Donne Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Donne is listed in our database as a boy name of Welsh origin. Its recorded meaning is “Used in honor of 17th century poet John Donne”.

Donne Name at a Glance

Name Donne
Meaning Used in honor of 17th century poet John Donne.
Origin Welsh
Gender Boy

What Does the Name Donne Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Donne means “Used in honor of 17th century poet John Donne”. 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.

Donne Name Origin

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

Is Donne a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Donne

When considering Donne for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.

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