What origin is the name Donahue?

Donahue comes from irish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Donahue a popular name?

Donahue is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Donahue?

Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Donahue — for example Riley, Nora, Keira. You can browse more on our irish names page.

Donahue

Q: Is Donahue a rare name?

Yes. Donahue does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Donahue

Donahue

Boy

irish

3 syllables

Donahue is an irish boy's name meaning "This Irish name and surname refers to a dark warrior, blending military strength with a mysterious quality.".

Parents who choose Donahue pick a boy name from the irish tradition, meaning "This Irish name and surname refers to a dark warrior, blending military strength with a mysterious quality.". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: irish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This Irish name and surname refers to a dark warrior, blending military strength with a mysterious quality.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Donahue

Very rare in US records

What does Donahue mean?

Donahue is a boy name of irish origin meaning "This Irish name and surname refers to a dark warrior, blending military strength with a mysterious quality.".

Is Donahue a rare name?

Yes. Donahue does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Donahue

Riley Nora Keira Erin Fiona Ciara

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Donahue means "This Irish name and surname refers to a dark warrior, blending military strength with a mysterious quality." — these names share that spirit.