The Donald

Donald Trump got the nickname "The Donald" from his first wife, Ivana Trump.

In her memoir, Ivana explained that she started calling him "The Donald" because in her native Czech culture, it's common to use "the" before a name to denote someone of importance or grandeur. This nickname stuck, and it was further popularized when Spy Magazine, a satirical publication, began referring to him as "The Donald" in the 1980s. The nickname became a way to both mock and acknowledge his self-styled image of importance. Over time, through media and public discourse, "The Donald" became a well-known moniker for Donald Trump, encapsulating both his persona and public perception.