Donne
Pronunciation: [ d-UHN ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Donne first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 90 babies have been named Donne in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Donne is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #37,179 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #37,179
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Donne is also used as a boy name, ranked #42503.
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About the Name Donne
Donne is a girl name .
Is Donne a boy or girl name? Donne is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #37,179 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #42,503. Donne is more commonly used as a girl name.
Donne is currently ranked #37,179 in popularity for girl 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 Donna . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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