Donella
Pronunciation: [ d-ohn-EHL-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Donella first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,214 babies have been named Donella in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Donella is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,483 for girl names in the US .
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- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #38,483
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Donella
Donella is a girl name .
Donella is currently ranked #38,483 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Donella include Don, Done, Doney, Doneie, Lla, Llay, Llaie, Doy, Doie, and Donkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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