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Donal

Boy NameIrish Origin

Meaning

Anglicized form of Domhnall (see DONALD).

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Name Personality

Based on famous people named Donal and cultural associations, this name tends to be associated with:

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Leadership
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Creativity
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Spirituality
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Adventure
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Integrity

Famous People Named Donal

Donal Hord

Donal Hord (February 26, 1902 – June 29, 1966), an American sculptor, was born Donald Horr in Prentice, Wisconsin.

CharismaCreativity

Donal Lyons

Donal Lyons was the Mayor of Galway from 2001–02 and from 2014–15.

AmbitionCharismaLeadership

Donal O'Brien (hurler)

Donal O'Brien (6 July 1940 – 8 April 2012) was an Irish hurler who played as a goalkeeper for the Tipperary senior team.

Donal Daly

Donal Daly was a footballer with the Kerry senior football team in the 1990s and 2000s.

AmbitionResilienceSuccess

Donal Kavanagh

Donal Kavanagh (born 1950 in Killarney, County Kerry) is an Irish former sportsperson.

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Dominic
Latin
Both names derive from the Roman name Dominicus, sharing a connection to lordship and dominion.
Kenan
Arabic
Kenan, meaning 'high, exalted,' shares a sense of nobility and strength, similar to the connotations of Donal.
Roderick
Germanic
Both names evoke a sense of leadership and strength, reflecting a historical association with rulers and warriors.

Donal in Other Languages

EnglishDonelle
EnglishDonna
IrishDomhnall
IrishDomnall
IrishDónal
ScottishDonalda
ScottishDonaldina
ScottishDonella

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