I can't stand
Ronald, so
Donald wins there. But it's more by default than anything else. I'm pleased to see almost any name revived and
Donald fits into that category. I would be much happier to see
Donal, with a long "o" sound, catch on.
But yes, among the likes of
Gordon and
Richard,
Donald fits right in. He benefits from their reflected glory.
I've never seen the series, but I think "Mad Men" on HBO has a lead character named
Don. Perhaps the name might get a boost from that association. Personally, any attraction
Donald has for me comes from linking it in my mind with Scottish history. But for most people, the HBO associaiton would be the more attractive, if any.
This message was edited 7/12/2010, 10:31 AM