Skip Ancestry navigation Skip to Footer Ancestry Home
  • Home
  • Trees
  • Search
  • Memories
  • DNA
  • Subscribe
  • Cart
  • Sign In
Home
Loading

Trees you own

    Shared with you

      Tree tools

      • My Trees
      • First Name Meanings
      • Last Name Meanings
      • Individual Records Search
      • Family Trees Support
      • Start a New Tree
      • Upload a GEDCOM
      Loading
      • Search All Records
      • Census & Electoral Rolls
      • Birth, Marriage & Death, including Parish
      • Military
      • Wills & Probate
      • Immigration & Travel
      • Schools, Directories & Church Histories
      • Public Member Trees
      • Card Catalogue
      • Member Search
      Memories
      Loading
      • Register a kit
      • AncestryDNA® Learning Hub
      • Traits Learning Hub
      • AncestryDNA®
      • AncestryDNA® Support
      Loading
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Academy
      • Community
      • Hire an expert
      • Site Status
      Loading
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Academy
      • Community
      • Hire an expert
      • Site Status
      Discover More Family Names with an Ancestry 14-day Free Trial* 
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Blog
      • About Us
      • Site Map
      • Gift Memberships
      • Careers
        • Ancestry Corporate
        • Fold3.com
        • ForcesWarRecords.com
        • Geneanet.org
        • Newspapers.com
        • ProGenealogists.com
        • RootsWeb.com
      • © 2002-2026 Ancestry
      • Privacy
      • Cookies
      • Terms and Conditions
      • Operated by Ancestry Ireland Unlimited Company
      Group of people

      Meaning of the first name Donigan

      Origin

      Irish

      Meaning

      From the family of the Brown One

      Variations

      Donegan, Donnigan, Donavan
      The name Donigan is of Irish origin and carries a significant meaning. Derived from the Gaelic language, it is believed to signify a connection to the Brown One. The term brown here refers to the color, indicating an ancestral association with someone who had brown hair or a tanned complexion. This connection to the Brown One speaks to the importance of ancestral heritage and family ties within Irish culture.

      Throughout history, the name Donigan has made appearances in various forms. In the ancient Gaelic clans, it allowed individuals to identify and unite with their lineage, fostering a strong sense of community and kinship. In modern times, the name Donigan continues to be used as a name, maintaining its ancestral significance, as families proudly carry forward their ties to the Brown One. Although less prevalent as a given name, it is not uncommon to encounter individuals who bear it as a first name. Whether used as a name or a given name, Donigan serves as a reminder of Irish heritage and celebrates the rich tapestry of family history that has endured through generations.

      Based on our records...

      Towers

      Towers

      This is the most common surname associated with Donigan.
      Pauline

      Pauline

      This is the most common name of those married to a Donigan.
      Donigan

      Donigan

      This is the most common name for a child of a Donigan.
      Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. - © Mapbox - © OpenStreetMap - Improve this map

      What are you curious about?

      Ready to learn more about your own family? Here are two ways to begin.
      Start a free trial
      Order AncestryDNA
      calendar.webp
      Based on our records...

      Did you know?

      1882 is when there were the most people born with the first name Donigan.

      Explore the origins of another name.