Donita originated in Spain as a version of the Italian and Roman Donata. It spread throughout the world after the English began to use the name as well. In America, Donita was a popular option in the mid-twentieth century.
Meaning of the name Donita:
Spanish: little lady
English: little lady
Origin of the name Donita:
The baby name Donita began as the Spanish version of the baby name Donata. This was the feminine version of the Latin name Donatus, which also formed Donato and Donatello. The English borrowed the name Donita from the Spanish cultures, making it their own by getting rid of the tilde.
Symbolism of the name Donita:
The baby name Donita means “little lady” because it has the same meaning as Donata. The English kept the meaning of the name even after removing the tilde.
Style of the name Donita:
Traditional
Gender of the name Donita:
Donita is an international-sounding baby name for girls.
Pronunciation of the name Donita:
don-EE-tah
Number of syllables in the name Donita:
Three
Emotion evoked from the name Donita:
Donita feels international and exciting. It is a regal name that should be held with refinement.
Alternative spellings for the name Donita:
- Doneyta
- Donieta
- Doneita
- Donnita
- Donnyta
- Donyta
- Donitah
Nicknames for the name Donita:
- Doni
- Ita
- Doe
- Donnie
- Donney
- Donni
- Donny
- Nita
Popularity of the name Donita:
Donita became a top 1,000 name in America in 1940 at rank 992. It lasted on this list until 1968 at rank 999, and it has not made a return. The highest rank Donita has ever received was in 1953 at rank 672.
Related names for the name Donita:
Great middle names for Donita and their meanings:
- Calista (fairest, most beautiful)
- Myrtle (evergreen shrub)
- Mariel (star of the sea)
- Diana (divine)
- Christine (follower of Christ)
- Amani (peace, wishes)
- Fernanda (adventurous, bold journey)
- Lilliana (lily, flower)
Famous people with the name Donita:
- Donita Cavett (actress, “Ober da Bakod”)
- Donita Sparks (musician for band L7)
- Donita Paul (novelist)
- Donita Nose (comedian)
Donitas in popular culture:
- Donita Donata (character from “Wild Kratts”)