Donal

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All-Time Total: 3,702

Peak Year: 1930

Donal is of Gaelic origin, derived from the name Domhnall, meaning "ruler of the world."

Notable Namesakes

Donal Logue - Actor in "Gotham" and "Sons of Anarchy."
Donal Lunny - Irish musician, founder of Bothy Band.
Donal O'Sullivan - Gaelic footballer for Kerry.
Donal Skehan - Irish chef and television presenter.
Donal Bisht - Indian actress in TV serials.
Donal McCann - Irish actor in "The Dead."
Donal Lenihan - Irish rugby player and commentator.
Donal Ryan - Irish author of "The Spinning Heart."
Donal Curtin - New Zealand economist and commentator.
Donal Óg Cusack - Irish hurler and sports pundit.

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Source: Social Security Administration

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