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The name would be shorter without it being diminutive (5)

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evita

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(Other definitions for evita that I've seen before include "Stage musical" , "1996 musical film, starring Madonna" , "Peron musical" , "Musical based on Argentine leader" , "Show" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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