Skip Ancestry navigation Skip to Footer Ancestry Home
  • Home
  • Trees
  • Search
  • Memories
  • DNA
  • Subscribe
  • Cart
  • Sign In
Home
Loading

Trees you own

    Shared with you

      Tree tools

      • My Trees
      • First Name Meanings
      • Last Name Meanings
      • Individual Records Search
      • Family Trees Support
      • Start a New Tree
      • Upload a GEDCOM
      Loading
      • All Collections
      • Census & Voter Lists
      • Birth, Marriage & Death
      • Military
      • Immigration & Travel
      • Public Member Trees
      • Card Catalogue
      • Member Search
      Memories
      Loading
      • Register a kit
      • AncestryDNA® Learning Hub
      • Traits Learning Hub
      • AncestryDNA®
      • AncestryDNA® Support
      Loading
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Academy
      • Community
      • Hire an expert
      • Site Status
      Loading
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Academy
      • Community
      • Hire an expert
      • Site Status
      Discover More Family Names with an Ancestry 14-day Free Trial* 
      • Support Centre
      • About Us
      • Site Map
      • Gift Memberships
        • Ancestry Corporate
        • Fold3.com
        • ForcesWarRecords.com
        • Geneanet.org
        • Newspapers.com
        • ProGenealogists.com
        • RootsWeb.com
      • © 2006-2026 Ancestry
      • Privacy
      • Cookies
      • Terms and Conditions
      • Operated by Ancestry Ireland Unlimited Company
      Group of people

      Meaning of the first name Donnie

      Origin

      English

      Meaning

      From Donald or Donovan

      Variations

      Bonnie, Connie, Doniel
      The name Donnie, derived from English origins, can be traced back to its connection with the names Donald and Donovan. Both Donald and Donovan have rich historical significance and bear various meanings. Donald, originating from Scottish Gaelic, signifies world ruler or proud chief. On the other hand, Donovan, an anglicized version of the Irish name O'Donnabhain, translates to descendant of Donnabhain where Donnabhain means brown-haired chieftain.

      Throughout history, individuals named Donnie, either as a given name or as a nickname for Donald or Donovan, have made notable contributions across different fields. In literature, one of the most well-known references to the name can be found in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel The Great Gatsby, where the character of Dan Cody is often referred to as Don or Donnie. Moreover, in sports, Donnie Moore, a former professional baseball pitcher, left a mark both in the Major Leagues and through the controversial events that surrounded him.

      In modern-day usage, the name Donnie continues to be employed as both a formal given name and a familiar nickname. This versatile name is bestowed upon individuals of diverse backgrounds, and its continued usage reflects the enduring popularity of its parent names, Donald and Donovan. Whether used in professional or personal contexts, Donnie maintains a sense of familiarity while honoring the historical and linguistic origins of its predecessors.

      Based on our records...

      Smith

      Smith

      This is the most common surname associated with Donnie.
      John

      John

      This is the most common name of those married to a Donnie.
      Donnie

      Donnie

      This is the most common name for a child of a Donnie.
      Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. - © Mapbox - © OpenStreetMap - Improve this map

      What are you curious about?

      Ready to learn more about your own family? Here are two ways to begin.
      Start a free trial
      Order AncestryDNA
      calendar.webp
      Based on our records...

      Did you know?

      1949 is when there were the most people born with the first name Donnie.

      Explore the origins of another name.