Diane
Meaning of Diane
The name Diane is of Greek origin and is derived from the ancient goddess Artemis, who was associated with hunting, nature, and childbirth. The name Diane has a strong and elegant sound to it, making it a popular choice for baby girls. In both American English and British English, the name is pronounced as dye-AN (/daɪˈan/). Variations of the name include Diana. In recent years in the United States, the name Diane has been steadily decreasing in popularity. However, it still remains a well-known and respected name with a rich history and associations to strength and femininity.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as dye-AN (/daɪˈan/)
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Notable People Named Diane
| Diane Arbus was an influential American photographer known for capturing a wide range of subjects in familiar settings, expanding notions of acceptable subject matter, and befriending her subjects to capture rare psychological intensity in her work. |
| Diane Keaton is an acclaimed American actress with a career spanning over five decades, earning her numerous prestigious awards and honors. |
| Diane Colleen Lane is an American actress who made her film debut at age 14 in A Little Romance (1979) after being born and raised in New York City. |
| Diane Judith Nash is an American civil rights activist and a prominent leader in the student wing of the Civil Rights Movement. |
| Diane Eve Warren is an accomplished American songwriter, known for winning prestigious awards such as the Academy Honorary Award, Grammy Award, Emmy Award, and two Golden Globe Awards. |
| Diane von Fürstenberg is a Belgian fashion designer famous for the wrap dress, who gained initial prominence through her marriage into the German princely House of Fürstenberg. |
| Diane Guerrero is an American-Colombian actress known for her roles in Orange Is the New Black and Jane the Virgin, as well as for her advocacy for immigration reform and her memoir about her family's deportation. |
| Lila Diane Sawyer is a renowned American television broadcast journalist who has anchored major programs on ABC and CBS, and also worked for U.S. President Richard Nixon's White House staff before pursuing her journalism career. |
| Diane Kruger is a German actress who gained worldwide recognition early in her career and received the Trophée Chopard from the Cannes Film Festival. |
| Diane Rehm is an American journalist and former public radio talk show host known for her podcast and book club series. |
| Diane Patrick is an American lawyer specializing in labor and employment law who also served as the First Lady of Massachusetts from 2007 to 2015. |
| Diane Morgan is an English actress, comedian, and writer known for her roles in Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe, Cunk on Britain, Cunk on Earth, After Life, Motherland, and Mandy. |
| Diane Marian Torr was a renowned artist, writer, and educator known for her work as a male impersonator, drag king, and gender-as-performance workshops. |
| Diane Evelyn Caldwell is an Irish professional footballer known for her role as a defender for FC Zürich Frauen and the Republic of Ireland national team. |
| Diane Robin Noomin was an influential American comics artist known for her character DiDi Glitz, who addressed transgressive social issues in the underground comics movement. |
