Diana (given name) facts for kids

Diana is a popular girl's name. It has been a common name for girls in the United States since the 1930s. Many famous people and things have been named Diana.

For example, there is the singer Diana Ross, and Princess Diana. There is also a powerful Roman goddess named Diana.

The Name Diana and Hurricanes

The name Diana has also been used for powerful storms. Two hurricanes in the Atlantic were named Diana. These storms happened in 1984 and 1990.

Hurricane Diana of 1990

The 1990 storm, Hurricane Diana, was very strong. It hit eastern Mexico. This hurricane caused a lot of damage and sadly, many lives were lost. Because of the serious impact of the 1990 storm, the name 'Diana' was no longer used for hurricanes. This is a rule for hurricane names when a storm causes a lot of harm.