The lady
A modern American creation combining the Italian word 'Donna' (lady) with the French-style prefix 'La'. It gained popularity in the mid-20th century as part of a trend of creating rhythmic, feminine names with European flair.
Less common today
Ladonna isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,267 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Birth name of disco legend Donna Summer
Comanche Native American social activist and politician
Character in the novel The Sound and the Fury · The Sound and the Fury
