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Dieudonne

♂ Boy

Pronounced dyuh-daw-NAY /djə.dɔˈneɪ/High

Meaning: Dieudonné is a French name meaning 'God-given' (Dieu, 'God,' plus donné, 'given') — the French counterpart of Deodatus/Theodore. It is documented and widely used in French-speaking cultures, which we note.Medium

In 30 seconds: A graceful three-beat name: Dieudonne is French for 'God-given' (said 'dyuh-daw-NAY'). A documented French name.
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Origin MediumFrench
MeaningDieudonné is a French name meaning 'God-given' (Dieu, 'God,' plus donné, 'given') — the French counterpart of Deodatus/Theodore. It is documented and widely used in French-speaking cultures, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#12742 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 41

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320172024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Dieudonné is a French name meaning 'God-given,' from Dieu ('God') and donné ('given') — the French match to Deodatus and to Theodore's 'gift of God.' It is documented and cherished in French-speaking communities, which we note (said 'dyuh-daw-NAY').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, French-heritage, and graceful.

Did you know? Dieudonne means 'God-given' in French — Dieu ('God') plus donne ('given') — a devotional name long used in France and across French-speaking Africa (said 'dyuh-daw-NAY').
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Dieudonne — French 'God-given' (Dieu + donne); documented

Variations

DeodatTheodoreDeodatus

Nicknames

DieuDonny

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If you like Dieudonne…

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Dominic— a like 'of the Lord' name
Theo— a like 'gift of God' sense
Emmanuel— a like devotional French/Latin name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dieudonne mean?

Dieudonne is a French name meaning 'God-given' (Dieu 'God' plus donne 'given'). It's documented and widely used in French-speaking cultures, which we note.

How do you pronounce Dieudonne?

It's said dyuh-daw-NAY /djə.dɔˈneɪ/ — three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Dieudonne a boy or girl name?

Dieudonne is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Dieudonne?

Dieudonne is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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