Donelle

Donelle is an English feminine name formed as an elaboration of Donna, itself derived from the Latin domina, meaning lady or mistress. The suffix -elle, borrowed from French diminutive patterns, lends the name a softer, more elaborate feel and follows a broader mid-twentieth-century trend of creating feminized forms through such endings. It remains rare in English-speaking countries. Related forms include Donna, Donella, and Danielle.