Dana Delany
Desperate Housewives, Army Wives, DC animated films
Dana Welles Delany (born March 13, 1956) is an American actress and voice actress with a career spanning television, film, and animation. She is best known for her starring role as Colleen McMurphy in the acclaimed series China Beach (1988-1991), which earned her two Emmy nominations. Delany achieved further prominence as Katherine Mayfair in Desperate Housewives, one of television's most popular dramas of the 2000s. She has also starred in the military drama Army Wives and appeared in numerous films throughout her career. Beyond live-action work, Delany has become renowned in animation circles for her voice work in DC Comics animated films and series, providing voices for characters that have resonated with comic book fans worldwide. Her versatility across mediums and her ability to bring depth to character development have made her a respected figure in entertainment. Delany continues to work actively in television and voice acting, maintaining a presence in both traditional and modern entertainment formats.
Dana Boente
FBI General Counsel, Acting Deputy Attorney General
Dana International
Eurovision Song Contest 1998 winner, Israeli pop icon
Dana White
UFC President, transformed mixed martial arts into mainstream sport
Dana Carvey
SNL comedian, Church Lady, Wayne's World
Entertainment
American
1956
Thinking about the name
Dana
Hebrew origin
“Derived from the Hebrew Dinah, meaning 'judged' or 'vindicated,' Dana evolved as an English short form that gained independent popularity in the 20th century. The name carries a bright, straightforward quality and has been used across genders, though it became particularly fashionable for girls from the 1960s onward. Its simplicity and strength have made it enduringly appealing to parents seeking a name that is both classic and modern.”