Stephanie
/S-T-EH-F-AE-N-IY/
Crown or garland, the feminine of Stephen, from Greek stephanos (a wreath, that which encircles the head). The wreath was the victor's prize in the ancient games and a mark of honour, giving the name a sense of triumph and distinction carried gracefully across the centuries.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Stephanie is a Christian girl name of English origin, meaning “Crown or garland, the feminine of Stephen, from Greek stephanos (a wreath, that which encircles the head). The wreath was the victor's prize in the ancient games and a mark of honour, giving the name a sense of triumph and distinction carried gracefully across the centuries.”.
Stephanie is a girl's name of English origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Crown or garland, the feminine of Stephen, from Greek stephanos (a wreath, that which encircles the head). The wreath was the victor's prize in the ancient games and a mark of honour, giving the name a sense of triumph and distinction carried gracefully across the centuries." and belongs to the Nobility cluster — names with regal heritage and dignified bearing.
Common among British, American, European, Singaporean families, Stephanie carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Stephanie
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Stephanie lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Stephanie's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Stephanie's saint & feast day →What does Stephanie's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Stephanie resonates in either tradition.
Stephanie's destiny number is 7 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Stephanie's full reading →
Does Stephanie go with your family's names?
Stephanie breaks into 7 sounds: /S-T-EH-F-AE-N-IY/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Stephanie sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Stephanie beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Stephanie — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Stephanie
If Stephanie resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian girl names, common in British families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian girl names from the Nobility cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian girl names that open with the same syllables as Stephanie
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Common questions about Stephanie
What does the name Stephanie mean?
Stephanie means "Crown or garland, the feminine of Stephen, from Greek stephanos (a wreath, that which encircles the head). The wreath was the victor's prize in the ancient games and a mark of honour, giving the name a sense of triumph and distinction carried gracefully across the centuries.." It is a girl name of English origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Stephanie a boy or girl name?
Stephanie is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Stephanie?
Stephanie is of English origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among British, American, European families.
Is Stephanie a Christian name?
Yes. Stephanie is a girl name traditionally used in Christian families, of English origin.
What does Stephanie mean in English?
Stephanie originates from English, where it means "Crown or garland, the feminine of Stephen, from Greek stephanos (a wreath, that which encircles the head). The wreath was the victor's prize in the ancient games and a mark of honour, giving the name a sense of triumph and distinction carried gracefully across the centuries.."
What are common nicknames for Stephanie?
Common short forms of Stephanie include Steph, Steffy.
What is the numerology of Stephanie?
Stephanie has a Pythagorean destiny number of 7 — introspection and spiritual wisdom.
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