Lady; world ruler
Donnetta is a feminine diminutive form of Donna, which comes from the Italian word for 'lady'. It also carries influences from the name Donald, a Scottish name of Gaelic origin meaning 'ruler of the world'. It was most popular in the United States during the mid-20th century.
Less common today
Donnetta isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,095 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).