Save Type Surname (from nickname) Usage English, Scottish, Irish Pronounced Pron. DUN(English) [key·IPA] Meaning & History Derived from Old English dunn "dark" or Gaelic donn "brown", referring to hair colour or complexion. Related NamesDetails VariantsDonne(Scottish) Donne(Irish) Categories brown, colors, dark, WITCH characters Entry updated November 20, 2020