Donner Name Meaning & Origin
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The surname Donner is of Germanic origin, meaning 'thunder'. It was likely used as a nickname for a person with a loud voice or a fierce temper. The name spread to France and other countries through migration and has been adopted as a surname and occasionally as a given name.
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French (Francophone) 85% -
Belgian (Francophone Belgian) 10% -
Canadian (Francophone Canadian) 5%
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Name Details
- Last Name: Donner
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Unisex
Famous People Named Donner
Famous individuals with the surname Donner include Richard Donner, an American film director known for movies like 'Superman' and 'Lethal Weapon'; Daniel Donner, a Swiss mathematician; and the Donner Party, a group of American pioneers famous for their tragic winter survival story.
Donner Numerology
Soul Urge Number: 7
People with this name tend to be: Analytical, intellectual and spiritual.