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Origin: Gaelic

Meaning: God is my judge; Descendent of the little brown one

A girl's name of English origin, Danna is popular throughout Britain, especially in its more common alternate spelling, Dana. A feminine variant of the Hebrew Daniel, Danna means "God is my judge," making it a great choice if you plan on raising baby in your faith. Coincidentally, Danna could also hold spiritual significance in England's neighbor across the Irish Sea. Danna is an Anglicized form of the Gaelic surname Ó Duinnín, meaning "descendent of the little brown one," but it has also been linked to the Tuatha Dé Danann, one of the earliest peoples to inhabit the island who are said to have had magical abilities. Whether your spiritual beliefs lean more Christian or Pagan, baby Danna's name will pay homage to the sacred traditions of the Celtic and British Isles. Elsewhere, Danna derives from the Italian surname d'Anna.