Donal
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Donal first appeared in US Social Security records in 1968.
Over 5 babies have been named Donal in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Donal is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #62,828 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #62,828
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Donal is also used as a boy name, ranked #25985.
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About the Name Donal
Donal is a girl name .
Is Donal a boy or girl name? Donal is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #62,828 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #25,985. Donal is more commonly used as a boy name.
Donal is currently ranked #62,828 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Donal include Don, Doy, Doie, and Donkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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