Don

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ORIGIN AND HISTORY

The name Don is a shortened or pet version of the English name Donald as well as a variation of the Scottish name Donn. Additionally, it is a shortened or pet version of other names beginning with “Don,” such as Donal. Furthermore, Donne is a Welsh Gaelic surname.

POPULARITY

According to the 1990 United States Census ^[1], Don ranked as the 135th most popular male first name and the 12,650th most popular last name.

According to the Social Security Administration ^[1], in the United States, the name ranked in the Top 1,000 most popular boy's names every year from 1880 (284th) through 2002. In the 21st century, the name ranked in the Top 1,000 most popular boy's names in 2000 (828th), 2001 (871st) and 2002 (999th), but not since.

FACTS

• In the mafia, “Don” is a name bestowed upon a crime boss.
• “DON” is an acronym for Dissolved Organic Nitrogen.
• “DON” is an abbreviation of the United States’ “Department of the Navy.”

NAMESAKES

• “DON” is an acronym for the video game clan “Dead of Night.”
• “Vito Andolini Corleone” is a mafia Don in the book “The Godfather” written by Mario Puzo, as well as the film adaptations, in which he was originally portrayed by actor Marlon Brando. ^[1]

FAMOUS PERSONS

• Don Cheadle – Film and television actor who was nominated for an Academy Award (Oscar) for “Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role” for his performance in the 2004 movie “Hotel Rwanda.” ^[1]
• Don Ameche – American actor who won an Academy Award (Oscar) for “Best Actor in a Supporting Role” for his work in the 1985 movie “Cocoon.” ^[1]
• Donald “Don” Francis Shula – Former professional football coach who is most well-known for leading the 1972 Miami Dolphins to a perfect season. In 1997, he was enshrined in the Professional Football Hall of Fame. ^[1]
• Donald “Don” Scott Drysdale – Former professional baseball player (pitcher) who was an eight-time All Star who was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1984. ^[1]
• Donald “Don” Howard Sutton – Former professional baseball pitcher who was elected to four All Star games. In 1998, he was enshrined into the Baseball hall of Fame. ^[1]
• Donald Hugh "Don" Henley – Rock singer and songwriter who became widely known as a member of the music group the “Eagles” with whom he won multiple Grammy Awards in the 1970’s. Additionally, Don Henley won Grammy Awards as a solo artist for “Best Rock Vocal Performance, Male” for “The Boys Of Summer” in 1985 and for “Best Rock Vocal Performance, Male” for “The End Of The Innocence” in 1989. ^[1]

NOTES

OTHER DON'S

Don Smith, Don Johnson, Don Williams, Don Jones, Don Brown, Don Davis, Don Miller, Don Wilson, Don Moore, Don Taylor, Don Aale, Don Aant, Don Abadie, Don Abbatiello, Don Abbuhl, Don Abend, Don Abercrombie, Don Aberer, Don Abernathey, Don Abernathie, Don Juan, Don Aaker, Don Aakervik, Don Aanenson, Don Aaron, Don Aarstad, Don Aarts, Don Aase, Don Aasland, Don Abad, Don Abalon, Don Abalos, Don Abamonte, Don Abar, Don Abata, Don Abate, Don Abbate, Don Abbel, Don Abbene, Don Abbey, Don Abbitt, Don Abbl, Don Abbott, Don Abdalla, Don Abdullah, Don Abel, Don Abele, Don Abeleda, Don Abeljr, Don Abell, More results

Author: Rich Kachold