Donal
Donal is a boy baby name. Ranked #25,985 in the US, popular nicknames include Don, Doy, and Donie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Donal first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,510 babies have been named Donal in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Donal is past its peak , currently ranked #25,985 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #25,985
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Middle Name Ideas
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Donal is also used as a girl name, ranked #62828.
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About the Name Donal
Donal is a boy name .
Is Donal a boy or girl name? Donal is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #25,985 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #62,828. Donal is more commonly used as a boy name.
Donal is currently ranked #25,985 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Donal include Don, Doy, and Donie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Donal include Donald, Donatello, Donavan . 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