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Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Donald

surname, from 13c. Scottish Dofnald, Dufenald, probably from Gaelic Domhnall, Old Irish Domnall (pronounced "Dovnall"), from Proto-Celtic *Dubno-valos "world-mighty, ruler of the world," from *walos "ruler" + PIE *dheub- (see deep (adj.)).

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Donald, OR -- U.S. city in Oregon
Population (2000): 608
Housing Units (2000): 236
Land area (2000): 0.222067 sq. miles (0.575152 sq. km)
Water area (2000): 0.000000 sq. miles (0.000000 sq. km)
Total area (2000): 0.222067 sq. miles (0.575152 sq. km)
FIPS code: 20100
Located within: Oregon (OR), FIPS 41
Location: 45.222027 N, 122.840212 W
ZIP Codes (1990):
Note: some ZIP codes may be omitted esp. for suburbs.
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Donald

The masculine given name Donald is a version of the Scottish Gaelic name Domhnall (and variants Dómhnall, Dòmhnall, Domhnull, and Dòmhnull), historically the standard Anglicization of the name in Scotland. The name is ultimately derived from the Proto-Celtic word elements dubno ("world") and val ("rule"). The final -d on Donald is partly derived from a misinterpretation of the Gaelic pronunciation by English-speakers, and partly associated with the spelling of similar sounding Germanic-language names, such as Ronald. A short form of Donald is Don. Pet forms of Donald include Donnie, Donny, and Dolly. The feminine given name Donella is derived from Donald. Donald has numerous other Celtic-language cognates: Irish Dónal (Anglicised as Donal and Donall), Old Irish Domnall, Welsh Dyfnwal, Old Welsh Dumngual, Cumbric Dumngual, and Common Celtic *Dumno-ualos ("world-wielder"). Although the feminine given name Donna is sometimes used as a feminine form of Donald, the names are not etymologically related.

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Donald (Victoria)
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Donald (surname)

Donald is a surname. It can be written in Scottish Gaelic as MacDhòmhnaill.

Donald (disambiguation)

Donald is a given name and the name of several Irish and Scottish noblemen.

Donald may also refer to:

Donald (singer)

Donald Moatshe (born 7 February 1985), commonly known by the monomyn Donald, is a South African Afro-soul singer, songwriter, recording artist and entertainer, originally from the town of Rustenburg, in the North-West province.

Usage examples of "donald".

Uncle Arthur and Charlotte Skouras together made a nautical combination that terrified the life out of me, because the northern tip of Craigmore was much more exposed and reef-haunted than the south shore of Eilean Oran had been, because the fog was thickening, because I was breathless and bruised from big combers hurling me on to unseen reefs on my swim ashore, because I was wondering whether I had any chance in the world of carrying out my rash promise to Donald MacEachern.

She knew exactly what alterations she was going to make to that big, draughty house, but she knew that she would have to move cautiously, for Donald had emphasised, and strongly, that she must be prepared to live within his means.

Donald Royal, his ancient frame full of new life and good wine, revitalized by battle and feeling like a new man again.

Which had been great enough that even such hard-bitten revolutionists as Jeremy and Donald had clearly been in something approaching a state of awe.

She was sitting in their pew, Stephen on one side and Beatrice on the other, and Donald, standing above her in the pulpit, asked the congregation how could they expect to be forgiven for their shortcomings if they did not forgive others, and not just for small sins, but for grievous sins.

Selmer tried several times to get through to Washington, and to Donald Firenza, but the telephone switchboards were constantly busy.

By the time lunch was spread out and ready to serve, James Calhoun, Donald McIntosh, and George Yates had joined the festivities.

When Acheson later became assistant secretary of state, he immediately requested Donald Hiss as his assistant.

Berle again stepped in to remind Acheson that Chambers had identified Donald Hiss as a Soviet agent.

However, it owns territory in the Rocky Mountains and Donald McCrae and Acheson advise disposal of this asset and the winding up of the company.

The firm of Donald McCrae and Acheson had their offices in an old brick building amongst a litter of oil companies.

I pulled myself to my feet and went through the door marked Donald McCrae and Acheson, Solicitors.

On this Donald disappeared beyond the green baize door, and Andrew did as he had been bidden for the second time he waited.

McVey pulled his arm away, and Donald was left staring at the burning Blackthorn Inn.

Erl of MarrWith all his men in arms did ryse,Even frae Curgarf to Craigyvar:And down the syde of Don richt far,Angus and Mearns did all conveneTo fecht, or Donald came sae narThe ryall bruch of Aberdene.