Donella Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationdoh-NEL-uh / /dəˈnɛlə/

Scottish; English

Meaning

Scottish: 'world ruler'; English: 'noble'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Donella is derived from the Scottish name Donal, which is a diminutive of Donald. It has roots in Gaelic culture, where names often reflect qualities of leadership and nobility. In English contexts, it has been associated with the meaning of nobility. The name is relatively uncommon, making it unique among contemporary names.

Trend Summary

The name Donella has seen limited use in the United States and remains relatively rare.

Similar Names

DonnellyDonaDonnDonaeDariaDonitaDoraDahlia

Variants

  • Donelle
  • Donalyn

International Variants

  • Dónall (Irish)
  • Donalda (Scottish)

Famous people named Donella

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Fictional characters named Donella

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Sibling Suggestions

DanielleDianaDaphneDelilahDarla

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Donella was first seen in the United States in 1910. Donella has ranked as high as #984 nationally, which occurred in 1952, and has been most popular in South Carolina, California, Ohio, Michigan, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Donella has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Donella (1970)

StateBirthsShare
MI 7
39%
CA 6
33%
TX 5
28%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19105
19145
191512
19168
19178
19185
191910
19209
192120
192223
192315
192415
192521
192612
192718
192814
192914
193018
193119
193214
193313
193410
193513
193613
193717
193816
193913
194017
194118
194217
194319
194423
194519
194631
194730
194829
194941
195047
195129
195251
195331
195431
195525
195624
195728
195814
195932
196027
196126
196227
196336
196418
196519
196622
196742
196840
196948
197051
197141
197243
197342
197443
197521
197617
197727
197823
197925
198020
198121
198221
198319
198423
198511
198621
198719
198816
198912
199013
199117
199213
19948
19956
19967
19985
20086
20186