Donelle
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Donelle first appeared in US Social Security records in 1967.
Over 323 babies have been named Donelle in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Donelle is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #13,563 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,563
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Donelle is also used as a girl name, ranked #23702.
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About the Name Donelle
Donelle is a boy name .
Is Donelle a boy or girl name? Donelle is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #13,563 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #23,702. Donelle is more commonly used as a boy name.
Donelle is currently ranked #13,563 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Donelle include Don, Done, Doney, Doneie, Lle, Lley, Doy, Doie, and Donkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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