Donella
duh-NEL-uh
✦ Meaning
“Scottish feminine form of Donald, from Gaelic 'domhnall' meaning 'world ruler' or 'world mighty'. Less common variant that maintains strength while adding grace.”
Popularity Over Time
Donella is not currently in the US top 1000.
Origin
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Style
Famous Bearers
- Donella Meadows (systems scientist)
Cross-Cultural Notes
Works in Scottish, Irish, and English contexts
People Also Ask
Scottish feminine form of Donald, from Gaelic 'domhnall' meaning 'world ruler' or 'world mighty'. Less common variant that maintains strength while adding grace.
Donella is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. Usage has stayed pretty consistent over the past decade.
Popular nicknames for Donella include Dona, Nell, Nelly.
Names that pair beautifully with Donella include Maeve, Fiona, Siobhan, Caoimhe.