Donald is a masculine given name of Scottish origin. It is derived from the ancient Scottish Gaelic name "Donnchadh," which consists of two elements: "donn" meaning "brown" or "dark," and "chad" meaning "battle." Therefore, the name Donald translates to "proud chief" or "dark chief."
The name Donnchadh was popular among the Scottish nobility during the Middle Ages. One of the most notable bearers of this name was Donald II, who ruled Scotland from 889 to 900. He is remembered for his victory over the Vikings at the Battle of Dunnachton in 897.
The name Donald became more widely used outside of Scotland after Scottish settlers brought it with them when they emigrated to other parts of the world. Today, it is a common given name throughout English-speaking countries and beyond.
Some famous individuals who have borne the name Donald include American businessman and former president of The Walt Disney Company, Donald Duck cartoon character created by Walt Disney Productions, Canadian singer-songwriter Donald "Quint" Gordy III, better known by his stage name "Quint," Scottish poet Donald Meek (1897–1965), American actor Donald Sutherland (born 1935), and former American president Donald Trump (born 1946). However, it is important to note that this list does not reflect any association between these individuals and the characteristics or qualities typically attributed to people named Donald.
Statistics on the given name Donald in the United States:
* In the year 1939, there were 5 babies born with the name Donald in the United States.
* Over time, as these individuals grew up and had families of their own, they contributed to a total of 5 people with the name Donald currently living in the United States.