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Donnell

Pronunciation: [ d-AHN-ihl ]

Boy Name #4,672 Most Popular Hidden Gem

Ranked #4672, Donnell is an uncommon boy name with a distinctive personality.

Meaning & Origin

Donnell is a boy name, recorded for 22 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced d-AHN-ihl.

Parents who love the name Donnell often also consider Dora, Dorothy, Dollie .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#4,672
Total SSA Count
22

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Don Doy Donie Donnie

Also a Girl Name

Donnell is also used as a girl name, ranked #67046.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Donnell

Is Donnell a boy or girl name?
Donnell is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #4672. As a girl name, it is ranked #67046. Donnell is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Donnell?
Donnell is pronounced d-AHN-ihl.
How popular is the name Donnell?
Donnell is currently ranked #4672 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Donnell?
Common nicknames for Donnell include Don, Doy, Donie, and Donnie.
Is Donnell a common or rare name?
Donnell is an uncommon name, ranked #4672 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Donnell

Donnell is a boy name .

Is Donnell a boy or girl name? Donnell is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #4,672 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #67,046. Donnell is more commonly used as a boy name.

Donnell is currently ranked #4,672 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Donnell include Don, Doy, Donie, and Donnie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Donnell include Donnie, Donny . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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