Donald

The masculine given name Donald is a version of the Scottish Gaelic name Domhnall (and variants Dómhnall, Dòmhnall,Domhnull, and Dòmhnull), historically the standard Anglicization of the name in Scotland. The name is ultimately derived from the Proto-Celtic world elements dubno ("world") and val ("rule"). The final -d on Donald is partly derived from a misinterpretation of the Gaelic pronunciation by English-speakers, and partly associated with the spelling of similar sounding Germanic-language names, such as Ronald. A short form of Donald is Don. Pet forms of Donald include Donnie, Donny, and Dolly. The feminine given name Donella is derived from Donald.Donald has numerous other Celtic-language cognates: Irish Dónal (Anglicised as Donal and Donall),Old Irish Domnall, Welsh Dyfnwal, Old Welsh Dumngual, Cumbric Dumngual, and Common Celtic *Dumno-ualos ("world-wielder"). Although the feminine given name Donna is sometimes used as a feminine form of Donald, the names are not etymologically related.

Donald (singer)

Donald Moatshe (born 7 February 1985), commonly known by the monomyn Donald, is a South African Afro-soul singer, songwriter, recording artist and entertainer, originally from the town of Rustenburg, in the North-West province.

Life and music career

Donald was born in the village of Kraalhoek in the North West province. He began singing at a young age in the church choir, and this is where his musical talent was discovered.

In the year 2008, he inked a recording deal with South African DJ Cleo on his Will of Steel imprint. The label released his debut album, which received a luke-warm reception. He departed from the DJ Cleo's label, and started is own imprint, D-Exclusive in 2011, and began production on his sophomore album Train of Love there.

He rose to fame in 2011 with his debut single I Deserve, which later appeared on his much anticipated and critically acclaimed sophomore album Love Train, which was released in 2012. He released three singles from the album, titled I Deserve, Denial, and Over the Moon. I Deserve topped the RAMs Top 100 & Top 40 Charts, as well as entering the Top 10 on the Media Guide charts, instantly making him a household name in South Africa. The success of the album brought him much attention, enabling him to make appearances on South African TV shows, Rhythm City, 3Talk with Noeleen, MTV Base, Vuzu and various others.

Donald (surname)

Donald is a surname. It can be written in Scottish Gaelic as MacDhòmhnaill.

List of persons with the surname