Stephanie

Stephanie is a feminine given name of Greek origin. It derives from Stephanos, meaning crown or wreath, and is the feminine form of Stephen. The name has long been used in Christian and secular cultures and has many international variants, including Stefanie and Stéphanie in French, Stefania in Italian and Polish, and English spellings such as Stephanie or Stefanie. Diminutives include Steph and Stevie.

Historically, the name spread through Europe and gained popularity in the 20th century in many English-speaking and continental countries. It is common in a variety of languages, with local spellings and pronunciations reflecting linguistic conventions.

Notable people named Stephanie include Princess Stéphanie of Monaco, born in 1965; Stephanie Mills, American singer born in 1957; Stephanie Beatriz, Argentine-American actress born in 1981; and Stephanie Courtney, American actress known for her television work. These individuals illustrate the name’s wide use across regions and professions.

In fiction, Stephanie Brown is a DC Comics character who becomes Batgirl, among other fictional bearers of the name. The name Stephanie appears in many works of literature, film, and television, often as a contemporary or relatable character given its familiar, approachable sound.

See also Stefanie, Stéphanie, Stefania, and related diminutives for regional variants of the same name.