Donnie is a diminutive of Donald. Donald is derived from the Gaelic name Mac Domhnall which means “son of Domhnall”.
Tag: Gaelic names
Driscoll
Driscoll is an anglicised form of the Gaelic name O Drisceoil, itself derived from the still older Gaelic O Eidersceoil,
Duane
Duane is an English and Irish name that is derived from the Gaelic given name “Dubhan” which itself was derived
Dugald
Dugald is a Scottish variant of Dougal. Dougal is a Scottish and Irish name, related to the Gaelic name “Dubhgall”,
Duncan
The name Duncan can have two meanings. According to one version it is derived from two Gaelic words – “donn”
Eachann
Eachann is a rare Irish and Scottish name, derived from the earlier version of the name, Eachdonn, itself a compound
Edna
Edna is an anglicization of Eithne. Eithne originates in Gaelic languages and means "little seed, kernel". Eithne and Sodelb were
Egan
Egan is a Gaelic name, derived from “Mac Egan”, where the Mac has been dropped in current times. The name
Egon
Egon originates in Germanic languages and means "from the sword edge".
Eimhir
Eimhir is a Scottish variant of Emer. Emer originates in Gaelic languages and means "quick". The name appears as a
Conall
Conall originates in Gaelic languages and means "powerful wolf". As a masculine given name it is mainly used in Ireland
Emer
Emer originates in Gaelic languages and means "quick". The name appears as a character name in Irish mythology. As a
Enya
Enya is an anglicization of Eithne. Eithne originates in Gaelic languages and means "little seed, kernel". Eithne and Sodelb were
Erskine
Erskine originates in Gaelic languages and means "over the knife". Initially it was used as a surname and as a
Carson
Carson originates in Scottish language and its meaning is unclear. Initially, it functioned as a surname and as surname it
Etna
Etna is an anglicization of Eithne. Eithne originates in Gaelic languages and means "little seed, kernel". Eithne and Sodelb were
Evin
Evin is most likely a form of Evan. Evan is derived from Iefan, itself a Welsh variant of John. John
Ewing
Ewing is the anglicized form of the Gaelic name 'Eogann', itself derived from the Latin name 'Eugenius', which means 'well
Faolan
Faolan is an Irish name, derived from the Gaelic word 'faol', which means 'wolf', along with the diminutive suffix 'an'.
Farrell
Farrell is derived from the Gaelic 'O Fearghail'. The 'O' indicates 'son of' and the personal name 'Fearghal' comes from