Steffany
Meaning of Steffany
Steffany is a feminine given name that constitutes a modern orthographic variant of Stephanie, which itself originates from the ancient Greek Stephanos, signifying “crown” or “garland,” and has been historically linked to early Christian martyrs and the regalia of European royalty; the variant’s distinctive doubling of the consonant f and the substitution of –any for –anie mirror contemporary Anglo-American inclinations toward phonetic clarity and individual distinction. From an onomastic standpoint, Steffany’s recorded frequency in the United States peaked at seventy-six instances in both 1990 and 1991—corresponding to Social Security Administration rankings in the mid-700s—before exhibiting a steady descent into the late 900s by 2023, with fewer than ten newborns annually receiving the name. Such longitudinal data underscore the name’s capacity to evoke venerable linguistic heritage while accommodating parents’ desire for nuanced innovation.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as STEF-uh-nee (/ˈstɛfəni/)
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Notable People Named Steffany
| Steffany Gretzinger - |
