Donalda
Girl name · 10 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Donalda: 10 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 6 births in 1975.
Donalda is the feminine form of Donald, a name deeply rooted in Scottish Gaelic as Domhnall, meaning ‘ruler of the world’ or ‘world-mighty’. Its most famous bearer is likely Donalda MacKenzie, a 19th-century Scottish-born pioneer and author who vividly chronicled life in Ontario, Canada. The name shares its root with numerous places named after Donald, such as the Donalda area in Alberta, Canada. Notable as a distinctly Scottish feminine variant, Donalda feels both historic and rare; the name enjoyed modest but steady use in Scotland through the 20th century, becoming a treasured choice for families honouring a Donald or seeking a strong, traditional name with a gentle, feminine ending.
Girl 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19756 babies
- Latest (1975)
- #3446 babies
- Total births
- 10since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y