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Don

“short form of Donald”

About the name Don

Don is an English short form of the Scottish Gaelic name Donald, which itself derives from Domhnall, meaning ‘world ruler’. Don is commonly used as a given name in English-speaking countries, both as an independent name and as a familiar or affectionate form of Donald.

Meaning
short form of Donald
Origin
English
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
DAWN(1 syl.)

Variants and spellings

  • Donny

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Middle names for Don

  • Don Michael
  • Don James
  • Don Alexander
  • Don David
  • Don Thomas

Questions about Don

What does Don mean?
Don is an English name meaning "short form of Donald".
How do you pronounce Don?
Don is pronounced DAWN, with emphasis on the first syllable.
What are variants of Don?
Variants of Don include Donny.

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