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Donnell

Pronunciation: [ d-AHN-ihl ]

Girl Name #67,046 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Donnell is a girl name, recorded for 5 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
Girl
Popularity Rank
#67,046
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Don Doy Donie Donnie

Also a Boy Name

Donnell is also used as a boy name, ranked #4672.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Donnell

Is Donnell a boy or girl name?
Donnell is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #67046. As a boy name, it is ranked #4672. 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 #67046 in popularity for girl 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 #67046 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Donnell

Donnell is a girl name .

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

Donnell is currently ranked #67,046 in popularity for girl 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 Donna . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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