Donal
Irish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Donal
Donal is an Irish form of the name Donald, derived from the Gaelic elements "domh" (world) and "val" (rule), meaning "world ruler" or "great chief." The name is primarily used in Irish Catholic culture and has historical significance in Irish history, particularly among Gaelic nobility and modern Irish figures.
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Etymology
Donal is an Irish form of the name Donald, derived from the Gaelic elements "domh" (world) and "val" (rule), meaning "world ruler" or "great chief." The name is primarily used in Irish Catholic culture and has historical significance in Irish history, particularly among Gaelic nobility and modern Irish figures.
Donal currently ranks #12,708 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1930.
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