Donner
Pronunciation: [ d-AHN-er ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,873
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Persian/Modern origin
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Old High German origin
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Germanic origin
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Ancient Greek origin
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About the Name Donner
Donner is a boy name .
Donner is currently ranked #38,873 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Donner include Don, Doy, Donie, and Donnie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Donner include Donnie, Donny, Donnell . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis