Don
/dɑn/
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Don, a unisex name of English origin, has varied meanings and associations. For females, it derives from names like Donna and Donatella, often linked to the concept of a 'mother goddess'. For males, it is a short form of Donald, symbolizing loyalty, and in Celtic/Gaelic traditions, it signifies 'world leader'. The name carries a sense of authority and timeless appeal.
Don Zimmer
Baseball, Red Sox, Padres, Cubs, manager
Don Young
Politician, Congressman from Alaska
Don Wilson
Radio Personality, Jack Benny's announcer
Don R. Willett
Judge, Justice, Texas Supreme Court
Don Wildmon
Activist, Moral crusader
Don Weis
Film Director, The Ghost in the Invisible Bikini
Don Was
Musician, Half of the music duo Was (Not Was)
Don Valentine
Business, Founder of Sequoia Capital
Don Tyson
Business, Tyson Foods
Don Swayze
Actor, Beach Babes from Beyond
Don Sutton
Baseball, Pitcher, Baseball Hall of Famer
Don Sundquist
Politician, Governor of Tennessee, 1995-2003
Donny
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