Diane
French · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Diane
Diane derives from the Latin name Diana, meaning "divine" or "heavenly," rooted in the Latin word for goddess and associated with the Roman goddess of the hunt and the moon.
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Etymology
Diane derives from the Latin name Diana, meaning "divine" or "heavenly," rooted in the Latin word for goddess and associated with the Roman goddess of the hunt and the moon. The name is primarily used in Christian-majority Western cultures, particularly in France, English-speaking countries, and Europe, with notable historical bearings through figures like Princess Diana of Wales.
Diane currently ranks #2,620 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1955.
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