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About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- English version
- Donal, Donald, Daniel
- Variants
- Domhnall, Donal
- Stronghold region
- All-Ireland
Overview
Borne by numerous medieval Irish kings, most notably Dónal Mór Ó Briain, 12th-century King of Munster.
The story behind Dónal
Dónal is the standard modern spelling and was borne by many leading 20th-century Irish figures, including the actor Dónal McCann and the broadcaster Dónal Lunny.
Mythology & legend
Same as Domhnall; world-ruler.
Did you know?
Modern Irish spelling of Domhnall, immensely popular in 20th-century Ireland.
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