Donard is a unique and historic given name, believed to have originated from Ireland. It's derived from the Irish personal name Donn, which means 'brown-haired' or 'dark-colored'. The name has ties to ancient Irish lore, being associated with Saint Donard, also known as Donatus of Corfu, who was renowned for his learning and holiness.
"The name Donard had 6 occurrences in births recorded in 1928 and an additional 5 in 1930, bringing the total to 11 babies named Donard during those two years."