Donnis
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Donnis first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 347 babies have been named Donnis in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Donnis is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,395 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #38,395
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Donnis is also used as a boy name, ranked #32408.
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About the Name Donnis
Donnis is a girl name .
Is Donnis a boy or girl name? Donnis is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #38,395 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #32,408. Donnis is more commonly used as a boy name.
Donnis is currently ranked #38,395 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Donnis include Don, Donn, Donny, Donnie, Doy, Doie, and Donkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Donnis include Donna . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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