Donald

Don·ald

a masculine name: dim. Don

Origin of Donald

Irish Donghal, literally , brown stranger (or uncertain or unknown; perhaps Gaelic Domhnall, literally , world ruler)

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Proper noun

A male given name.

Usage notes

Popular in all English-speaking countries in the first half of the 20th century.

Origin

Name of Scottish kings and an early saint, from Scottish Gaelic Dòmhnall, dumno "world" + val "rule".

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Dean thought before answering, wondering how much to admit to Donald Ryland, regressing back to his old detective days.
Donald Ryland returned with his son.
Donald Ryland kept up a nonstop conversation with his son and front seat companion, as they whipped along the highway.
Two unmarked State cars were parked in front of Bird Song, along with, to Dean's surprise, Edith's rental car and Donald Ryland's Explorer.
Alex glanced at Donald as he offered a hand to Candice.

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