Donny
Pronunciation: [ d-AHN-ee ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Donny first appeared in US Social Security records in 1957.
Over 40 babies have been named Donny in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Donny is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #36,105 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #36,105
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Donny is also used as a boy name, ranked #3822.
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About the Name Donny
Donny is a girl name .
Is Donny a boy or girl name? Donny is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #36,105 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #3,822. Donny is more commonly used as a boy name.
Donny is currently ranked #36,105 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Donny include Don, Doy, Doie, and Donkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Donny include Donna . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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