Deanna
[diˈænə]Meaning
either a variant of Diana or a feminine form of Dean
Background Story
Deanna is a feminine given name that is either a variant of Diana or a feminine form of Dean. Wikipedia states it was apparently created in 1936 as a stage name for the actress and singer Deanna Durbin, whose given name was originally Edna Mae; Behind the Name describes the stage name as a rearrangement of the letters of her real name. Deanne is a variant.
Variations
Deana, Diana
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Feminine form of Dion
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Dulcie
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