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Domhnall
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The Scottish variant of the name Donald.
What does the name Domhnall mean?
The Scottish variant of Donald.
Where does the name Domhnall come from?
The name Domhnall has its roots in Celtic and is a male first name. It is common in both Irish and Scottish.
Popularity
In Germany, Domhnall is among the less common first names. It has not appeared in German name popularity lists so far. In 1999, it reached its best ranking in Northern Ireland at 199th place. Over the last ten years, the name has been given approximately 30 times there, placing it at 382nd in the corresponding ten-year statistics. From 1997 to 2024, Domhnall ranked 429th in Northern Ireland.
Famous people
- Domhnall Albanach O Troighthigh (Irish physicist)
- Domhnall Gleeson (actor)
- Domhnall Macneachdainn (British bishop)
- Domhnall O Cobhthaigh (Irish poet)
- Domhnall O Huiginn (poet from Ireland)
- Domhnall Ruadh Choruna (British poet)
Frequently asked questions about the name Domhnall
What is the meaning of the name Domhnall?
Domhnall is the Scottish variant of the name Donald and means 'the mighty world'.
Where does the name Domhnall come from?
The name has its roots in Celtic and is common in both Irish and Scottish.
How popular is the name Domhnall?
Domhnall is relatively well-known in Scotland and Ireland, but less common in other countries.