Deanna
Meaning of Deanna
The name Deanna is a feminine given name pronounced as dee-AN-uh (/diˈanə/). It is often considered a variation of the name Diana, which has roots in Roman mythology as the goddess of the hunt and moon. The name Deanna gained popularity in the mid-20th century, peaking in usage during the 1960s and 1970s. In recent years, it has seen a decline in frequency but remains a classic and elegant choice for baby girls. According to data from the United States, Deanna ranked 2044th in popularity in 2023 with 95 occurrences. Despite its fluctuating popularity over the decades, Deanna continues to be cherished for its timeless appeal and graceful sound.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as dee-AN-uh (/diˈanə/)
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Notable People Named Deanna
| Deanna Durbin, a Canadian-born actress and singer, gained fame in the 1930s and 1940s for her exceptional vocal range and appeared in numerous musical films. |
| Deanna Farago Tynes Favre is an American author and founder of the Deanna Favre Hope Foundation, known for her advocacy in the fight against breast cancer. |
| Deanna Marie Barch is an American psychologist known for her research on disorders such as schizophrenia and depression, as well as her work in behavioral, pharmacological, and neuroimaging studies. |
| Deanna Smith is an Australian former professional basketball player known for her career in the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) and her groundbreaking participation in the Women's National Wheelchair Basketball League (WNWBL). |
| Deanna Haunsperger is an accomplished American mathematician and professor known for her leadership in the field and her dedication to promoting women in mathematics. |
| Deanna Raybourn is an American author known for her historical fiction and mysteries. |
| Deanna Nolan - Deanna Nicole "Tweety" Nolan is an American-Russian professional basketball player known for her skills as a shooting guard, playing for UMMC Ekaterinburg and the Russia women's national basketball team. |
| Deanna M. Mulligan served as the president and CEO of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, a prominent Fortune 300 company in the US. |
| Deanna Ritchie is a New Zealand field hockey player known for her role as a forward. |
| Deanna Hammond - Deanna L. Hammond (1942–1997) was a prominent Canadian-American translator and linguist known for her leadership in the field and her contributions to the American Translators Association. |
| Deanna Gumpf is the current head coach of the Notre Dame softball team in the United States. |
| Deanna Bogart is a versatile American musician known for her skills as a blues and fusion singer, pianist, saxophone player, composer, arranger, and producer. |
| Deanna Brooks is an American glamour model and actress, known for being Playboy magazine's Playmate of the Month in May 1998, and she graduated from Bellbrook High School in 1992. |
| Deanna Frazier is an American politician and audiologist who represents the 81st district in the Kentucky House of Representatives. |
| Deanna Oliver is an American actress and writer known for voicing Toaster in The Brave Little Toaster and for her work on Tiny Toon Adventures and Animaniacs. |
