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Re: Donna
It is perfectly fine to use this name.Donna Elvira
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Donna AnnaDonna in each case is used as a precursory title of gentry for "Lady" - as Princess Diana bore the title "Lady Diana" prior to obtaining her royal title. I learned these Characters from Mozart's Don Giovanni. "Don" is also the title of gentry for men.

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In the case of title, Donna and Don are pronounced a bit differently than the English names Donna and Don (from Donald). Donna, as a romantic title, is pronounced do-nah instead of da-nah. Quite similar to the names Donato or Donatella. The use of the title is outdated right now, unless you just mean a woman (Italian), but a valid connection.

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