Ladonna
American · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Ladonna
Ladonna is a modern American name combining the prefix "La-" (popular in African American naming traditions) with "Donna," which derives from the Latin "donna" meaning "lady" or "woman." The name emerged in the United States during the mid-20th century, primarily used within African American communities as part of a broader naming convention incorporating French or Spanish-influenced prefixes.
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Etymology
Ladonna is a modern American name combining the prefix "La-" (popular in African American naming traditions) with "Donna," which derives from the Latin "donna" meaning "lady" or "woman." The name emerged in the United States during the mid-20th century, primarily used within African American communities as part of a broader naming convention incorporating French or Spanish-influenced prefixes.
Ladonna currently ranks #14,143 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1964.
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