Donnice

Meaning & origin

Donnice is an uncommon feminine name with a mid-20th century vintage feel. It first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1938, at a time when names ending in '-ice' or '-ise' were fashionable. The name reached its highest recorded usage in 1948, reflecting a peak during the post-World War II baby boom. The trajectory of Donnice has been stable but minimal in recent decades, with its latest recording in 2025. No top states have been associated with this name, and its 1-in-N ratio is effectively null, indicating extreme rarity. Donnice remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name that feels both familiar and unique.

Donnice first appeared in the United States in the 1930s as a feminine given name. It is likely a coined elaboration of the Scottish name Donald, combining the root 'Don-' with the fashionable '-ice' or '-ise' suffix seen in names like Bernice or Denise. Alternatively, it may be a variant of Denise, itself from the Greek Dionysius. The name saw its highest recorded usage in the 1940s and has since become very rare.