Steffie
Greek · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Steffie
Steffie is a diminutive form of Stephanie, derived from the Greek name Stephanos (Στέφανος), meaning "crown" or "wreath." The name has linguistic roots in ancient Greek, where "stephanos" referred to a garland or crown worn as a symbol of honor.
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Etymology
Steffie is a diminutive form of Stephanie, derived from the Greek name Stephanos (Στέφανος), meaning "crown" or "wreath." The name has linguistic roots in ancient Greek, where "stephanos" referred to a garland or crown worn as a symbol of honor.
Steffie is primarily used in German-speaking, Dutch, and Scandinavian cultures, with particular popularity in Germanic Protestant regions; the name gained modern usage in the 20th century as informal nicknames became more common in Western secular societies.
Steffie currently ranks #11,600 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1918.
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