Donny Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Donny Name at a Glance

Name	Donny
Meaning	Diminutive of Donovan: Brown-haired chieftain. From an Irish surname meaning dark brown.
Origin	Irish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Donny Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Donny means “Diminutive of Donovan: Brown-haired chieftain. From an Irish surname meaning dark brown”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Donny Name Origin

Our database records Donny under Irish origin. Browse more Irish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Donny a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Donny is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Donny

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