The nameDonatien
Donatien is the French form of Donatian, a boy's name of Latin origin meaning "given". It is the name of a martyr of Nantes.
- Boy's name
- Latin
Meaning
Donatien comes from the Latin Donatianus, derived from donatus, "given".
Origin
Latin. Saints Donatian and Rogatian are the martyrs of Nantes.
History
The name is given steadily in France, especially in the west.
Popularity of the name Donatien
Donatien in France
Donatien was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 605 births over the decade, 16% of all recorded babies named Donatien. Half of all babies named Donatien in France were born before 1975, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Donatien in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Donatien mean?
Donatien comes from the Latin Donatianus, derived from donatus, "given".
What is the origin of the name Donatien?
Latin. Saints Donatian and Rogatian are the martyrs of Nantes.
Is Donatien a girl's or a boy's name?
Donatien is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Donatien?
Variants and related names of Donatien include Donatienne.