Save Type Surname (from nickname) Usage English, Scottish, Irish Pronounced Pron. /ˈdʌn/(English) [key·simplify] 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, comedians, dark, guitarists, hair, WITCH characters