Why Don Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Don” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

The name “Don” is of Welsh origin. It’s a name commonly given to boys.

Your name in reverse order is “Nod.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Odn.’ How do you pronounce that?

Secret Meaning of Don

The true meaning of ‘Don’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Don is a name that suggests you give up what you want so other people can have what they need. Like a six-sided cube, your personality is steady and balanced. You are very creative and artistically oriented but also willing to take action to accomplish your goals. Often you volunteer to work on civic projects and make your fair share of responsibility. Others seek your advice because you carefully listen to their problems.

Your heart’s desire is to help and care for those you love. You treasure family values and traditions. You are willing to sacrifice yourself for the sake of others. Giving advice is a natural ability for you. You are somewhat hesitant to show your artistic talents. People appreciate the love you give to them.

When people hear the name Don, they perceive you as someone who is impressive, elegant, and noble. You possess qualities common to actors, dancers, and performers. People admire your confident personality. Unfortunately, there are others who get jealous of you. You prefer not to deal directly with only one person. Instead, you want to work on a grand scale.

You prefer what works the best base on the system you have in place. It allows you to do things quickly and efficiently. You are down to earth and prefer structure over chaos. Your sense of determination is as solid as a rock.

Your most likely vocation: teacher, philosopher, educator, religious zealot, scientist, minister, instructor, writer, producer of luxury and beauty goods, manager of restaurant, irrigationist, horticulturist, zoologist, shipping magnate.

Lucky colors: All varieties of blue except the very bright blues

Lucky gem(s): Emerald, turquoise

Lucky day(s): Sunday, Monday, and Friday

Lucky botanicals: Verbena, dog rose, violets, walnuts, all types of beans, apricot, almonds

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Is The Name Don Popular?

“Don” is not a popular baby boy’s name in Alabama as reported in the 1997 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only six babies in Alabama have the same name as you in 1997. A total of only 194 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2018, the highest recorded use of this name was in 1946 with a total of 4,111 babies. That’s a lot of baby Dons.

Since 1880 up to 2018, the name “Don” was recorded 168,152 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2019, that’s more than enough Dons to occupy the country of Guam with an estimated population of 167,245.

The name first appeared in the year 1880 and given to 34 newborn babies. (See FAQ) It became a popular name in the year 1926 with a rank of #96 nationwide and was registered 1,965 times as a baby boy’s name. Don became a popular boy’s name in the state of Utah in the year 1927. It ranked #7 with 110 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 1960 in the state of California with 463 baby boys.

This name is a consistent top ranking boy’s name in the state of Utah for 56 years from 1910 to 1965 (may not be consecutive).

For the past two decades (1999 to 2018), the name “Don” was recorded 2,695 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

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