Donnie or Donny is a familiar form (hypocorism) of the masculine given name Donald, Donal, Don, or Donovan. It may refer to:

People

Arts and entertainment

Donny Baldwin Donald Baldwin (born June 22, 1951) is an American drummer best known as a member of Jefferson Starship (1982–1984; 2008–present) and its continuation Starship (band), Starship (1984–1989). Early life Baldwin was raised in Palo Alto, Ca ...

, American drummer best known as a member of Jefferson Starship and Starship *

Donnie Brooks Donnie Brooks (born John Dee Abohosh; February 6, 1936 – February 23, 2007) was an American pop music singer. Brooks is a member of the Rockabilly Hall of Fame. Early life Born in Dallas, Texas, Abohosh moved to Ventura, California in his ...

(1936–2007), American pop music singer *

Donnie Dacus James O. "Donnie" Dacus (born October 12, 1951) is an American guitarist, vocalist, actor, songwriter, and producer. He has been a member of the rock bands Chicago and Badfinger. Early life Dacus grew up in Cleburne, Texas. By the age of 14, he ...

, guitarist * Donnie Demers, American songwriter *

Donny Deutsch Donald Jay Deutsch (born November 22, 1957) is an American branding and marketing professional, television personality, and former chairman of advertising firm Deutsch Inc. He joined his father's advertising firm, David Deutsch Associates, in 19 ...

(born 1957), American advertising executive and television personality * Donnie Dunagan (born 1934), semi-retired American former child actor *

Donnie Elbert Donnie Elbert (May 25, 1936 – January 26, 1989) was an American soul singer and songwriter, who had a prolific career from the mid-1950s to the late 1970s. His U.S. hits included " Where Did Our Love Go?" (1971), and his reputation as a No ...

(1936–1989), American soul singer *

Donnie Fritts Donald Ray Fritts (November 8, 1942 – August 27, 2019) was an American session musician and songwriter. A recording artist in his own right, he was Kris Kristofferson's keyboardist for over forty years. In 2008, he was inducted into the Alaba ...

(1942–2019), American session musician and songwriter *

Donnie Hamzik Donnie Hamzik (born October 18, 1956) is an American musician and a former drummer for heavy metal band Manowar. Career Hamzik was born in Binghamton, New York. He was discovered by Joey DeMaio in the rock club Agora Ballroom in Hollywood, ...

, drummer of the heavy metal band Manowar *

Donny Hathaway Donny Edward Hathaway (October 1, 1945 – January 13, 1979) was an American soul singer, keyboardist, songwriter, backing vocalist, and arranger who ''Rolling Stone'' described as a "soul legend". His most popular songs include " The Ghetto" ...

(1945–1979), American jazz, blues, soul and gospel singer, songwriter, arranger and pianist *

Donnie Iris Donnie Iris (born Dominic Ierace, February 28, 1943) is an American rock musician known for his work with the Jaggerz and Wild Cherry (band), Wild Cherry during the 1970s and for his solo career beginning in the 1980s with his band, the Cruis ...

(born 1943), American rock musician known for his work with the Jaggerz and Wild Cherry * Donnie Keshawarz (born 1969), American stage, film and television actor * Donnie Klang (born 1984), American singer, songwriter * Donny MacLeod (1932-1984), Scottish television presenter *

Donny McCaslin Donald Paul McCaslin (born August 11, 1966) is an American jazz saxophonist. He has recorded over a dozen albums as a bandleader in addition to many sideman appearances, including on David Bowie's final studio album, ''Blackstar (album), Blacksta ...

(born 1966), American jazz saxophonist *

Donnie McClurkin Donald Andrew McClurkin Jr. (born November 9, 1959) is an American gospel singer and minister. He has won three Grammy Awards, ten Stellar Awards, two BET Awards, two Soul Train Awards, one Dove Award and one NAACP Image Awards. He is one of t ...

(born 1959), American gospel music singer and minister * Donnie Munro (born 1953), Scottish musician *

Donny Osmond Donald Clark Osmond (born December 9, 1957) is an American singer, dancer, actor, television host and former teen idol. He gained fame performing with four of his elder brothers as the Osmonds, earning several top ten hits and gold albums. In the ...

(born 1957), American singer, actor, dancer *

Donnie Simpson Donnie Simpson is a longtime American radio DJ as well as a television and movie personality. He hosted ''The Donnie Simpson Morning Show'' on Washington, D.C., radio station WPGC-FM from March 1993 to January 29, 2010. Currently, he hosts ''T ...

(born 1954), American radio DJ, television and movie personality * Donnie Van Zant (born 1952), American rock vocalist and guitarist *

Donnie Wahlberg Donald Edmond Wahlberg Jr. (born August 17, 1969) is an American singer, actor and producer. He is a founding member of the boy band New Kids on the Block. Outside music, he has starred in the TV drama series ''Blue Bloods (TV series), Blue Bloo ...

(born 1969), American singer, actor and film producer *

Donnie Yen Donnie Yen Chi-tan ( zh, c=甄子丹, p=Zhēn Zǐdān, j=, first=j; born 27 July 1963) is a Hongkongers, Hong Kong actor, filmmaker, martial artist, and action director. He is the recipient of various accolades, including three Golden Horse Fi ...

(born 1963), Hong Kong actor, martial artist, film director and producer *

Donnie (Canadian rapper) Donnie or Donny is a familiar form (hypocorism) of the masculine given name Donald, Donal, Don, or Donovan. It may refer to: People Arts and entertainment * Donny Baldwin, American drummer best known as a member of Jefferson Starship and Starsh ...

, Canadian rapper *

Donnie (Dutch rapper) Donny Björn Stefan Ellerström (born 5 August 1994), known by the stage name Donnie and pseudonym Donald Scloszkie, is a Dutch rapper, singer and songwriter. He is best known for his songs "", "", "", "" and "". Early life and education Don ...

(born 1994), Dutch rapper and songwriter

Sports

Donnie Abraham Nathaniel Donnell Abraham (born October 8, 1973) is an American football coach and former cornerback who is the current defensive coordinator for the St. Louis Battlehawks of the United Football League (UFL). He was selected in the third round ...

(born 1973), American football cornerback *

Donnie Allison Donnie Allison (born September 7, 1939) is an American former driver on the NASCAR Grand National/Winston Cup circuit, who won ten times during his racing career, which spanned from 1966 to 1988. He is part of the " Alabama Gang", and is the br ...

(born 1939), American race car driver *

Donny Anderson Garry Don Anderson (born May 16, 1943) is an American former professional football player who was a halfback and punter for nine seasons with the Green Bay Packers and St. Louis Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). From Texas Te ...

(born 1943), American football player *

Donnie Avery Donnie Dion Avery (born June 12, 1984) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Houston Cougars and was selected by the St. Louis Rams ...

(born 1984), American football player *

Donnie Beechler Donnie Beechler (born May 18, 1961) is an American former driver in the Indy Racing League. He was born in Springfield, Illinois. Beechler raced in the 1998–2001 seasons with 36 career starts, including 4 Indianapolis 500 showings. His best c ...

(born 1961), American race car driver *

Donnie Boyce Donald Nathaniel Boyce (born September 2, 1973) is an American former professional basketball player who currently works as head coach for Proviso East High School in Maywood, Illinois. He played college basketball for the Colorado Buffaloes. ...

(born 1973), American basketball player *

Donny Brady Donald Maynard Brady (born November 24, 1973) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL). He was signed by the Saskatchewan Roughriders as an ...

(born 1973), American football player * Donnie Craft (born 1959), American football player * Donny Crevels (born 1974), Dutch race car driver *

Donny Davies Harry Donald Davies (13 March 1892 – 6 February 1958) was an English first-class cricketer, amateur footballer and journalist. He was killed in the Munich air disaster. He was an uncle to historian Norman Davies. Sporting career A talented f ...

(1892–1958), English cricketer, amateur footballer and journalist * Donnie Davis (born 1972), American football player * Donnie Ernsberger (born 1996), American football player * Donnie Edwards (born 1973), American football linebacker * Donny Everett (1997–2016), American baseball player * Donny Grant (born 1976), Costa Rican footballer * Donnie Green (1948–2019), American former football offensive lineman * Donny Gorter (born 1988), Dutch footballer * Donny de Groot (born 1979), Dutch former footballer * Donnie K. Von Hemel (born 1961), trainer of Thoroughbred racehorses *

Donnie Henderson Donnie Henderson (born May 17, 1957) is an American football coach. He most recently was the defensive coordinator at Arizona State, and before that he was defensive coordinator of the Salt Lake Stallions of the Alliance of American Football ( ...

(born 1975), American football coach *

Donnie Jones (basketball) Donald Isaac Jones Sr. (born July 7, 1966) is an American college basketball coach and former college basketball player. He is currently the men's head basketball coach at Stetson University. For the 2023-24 season, Jones led Stetson University t ...

(born 1966), American college basketball coach and player * Donnie Lewis (born 1997), American football player * Donny Marshall (born 1972), American basketball player * Donnie McKinnon (born 1940), Scottish footballer * Donnie Meche (born 1974), American jockey *

Donnie Moore Donnie Ray Moore (February 13, 1954 – July 18, 1989) was an American relief pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) who played for the Chicago Cubs (1975, 1977–1979), St. Louis Cardinals (1980), Milwaukee Brewers (1981), Atlanta Braves (1982� ...

(1954–1989), American baseball player * Donnie Nelson (born 1962), American basketball executive * Donnie Neuenberger (born 1962), American race car driver * Donnie Nickey (born 1980), American football safety * Donnie Nietes (born 1982), Filipino professional boxer * Donnie Sadler (born 1975), American baseball player * Donny Schmit (1967-1996), American motocross racer *

Donnie Shell Donnie Shell (born August 26, 1952) is an American former professional football player who was a safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL) between 1974 and 1987. Shell was a member of the Steelers famed Steel Cur ...

(born 1952), American football strong safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers * Donnie Smith (born 1990), American soccer player * Donny Toia (born 1992), American soccer player * Donnie Tyndall (born 1970), American head men's basketball coach * Donny van de Beek (born 1997), Dutch footballer * Donnie Walsh (born 1941), American basketball executive * Donny White, athletics administrator and baseball coach * Donnie Williams (born 1948), American football player * Donnie Wingo (born 1960), American auto racing crew chief

Other fields

* Donnie Anderson, American Baptist minister and activist * Donnie Burns (born 1979), Scottish politician * Donny Lambeth (born 1965), American politician * Donny Olson (born 1953), American politician * Donnie E. Treadwell (1923–2014), American politician * Donny George Youkhanna (1950-2011), Iraqi-Assyrian archaeologist, anthropologist, author, curator and professor

Criminals

* Donny Meluda, alias Abdul Rahman Abdullah, a Malaysian ex-fugitive and convicted robber serving a 33-year jail sentence in

Singapore Singapore, officially the Republic of Singapore, is an island country and city-state in Southeast Asia. The country's territory comprises one main island, 63 satellite islands and islets, and one outlying islet. It is about one degree ...

for multiple violent robberies.

Aliases and stage names

* "Donnie Brasco", alias of undercover FBI agent Joseph D. Pistone (born 1939) * Donny Goines, stage name of American rapper Donny Scott * Donny Montell, stage name of Lithuanian singer-songwriter Donatas Montvydas (born 1987) * Donny Tourette, stage name of English singer-songwriter Patrick Brannan (born 1981) * Donny Young, an early stage name of American musician and singer Donald Eugene Lytle (1938-2003), better known as

Johnny Paycheck Johnny Paycheck (born Donald Eugene Lytle; May 31, 1938 – February 19, 2003) was an American country music singer and Grand Ole Opry member notable for recording the David Allan Coe song "Take This Job and Shove It". He achieved his greates ...

Fictional Characters

* Donnie Budd, an animated ''Sesame Street'' character * Donnie Darko, the protagonist of the film

Donnie Darko ''Donnie Darko'' is a 2001 American Science fiction film, science fiction psychological thriller film written and directed by Richard Kelly (filmmaker), Richard Kelly in his List of directorial debuts, directorial debut, and produced by Flower ...

* Donnie Thornberry, from ''

The Wild Thornberrys ''The Wild Thornberrys'' is an American animated series, animated television series created by Arlene Klasky, Gábor Csupó, Steve Pepoon, David Silverman, and Stephen Sustarsic for Nickelodeon. The series portrays the zany hijinks of a family o ...

Animals

* Donnie (dog), a Doberman Pinscher known for his penchant for arranging his plush toys in geometric forms {{given name Hypocorisms English masculine given names