Stephanie
Meaning of Stephanie
Stephanie, pronounced STEF-uh-nee, descends from the Greek stephanos, a term the Romans rendered as corona—“crown,” and by extension “victory.” Carried westward through Latin Christendom, it blossomed into Estefanía in Spanish, Stefania in Italian, and Stéphanie in French, yet kept its triumphant core. In the United States the name lingered in modest use until a post-war lift, then rocketed to the Top 10 by the early 1990s before tapering; even so, more than 570 American newborns wore it in 2024, underscoring persistent appeal. Cultural touchpoints span royalty, such as Princess Stéphanie of Monaco, to pop media, including novelist Stephenie Meyer, giving the name both aristocratic polish and modern visibility. With three brisk syllables, a victorious etymology, and an ease that travels from Lima to Los Angeles, Stephanie offers parents a time-tested yet spirited choice.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as STEF-uh-nee (/stɛf-ʏ-ˈni/)
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Notable People Named Stephanie
| Stephanie McMahon Levesque is an American businesswoman and retired professional wrestler recognized for her impactful career with WWE from 1998 to 2023. |
| Stephanie Ann Grisham is a former White House official who served as press secretary and communications director, and later as chief of staff for First Lady Melania Trump. |
| Stephanie Louise Kwolek was an American chemist who invented Kevlar during her over 40-year career at DuPont. |
| Stephanie Brown Trafton is an American discus thrower who won gold at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, making her one of only three U.S. women to ever achieve this feat. |
| Stephanie Beatriz is an American actress renowned for portraying Rosa Diaz in Brooklyn Nine-Nine and voicing Mirabel in Encanto. |
| Stephanie Ruhle Hubbard is an American television host who presents MSNBC's "The 11th Hour" and serves as NBC News Senior Business analyst, following her earlier career at Bloomberg. |
| Stephanie A Kelton is an American economist and leading advocate of modern monetary theory, known for advising Bernie Sanders and writing the bestseller "The Deficit Myth." |
| Stephanie Tubbs Jones was the first African American woman elected to Congress from Ohio, serving as a U.S. representative from 1999 until her death in 2008. |
| Patricia Stephanie Cole is a celebrated English actress renowned for her roles in popular TV shows like Coronation Street and Doc Martin. |
| Stephanie Izard is a celebrated American chef who made history as the first woman to win Top Chef and later earned the Iron Chef title, while running multiple acclaimed restaurants. |
| Stephanie Marguerite Schmidt is a Canadian curler, artist, and designer from Regina, Saskatchewan, who currently plays third on Team Ashley Thevenot. |
| Stephanie Leanne Fearon is a British stage and TV actress best known for her roles in the CITV series "My Parents Are Aliens" and the BBC talent show "Over the Rainbow." |
| Stephanie Michelle Seymour is a renowned American supermodel and actress, celebrated for her work with Victoria's Secret and features in Sports Illustrated and Vogue. |
| Stephanie Dawkins Davis is an American lawyer currently serving as a U.S. circuit judge for the Sixth Circuit, following previous roles as a district and magistrate judge in Michigan. |
| Stephanie Vogt is a former professional tennis player from Liechtenstein. |
