Donold
Donold is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
World ruler or ruler of all.
Origin and history
Donold is a rare variant spelling of Donald, which derives from the Scottish Gaelic name Domhnall. It translates to 'world ruler' or 'ruler of the world'. In the United States, it saw modest usage in the early-to-mid 20th century but is now virtually unused.
Popularity in the United States
828 babies in the United States have been named Donold since 1880. It ranks #3848 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NC (100 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 22 |
| 1920-1930 | 116 |
| 1930-1940 | 180 |
| 1940-1950 | 154 |
| 1950-1960 | 164 |
| 1960-1970 | 138 |
| 1970-1980 | 49 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Don, Donnie
Fun facts
- Donold originated as an alternate phonetic spelling of the widely popular Scottish name Donald.
- Over 800 boys in the United States were named Donold during the 20th century.