Donne
Pronunciation: [ d-UHN ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Donne first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 58 babies have been named Donne in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Donne is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #42,503 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #42,503
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Donne is also used as a girl name, ranked #37179.
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About the Name Donne
Donne is a boy name .
Is Donne a boy or girl name? Donne is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #42,503 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #37,179. Donne is more commonly used as a girl name.
Donne is currently ranked #42,503 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Donne include Don, Doy, Doie, and Donkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Donne include Donnie, Donny, Donnell . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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