive phonetic…
Dontey appears to be a masculine name that emerged in American naming patterns during the late 20th century. It is likely a variation of Dante, which derives from the medieval short form of the name…
"dark hero"
A common Irish surname that's seldom heard as a first name, but has an appealing meaning.
Dorren is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Darren or Doron. With potential Irish or Hebrew origins depending on the intended derivation, Dorren as a spelling variation…
Hebrew
"gift"
Benevolent name found in Israel in several forms, including Doran and Doroni.
Dorran is a masculine name with Scottish Gaelic origins, related to the name Darren but with distinct Celtic roots. The name likely derives from elements meaning 'stranger' or possibly connects to…
Dorrien is a masculine name with English origins, likely derived from a surname that may have initially been a place name. It possibly relates to the Norman name D'Orien, suggesting "from the east"…
Dorryen is an unusual masculine name with uncertain origins. It may be a creative variant of Dorian or Darren, or possibly a modern invention combining elements of multiple names. The spelling with…
Dorrian is a masculine name likely derived from either the Irish surname Ó Deoráin (meaning 'stranger' or 'exile') or as a variant of Dorian, which has Greek origins related to the ancient Dorian…
English place-name
With Devon so overused, consider a move to the undiscovered neighboring county -- though it's nowhere near as euphonious, rhyming with corset.
English from French
"from Orsay"
Associated all through the swing years with bandleader brothers Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey.
