Girl Name
Ladonna
Ladonna is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Considering Ladonna? It is a girl name, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Latina.
Ladonna meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Ladonna has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Ladonna as L·A·D·O·N·N·A, with 7 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Ladonna is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Ladonna variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Ladonnaa, Ladonnae, Ladonnay, Ladonn.
- Nicknames: Lado and L.
- Middle names: Pair Ladonna with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Ladonna middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Latina, Latonya, Ladawn, Latrina, Layton — full picks on the sibling names for Ladonna guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Ladonna? Browse our names like Ladonna guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Ladonna
What does the name Ladonna mean?
Ladonna has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Ladonna?
The exact origin of Ladonna is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Ladonna?
Ladonna has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Ladonna a boy's or girl's name?
Ladonna is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Ladonna in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Ladonna sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Ladonna?
Names that share Ladonna's sound and style include Latina, Latonya, Ladawn, Latrina, Layton.
What middle names pair well with Ladonna?
Good middle-name fits for Ladonna pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Ladonna is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Ladonna is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Ladonna?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Ladonna share its rhythm without rhyming — Latina, Latonya, Ladawn all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.