Dunne

What does the baby name Dunne mean? Learn about what Dunne means, its history & origin, popularity in our random name database, pronunciation, similar names, nicknames & spelling variations.

Dunne - Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Spelling of Dunne: D-U-N-N-E, is a 5-letter male given name.
Meaning of Dunne: Brown, derivative: form of dunn.
Origin of Dunne: The name 'Dunne' has Irish origins. It is derived from the Irish surname Ó Duinn, which means 'descendant of Donn'. Donn is an ancient Irish personal name that means 'brown' or 'dark-haired'.; American Names; Celebrity Names; Celtic Names; Color Names; English Names; Gaelic Names; Literary Names; Pet Names
Similar Names, Nicknames, & Spelling Variations of Dunne: Dunn
Popularity of Dunne: The name 'Dunne' is not commonly used as a first name. It is more commonly found as a surname in Ireland. As a first name, 'Dunne' is quite rare and has not gained significant popularity in recent years.; Dunne currently has no likes. Be the first to like this name.

Etymology of Dunne

The name 'Dunne' is derived from the Irish word 'donna', which means 'brown' or 'dark'. This reflects the original meaning of the surname Ó Duinn, which referred to someone with brown or dark hair.

Cultural Significance of Dunne

In Irish culture, surnames hold great importance as they often indicate a person's ancestry and lineage. The surname Ó Duinn, and by extension the name 'Dunne', is associated with the ancient Irish clan of the same name. Members of this clan were believed to be descendants of Donn, a figure from Irish mythology associated with the land of the dead.