Irish · Gaelic

Domhnall

Pronounced DOH-nalShare

Meaning: Ruler of the world

  • Boy
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Domhnall is the Irish form corresponding to Scottish Gaelic Dòmhnall and English Donald. Its older elements combine world with rule.

Nicknames

  • Donnie
  • Dom

Spellings & variants

  • Dónal
  • Donald
  • Donnell

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Domhnall comes from Irish and Gaelic.

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