Diane
Diane is a feminine given name used in English- and French-speaking contexts. It is a form of Diana, the name of the Roman goddess of the hunt, and it commonly carries associations with the idea of divinity or heavenly nature. The exact linguistic origins are Latin, with Diana linked to several possible roots and meanings, but the name’s modern usage is primarily as a personal given name.
The name gained widespread popularity in the 20th century in various Western countries and remains in regular
Notable people named Diane include:
- Diane Keaton, American actress and filmmaker
- Diane Lane, American actress
- Diane Kruger, German actress and model
- Diane Sawyer, American broadcast journalist
- Diane Abbott, British politician
- Diane von Furstenberg, Belgian fashion designer
Fictional characters named Diane include:
- Diane Chambers, a central character on the television series Cheers
- Diana (disambiguation) for related given names and uses
- Di (nickname) as a shortened form of Diane or Diana
Diane remains a classic, versatile name with wide cultural recognition, used across generations and genres.