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Donnell is both a surname and a given name. Notable people with the name include:

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Bobby Donnell, fictional head of a law firm on the former ABC TV drama, The Practice (1997–2004)

David Donnell (born 1939), Canadian poet and writer

Forrest C. Donnell (1884–1980), United States Senator and the 40th Governor of Missouri

Harry E. Donnell (1867–1959), American Beaux-Arts architect

Hugh O Donnell, 2nd Earl of Tyrconnell or Hugh O'Donnell, 2nd Earl of Tyrconnell (1606–1642), titular King of Tír Conaill

Hugh Roe Ó Donnell or Hugh Roe O'Donnell (1572–1602), An Ó Domhnaill (The O'Donnell) and Rí (king) of Dun na nGall

James C. Donnell (1854–1927), American industrialist

Jeff Donnell (1921–1988), American film and television actress

John Donnell Smith (1829–1928), biologist and taxonomist from Baltimore, Maryland

John Randolph Donnell (1912–2004), oilman, banker and philanthropist

John R. Donnell Jr.

Radka Donnell (1928–2013), Bulgarian feminist

Richard Spaight Donnell (1820–1867), Congressional Representative from North Carolina

Ricky Donnell Ross or Ricky Ross (drug trafficker) (born 1960), American convicted drug trafficker

Rory Ó Donnell, 1st Earl of Tyrconnell or Rory O'Donnell, 1st Earl of Tyrconnell (1575–1608), the last King of Tír Chonaill

Donnell Bennett (born 1972), former American football fullback

Donnell Cameron, record producer

Donnell Deeny, QC, Chancery Judge in the High Court of Northern Ireland

Donnell Gilliam (1889–1960), United States federal judge

Donnell Harvey (born 1980), American professional basketball player

Donnell Holmes (born 1973), professional heavyweight boxer

Donnell II O'Donovan or Donal II O'Donovan, Lord of Clancahill (died 1639), son of Donal of the Skins, The O'Donovan of Clann Cathail

Donnell III O'Donovan or Donal III O'Donovan, The O'Donovan of Clancahill, born before 1584, son of Donal II O'Donovan, The O'Donovan of Clancahill

Donnell Irrais (fl. 1272–1274), Gaelic-Irish lord, member of the Clan Muircheartaigh Uí Conchobhair

Donnell Jones or Donell Jones (born 1973), American R&B singer, songwriter and record producer

Donnell Mor Mideach Ua Conchobair (fl. 1144–1176), Prince of Connacht

Donnell Ó Con Ceanainn, (died 1316), King of Uí Díarmata

Donnell of the Hides or Domhnall na g-Croiceann or Hides, The O'Donovan Mor, Lord of Clancahill from c. 1560 to 1584

Donnell Rawlings (born 1970), American comedian and actor

Donnell Smith, former defensive end in the National Football League

Donnell Thompson (born 1958), defensive end in the National Football League

Donnell Washington (born 1981), American football defensive tackle

Donnell Woolford (born 1966), former professional American football cornerback

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