Details for the forename Donaldina

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Donaldina (female)


Variants:	Donalda (F)
Diminutive(s):	Dina (F)
Can be spelt:	Donalina (F)
Masculine form:	Domhnall (M) Donald (M)

Source(s):	FreeCEN 1841 Census of Aberdeenshire "Scottish Forenames" - Donald Whyte, FGH, FSG Private communication [JMcR]
Notes:	Scottish feminine form of Gaelic Domhnall [q.v.] ("world ruler") or the Anglicized variant Donald. Formed by the traditional Scottish fashion: Donald + -ina Feminine forms include Doileag, Dolag, Dolanna, Dolina, Dollag, Dona, Donalda, Donaldina, Donella, Donna, Donnag. Pet names include Dol, Doll, Dolly, Donna, etc. Occurs rarely in the 1841 Census of Aberdeenshire.