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      Meaning of the first name
      Donelle

      Origin 
      American

      Meaning 
      Combination of Don and Elle

      Variations 
      Danelle, Denelle, Donyelle

      *Some content has been generated by an artificial intelligence language model, in combination with data sourced from Ancestry records and provided by BabyNames.com.
      The name Donelle derives from the American culture and is a combination of the names Don and Elle. Don is typically a shortened form of Donald, a masculine given name of Scottish origin meaning world ruler or ruler of the world. Elle is a feminine given name of French origin meaning she or her. Through the merging of Don and Elle, the name Donelle has been created, representing a unique and harmonious blend of these two names.

      Although the name Donelle does not have a long and detailed history, it has gained popularity in modern times. This name is predominantly used as a feminine given name, as the combination of Don and Elle lends a beautiful and distinctive charm to it. Donelle holds a certain level of elegance and strength, capturing the spirit of femininity while adding a touch of authority. While it may not have strong historical roots, Donelle remains an attractive choice for parents seeking a name that is both contemporary and meaningful. Its popularity in modern-day usage reflects the ongoing trend of combining existing names to create something fresh and unique in the realm of baby names.
      Based on our records...
      This is the most common surname, spouse name and child name associated with Donelle.
      Adams

      is the most common surname for Donelle.

      Lillian

      is the most common spouse name for Donelle.

      Dan

      is the most common child name for Donelle.

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      1922 is when there were the most people born with the first name Donelle.

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