Dog Names > Donnie

Donnie

Male

Meaning

From Donald or Donovan; brown, chief or noble.

Origin

Irish

Pronunciation

/ˈdɑni/

Alt. Spellings

Donny

Traits associated with the name Donnie:

Dogs named Donnie tend to be loving, good-natured, and industrious. This name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Donnie?

That you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pets unique names. It could also suggest that you have an affinity for the 1980s.

Is Donnie a good dog name?

Donnie has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Donnie isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

1,647

1,492

New York City Dog Name Database

1,970

Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Donnie is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Donnie was, in the past month, the 1735th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2024, Donnie is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Donnie was viewed 0 times, and liked 1 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Donnie's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Donnie is most adored in Louisiana, Colorado and Virginia.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Oregon, Washington and Missouri.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Donnie.

Donnie is found in these categories:

cute

Evokes images of adorable, mischievous characters like Donnie from "Wild Thornberrys".

old-fashioned

Popular in the 50s, it echoes nostalgia and classic TV show "Lassie".

Dog names like Donnie:

Davy

English chemist who was a pioneer in electrochemistry and who used it to isolate elements sodium and potassium and barium and boron and calcium and magnesium and chlorine (1778-1829)

Dudley

From the people's meadow

Dexter

Right-handed, skilled

Duffy

Descendant of Dubhthach

Dusty

Diminutive of Dustin, meaning brave warrior.

Digby

From The Farm At The Ditch

Comments (3)

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Robert (British Columbia, Canada)

I know a dog named Donnie and it may be an older dog but it is truly the dog of all dogs.
February 12, 2024

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Gien (British Columbia, Canada)

I think Donnie is great name for a dog especially an older dog.
February 10, 2024

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