Scottish · Boy name
Donald
“ruler of the world”
About the name Donald
Donald is a Scottish name derived from the Gaelic ‘Domhnall’, meaning ‘ruler of the world’. It has been a traditional name in Scotland for centuries and is associated with several historical figures, including Donald II, a king of Scotland in the 10th century. The name has been widely used in various forms across English-speaking countries and carries connotations of leadership and strength.
- Meaning
- ruler of the world
- Origin
- Scottish
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- DON-ald(2 syl.)
Middle names for Donald
- Donald James
- Donald Michael
- Donald Robert
- Donald Alexander
- Donald Lee
Questions about Donald
- What does Donald mean?
- Donald is a Scottish name meaning "ruler of the world".
- How do you pronounce Donald?
- Donald is pronounced DON-ald, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Donald?
- Variants of Donald include Donal.
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