Donna

Girl's name

Donna is an Italian name derived from the Latin word "domina," meaning "lady" or "mistress."

Meaning Lady
Origin Italian
U.S. births in 2023 102
Peak year 1959

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Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Donna Summer - Queen of Disco
  • Donna Reed - Actress in "It's a Wonderful Life"
  • Donna Karan - Fashion designer, founder of DKNY
  • Donna Brazile - Political strategist, commentator
  • Donna Tartt - Pulitzer Prize-winning author
  • Donna Mills - Actress in "Knots Landing"
  • Donna Douglas - Actress, played Elly May Clampett
  • Donna Shalala - Politician, former U.S. Secretary of Health
  • Donna Murphy - Tony Award-winning actress
  • Donna Air - British TV presenter and actress

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Brothers for Donna

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Name Variants

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